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19th November 2021 |
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IHRA Entertainment LLC
and IHRA Australia Pty
Ltd (IHRA)
appeared in the Supreme
Court of New South Wales
today for a hearing of
its interlocutory
injunction application
against Western Sydney
International Dragway
Limited (WSID). |
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At today's hearing after
hearing from the
Plaintiffs' Counsel Mr
Paul Hayes QC, the
presiding judge Justice
Ball expedited the case
and set down the matter
down for trial to
commence 1 February
2022. Accordingly,
because the Court
expedited the
proceedings, IHRA today
saw fit not to press its
application for
temporary relief, given
that its case which
seeks final permanent
relief against WSID will
now be heard early at
the expedited trial. |
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In the
meantime, the 400 Thunder event
scheduled to take place at Sydney
Dragway on 4 and 5 February 2022 will
proceed as scheduled and will be IHRA
sanctioned.
IHRA remains committed to providing
contemporary sanctioning of drag racing
accross Australia and working with its
members, parner venues and key
stakeholders to deliver growth and
opportunity to the sport. |
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As the matter
is still before the Court, IHRA will be
making no further comment. |
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IHRA
Australia Pro Slammer Body Approvals |
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IHRA 9th November 2021 |
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In an exciting
announcement today, IHRA
Australia would like to
announce that we have
approved the use of late
model bodies in Pro
Slammer. |
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CEO Maurice
Allen believes that due to the lack of
Australian products currently available,
this is the perfect opportunity to
introduce these two iconic body styles. |
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Both the
Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang
body styles made by Five-Star have been
approved by IHRA Australia Technical
Director Tim Nielsen. |
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We are excited to be
working with
Five-Star Bodies and
thank them for welcoming
our sanctioning body
into their ongoing body
work program. |
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Further to this exciting
announcement, further
inclusions into this
late model body
programme will also be
considered and, as we to
press, IHRA
Australia is awaiting on
an application for a
Dodge Challenger body
style. |
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As per the announcement
from the AC Delco Racing
Team yesterday, this
further adds to the
excitement in the 400
Thunder Pro Slammer
category, with the
inclusion of Mustangs
and Dodges being thrown
into the mix in this
hard-charging
eliminator. |
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The CEO of IHRA
Australia sees this move
as being pro-active in
shifting the goal posts
and providing our valued
spectators the
opportunity to keep up
with the latest trends
and have access to the
same product off
showroom floors. |
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We look forward to
seeing these new body
styles on the track from
January 1, 2022 |
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AC Delco Racing Team |
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Top Sportsman Upper ET
Cut Off
400 Thunder Series
Season 2021 - 2022 |
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IHRA - 6th July 2021 |
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Effective immediately |
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TOP SPORTSMAN |
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The upper cut-off for
Top Sportsman will be
lowered from 8.99 to
8.49. The only exception
to this will be rounds
held at Springmount
Raceway, where the
cut-off will be 8.69 to
allow for higher
altitude conditions and
its effect on engine
performance. |
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Rule
amendments |
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Class Reg
32200, Top Sportsman
If Championship
Event, then dial-ins
must remain between
0.00 and 8.49
inclusive.
Mandatory
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Class Reg
32205, Top Sportsman
If Championship
Event at Springmount
Raceway, then
dial-ins must remain
between 0.00 and
8.69 inclusive.
Mandatory
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Class Reg
32210, Top Sportsman
This Bracket
consists of all
Sedans that qualify
between 0.00 and
8.49 seconds or (1/8
mile equivalent).
Mandatory
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IHRA AUSTRALIA
| 7/62 RAMSET
DRIVE |
CHIRNSIDE PARK
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VIC | 3116 |
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21st October 2021 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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IHRA AND WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY
(SYDNEY DRAGWAY) |
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IHRA Entertainment
LLC and IHRA Australia Pty Ltd (IHRA)
today have initiated legal proceedings against
Western Sydney International Dragway Ltd (Sydney
Dragway) in the New South Wales Supreme
Court. This action is in response to Sydney
Dragway’s unilateral and unlawful termination of
its contract with IHRA on 29 September 2021, for
IHRA to be the official and exclusive
sanctioning body for all races taking place at
Sydney Dragway up until 31 December 2023. |
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IHRA is seeking an
interlocutory injunction to prevent Sydney
Dragway from proceeding with the purported
contract Sydney Dragway says it now has with the
Australian Drag Racing Association Ltd (ANDRA)
in lieu of IHRA, until the matter is determined
by the court. |
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IHRA has also
notified ANDRA of the legal proceedings it has
commenced today against Sydney Dragway. |
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Sydney Dragway has
been on written notice from IHRA since July 2021
that if it wrongfully repudiated or terminated
its contract with IHRA, IHRA would be left with
no option other than to commence legal
proceedings to protect its contractual rights
and entitlements. |
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As the matter is now
before the New South Wales Supreme Court, IHRA
will not be making any further comment about
this matter until the legal process is
concluded. |
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IHRA AUSTRALIA
| 7/62 RAMSET
DRIVE |
CHIRNSIDE PARK |
VIC | 3116 |
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30th September 2021 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASEE |
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SYDNEY DRAGWAY |
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IHRA Australia is
extremely disappointed to have yesterday
received advice that the board of Sydney Dragway
have decided to terminate its binding and
exclusive contract with IHRA Australia, and its
parent company, as the official and exclusive
representative and sanctioning body for all
races, events or promotions conducted by Sydney
Dragway.
IHRA Australia has
instructed its lawyers to immediately commence
legal proceedings against Sydney Dragway for its
wrongful termination of the contract, which
still had a further 2 years to run. |
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It is regrettable
such circumstances have arisen, particularly
having regard for IHRA’s popular and successful
sanctioning of events conducted at Sydney
Dragway for the past five years. |
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As this matter will
soon be before the courts IHRA will be making no
further comment about these matters until the
legal proceedings are resolved or determined.. |
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Maurice AllenMaurice Allen
CEO
IHRA Australia Pty
Ltd |
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Reciprocal Event Licences |
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Attention Racers
Reciprocal Event
Licences are available for all Sportsman racers with an alternative sanctioning
body, who wish to compete in a IHRA Australia
Sanctioned Event.
You can DOWNLOAD and
complete this document and send to
admin@ihraaustralia.com.au |
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Click Here to
Download Form
- One-Day Event
Licence for Sportsman
Categories
- Cost of IHRA
Australia Event Licence is ONLY $50.00 to
the Racer
- Technical
Inspect (100% Scrutineering) to be
completed at Track by an IHRA
Technical Officer (Valid for Event
Only).
- A Reciprocal Event
Licence can ONLY be purchased twice in the
same season
- A current Licence
and Logbook in date from an Alternative
sanctioning body must be provided
- Request and payment
for a Reciprocal Event Licence must be
completed prior to the Event.
- Allocated times
will be made available for the vehicle to be
inspected
- Teams
responsibility to ensure the vehicle meets
all IHRA Australia class regulations and
class designations
- IHRA Australia
reserves the right to disallow any vehicle
not compliant with class regulations and
class designations
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New Multi Day Reciprocal Event Licence |
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Attention
Racers
IHRA
Australia has introduced a new Multi Day
Reciprocal Event Licence (MDREL), which
is available for all Sportsman racers, with
current alternative sanctioning body
credentials, who wish to compete in a
IHRA Australia Sanctioned Event. |
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MAXIMUM
3 DAY EVENT |
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Download MDREL form
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Send to IHRA Australia Head
Office with $75.00 fee
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Present Vehicle/Bike at
Track for Full IHRA Audit
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SEND IT
CLICK
HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORM
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- Request and
Payment for a MDREL form, must be
completed prior to the event.
- A current
Licence and Logbook in date from an
Alternative Sanctioning Body must be
provided.
- Teams
responsibility to ensure that
vehicle meets all IHRA Australia
Class regulations and Class
designations.
- Technical
Inspect (100% Scrutineering) to be
completed at Track by an IHRA
Technical Officer (Valid for Event
Only).
- IHRA
Australia reserves the right to
disallow any vehicle not compliant
with regulations and class
designation.
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Effective July 1st 2021 Fuel Injection
Permitted in Junior Dragster |
| IHRA 13th May 2021 |
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In line with IHRA Australia's vision and
motivation to raise the standards of
Drag Racing in Australia, we have taken
the step forward to allow Fuel Injection
in Junior Dragster. This move continues
our efforts and goal to stay current
with advancing technology and new
products. |
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Class Reg 28820, Junior
Dragster, Engine, Fuel System |
Fuel injection permitted. Electronic
fuel injection must be a "closed" system
(ie, monitors only engine functions and
does not monitor vehicle speed, wheel
speed). Pessurised fuel system
permitted. Maximum capacity of fuel tank
or cell, 3 gallons. Fuel tank / cell
must be equipped with a screw-on
positive locking cap. All vents must be
routed downwards and away from dirver.
Open holes in fuel tank/cell prohibited.
Allowed |
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Drag Racing Set to Thunder in Victoria |
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IHRA -
12/02/2021 |
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the most anticipated news to come out of
the fog of COVID-19, is the exciting
announcement of Heathcote Park Raceway
situated in Knowsley, near Bendigo. It’s
now in the hands of the new owner Lance
Warren and his team. There is no doubt
that Lance and his team have certainly
set the Australian Drag Racing
competitors and fans and sponsors into a
frenzy with the regular updates showing
the progress of major works that are
well and truly underway.
To coincide with this exciting news and the
signing of IHRA Australia we are pleased to be
able to expand our network and Sanctioning
Services to HPR.
IHRA
Australia has recently undertaken
applications to fill various rolls as
part of its partnership with HPR, stated
IHRA Australia CEO Maurice Allen, as a
result IHRA Australia will move to
provide some upcoming complimentary Tech
Inspection days, to be held in
conjunction with HPR for racers to
attend and enjoy a BBQ, as well as
facility announcements relating to the
launch of 400 Thunder Championship Drag
Racing, along with all the other popular
events such as: Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro
Funny Car Series, Jamboree, Grudge
Kings, Kenda 660 Series and a number of
exciting new events HPR has planned for
2021.
READ MORE...
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| IHRA Australia
Stewards and Technical Inspectors
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IHRA - 12/01/2021 |
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Ever wanted to be involved in Motorsport? Now
is your opportunity! |
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Heathcote Park Raceway is now an IHRA
Australia sanctioned facility located
only an hour and a half from Melbourne.
IHRA Australia is excited with the
expansion of moving into the state of
Victoria and sees this as a great step
forward for the future of drag racing in
Victoria.
IHRA Australia is looking for the right
people to enhance our existing race-day
team in Victoria.
The people we're looking for will be
trained as IHRA Stewards and IHRA
Australia Technical Inspectors.
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All IHRA Australia
Technical Inspectors and
Stewards will be SFI
Certified
You wil need to bring
the following skills
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Technically-minded
- Attention to
detail
- Able to think on
your feet
- Excellent
interpersonal and
customer skills
- Good
problem-solving
skills
- Equally
confortable working
in a team
environment or on
your own
- The ability to
be firm but fair in
your dealings with
racers
- Responsible
grasp of our racing
classes
- Good basic
understanding of
drag racing
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A resonable level of
fitness is also needed
as you will be on your
feet for reasonably long
periods while you
perform your duties. |
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Please contact IHRA
Australia via email:
admin@ihraaustralia.com.au
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| HEATHCOTE PARK
RACEWAY SETTLEMENT IS COMPLETE |
| IHRA -
5/01/2021 |
Hello
everyone,
I just want to confirm that we have now
settled on Heathcote Park Raceway and
it's now officially changed ownership. |
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an extremely difficult process but one
that I was determined to see through and
make it happen. |
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| Now it's time
to get to work, and make this place the
best it can be for all drag racers in
Victoria. |
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| Please support
us while we put into place our plans for
the upgrades over the next 12 months. |
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that we will provide regular updates via
all our social media platforms as often
as we can. |
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Lastly, I wish
Russel Clarke all the best in his
retirement.
Many Thanks
Lance Warren |
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