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The Bend Dragway to commence operations
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14th December 2022 |
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The Bend Dragway would like
to advise, that after careful consideration,
top-level drag racing at the facility will be
delayed until October 2023. The construction
team has done an incredible job building a
world-class Dragway and the venue will begin
operating minor events in late March with a
grand opening scheduled for later in 2023.
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The Bend Dragway GM Steve Bettes is excited
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"The Bend Dragway Management are working closely
with the major series promoters to determine new
dates later in 2023. These dates will be
announced soon" |
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All major championship events
will begin in the 23/24 Drag Racing season with
the aim of establishing The Bend Motorsport Park
as the premier destination for drag racing.
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The
Bend Dragway’s core aim is to provide fans and
competitors alike with an outstanding venue that
provides fabulous conditions, services and
record-breaking performances. The Bend
Dragway will begin operating in March 2023 with
smaller events leading into the grand opening in
October during the 23/24 Dragway season.
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When complete the $35 million
Bend Dragway will be a dual-lane strip over 1
kilometre with a 402-metre concrete timed length
and lighting for night events. The venue will
feature auditorium-style terraced seating and
spectator viewing mounds surrounded by over
30,000 square metres of paddock and staging
areas and a unique 1200 square metre burnout
pad. |
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MEDIA CONTACT |
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30th November 2022 |
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21st September 2022 |
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Statement in Relation to Public Liability
Insurance at Sydney Dragway |
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IHRA Australia is pleased to provide an update
that the required levels of Public Liability
Insurance have been sourced and the policies are
in place as we speak, and that Sydney Dragway is
now open for business as Usual. The issues which
were beyond IHRA Australia's control stemmed
back to the international Market in London
beyond both Sydney Dragway and IHRA Australia's
control.
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We look forward to seeing you all back at your
favourite events at Sydney Dragway. |
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Regards
Maurice Allen
CEO
IHRA Australia |
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15th September 2022 |
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IHRA Australia Statement Regarding Public
Liability Insurance |
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IHRA Australia has received various queries
around our Public Liability policy covering all
IHRA Australia Sanctioned facilities. |
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We have posted below the Certificate of Currency
for everyone to see that it has been in place
since July 31st, 2022. |
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12th September 2022 |
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IHRA Australia is Proud to have supported
Springmount Raceway since it first opened, and
looks forward to its next journey as it
continues to grow and provide a great facility
for the sport of Drag Racing in North
Queensland. |
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10th August 2022 |
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IHRA Australia Update |
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Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Good afternoon to our valued IHRA Australia
competitor,
Following on from yesterday’s announcement,
we would like to offer an update on how this
all works moving forward and what this means
for you, the racer.
With everything now being processed here in
Australia, we have been able to work out a
pricing structure that is sustainable for
the sport to continue and grow and offer
returns in the sport moving forward. IHRA
Australia is committed to providing
investment back into the sport with the
input and dedicated knowledge and passion of
our team in the organisation.
As a result, the
following Fee structure will apply
(Australian Dollar)
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Dragster/ Dragbike |
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IHRA Australia will still offer two-and
three-year discounted rates as per the
brand-new online licence renewal process,
available now for all competitors to
conveniently use to renew their licence,
preferably 2-3 weeks prior to expiry to
ensure streamlined processing. This negates
the need to handwrite applications, making
this process more user-friendly. It can
still be found on the IHRA Australia Website
under Competitor Forms. https://www.ihra.com.au/competitors-forms.html
We will also allow Sportsman medicals to be
valid for three years until the age of 50,
when they will be reduced to two years.
Professional categories will continue to be
two years. Any competitor that has supplied
an IHRA medical after January 1, 2022 will
be given a 12-month extension to their
medical expiration date.
The day-to-day running of the business will
still operate under IHRA Australia with no
changes being made to the name or the logo
as we have known it over the last seven
years. Racers will shortly be receiving
their brand new IHRA Australia hard card as
their new licence. You will still receive an
emailed soft copy until your hard card
arrives in the post, approx. 7-14 days. Kim
Powell will still be assisting in the role
of Admin/Licencing.
As announced yesterday, a new downloadable
rulebook is currently under construction and
we hope to deliver this shortly for
everyone’s convenience as a high priority.
We will provide a further update asap.
Tim Nielsen will still be handling the
technical department and his contact details
are available through the website.
I will continue to act as CEO of the company
and look forward to working with you all. If
you feel you need to reach out, I can be
emailed at mallen@ihra.com
In further housekeeping, the Head Office has
been relocated from Melbourne to Queensland
and our new Admin/Licencing contact phone
number is 07 5324 1360, for all enquiries
moving forward.
Any correspondence should be addressed to
IHRA Australia Pty Ltd, PO Box 200, Coolum
Beach, Qld 4573.
Yours in Drag Racing
Maurice Allen
CEO
IHRA Australia
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Australian Drag Racing League Purchases IHRA
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – ADRL
Pty Ltd has completed a purchase of the
International Hot Rod Association (IHRA)
Australia from IRG Sports + Entertainment
(IRGSE). Maurice Allen, a veteran motorsports
professional, is the president of the Australian
Drag Racing League.
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Allen previously
served as
managing director for
IHRA Australia.
He brings a
wealth of
experience to Australia’s No. 1 drag racing
organization, which serves as home to both
professional and sportsman racing. Under Allen’s
leadership, IHRA Australia expanded to over
3,500 members.
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“We’ve listened
and the desire
to have an
Australian sanctioning
body has been
delivered, which represents
a great opportunity for the sport to move ahead
and grow even more with exciting new
opportunities,” Allen said.
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Allen began
his motorsports
career as a
Pro Stock
motorcycle racer at
the age of
20 and later
set up the Australia Dragbike School.
Prior to joining the IHRA, Allen was the CEO of
Australian Professional Drag Racing (APDR) —
400 Thunder, Australia’s premier drag
racing series sanctioned by the IHRA.
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“This
announcement puts drag
racing in
Australia in a
great position
to bring direct
returns to the
biggest stakeholders in the sport, being the
passionate racers that support both the tracks
and the sanctioning
body,” Allen said.
“We are excited
to be able
to implement
some direct benefits
such as replacing the Australian Supplementary
Rulebook app with a dedicated downloadable
rulebook on the web, which is currently under
construction, simplifying the process, along
with a brand new hard card for all competitors
moving forward."
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IHRA Australia operates at seven different
facilities and sanctions the country’s
largest drag racing events and series, which
include the Aeroflow 400 Thunder
Professional and Sportsman Championship
Series as well as the Australian Top Fuel
Championship.
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While IHRA
Australia operates
other professional
classes, it is
also the
country’s top
organization for grassroots, Sportsman racing.
For IRGSE, it was important to find someone with
both the knowledge and the commitment to carry
on the country’s great tradition of drag racing.
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“Maurice has done a
phenomenal job over his seven years as the IHRA
Australia managing director. With
his hands-on
approach and vast
knowledge of
the Australian drag
racing scene,
he is the most qualified person to take over the
ownership of the organization and continue the
proud tradition of championship racing," IRGSE
CEO Lou Partenza said.
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Counterfeit SFI
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"BOWDEN'S OWN" PARTNERS with IHRA AUSTRALIA and
REAL STREET |
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6th June 2022 |
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In an exciting collaboration, Bowden's Own and
IHRA Australia have teamed up to provide some
cool incentives for the sport of drag racing
over the next 12 months, starting with the
iconic GWO Winternationals this week, set to
roar at Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich. In
exciting news, IHRA Australia CEO, Maurice
Allen, stated this is the ultimate launching pad
for this partnership, with every category winner
at the Winternationals taking home a stunning
kit of awesome "Bowden's Own: car cleaning
products, ensuring your pride and joy receives
the best in the business in car detailing
products and essentials. Allen stated this was
the first time "Bowden's Own: had committed to a
full season of drag racing in Australia. |
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To further compliment this announcement,
"Bowden's Own" has also become the naming rights
sponsor for the newly incepted IHRA Real Street
category for the next 12 months, with detailing
kits on offer for every winner of every round at
every IHRA Australia facility that runs the
category. This is such a positive step undefined
for a category making its championship debut at
the Winternationals this year and we can't thank
"Bowden's Own" enough, commented Allen, for
getting behind the sport of drag racing and, of
course, IHRA Real Street running in the 400
Thunder Championship Drag Racing Series next
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In a statement from "Bownden's Own" Nicholas
Granger went on to say. Bowden's Own Car Care is
thrilled to be launching a partnership with IHRA
for the 2022/23 season. The Bowden's Own Real
Street category really draws on our passion for
clean cars that get driven and raced. We can't
wait for the winner of each round of the Real
Street category, as well as the winners of every
Premier and Sportsman class at the
Winternationals, to receive a bucket kit of our
incredible Australian-Made products to spil
their ride. Racing on the weekend and turning up
clean and shiny to work on Monday morning is
what we're all about. |
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| NEW SUPERCOMP
CLASSES ADDED |
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For more information
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HELMET and HARNESS EXEMPTIONS |
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Due to the supply and demand for major brand
safety items getting to our shores, IHRA
Australia would like to offer racers the
following exemptions. |
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A proof of purchase order will be required for
the 2020 helmets that have been delayed by
overseas manufacturers.
Your current 2010 helmet will be inspected for
condition before use, once passed your helmet
will then be tagged and noted into your Logbook.
This will be valid until you receive your new
helmet. |
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This also effects major brand racing harnesses
that are also on back order from overseas
suppliers, your current racing harnesses will be
inspected for condition before use, once passed
your harness will then be tagged and noted into
your Logbook. This will be valid until you
receive your new harness. |
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Please Note: Proof of purchase order
is mandatory |
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If you require any further information please
don't hesitate in contacting
Tim Nielsen at E:
tnielsen@ihraaustralia.com.au |
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New Classes to be added to IHRA Performance
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Thursday 17th March 2022 |
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IHRA Technical are currently formulating new
classes specifically for the Barra and LS style
engines. |
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There will be Turbo Barra classes for Gas,
Modified Sedan, Dragsters, and Altered vehicles. |
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LS style classes will include both Turbo and
Naturally Aspirated for Gas, Modified Sedan,
Dragsters, and Altered vehicles. |
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Specifications are being formulated with
controls to limit costs and encourage
Performance bracket entry. |
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Details for the classes will be released once
finalised. |
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Heathcote Park Raceway, IHRA Australia Sign
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Thursday 17th February 2022 |
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HEATHCOTE – VICTORIA - A
Track which is steeped in History and stood the
Test of Time from the day in 1975 when the
facility was built and swung its gates open to
275 Competitors and over 8,000 strong spectators
in attendance for this momentous occasion.
Come
forward to 2022 and the Track has Been Purchased
by Business Man Mr Lance Warren and has just
signed Exclusively with IHRA Australia for the
next 3 Years which will see all Facets of Drag
racing being catered for at the Facility. Mr
Warren commented that he expects to see
everything from the Junior Competitors ( the
future of the Sport) right through to Jet
Powered Vehicles, Nitro Burning Funny Cars and
Top Fuel Dragsters all capable of exceeding 500
K/ph over the ¼ Mile Purpose built Dragstrip.
For the
last 12 months since taking ownership, Mr Warren
has been working feverishly on upgrading the
Facility to meet the all Important Safety
Standards as outlined by IHRA Australia to cater
for all facets of the sport. Warren commented
that he has been on a journey with his vision to
build the ultimate Drag Racing Facility here in
Autstralia and with the upgrades required to
meet these standards which include
infrastructure such as the Dual Net System, Sand
Traps and the Electrimotion emergency shut down
system which is designed to save race car
drivers. Warren commented that it has been full
steam ahead with just over 850 metres of Fresh
Concrete walls just being installed per lane as
well which replace the old armco that has been
there since it was built in the 70’s, All to
keep up with the safety standards that IHRA
Australia has put in place for facilities like
this wanting to Host the kings of the sport and
achieve these Incredible times and speeds
creating a world wide spectacle.
Mr
Warren also commented that with dates locked in
for the 400 Thunder Professional and Sportsman
Drag Racing Series Its important the facility is
on point when the Foxtel and Kayo Cameras start
rolling at these events providing not only
HPR with a global audience but also providing
Bendigo a thriving city with something truly to
be proud of in the International Motor Sport
scene. This will secure guaranteed revenue for
the 110,000 strong Population of Bendigo full of
vibrancy with Hotels,Motels, Clubs, Pubs,
service stations etc and tourist attractions all
benefiting from this facility proving its weight
in Gold !!
CEO for
IHRA Australia Maurice Allen is extremely
excited about the partnership and building the
Vision that Mr Warren has at HPR and he has seen
this first hand with many visits to the facility
since Warren purchased the Dragstrip in
December 2020. Allen said that he remembers all
the way back to his childhood years at the
Dragstrip with his father who competed at HPR
and that the facility has a special history for
him personally as well and to see Mr Warren’s
vision unfolding he knew IHRA had to be invloved
for the Long Haul and help with the right
guidance and technical aspects to build it back
up to a truly Internationally renowned facility.
Allen
was also excited about the prospect of the
National Series continuing to grow and push into
the State of Victoria, as well as other
Significant Events such as Top Fuel, Jamboree,
Grudge Kings, Kenda Series etc that all enjoy a
great following.
For all
information regarding events,sponsorship and
marketing opportunities please visit
www.hpr.family
For all
Licencing and technical inforamtion please head
to
www.ihra.com.au
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EVER WANTED TO WORK
IN MOTORSPORT?
Now is your
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IHRA Australia is looking for the right people to
enhance our existing race-day teams.
The people we're looking for will be trained as
IHRA Stewards.
All IHRA Australia
Stewards will be SFI
Certified
You will need to bring the following skills with you:
• Technically-minded
• Attention to Detail
• Able to think on your feet
• Excellent interpersonal and customer skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Equally comfortable working in a team environment or
on your own
• The ability to be firm but fair in your dealings with
racers
• Reasonable grasp of our racing classes
• Good basic understanding of drag racing
A reasonable level of fitness is also needed as you will
be on your feet for reasonably long periods while you
perform your duties.
Please contact IHRA Australia via email.
admin@ihraaustralia.com.au |
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