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Hey all, i couldnt find a thread about this but im sure theres afew people curious (including myslef) as whether there is any news on the Calder Park dragway...will we see it open again? Are there any future development plans for that area? Whats Bob Jane doing?
![]() Also there are afew rumours that a totally new drag strip will open on the melbourne northern suburbs, any news or goss on that?
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From the Calder Park FB page on the 6th of June:
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Victorian drag racing association is holding a meeting on Tuesday night in Deer Park, its expected that an endorsement will be made to commence drag racing under the ANDRA banner to race at Calder Park, with a track test in September and a ANRDA meet in October.
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Hmmmmm Mulberry....
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Would be great.
But i hope they can run test and tunes like they did in the past without an ANDRA tech on your car.. |
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What is andra tech?
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ANDRA Drag Racing returns to Calder Park Raceway
It's official – ANDRA Championship Drag Racing is returning to Calder Park Raceway. In front of a packed house of Victorian ANDRA club members, CEO Malcolm Bulley delivered the news that all racers and fans were hoping to hear, drag racing is back in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia. The first major event will be held on Saturday the 19th of October 2013, featuring ANDRA Championship rounds for Top Fuel, Top Bike and Pro Stock Motorcycle. This will be a 1 day event and entry numbers in the sportsman classes will be capped to make sure the event runs smoothly. Sunday the 20th is scheduled as a rain date. 1 to 2 test and tunes will be scheduled before the October 19 event and a number street meets are being organised. "Racer participation, operational integrity and presentation quality are all key factors in the path to success," said Malcolm Bulley. "It's been 12 years since ANDRA Drag Racing has been held in Melbourne and it's vitally important that we reconnect with racers and fans in a professional and positive manner." The previous management of Calder Park has often been criticised on how drag racing events had been run. According to Malcolm Bulley, "The only similarity between the previous management and the new management is the track, everything else will change. ANDRA is bringing in best practice and the best people to ensure drag racing's return to Melbourne is a success for all the key stakeholders – spectators, the track, ANDRA, racers and sponsors." While Malcolm Bulley didn't elaborate on who would be promoting and managing the events, he did indicate that ANDRA had formed a joint venture with a number of parties and would be playing a more active role in the running of events at Calder Park Raceway. As a priority, safety aspects have also been addressed so that the venue meets ANDRA's requirements. "We have access to all the concrete barriers we need and work is being done to repair the return road, "said Malcolm Bulley. ”Racing will be conducted over whichever is the safest distance for competitors, whether that is quarter mile, thousand foot or eighth mile." Looking forward, after the completion of the October event, a national open style event has been pencilled in for early December. The 2014 racing calendar is being finalised and will include, as a minimum, regular street meets, 2 national championship events, the Victorian State Championships and a major event towards the end of the year. "It's vitally important that drag racing in Melbourne is seen as a going concern, a vibrant and active sport supported by the racers and fans," said Malcolm Bulley. "Calder Park is not an indefinite home for drag racing in Melbourne. We must demonstrate through participation and stability that drag racing requires a purpose built world class facility." With drag racing's return to Melbourne not far away, it's time for racers to get busy and fans to get excited. http://andra.com.au/latest-news/andr...k-raceway.html
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The place was like going to Disneyland in the mid 90s. Tens of thousands of spectators and a show you would never forget. I hope they can get some of that magic back.
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I hope we haven't lost a whole generation to the sport, the absence of ANDRA in Victoria for so long means many will see top fuel for the first time live in a few months.
I still have my 1996 drag racing nationals sticker on my wheelie bin, keeps me remind of those awesome nitro 90's.
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It will only work if it's a fairdinkum 1/4 mile (NOT 1/8th or 1000ft)
And, somehow I just can't see ANDRA approving the full 1/4 for nitro at Calder?
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Good to see. I missed out on ever seeing the top fuelers and the other big bangers run and i'd love to be able to go see them to experience it.
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1000 foot works in the States, et:3.7# its a safety issue tracks don't have enough run off area because the cars have become to quick.
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So do test and tunes type event will it still be 1/4 mile?
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I remember mid/late 70's Calder was 1000ft, where Castlereagh, Willowbank, Ravenswood, etc were all 1/4mile.. And all us Victorians busy using numerous formulas like multiplying by 1.2 to convert our times.
It just wasn't the same!
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unless its 1/4 it wont be the same. I know people remenising about the 80s and 90s where calder was FULL of spectators all roaring... 20-30000 of them! Would be a regular spectator if not racing. Cant go wrong!
Just need to speed up cleanups etc. to make the flow of cars quicker as there is always so many cars racing at calder with 1-2 hours per run. Build a roof over calder, like etihad stadium...that would be pro! Ill donate 10$ to the cause ![]()
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Maybe they could seal Tommy Easton drive ?
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