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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
season. |
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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 |
| 26th May 2022 |
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please be advised of new classes added
to Supercomp bracket. |
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| Ford Barra
98mm and 76mm Turbo Classes |
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For more information
click here. |
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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
Category |
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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
Sanctioning Agreement |
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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.
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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
opportunity! |
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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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IHRA STATEMENT
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In the overall interest of the sport and the
parties involved, IHRA seeks to correct several
untrue public statements made regarding this
week's settlement of the Supreme Court of New
South Wales (Court) legal proceedings in respect
to Sydney Dragway. |
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From the outset, IHRA affirmed its position
communicated in writing to the previous Western
Sydney International Dragway (WSID) board,
initially on 6 July 2021 and throughout, that
retort to legal action was its absolute last
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The previous WSID board's continued response was
to provide assurances that it had not entered
into any discussions or agreements with ANDRA,
which in evidence before the court was shown not
to be true. |
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The previous WSID board's shift to ANDRA was
calculated and premeditated. |
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A letter of intent and confidentiality deed was
signed between WSID and ANDRA in July 2021 (at
the same time, IHRA was advised in writing this
was not the case). |
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At that time, WSID's previous board was not only
aware of the likelihood of a legal proceeding
commencing but had sought assurances from ANDRA
that it would "pay for all costs" should IHRA
pursue a claim for loss of revenue. |
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IHRA was notified on 29 September 2021 that the
previous WSID board had unilaterally and
unlawfully terminated its agreement and entered
into a deal with ANDRA, despite a legally
binding and exlusive contract with IHRA
remaining in place until 31 December 2023. |
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On 20 October 2021, IHRA issued proceedings in
the Court, and IHRA's solicitors also wrote to
ANDRA that day, putting them on notice of the
potential impact of these proceedings on their
purported agreement. |
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ANDRA was also copied into all court documents
and attended the initial hearing in November
2021. It is not true ANDRA was not aware of the
proceedings and what IHRA was seeking. |
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The above is a disappointing reflection on those
involved and establishes the unfortunate factual
situation IHRA was confronted with during this
period. IHRA did not want to initiate legal
action but had no option but to do so. |
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IHRA regrets the unavoidable impact this issue
has had on many members but congratulates the
new WSID board for the responsible and
professional way it has managed this issue in
the interests of Sydney Dragway. |
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As its exclusive sanctioning body until 31
December 2024, IHRA looks forward to working
with the new WSID board, event promoters, and
all key stakeholders to grow the sport and the
prominence of Sydney Dragway into the future. |
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IHRA welcomes the opportunity for Top Fuel
Australia and others to operate unders its
sanction at Sydney Dragway and accross all IHRA
sanctioned venues on the eastern seaboard in a
strategic and connected approach while providing
an exciting platform for the future growth of
the sport. |
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IHRA Australia Statement |
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WESTERN SYDNEY
INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY LTD
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IHRA ENTERTAINMENT LLC AND IHRA AUSTRALIA PTY
LTD |
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Date: Feb 2, 2022 |
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The Board of Western Sydney International
Dragway Ltd. trading as Sydney Dragway, and IHRA
Entertainment LLC and IHRA Australia are pleased
to announce the return of IHRA as the exclusive
santioning body of Sydney Dragway until 31
December 2024. |
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This announcement comes as a result of the
parties reaching a settlement on the matters
subject to proceedings in the Supreme Court of
New South Wales. These proceedings will be
dismissed. |
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The parties look forward to continuing its
long-standing releationship and growing
the sport as a result of this ongoing
parnership. |
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TONY BEUK
CHAIRMAN
WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY LTD |
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MAURICE ALLEN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
IHRA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
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