If you are attending
the GULF WESTERN OILS Nitro Thunder Event on the
4th - 5th May 2018 at Sydney Dragway or the 51st
GULF WESTERN OILS Winternationals on June 7th -
10th at Willowbank Raceway. Reciprocal Event
Licences are available for all Professional and
Sportsman racers with an alternative sanctioning
body , who wish to compete in a IHRA Australia
sanctioned 400 Thunder Championship Event.
RACE NUMBERS TRANSITION PERIOD TO END
30th JUNE 2018
IHRA - 24/04/2018
IHRA Australia have been issuing
licences in Australia for the last 3
years, and have reserved race numbers up
to 6000 to accommodate racers
transitioning to IHRA Australia and
having their current race number
reserved.
As of 1st July 2018 this transition
period will cease. All race numbers left
vacant will be available for re-issue.
Head office will do its best to full
fill all requests where possible. Please Note:A fee
for two or three digit numbers will
apply.
IHRA Australia Appoint Technical
Inspector in South Australia
IHRA - 17/04/2018
IHRA Australia are please to advise all
South Australian racers that we have
appointed experience Technical Inspector
Michael De Rose.
With the remaining two major 400 Thunder
Events it helps SA racers prepare for
these two upcoming events.
Michael's details have been updated on
this website.
IHRA Introduces Melanie Wyatt to the
role of Office Administration
IHRA - 12/04/2018
IHRA Australia would like to introduce
Melanie Wyatt to the Role of Office
Administration. Melanie has a previous
background in the Hot Rod Industry and
has also been involved in Dirt Drag
racing as well. Melanie also enjoys
spending time with her horses on the
weekend, a little bit more subtle Horse
Power Somewhat explains Melanie. Who has
also attended may previous Drag Racing
events over the years. We look forward
to Melanie taking on this role and no
doubt all of the racers will come to
know her as the voice over the phone at
Head Office.
Please forward all Licencing documents
and all General enquires to Melanie at
the IHRA Australia Head Office by either
Email
admin@ihraaustralia.com.au or Phone:
03 9736 9578
Tragic news out
of Mackay Queensland with the news that
George and Frank Vella have passed away
in a workplace incident. George was a
terrific person who competed in Pro
Stock Motorcycle and was only competing
a few weeks ago at Willowbank Raceway.
The Drag racing community would like to
extend its sincere condolences to
George's family friends in these
terrible events.
