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Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
A successful round of Shannon’s Nostalgia Drag Racing Series presented by Cruzin’ Magazine brought a close to an emotional weekend at Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway.
While saddened by the loss of Mackay drag racer Ken Smith during Saturday night’s test session, racers and team members regrouped as a mark of respect to play out another fitting chapter of the series.
“As an organisation the Cruzin’ Nostalgia Drag Racing Association saw
fit to continue our event, just as we are sure Ken would have wanted
it,” said Series Coordinator Wayne McGregor.
“The round six contests were fought out with typical aggression out on
the race track and as we’ve already seen during the opening half of the
series, many category finalists were separated by just the smallest of
margins.
“We are back at Willowbank Raceway, the birthplace of the Nostalgia
concept for our season ending Nationals on August 19 and I’m sure
everyone will be pumped up for a big celebration to round out a big
year.
“But for now our focus will be towards Heathcote Park to continue the
motor racing momentum on March 25 in Victoria, the very weekend
following the Australian Grand Prix.”
Drag racing legend Roly Leahy relived former glories with success over
Darren Otto in the Junior Fuel category, Tim Baldwin was too good for
Steve Easton in Gas, while Vintage Gas honours went to Shaun Pask over
Garry Cameran.
In other results Mandy Pukis gained the nod ahead of Peter Bausch in
Hot Rod, Leigh Ryan was too strong for Brad Wooldridge while victory
was secured by Lucas Holz in Aussie Muscle who proved too good for Neil
Tschutura.
From a Willowbank Raceway perspective the countdown continues towards
the QT Tin Top Titles on April 28, with the return of the most
incredible all-sedan confrontations as Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock, Pro
Street Outlaws and Pro Turbo categories headline this time honoured
tradition of Queensland drag racing.
In essence the format of the QT Tin Top Titles will see the realisation
of drag racing activities inclusive of Group One sedans plus the vastly
popular Fast Fours Jamboree and Powercruise scenes which have
continually attracted massive interest among drag racing fans.
QT Tin Top Titles (April 28) – featuring Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock, Pro Street Outlaws and Pro Turbo
TICKETING: All ticket prices include paddock admission
Adults $30
Student (must show ID) $20
Children 13 & under are admitted free
LOCATION
Willowbank Raceway
Champions Way (off Cunningham Highway 5km past the Rosewood turnoff)
Willowbank QLD 4307
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 March 2007 )
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