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Winternationals Awaits At Willowbank |
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Monday, 30 April 2007 |
Much needed rain fell upon South-East Queensland this afternoon which brought a premature end to scheduled drag racing eliminations of the QT Tin Top Titles at Willowbank Raceway.
Despite the unfortunate situation for racers and fans alike, all thoughts quickly turned towards the upcoming Willowbank Winternationals on June 8-10, the biggest drag racing extravaganza in the Southern Hemisphere.
The 2007 version is bound to be a celebration like no other as Australian drag racing acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the World famous event.
So far as profile goes the Winternationals has evolved into a major
sporting event which is expected to attract more than 45 000 people
during three action-packed days and nights of quarter mile showdowns.
On the first 20 occasions of the event, the Winternationals was staged
at the now defunct Surfers Paradise International Raceway, beginning on
June 23, 1968.
Upon the 1987 closure of the Gold Coast facility, Willowbank took over
the event and will celebrate its own 20 year association with the
iconic feature this year.
Since 1993 when the Winternationals became a national championship
event, it has grown to become the largest drag racing event outside of
North America and last year attracted a record 606 entries.
Two drivers who will no doubt go into the Winternationals boasting
confidence from their involvement in today’s QT Tin Top Titles are the
top qualifiers in Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock professional categories.
World Top Doorslammer elapsed time record holder, John Zappia of Perth
remained consistent throughout three earlier qualifying periods,
clocking a best 6.082 second pass across the quarter mile.
In Pro Stock, Queenslander Aaron Tremayne mastered a 7.216 second pass
to lead a strong field that also included his brother Tyrone who was
third quickest.
LOCATION
Willowbank Raceway
Champions Way (off Cunningham Highway 5km past the Rosewood turnoff)
Willowbank QLD 4307
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