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Friday, 01 June 2007 |
There’ll be a multitude of world class drag racers assembled for next weekend’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway and one of the more determined and focused will be Brisbane’s Aaron Lynch, who’ll undertake a multiple bracket campaign.
After experiencing the highs of securing a world speed record in Top Doorslammer a little over 12 months ago, the nuggety driver has since had to juggle his commitments between his more regular ride, plus oversee a top level National campaign in his B+L Steel supported Top Alcohol funny car.
The pressure has told a little throughout season 2006/07 and the
results have been disappointing to the driver’s usual high standards,
but Lynch sees a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of the
biggest drag race event outside North America.
“After so many low points this season we can put it all behind us with
a solid result at the Winternationals. There’s no better place to get
everything in order for a fresh start towards next season,” said Lynch.
“This was our first full season juggling Top Doorslammer and the Funny
Car so it really was all about learning as much as we could in Top
Alcohol.
“We dropped the ball early and found ourselves playing catch up from
then on but have since refined our whole operation and got back on top
of things.”
Lynch left nothing to chance in his quest to be the best in Top
Doorslammer, squeezing a grueling three seasons worth of testing into
three months at Willowbank Raceway last year.
The net result was his recording of Queensland’s first ever and only
sub-six second quarter mile pass for the category at a world record
speed of 245.77mph (393.23km/h)
Such persistence is trademark of the Lynch attitude and it’s that sort
of temperament that has him as a definite contender during the Castrol
EDGE Winternationals.
“The thing with the Winternationals is that it takes place in the
biggest and best drag racing arena in Australia and every single driver
from throughout the country wants to win it.
“That makes this one even more special and being our home track there’d
be nothing better than having that winner’s trophy tucked under your
arm.
“We’ve got the team, machinery and the personnel to win and we’ll
definitely be giving it a red hot go in both Top Doorslammer and Top
Alcohol.”
For sports fans World-wide the familiar crackle of Australia’s most
high-powered drag racing machines can’t come soon enough as Willowbank
Raceway again showcases the best of quarter mile drag racing duels.
This iconic, home-grown Queensland entertainment masterpiece
continually serves up first class, magical moments particularly in the
closely contested Group One professional categories.
The way season 2006/07 has transpired there’s little doubt among fans,
officials or racers themselves that the 2007 Castrol EDGE
Winternationals will provide another fine chapter in Australian drag
racing.
2007 CASTROL EDGE WINTERNATIONALS – JUNE 8-10
Racing Includes: Redcliffe Dyno and Performance Top Fuel, Motorsport
Connections Top Alcohol, Jack Daniel's Top Doorslammer, Travelaire
Tours Pro Stock, Morgan & Wacker Top Bike, QT Pro Stock Motorcycle,
Lifestyle Carpets & Vinyls Competition, Lifestyle Carpets &
Vinyls Super Stock, Morgan & Wacker Competition Bike, Carpenter
Ford Supercharged Outlaws, Bailey's Brake & Clutch Modified,
Ultimate Financial Group Super Sedan, Torque's Cheap Performance &
Wholesale Cars Super Street, Wolf Racing Power Products Modified Bike,
Queensland Diesel Spares Junior Dragster, Powercruise 1 Day Powerplay
Super Gas, Morgan & Wacker Screamin' Eagle Harleys, Perfect Print
Light of the Night
TICKETING
Adult
Friday Admission $40
Saturday Admission $45
Sunday Admission $45
3-Day Pass $120
Student (must show ID)
Friday Admission $30
Saturday Admission $35
Sunday Admission $35
3-Day Pass $90
Children 13 & under are admitted free
Program
Friday 8th Qualifying 8am -9pm
Saturday 9th Qualifying 8am -9pm
Sunday 10th Racing 8.00am with feature racing from 2.15pm
Internet sites www.willowbank-raceway.com.au
Ticketing and General Information:
Contact – Willowbank Raceway
07 5461 5461
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