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Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
The World’s fastest jeweller Stuart Bishop has confirmed his ANDRA
Australian Top Doorslammer drag racing championship aspirations by
declaring his intention to nominate for a debut run at the Perth
Motorplex during the 2007 Golden State Titles next month.
The Brisbane campaigner who is also the CEO of National jewellery chain
Wallace Bishop Jewellers, has surprised many with his outright speed
and consistency to be placed outright second behind classy West
Australian veteran John Zappia.
Consecutive semi-finals appearances at Sydney’s East Coast
Nationals and the Australian Nationals at Queensland’s Willowbank
Raceway provides the perfect lead in to the WA assault on November
30/December 1.
The methodical approach of Bishop’s early season campaign in his
impressive ’67 Camaro Diamond Doorslammer has been likened to a
seasoned campaigner.
That perception belies the fact Bishop is a relative rookie among
the professional ranks, enjoying just his second year of competition in
the most elite of Australian drag racing.
“For me drag racing has always been about the enjoyment factor but
I admit there’s a lot more to enjoy when you’re out there winning
races,” said Bishop.
“Our speed has been impressive and by gaining bonus points in the
first round of the season, we’ve created a small buffer over Victor
Bray and Steve Stanic.
“It’s exciting to think that I’m currently mentioned in the same
breath as these guys who are Australian and World Champions in their
own right.
 “I have a lot to be thankful for, none the least a hard working and
extremely competitive crew who are continually working on the car to
have it raring to go on race day.”
Bishop’s Diamond Doorslammer is bound to turn heads when it debuts
in Perth as his trademark jeweller’s attention to detail can be fully
appreciated by the immaculate, pristine condition of his Murray
Anderson built Top Doorslammer.
Boasting 3500 horsepower courtesy of an expertly crafted USA Built
Dave Riolo engine, the Queensland drag racing masterpiece has plenty of
go to match the show.
But it’s all the trimmings including a specially customised
variable, that is bound to take the breath away of any avid appreciator
of fine machinery in Western Australia.
Encased in the roof there are more than 540 cubic zirconia featured
in a diamond configuration and incorporated among them is a half carat,
50-point diamond valued at more than $5000.
A replica of that very diamond could be one lucky Perth fans to
keep, simply by taking photos of all the action at the Kwinana Beach
Motorplex next month.
“Another exciting thing about racing in Perth will be the
opportunity for locals to be better informed about the national Wallace
Bishop Jewellers Photographic competition that we’re running again.
“Amateur and professional photographers have the opportunity to win
more than $20 000 in cash and prizes simply by taking photos at their
local drag racing track and entering into the competition online at
www.stuartbishopracing.com.au
“You’ll find all the details of the competition online but in a
nutshell there are two categories, one for the Diamond Doorslammer and
one for drag racing across the board.
“I hope Perth locals support this initiative which is designed
solely for me to be able to give something back to a sport that
continues to provide me so much joy.”
Lucky winner of two Loyal watches, courtesy of Wallace Bishop Jewellers
The winner of the Loyal watch draw during the Australian Nationals was Nathan Mahony of Tanah Merah in Queensland.
Congratulations Nathan and we look forward to your continued support throughout season 2007/08.
Website: www.stuartbishopracing.com.au
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 October 2007 )
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