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| Australian-first top fuel field for Castrol Edge Winternationals |
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| Thursday, 29 May 2008 | |
Next weekend's (June 5-8) Castrol EDGE Winternationals was launched at Warner Bros. Movieworld on the Gold Coast today, with the announcement the Willowbank Raceway Event will host the largest ever Top Fuel field in Australian drag racing history.
Three generations of the legendary Bray racing family, Brisbane Top Fuel driver Aaron Lynch and Willowbank Raceway Managing Director Steve Bettes joined together at Warner Bros. Movieworld to announce the milestone of 12 Top Fuel entries for the largest drag racing event held outside of North America.  To celebrate, Victor and Ben Bray – who have never before stepped aboard any kind of show-ride – Victor’s 11 year old grandson and Junior Dragster Josh McClennan, Lynch and Bettes took their seats on the Superman Escape – twice voted the Southern Hemisphere’s number one rollercoaster and at 0-100kmh in two seconds, the closest feeling to being at the wheel of one of their racing machines. “I am immensely excited to be able to confirm that the 12 Top Fuel entries received for next week’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals is the largest field to ever face an Australian starter – this is a great achievement for our event – which is the largest outside of Northern America and continues to go from strength to strength,” said Bettes. While Bettes was excited about the achievement, the Brays were slightly nervous while the announcement was made, having never experienced the likes of any kind of side-show ride let alone a high-speed rollercoaster, they were however all smiles afterwards. “Wow, what an experience - I am used to going fast but I am also used to being the one in control and the one that built the machine to start with, so this is something pretty different for me!" said Ben Bray. “Today has been a great day, hearing the news that the Castrol EDGE Winternationals are steaming full speed ahead and now coming off that amazing Superman Escape coaster, I just can’t wait to get to Willowbank Raceway in my Castrol EDGE Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol Funny Car!” Lynch, who will join Ben Bray in the Top Alcohol ranks next weekend whilst also competing in Top Doorslammer and the history-making Top Fuel field, was obviously pleased with the proceedings. “The Superman Escape is pretty amazing, and with its takeoff, it comes pretty close to being at the wheel of one of our cars, that does the 0 – 100kmh in just under a second, and while the speed isn’t something new for us, the twists and turns are something completely different – we are used to going in a straight line!” laughed Lynch.  “Seriously though, I am excited to be a part of the 12 car Top Fuel field at the Castrol EDGE Winternationals, which is the biggest event of the year for the racers and with that many cars the competition is going to be fast and tough – I am really looking forward to it.” The Top Fuelers make up a dozen of the over 500 entries received for the three and a half day program in total, with over 70 Group One professional entries set to hit the strip. As the headline act, nothing compares to the sights and sounds produced by these nitro guzzling beasts of the drag strip and with such a massive contingent of 7000-plus horsepower Top Fuelers at the Castrol EDGE Winternationals, organisers are counting on hosting plenty of new fans during the Queen’s birthday weekend celebration. The Top Fuelers will be joined in the Group One ranks by no less than 18 entries in the Jack Daniel’s Top Doorslammer, 15 in Travelaire Tours Pro Stock and 18 two-wheel riders in the Morgan & Wacker Top Bike and Morgan & Wacker Pro Stock Motorcycle categories. All of the Group One action will be further complimented by a bumper support program of over 430 entrants from Group Two and Three competition including everything from Super Gas to Supercharged Outlaws to Junior Dragster to Street Sedans, including a massive 110 Super Sedans. With championships in many of the categories set to be decided at the Queensland hit-out, emotions are set to run high with thrilling passes guaranteed for spectators. Fans and crew members at this year’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals will also have the opportunity to test drive the new-and-improved Willowbank Raceway website –www.willowbank-raceway.com.au – before it officially launches on July 1, with a fully operational marquee available for fans to hop online and have a look around what will be the new home of all their local drag racing action. About the Superman Escape: Experience an exhilarating ride like no other on the planet with the new Superman Escape - an unprecedented thrill rollercoaster where you travel 100km/h in just 2 seconds! With 760 metres of vertical climbs, weightless drops, head spinning twists and giant G-force turns Superman Escape completely redefines the coaster experience. The exciting pre-show adventure is an attraction in itself, themed around the world’s most popular Super Hero from DC Comics. Guests will commence their adventure in a Metropolis subway loading dock. As they travel through the subway, a terrifying earthquake takes hold and threatens their safe passage. To escape the catastrophe, Superman rescues guests by propelling their carriage out then vertically upwards at 100km per hour! What follows is an exhilarating and hair raising rollercoaster ride experience like no other on the planet… Check out the on board footage at: www.supermanescape.com.au Check out the on board footage at: www.supermanescape.com.au 2008 CASTROL EDGE WINTERNATIONALS – JUNE 5-8, 2008 Racing Includes: Hogs Breath Top Fuel, Castrol EDGE Top Alcohol, Jack Daniels Top Doorslammer, Travelaire Tours Pro Stock, Morgan & Wacker Top Bike, Morgan & Wacker Pro Stock Motorcycle, Lifestyle Carpets & Vinyl Competition, Lifestyle Carpets & Vinyl Super Stock, S&S Competition Bike, Carpenter Ford Supercharged Outlaws, Bailey's Brake & Clutch Modified, Slick Industries Super Sedan, Crossroads Freightlines & Car Carrying Super Street, American Rides Modified Bike, Queensland Diesel Spares Junior Dragster, High Impact Promotions Super Gas, Perfect Print Perfect Light Schedule Thursday Gates Open at 9am Qualifying from 1.30pm - Group 2, 3 & 4; Friday Gates Open at 6am; Qualifying from 8am - Group 2, 3, & 4; Feature Qualifying from 5pm - Group One Saturday Gates Open at 6am; Qualifying and Racing from 8am - Group 2, 3 & 4; Feature Qualifying from 11.30am - Group One Sunday Gates Open at 6am; Racing from 8am - Group 2, 3 & 4; Opening Ceremonies 11.30am Feature Racing from 12noon - Group One Seating and Admission Prices General Admission (includes Pit Access) Adults Thursday - $20 Friday - $42 Saturday - $48 Sunday - $48 Three Day Pass - $130 Students with ID Thursday - $2! 0 Friday - $32 Saturday - $38 Sunday - $38 Three Day Pass - $100 Children 13 and Under are FREE but need to pay for reserved seating if required Reserved Seating Prices - Travelaire Tours Startline Club - $28 per seat, covers Saturday and Sunday - Reserved Grandstand Seating - $20 per seat, covers Saturday and Sunday - Seat reserved for 2 days only (Saturday & Sunday). Seating price covers both days. - Admission passes are required to access reserved seating and can be purchased separately or with seating - Children admitted Free to the paddock but need to pay for reserved seating - All mail within Australia will be posted by registered mail. Postage fee is $3 - Ticket booking Terms & Conditions can be found by visiting http://www.willowbank-raceway.com.au/policy%20document%20tickets.htm WILLOWBANK RACEWAY MAJOR EVENT CALENDAR 2008 / 2009 SEASON 2008 SEPTEMBER – 26 / 27 – SPRING TOP FUEL CHAMPIONSHIPS ANDRA Championship Rounds - Top Fuel – Top Alcohol – Pro Stock – Top Bike PLUS Rocket Allstar Racing Series Round – Group 2,3,4 2009 JANUARY - 2 / 3 – INTERNATIONAL NIGHFIRE NEW YEAR SERIES - ROUND ONE ANDRA Championship Rounds - Top Alcohol - Top Doorslammer – Pro Stock Motorcycle - PLUS USA vs AUST Nitro Funny Car 2009 JANUARY - 16 / 17 – INTERNATIONAL NIGHTFIRE NEW YEAR SERIES - ROUND TWO ANDRA Championship Rounds - Top Fuel – Top Bike - PLUS USA vs AUST Nitro Funny Car 2009 APRIL – 17 / 18 – 2009 TIN TOP TITLES ANDRA Championship Rounds - Top Doorslammer – Pro Stock – Pro Stock Motorcycle 2009 JUNE - 5 - 8 CASTROL EDGE WINTERNATIONALS ANDRA Championship Rounds - Top Fuel – Top Alcohol – Top Doorslammer – Top Bike – Pro Stock – Pro Stock Motorcycle – PLUS Rocket Allstar Racing Series Round – Group 2,3,4 |
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