Andra Confirms National Tv For Willowbank's Australian Nationals
The 42nd Australian Nationals drag racing showpiece to be contested this weekend at Queensland's Willowbank Raceway has been included in the National ANDRA Championship Drag Racing television schedule for season 2007-08.
Showcased through a diverse range of viewing options later this year, the Australian Nationals is appropriately being broadcast to a National audience as the longest running drag racing event in the country.
For Willowbank Raceway the exact timing of programming will strategically coincide with lead up activity towards the January 5 Top Fuel/Top Alcohol showcase to usher in the New Year.
Already ANDRA Championship Drag Racing TV has enjoyed prime time National weekend billing on the free-to-air Nine Network through regular half hour highlights packages each Saturday from 11.30am.
While remaining program slots from Sydney's recently completed AC Delco East Coast Nationals will continue over coming weeks, action from Willowbank takes centre stage from October 20 when the Top Fuel and Top Bike Group One categories are presented.
In the weeks following, November 3 will see the intense battles in Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol played out for the viewing pleasure of drag racing fans, while November 17 has the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle brackets claiming headline status.
Packaged into the television deal has been a flow-on through the pay-for-view Fox Sports Network which will take a more comprehensive look at the sport during one hour programming, the week after the Channel Nine material has gone to air.
Reinforcing the overall value of the coverage, a soon to be confirmed activity schedule will also be coordinated through the SBS Network with similarly packaged content broadcast during regular timeslots.
The annual Australian Nationals, which again features all six Group One professional categories, kicks off a new season for Queensland drag racing having been secured to the State in 2002 with the support of Queensland Events Corporation under its Major Events portfolio.
Such support has allowed Willowbank Raceway to maintain its reputation as one of the premier tracks in Australia.
Willowbank officials will use the 42nd Australian Nationals as an appropriate springboard towards a revamped 10-month program of drag racing events.
42nd AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS - SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2007
Racing Includes: Redcliffe Dyno and Performance Top Fuel, Queensland Events Top Alcohol, Queensland Events Top Doorslammer, Travelaire Tours Pro Stock, Morgan and Wacker Top Bike, Morgan and Wacker Pro Stock Motorcycle, Lifestyle Carpets and Vinyl Competition, Lifestyle Carpets and Vinyl Super Stock, Willowbank Raceway Competition Bike, Carpenter Ford Supercharged Outlaws, Bailey's Brake and Clutch Modified, Slick Industries Super Sedan, Cros Roads Freightliners and Car Carrying Super Street, American Rides Modified Bike, Queensland Diesel Spares Junior Dragster, High Impact Promotions Super Gas, Perfect Print Perfect Light
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 9am -8pm
Saturday 9th Qualifying 9am -8pm
Sunday 10th Racing 9am with feature racing from 2pm
Internet sites www.willowbank-raceway.com.au
Ticketing and General Information:
Contact - Willowbank Raceway
07 5461 5461
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