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Kwinana Motorplex to assist ANDRA in securing a Championship Drag Racing venue for Victorian drag racers.



After six years without ANDRA Championship Drag Racing in Melbourne, ANDRA has appointed the Kwinana Motorplex management team, responsible for the Government funded venue in Perth, to pursue a new ANDRA Championship Drag Racing venue in Melbourne.

ANDRA has appointed Gary Miocevich as ANDRA Project Director for the venue planning, lobbying and construction. Kwinana Motorplex Board members will fully fund the process in exchange for the operating rights for a period, after which ANDRA will be entitled to appoint any operator of its choosing.

This approach was endorsed by the ANDRA National Executive Committee (NEC) and is supported by Australia's three major Drag Racing venue General Managers/CEOs - Steve Bettes (Willowbank Raceway), Jim Read (Western Sydney International Dragway) and Kevin Prendergast (Kwinana Motorplex).

ANDRA CEO, Tony Thornton has ensured that should Government support this proposal, the Association will end up holding a permanent ANDRA Championship Drag Racing venue in Melbourne.

Drag Racers in Victoria Association (DRiVA) President Helen Russo and ANDRA Victorian Division Director David Baker have been involved in developments and are supportive of this approach. Their help and encouragement is important for the success of the Melbourne Drag Racing venue