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About New Zealand Drag Racing Association

This is the official website of the New Zealand Drag Racing Association. You will find full information on the New Zealand Drag Racing scene including a comprehensive list of NZDRA race dates, National Drag Racing Records, vehicle classification, safety regulations, driver profiles, sanctioned tracks and sponsorship opportunities
 
NZDRA BOARD NOMINATIONS 2012
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
NZDRA Board Nominations

 

Voting forms will be sent to current members and can be downloaded from this web site. http://www.nzdra.co.nz/downloads/forms/index.php

Please tick beside your three prefered nominees on the form and remember to include your licence / membership number.

Voting closes 8th June 2012. 

 

 Alan Thoresen
 alan
 
  • Age 56, Lives in Hamilton, Married to Violet
  • Interests: Motorcycles – Drag Racing and Land Speed racing,

Flying / Aviation, Target Pistol Shooting.

  • Employment: I have worked in the Aviation Industry for over 25 years.
  • I assisted in the set up and establishment of two engine overhaul facilities in Australia.
  • Hold NZ Aircraft Engineering Licences and Pilots Licence.
  • In the Aircraft Industry I have had experience in negotiating with Senior Government and Military Officials, and the Media.
  • I am currently employed as a consultant for Leisure Line Caravans.

 

  • Alan is looking forward to another term on the Board and seeing through an end to the issues facing the sport at the moment so we can get on with promoting and enjoying it.

 

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Gerald Smith 
 gerald_smith
 
  • 62 years old married to Heather. We have 5 grown up children and 4 grandchildren and live in the Manawatu near Feilding.
  • We own and run a large scale greenhouse operation growing Cut Flowers for the New Zealand market.
  • I also own,in partnership with Terry Patterson(Super Sedan Honda driver)Kiwi Cams NZ Ltd in Palmerston North. We build/supply camshafts and value train equipment to clients around New Zealand.
  • I have had a long association with a number of sporting clubs in our area and have held executive positions in these organisations.
  • I have been Chairman of a large farming company in the past and hold Tertiary qualifications gained at Massey University.
  • Currently I race a ‘T’ Altered in the Modified Division of the NZDRA (The Flowerpower Altered) and am the current Driver's Rep for the Division in the NZDRA organisation.

 

  • Having competed/followed drag racing in NZ since the 60’s and been involved in Hot Roding all my life I believe that I have the personal attributes to be able to contribute to the growth of Drag Racing in New Zealand.

1.as a businessman.

2.as a competitor.

3.as a person who believes that we can move forward and help to overcome the present difficulties that the sport faces.

I believe that we have some exciting opportunities to grab and bring to fruition to take Drag Racing to the next level.

To achieve this we have to all pull together as an organisation (Drivers/Track Promoter's and Supporters ) to make this happen.

 

 

 

 

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 Rob Thompson
 rob_t
 
  • Born in Palmerston North NZ in 1959 married to Donna with 2 teenage girls.
  • Moved around NZ extensively as Dad was in the Defence Force.
  • Completed year 10 a year early at Ngaruawahia High school and completed my mechanical apprenticeship at a Holden Dealership in Napier.
  • Emigrated to Australia in 1980 and have worked in the motor trade ever since, leading up to managing workshops, A warranty manager at one of the biggest engine reconditioning firms in Australia, and then moving into technical training of apprentices. Also managed a parts department for a diesel engine importer.
  • All of this time I have either crewed, built, raced or commentated on everything to do with drag racing including crewing on a top alcohol and top fuel team.
  • Held a strip record at Thunder Park in 1979 and won a bracket at the 1989 Winternationals.
  • Have commentated in Sydney, Brisbane and NZ including some TV work as well. I consider myself to have a high level knowledge of all aspects of the sport, both from a racer and management point of view.
  • Gained two Diplomas (Management and Training/Assessing) as well as numerous trade related qualifications, currently managing 25 trainers in one of Queensland’s biggest training organisations.

 

  • Rob can bring vast experience to the Board from both sides of the Tasman and has a very good knowledge of the current situation facing the sport at the moment. With united passion for the sport we can get back to making Drag racing the sport it can be.

 

 

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Tony Ewens
  tony_ewan
 

Details

·       45 years old, married to Amanda with 5 adult children.

·       Recreational Jet Boating 15 years

·       Jet Boat racing for over 10 years in various classes.

·       Crew saloon car racing 2 years

·       Crew for Rhys Humphries “Team Cuda” Drag Racing last 2 years to present.

·       Current Member of the American Muscle Car Club

 

Work

·       Employer City Care Ltd, (Maintenance service providers of infrastructure assets)

·       Branch Manager Taranaki

·       Responsible for multi $M contracts

·       50 plus staff in Taranaki, 1200 through out New Zealand

·       Chairman of the company health and safety committee group.

 

History

·       For many years I have been involved in various types of motor sports both as a participant and administration.

·       10 years committee member Taranaki branch NZ Jet Boating, including 2 years as Vice president and President.

·       5 years committee member New Zealand Jet Boat River Racing Association. 3 years as Vice President 1 year as president.

·       Executive committee member of Jet Boating New Zealand for 1 year.

·       3 Years committee member of New Zealand Power Boat Federation including 2 years as Vice President.

·       Organiser and Race controller for Patea River race for 9 years.

·       Race Controller for New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon 2 years

·       Race Controller for World Jet Boat Marathon 2009

                      

 

 

 

 

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 David Green
 dg
 
  • 49 years old, married to Karen, lives and works in Wellington.
  • I have been racing for 27 years, where our Corvette started out as an A Gas car and progressed through the years and classes to hold many a NZ records.
  • I have crewed on many other teams throughout my involvement in the sport more recently the Tim Watkins funny car both here and in Australia.
  • I am director DG Engineering and have been self employed in the construction industry providing both metal fitting work and structural buildings for 25 + years.
  • DG Engineering also specialise in design, fabrication and building of racing components in their well equipped workshop which includes a cnc machining centre.

 

  • David like many racers at this level understands what is required to ensure the sport keeps pace with the entertainment/ sport industry and survives so members can continue to enjoy Drag racing for many years to come.

 

 

 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 May 2012 )
 
TE MATAI MOTORSPORT ON LINE
Monday, 30 April 2012

For those of you following developments on the Tauranga Drag Strip proposal here is the link to the organisation responsible for making it happen - Te Matai Motorsport. Have a browse through to get an idea of what they/ we are about and what other sport are within the major park area.

 http://www.tmmi.org.nz/

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 May 2012 )
 
HOOKED ON HORSEPOWER SHOW
Monday, 16 April 2012

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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 April 2012 )
 
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR NZDRA EXECUTIVE
Monday, 16 April 2012

NZDRA Board Member Elections.

Members are reminded three of the NZDRA Board member’s positions are up for Nomination.

This is the time ALL members should have their say as to whom should be directing their sport and what direction that should be.

The three Board member positions are currently held by;

Alan Thoresen

Stu Stanners,

Peter Thompson

We have been informed Stu Stanners and Peter Thompson are not re-standing for a third term.

These gentlemen have done a terrific job over the past few years in a very difficult time of the sport and the members owe them both a lot for the time and effort they have put into the sport over the last two years. On behalf of the NZDRA Board and our members we wish them well in the future.

 

 

Nomination requirements.

As per the constitution anyone can become a Board member, they do not have to be a member of the Association.

They should however have good business acumen and some knowledge of the sport would also be an advantage.

As the Boards main objective is to govern and market the sport overall for growth and sustainability, someone with these attributes is required.

The term of office is two years. (The other three Board members are up for re election next year). Only financial NZDRA members may nominate and vote.

 

 

Nomination forms for the replacement Board members can found:  http://www.nzdra.co.nz/downloads/forms/index.php

Please ensure your nominee accepts the nomination and they forward a short introduction explaining who they are and their attributes.

 

Nominations will close 11th May 2012.

Last Updated ( Monday, 16 April 2012 )
 
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