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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

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Po Box 5569 Hamiltion -Telephone 07-846-4001

PETROLHEAD FATHERS DAY DRAGS

Friday, 15 August 2008

The American Muscle Car Club and NZ Petrol Head are once again gearing up for another great event where the best muscle cars ever built will grace Fram Autolite Dragway. Who's going to say no to Dad on Fathers day when he wants to go to the Drags ! The era between 1960 and 1972 were in my bias opinion the coolest American and Australian V8 vehicles ever and you can see New Zealands best examples in live action! Who will be the fastest overall this year? The shootout last year was hampered by rain on and off all day but with the amount of rain we've had over the last three weeks I'd say there will be no more water left to fall from the sky. Some of the heavy hitters sure to be there are; Aaron Jenkins, Craig Wall, Reece Fish, Mike Black (not sure on which of his toys maybe both!) and plenty more so don't miss out. When: 7th September (Fathers Day of cause).

Where: Fram Autolite Dragway, Meremere. Gates Open 7am, Qualifying from 10am, Admission $20, under 12 Free.

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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 August 2008 )

BLACK THUNDER RACING

Friday, 18 July 2008

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What better way to spend the Drag Racing off season than testing your machine flat out on the Bonneville salt flats! Heading off to Bonneville this year to take on the salt and hopefully come back with a record or two is our number two Modified Bike racer for 2008 Alan Thoresen. Here is Alan’s report. Black Thunder Testing Hamilton Airport July 13th The last test saw the airport covered in fog and a wet runway, so we waited an hour or so and then did a recon of the runway on the Kawasaki ZX14, in and out of patches of fog. We elected to wait another 15 minutes or so which paid off as the fog cleared sufficiently, to start some higher speed runs. I approached each run cautiously as there was still considerable water on the runway, and knowing braking would be more of an issue with the heavier weight being carried in the swing arm, and at the same time watching out for the large white painted surfaces on the runway. ( Very interesting going sideways a little on these at about 150mph!!!) The Kawasaki Zx-14 Black Thunder performed as expected, with slightly slower acceleration on the seal with the extra weight and with the selected gearing, however it pulled well into 5th gear with the GPS and calibrated Speedometer indicated 186mph, before it became necessary to brake early because of the surface conditions. The tests were carried out with the NOS ( Nitrous Oxide) removed as the configuration is aimed this year initially at a stock class, with the plan to reconfigure at Bonneville for a second class if all goes to plan. ( Last year in practice on Hamilton Airport in dry conditions the ZX-14 was run to 212mph with the assistance of NOS. The team feel confident with their assault on the record at Bonneville this year and providing they can get the traction they are hoping for, first target will be 196mph and the second target 214mph. You can check out one of the last Hamilton Airport Test Runs on a brief video at www.youtube.com and search for Black Thunder ZX14. We are very appreciative of the support from ( WRAL) Hamilton International Airport, the team in Hamilton Tower, The Rescue Fire Team, and St Johns Ambulance. Thank you also to all the fellow drag racers for your good wishes and support. Remember – If any one can a kiwi can!!! Keep an eye out of the web site www.blackthunder.co.nz Cheers Alan Good luck Alan from all the Kiwi Drag Racers.

Last Updated ( Friday, 15 August 2008 )

2008 NZDRA CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday, 06 April 2008

The NZDRA Championship is over and Castrol Edge Top Alcohol winner Mark Vincent has made it three in a row! The only other competitor to achieve that milestone is Modified Bike racer Richard Ramsay whom again did the rounds and averaged some good placing's at all the championship meets. Congratulation also to all those other competitors that have secured the championship as it is about hard work, doing the hard yards to get to the meetings and having fun along the way.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 April 2008 )