The New Zealand Drag Racing Association has announced the appointment of Stuart Roberts as Marketing Manager. Announcing the appointment, the New Zealand Drag Racing Association's Chief Executive Officer, Chris Tynan said, it is an extremely exciting time for the sport, which we are now taking to the next level.

"We have been looking for someone independent with a diverse motor sport background. Previously the director of the Formula Honda Offshore Powerboat Racing Championship, with involvement in international rallying and off road racing in New Zealand, the United States and Australia. Stuart brings more than 28 years experience to the sport."

"Stuart's motorsport marketing and event management company Concepts

International (NZ) Ltd has a reputation for making things happen and will co- ordinate the sponsorship and marketing of the New Zealand Drag Racing Associations National Championship Series."

Internationally and in New Zealand, the sport of professionally organised Drag Racing is going through a phenomenal period of growth with new venues being developed, increasing corporate support, massive television, radio and print media coverage. The world's fastest sport is rapidly becoming the fastest growing sport, figures confirming people are switching channels to watch drag racing on television.

For further information and images contact: Chris Tynan, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Drag Racing Association, tel: 07 846 4001, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it