After an extensive development period with stakeholders around the country the 2015/16 calendar is ready for distribution. Some of the highlights include;
• Change from the recently introduced calendar year back to a financial year.
• Two seasons over an 18 month period to facilitate the change rather than another extensive 18 month program.
• Point caps for the shorter and full season.
• The Willowbank Super 3 event changing from a 2 day event back to a 1 day event.
• A change in date of the Westernationals to late January, early February
With a change in season and additional tracks looking at future opportunities there has been some extensive juggling of dates and events. We thank everyone for their patience and consideration while this has been developed. With ten different tracks hosting championship events in 2015/16 it was always going to be a difficult task. With another three international standard tracks underway and regional venues developing we will continue to look for additional growth and championship opportunities.
2015 ANDRA Championship Drag Racing Calendar
ANDRA Drag Racing Series
January 9-10 – Perth Motorplex
Top Doorslammer Round 1, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 1
January 30-31 – Westernationals, Perth Motorplex
Top Alcohol Round 1, Top Doorslammer Round 2
February 7-8 – Calder Park
Top Fuel Round 1, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 2, Pro Stock Round 1, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 1
February 28-March 1 – Perth Motorplex
Top Fuel Round 2 and 3, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 3 and 4
March 14-15 – Adelaide International Raceway
Top Alcohol Round 2, Top Doorslammer Round 3, Pro Stock Round 2, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 2
April 4 – Willowbank Raceway
Top Fuel Round 4, Top Alcohol Round 3
May 1-3 – Sydney Dragway
Top Fuel Round 5, Top Alcohol Round 4, Top Doorslammer Round 4, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 5, Pro Stock Round 3, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 3
June 4-7 – Winternationals, Willowbank Raceway
Top Fuel Round 6, Top Alcohol Round 5, Top Doorslammer Round 5, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 6, Pro Stock Round 4, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 4
Sportsman – 2015
January 17-18 – South Coast Raceway, Portland
January 30-31 – Perth Motorplex
February 7-8 – Calder Park
March 14-15 – Adelaide International Raceway
April 11 – Willowbank Raceway
May 1-3 – Sydney Dragway
June 4-7 – Winternationals, Willowbank Raceway
Points Caps – 2015 Sportsman Championship Season
The six month 2015 season presents its own opportunities with reduced rounds and therefore a reduced points cap. Competitors may accrue points at any or every round in the championship. Points will be capped at 160 for competitors in groups 2, 3 and 4 prior to the final event of the season. Points accrued at the final event will be added to these to determine Champions
Travel Bonus Points -2015 Sportsman Championship Season
Travel Bonus Points: A 50% bonus for points scored at the Perth Motorplex round, where at least one additional Sportsman Round is contested in the same season. Travel bonus points are only applicable to racers in Groups 2, 3 and 4.
2015-2016 ANDRA Championship Drag Racing Calendar
ANDRA Drag Racing Series
July 17-18 – Hidden Valley Drag Strip
Top Alcohol Round 1, Top Doorslammer Round 1
September 26-27 – Springnationals, Adelaide International Raceway
Top Fuel Round 1, Top Doorslammer Round 2, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 1, Pro Stock Round 1
October 17-18 – Calder Park
Top Alcohol Round 2, Top Doorslammer Round 3, Pro Stock Round 2
November 6-8 – Australian Nationals, Sydney Dragway
Top Fuel Round 2, Top Alcohol Round 3, Top Doorslammer Round 4, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 2, Pro Stock Round 3, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 1
November 27-28 – Perth Motorplex
Top Doorslammer Round 5 and 6, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 3 and 4
January 23-24 – Calder Park
Top Fuel Round 3, Top Doorslammer Round 7, Pro Stock Round 4, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 2
February 5-6 – Westernationals, Perth Motorplex
Top Alcohol Round 4, Top Doorslammer Round 8
March 5-6 – Perth Motorplex
Top Fuel Round 4 and 5, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 5 and 6
March 12-13 – Adelaide International Raceway
Top Doorslammer Round 9, Pro Stock Round 5, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 3
March 26 – Willowbank Raceway
Top Fuel Round 6, Top Alcohol Round 5
April 29-May 1 – Sydney Dragway
Top Fuel Round 7, Top Alcohol Round 6, Top Doorslammer Round 10, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 7, Pro Stock Round 6, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 4
June 9-12 – Winternationals, Willowbank Raceway
Top Fuel Round 8, Top Alcohol Round 7, Top Doorslammer Round 11, Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 8, Pro Stock Round 7, Pro Stock Motorcycle Round 5
Sportsman – 2015/2016
July 25-26 – Desert Nationals, Alice Springs Inland Dragway
August 15-16 – Palmyra (TBC)
September 26-27 – Springnationals, Adelaide International Raceway
October 17-18 – Calder Park
November 6-8 – Australian Nationals, Sydney Dragway
December 4-5 – Mildura Sunset Strip
January 16-17 – South Coast Raceway, Portland
January 23-24 – Calder Park
February 5-6 – Westernationals, Perth Motorplex
March 12-13 – Adelaide International Raceway
April 2 – Willowbank Raceway
April 29-May 1 – Sydney Dragway
June 9-12 – Winternationals, Willowbank Raceway
Points Caps – 2015/2016 Sportsman Championship Season
Competitors may accrue points at any or every round in the championship. Points will be capped at 300 for competitors in groups 2, 3 and 4 prior to the final event of the season. Points accrued at the final event will be added to these to determine Champions.
Travel Bonus Points
Travel Bonus Points: A 50% bonus for points scored at the Perth Motorplex or Alice Springs rounds, where at least one additional Sportsman Round is contested in the same season. Bonus points are applied to whichever of the two events the competitor performs better at. Travel bonus points are only applicable to racers in Groups 2, 3 and 4.
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