In 65 days (April 18), Dragway at The Bend will come alive with the ANDRA Grand Finals, a one-day showdown to decide the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship.
At the end of what is expected to be a spectacular Saturday in Tailem Bend, ANDRA will bestow Gold Christmas Tree Championship trophies on the title winners for 12 championship brackets.
Also set to be awarded is the prestigious John Storm Memorial Trophy.
Commissioned in memory of Mr John Storm, the first National Director of ANDRA, the John Storm Memorial Trophy is an annual national award made to the competitor in Group Two, Three or Four who scores the highest total overall points from all rounds of the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship, including the final event.
Whoever takes out the honour on April 18 will join the following esteemed list of racers who have hoisted the trophy in the past:
Edge Mallis (2025)
Steve Norman (2024)
Lance Larcombe (2023)
Vlado Turic (2022)
Christine Steffens (2020/2021 extended season)
Jason Arbery (2018, 2019)
Bryan Finn (2017)
Matt Forbes (2016)
Toby Austin (2015)
Craig Geddes (2014)
Luke Marsden (2013)
Jake Donnelly (2012)
Nino Cavallo (2011)
Kelly Bettes (2010)
Jason Hammelswang (2009)
Phillip Otto (2008)
Bruno Cavallo (2007, 2006)
Colin Lloyd (2005, 1993)
John Parker (2004, 1998)
Graeme Simms (2003)
Ian Brown (2002)
Tom Dimitropolous (2001)
Perry Mackie (2000)
Juan Kudnig (1999, 1996, 1995, 1994)
Rhett Lougheed (1997)
Paul Andrews (1991)
Errol Quartermaine (1986/1987)
Peter Michael (1985/1986)
David Millington (1984)
David Baines (1983, 1982)
Fred Dudek (1981)
Graham Hill (1980)
Jim Reed (1979)
Brenton Stein (1978)
Col Dunn (1977)
John Kreis (1976)
Harrold/Hawthorne (1975)
“What a fantastic season we have had so far, and we cannot wait to see it come to an epic conclusion on April 18 at Dragway at The Bend with the ANDRA Grand Finals,” ANDRA CEO Tim McAvaney said.
“The John Storm Memorial Trophy is very important for ANDRA drag racers, and it is one which carries a lot of weight and prestige.
“Whoever claims the trophy at the ANDRA Grand Finals this April will be a very deserving winner, and it will be my honour to present them with their trophy.
“To all getting ready for the ANDRA Grand Finals, whether chasing championship honours or the event-winning Gold Christmas Trees, I wish you all the best of luck – we can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!”
The ANDRA Grand Finals follows a highly competitive season to date which has taken in events across the Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales with events at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip, Alice Springs Inland Dragway, Dragway at The Bend, Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip, South Coast Raceway, and Sydney Dragway. To see the current points standings heading into the decider, please click here.
Stay tuned to www.thebend.com.au/dragway and www.andra.com.au for further event information..
