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OPEN FACE HELMETS ACCEPTED AT OFF-STREET LEVEL |
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Regardless of the level of competition, the highest priority of ANDRA has always been a safe environment for drivers. In recent years this has included a move towards full face helmets at all levels of competition, including off-street.
During their August meetings the National Control Council considered submissions from the Australian Drag Racing Promoters Association on the impact this has had with a number of off-street participants at major city and regional venues. ANDRA Drag Racing has been proud to support the opportunities provided by their tracks for young drivers to race their cars in safe, controlled environments and it is important to balance maximum accessibility with appropriate safety at this level.
Off-street opportunities have grown significantly through the last decade, particularly where major cities have suitable venues. The positive impact of this on road safety and young drivers cannot be disputed.
Following a review of incident history, the level of activity, the availability of quality open face helmets already owned by many off-street participants, and on the market, the National Control Council has agreed to permit the use of open face helmets meeting the following criteria in registered cars at off-street events, effective immediately.
- The event must be specifically for off-street activity.
- The vehicle must be registered, and fitted with the factory windscreen.
- The helmet must;
- conform with AS1698;
- carry a manufacture date less than ten years old (where a date of manufacture is not available the helmet will not be accepted);
- display no visible damage or defect to the external shell;
- be in good condition internally (foam must be flexible and not crumbling, and properly attached).
- have a serviceable strap with no fraying or wear.
Inquiries should be directed to
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Again, this is only for Beat the Heat Off Street events and for registered vehicles. Non registered vehicles, and ALL entrants at competition events must still conform to the associated class rules. |
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2010 HVDRA AGM and Christmas Party |
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Christmas is only three months away and HVDRA is getting in early to start the festive planning with a combined AGM and Christmas Party to be held on Saturday 27 November 2010.
Plans at this stage are to have the combined event at Motorsports House, Hidden Valley to give people a chance to check out the new facilities.
To ensure there is sufficient room for everyone, please register your interest to allow for further planning to take place.
REGISTER YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY INTEREST AT www.hiddenvalleydrags.com/xmas2010
Further details will be sent out closer to the date.
AGM Notice
Notice is hereby given of the 2010 Annual General Meeting for Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association to be held at 5:30pm on Saturday 27 November 2010 at Motorsport House, Hidden Valley.
Nominations are now open for the 2011 committee. Please email
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to express your interest.
All financial club members are asked to attend.
For more information contact the club on (08) 89471320
Saturday 27 November 2010
AGM 5:30pm
Visit to new Hidden Valley Drag Strip 6:30pm
Christmas Party from 7:00pm
Location Motorsports House, Hidden Valley |
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Facilities Upgrades Progress 1/09/2010 |
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Photos taken Wednesday morning show a lot more wall has gone up on both sides of the Hidden Valley Drag Strip with the right hand barrier now past the finish line and plans being developed on how to best integrate lights at the finish line (to help clearly show the finish line at night) and remote win lights mounted 150m past the finish line (giving racers instant information as to who won)
The formwork for the left hand barrier has started to be removed to show the shape.
The spectator tunnel has also been removed and is being extended to allow spectator entry under the new burnout pad access road.
Holes for the timing board foundations have also been dug. These massive 12m structures will hold the brand new green LED boards that will be a talking point for all spectators at the Valley. Members of the HVDRA Management Committee sighted the boards for the first time on Tuesday and were blown away by the size of the boards (approximately 7m wide by 1.8m high)
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ANDRA LETS YOU COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
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Like most motor sports, ANDRA has permitted limited passenger rides in controlled conditions for many years, mainly for the purposes of promotional activities.
In a strategy to deliver additional safe, controlled options to dangerous practices on public roads, and to widen the already exciting off-street experience, ANDRA has worked with the Australian Drag Racing Promoters Association to introduce single passengers in some cars at off-street events.
Effective immediately, single passengers will be permitted in cars racing in paired runs at designated off-street events, where;
- the passenger is afforded the same safety provisions as the driver (seat, safety belt/harness).
- all car windows are closed.
- the car does not run an elapsed time quicker than 11.99 seconds (1/4 mile) / 7.70 seconds (1/8 mile), or exceed 200 kilometres per hour (124 mph).
- the track complies with the ANDRA National standard as a minimum.
- the passenger is 18 years old as a minimum.
- the passenger pays the posted Entry Fee, completes the Entry Form and completes the ANDRA Acknowledgement of Risk statement.
- The passenger holds an ANDRA Divisional Licence as a minimum (available on the day).
Currently, ANDRA Member Tracks complying with the National standard or higher include Alice Springs Inland Dragway (NT), Benaraby Dragway (Gladstone QLD), Dragway Tasmania (Launceston TAS), Hidden Valley International Dragstrip (Darwin NT), Ironbark Dragway (Roma QLD), Palmyra (Mackay QLD), Perth Motorplex (WA), South Coast Raceway (Portland VIC), Sunset Strip (Mildura VIC), Sydney Dragway (NSW), Warwick Dragway (QLD) and Willowbank Raceway (Ipswich QLD)
Inquiries should be directed to Hidden Valley Drag Strip or
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ANDRA RULES SUBMISSION PERIOD OPENS |
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The ANDRA Rules Submission period is now open. Under section 6.4 of the current ANDRA Rulebook the period for ANDRA Rule Submissions is from September 1st to November 1st every year.
See ANDRA Technical Bulletins for more information |
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