Championship-level drag racing will return to Calder Park raceway next month with a round of the Australian National Drag Racing Association series.
Top fuel dragsters, top bikes and pro stock motorcycles will be among the categories competing for championship points on October 19.
It will be the first ANDRA-sanctioned event in Melbourne for 12 years.
“Melbourne has been without
top-flight drag racing for too long and this return will be massive for both the motorsports community and the local economy,” ANDRA boss Malcolm Bulley said.
“Top fuel dragsters make 8000 horsepower and accelerate to 500km/h in just five seconds. It’s something you need to see to believe.”
More ANDRA events are scheduled for Calder Park next year as the series expands to a record eight venues.
“Bringing Melbourne back into this fold will be great for our strong Victorian drag racing contingent,” Bulley said.
