Adelaide Drag Strip, (proposed)

[whitels1ss]

Full story watch Channel 7 NEWS Tonight 7.00pm

[Tre-Cool]

Let me guess, intro to news bit starts with "Hoons want you to pay for a dragstrip, our investigation reveals".....

[VIPER6]

Let me guess, intro to news bit starts with "Hoons want you to pay for a dragstrip, our investigation reveals".....
:lmao:

Anna Coren :D

[Gareth@Willall]

isnt it @ 6pm ?

[BLACK 346]

isnt it @ 6pm ?

Yep, just finished. Some consortium wants to build a strip
here, Port Adelaide was mentioned. Apparently government
is backing the proposal.

[1340LOCO]

It will be great if it actually goes ahead this time. Im not going to hold my breath waiting!

[Martin_D]

Nothing new, a few words from ex-AIR Anna (hi there Anna!) :)
And some shots of Santos, Stevens, and talking about hoons doing burnouts while showing $500,000 Doorslammers running at WSID :cool: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[whitels1ss]

isnt it @ 6pm ?

Duh...!!!
Sorry guys.............

Anyhow just watched it, would be great, but not going to hold breath!

[BIG Shaun]

Nothing new, a few words from ex-AIR Anna (hi there Anna!) :)
And some shots of Santos, Stevens, and talking about hoons doing burnouts while showing $500,000 Doorslammers running at WSID :cool: :lol: :lol: :lol:

DIDNT SEE YOU THERE SHOWING ANY SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!


isnt it @ 6pm ?

NO GARETH, it WAS from 11am-4pm 10th march down there at port Adelaide

ALL I CAN SAY IS IF YOU WERNT THERE ON THE DAY SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT THEN DONT BITCH, HOLD YA ****EN BREATH OR COMPLAIN THAT WE DONT HAVE A DRAG STRIP COS YOUR A BUNCH OF DOGS IF YA DO!!!!!!:vpo:

[solid]

I completely agree with you Shaun. I know full well your thoughts towards certain parties on this forum and I agree with your thoughts 100% as they are totally justified :)

I was there in the 40degree heat with my 17 month old son but could only stay for a short while for his sake. But yes, I still made the effort to appear unlike some tossers on here who sit behind the keyboard and think they are too holy to attend such a demonstration....

[BradSV8]

I also agree with Shaun, I was down there all day along with a lot of other people to show our support for a new strip. With all the talk coming from the ls1 turbo crowd lately about timeslips etc you would have thought they would have been there with bells on!

Brad

[BIG Shaun]

I WAS THE ONLY GUY ON THIS FORUM THAT WAS AT THAT MEETING FROM 9AM SUPPORTING DRAG RACING AND LEFT AT CLOSING TIME AROUND 5PM...........(some of us walk the walk as well as talk the talk) go and read back some of the other threads about A.I.R and look at all the whinging going on by members, i bet 99% of those members whinging about there being no track wernt there either TO SUPPORT.

thanks to the forum members that did show as it was much appriciated:cheers:

ANYHOW IF ANYONE IN SA HAS THE RIGHT TO WHING ID SAY IT WOULD BE ME PLUS THE OTHER SMALL % THAT I CAN COUNT ON ONE HAND FROM SA THAT SPEND THE BUCKS TRAVELING MONTH AFTER MONTH TRYING TO GET SOME TESTING & RACING IN not sitting around like the rest of SA whiinging and whining that theres no track OH OH POOR ME:bawl:

[vyssls1]

I will say guys, i was a bit disappointed with the turnout on the day at Port Adelaide, after speaking to many so called drag racers that couldnt even make the effort to show up, and support drag racing in SA.

It was great that guys like Shaun, who travel interstate on regular basis's can even get up early in the morning, pack there vehicle ready for transit, and put there vehicle on display for the public to see, and show the support for the drag racing community.

Shaun is one of a handful of drag racers who actually travel interstate, for testing and tuning, well done Shaun and continue supporting drag racing in Australia.

It was great to see yourself there Solid, BradSV8, HRT666 and many others

[SIG-054]

Yep, just finished. Some consortium wants to build a strip
here, Port Adelaide was mentioned. Apparently government
is backing the proposal.

*cough* Bill Russo *cough*

Im led to believe Anna used to work for Bill, and he is using her as a spokesperson. But you know.. i wouldnt know anything.. just the word going around City Dismantlers where i work.

[vyssls1]

*cough* Bill Russo *cough*

Im led to believe Anna used to work for Bill, and he is using her as a spokesperson. But you know.. i wouldnt know anything.. just the word going around City Dismantlers where i work.

I personally heard that there are 3-5 investors in total.

[SIG-054]

I personally heard that there are 3-5 investors in total.

that maybe so, but hey who cares.. lets hope it gets done.

and no i wasnt there that day, i was helping family moving house, so apologies there.

[Gareth@Willall]

NO GARETH, it WAS from 11am-4pm 10th march down there at port Adelaide supporting the sport you pretray to love so much!:kapow:

I was merly pointing out it would be on at 6pm not 7pm. So maybe a few more people could watch it.

As for not being at Pt Adelaide for this Rally? I was moving house that day. This was planned a long time before this rally so it was just bad timing.

I am 100% behind a new track or even just the old one opened back up (fixed of course). Just because I didnt attend a rally (which I couldnt do) doesnt mean I am against it!

[Martin_D]

As a business venture whats the problem? There seem to be a few hundred people (at least from the media reports) interested in putting something together for South Australia. Get together, put in $50K each, establish a board of directors, and build the bloody thing yourselves if you want it so bad. There's obviously enough sharp minds in this thread to run the whole thing with the right fiscal injection and business plan :teach:

Time to get the chequebooks out lads and make it happen for SA lads. Beats whining about it and asking for handouts :cool:
Give something back to the sport you all love so much, rather than expecting it to give to you :)

To start the ball rolling, our company will offer the first lot of funding, once we have been over the prospectus :bow:

[monaro_mad]

Correct me if im wrong, isn't the ANDRA headquarters in SA?? After talking to the few SA teams who travel the distance to race here in WA there should be some sort of movement to gather the backing for construction of a track, tho government support is required if not nearly essential. It's great to see those that are trully passionate about the sport trying to do something about it & the SA folk who do race here are some of the most committed racers in the game.

[BIG Shaun]

Correct me if im wrong, isn't the ANDRA headquarters in SA?? After talking to the few SA teams who travel the distance to race here in WA there should be some sort of movement to gather the backing for construction of a track, tho government support is required if not nearly essential. It's great to see those that are trully passionate about the sport trying to do something about it & the SA folk who do race here are some of the most committed racers in the game.

they already have the 25m to build the track they just need the government to give them the land to build on(there not asking government for the land for free either just for the government to give them a /permit/place to buy and start building)
this is what the rally was all about showing the government the people numbers so they could see how important a track was to the SA population


I was merly pointing out it would be on at 6pm not 7pm. So maybe a few more people could watch it.

As for not being at Pt Adelaide for this Rally? I was moving house that day. This was planned a long time before this rally so it was just bad timing.

I am 100% behind a new track or even just the old one opened back up (fixed of course). Just because I didnt attend a rally (which I couldnt do) doesnt mean I am against it!

dont take it personally Gareth as you and martin are not singled out like it may have looked.
ive been on the war path now for 2 weeks with anyone from SA that is serious about drag racing and wasnt at the Port Adelaide meeting but has even MUTTERED the words NO TRACK

[Martin_D]

Put some money up, or some effort into something to do with drag racing. Standing around in the sun for a day - although a noble cause - doesnt achieve a single or solitary thing. Roc Puccini in the interview was the only positive that seemed to come out of that day. At least you could have prearranged an interview or got some statistics whatever to give the reporter :)

And of course we arent serious about drag racing its a hobby, and some fun....isnt that what its supposed to be?

WAR PATH = NO RESULTS
Do something constructive
and heres a bit of business leadership for you -

1) Contact Anna and offer assistance during your free weekdays
2) Organise some leaflet drops for Johanssen
3) Collect signatures on an ongoing petition
4) Arrange to take a decision maker (government) for a passenger ride in your car
5) Promote a positive outlook on drag racing

Now that level of commitment would be decent

[solid]

So Martin, what exactly are you doing to support the construction of a new track?

If you werent at the rally which is presently the best form of support for a new track, what "different way" are you approaching the construction of a new track?


Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Some might think standing in Pt Adelaide and SHOUTING ON A FORUM will attract $25 Million worth of investment into the state from corporates. Others might go about it a different way :cool:


Do something constructive


Now that level of commitment would be decent


Shaun was quite committed on the day and not posting on the internet, instead he was at the rally supporting his passion...

[HRT666]

I say good on shaun and all the others that had cars-boats out showing their support, it was a damn hot day for sure, im sure we all would have liked to have an EXCUSE for not being there BUT this was more important to us. steve.

[XLR8 V8]

Thread restored for further discussion after a cleanout of the bickering posts

[whitels1ss]

It was very hot the day of the meeting, I just went down there for a short time because I wanted to sign the petition, I was busy that day and it is about 45kms each way but I did want to support the cause.
Has anyone got any ideas about anything else that people could do to help?
Any ideass about anyone in power's (perhaps an M.P.?) email addresses that we could spread around and solicit people to email requests or complaints to help to get something done?

[SIG-054]

Hey guys, since there were a couple here that went and showed there support it is time to ask what has happened with this now? I want to know so I can start racing again, i think i got the bug.. :bow:

hope no one wasted a day since then?

[solid]

AIR has been sold back to Keith Williams who is the man who built the track in 1972. Bob bought the track off Keith in 1982 and now Keith has bought it back from Bob. Street meets only are being scheduled in August or so this year. This information was obtained from Auto Action Magazine recently :)

[SIG-054]

any contact number or email for this guy??

would like to hire it out one day in august for the C4C if possible..

[solid]

I tired ringing him several times with no answer. I also emailed him, also with no answer. Here are the details if you would like to have a shot at contacting him:

(08) 8280 8154

paul@adelaideraceway.com.au

http://www.adelaideraceway.com.au/contact.html

[VooDoo]

Got this off another forum..

Anyone got any details on whats happening??


well boys and girls of adelaide............

its happening as we speak........

i stopped in at adelaide international raceway on the way past the other day
cos i saw some big machines,......and i got nosey!
went into the track and it is happening...............

they were profiling the track to be relayed within a week!!!!!!!!!!!
will be finished within 2 weeks..........
apparently there will be regular racing very soon!

ABOUT FRIGGIN TIME BOB JANE!

[Wayne@GM Motorsport]

Got this off another forum..

Anyone got any details on whats happening??

Details are posted here Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=97870)

Cheers
SLY

[BLACK 346]

I had to reschedule my V8 Race Experience which was supposed to
be this month due to track resurfacing at AIR, not sure if this is
related to the drag strip though. I am now doing it on the 8th of
June. Their website is currently under construction as well

http://www.adelaideraceway.com.au/

[whitels1ss]

I have heard from two separate scorces that the drag strip at AIR has been re surfaced and will be up and running for street meets before the end of this year but ANDRA will not be sanctioning any events there. It will be independant.

[Gareth@Willall]

I have heard from two separate scorces that the drag strip at AIR has been re surfaced and will be up and running for street meets before the end of this year but ANDRA will not be sanctioning any events there. It will be independant.

30th of April is the date ive heard around the traps. Fingers crossed its as early as that. It will be a good thing for everyone :)

[whitels1ss]

30th of April is the date ive heard around the traps. Fingers crossed its as early as that. It will be a good thing for everyone :)



30th April???
2 weeks ago???
Is that when they completed the re surfacing, or is that a typo???

[Gareth@Willall]

30th April???
2 weeks ago???
Is that when they completed the re surfacing, or is that a typo???

My bad.... 30th of August :doh:

[whitels1ss]

My bad.... 30th of August :doh:

Good stuff, sounds like something is going to happen at last.
:)

[5.7VYSSUTE]

It'll be good for South Australia if we can finally get back on the map of having our own track. Fingers crossed!

Would be wicked to finally run and watch some amazing cars!

[whitels1ss]

Anyone heard any more, I believe it will be open later on this year now...:)

[whitels1ss]

I heard a story that the strip resurface went wrong and the track has to be ripped up and it all has to be redone. :bawl:
Anyone heard anything more? :)

[BLACK 346]

I heard a story that the strip resurface went wrong and the track has to be ripped up and it all has to be redone. :bawl:
Anyone heard anything more? :)

I heard that they tried to lay the new surface over the top of
the old one, not sure if this is true though?
They ended up moving my V8 experience to Malalla, and when I spoke
to them on the phone they said nothing will be up and running at
AIR this year (not sure how much they know though).
Got two extra laps for being farked around so much, ok I suppose,
considering this was last years xmas present lol.

[BIG Shaun]

15th December

[whitels1ss]

15th December

15th December.....????? keep going.................:)

[BOBGEN111]

15th December

Yes do tell...

[1340LOCO]

Now we have a date all we need to know is which year!:hide:

[whitels1ss]

Now we have a date all we need to know is which year!:hide:


:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Gareth@Willall]

Ive been told its *meant* to be the 13th of December this year for AIR re opening..... From a few reliable sources. Fingers crossed for everyone its true :jester:

[SS_ute]

i know there is testing earlier as a company is testing around mid november

[clubbie]

Maybe someone could actually drive to the track and see if any work has been done.

[Gareth@Willall]

Maybe someone could actually drive to the track and see if any work has been done.

With the mounds around the bowl it would be a bit hard to see as you drove past. Ive been told a dozer fell through part of the circut and they have been waiting for better weather before they fix it up..... Other than that its all meant to have been done. As I said earlier fingers crossed for everyone we get it back in December!

Gareth

[clubbie]

With the mounds around the bowl it would be a bit hard to see as you drove past. Ive been told a dozer fell through part of the circut and they have been waiting for better weather before they fix it up..... Other than that its all meant to have been done. As I said earlier fingers crossed for everyone we get it back in December!

Gareth

Gareth

If there are people working on the site it would not be locked up (can't be). Drive straight on in and walk up and observe.

Just a thought.

Anyways now a dozer has fallen through the circuit.....is it just me or is everybody fed up with the BJ bullshit.

BTW not having a shot at you Gareth by any means just sick of the lies from BJ. BJ is still in a legal war with ANDRA and CAMS and unless that is resolved "NOTHING" is going to happen. Never had anything to do with the track....that (timing lights & track) could have been fixed years ago.

Clubbie

[whitels1ss]

Anyone heard anymore?
All the talk seems to have gone quiet at the moment.....

[F6dis]

hi fellas...does anyone know when AIR will be ready to go
?

[whitels1ss]

hi fellas...does anyone know when AIR will be ready to go
?

I have heard it has again been delayed and not going to happen this year (2008).
It is all just gossip as far as I have heard.
Anyone got any facts??? :)

[Sinful1]

I have heard all the same details for too long.

Please show your support and sign the petition. It only takes 5 minutes of your time. Please pass this on, need as many signatures as possible. South Australia has gone too long without a drag strip.

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/state-drag-racing-facility-in-south-australia.html

[whitels1ss]

Great Idea, I have just signed the petition and am forwarding it to some mates who do not use this forum! :)

[Sinful1]

Great Idea, I have just signed the petition and am forwarding it to some mates who do not use this forum! :)

Thanking you!! :goodjob:

I have email most workshops in SA and australia, have emailed most car clubs in SA and some of the big drag names like victor bray and brett stevens..

I have posted this on many other forums and have started a group on face book..

Need atleast 50,000 signatures to make an impact!

In realtion to AIR :


Hi Jessica
Reconstruction and upgrading works are in progress and are expected to continue thru to mid to late December.
We are anticipating a return to both legal off street drag racing as well as open bracket racing.
As we get closer all event information will be on the Adelaide International Raceway website

Kind regards,

Bryan J Nokes
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Motorsports Club Ltd

[F6dis]

if people had somewhere to go to drag there cars in adelaide legally maybe they wouldnt be as silly in general on streets if they can do it at A I R

hopefully sooner than later...there are so many good cars people build that are in hidding in south aus it would be nice to see a lot more of them out and about at the drags:)

then we can have a hotdog and beer and watch some smoken tyres and drag racing on a nice balmly summer night :rofl:nice

[whitels1ss]

Come on guys, does anyone have any facts about a strip for Adelaide???:)

[BLOWN R8]

if people had somewhere to go to drag there cars in adelaide legally maybe they wouldnt be as silly in general on streets if they can do it at A I R

hopefully sooner than later...there are so many good cars people build that are in hidding in south aus it would be nice to see a lot more of them out and about at the drags:)

then we can have a hotdog and beer and watch some smoken tyres and drag racing on a nice balmly summer night :rofl:nice

lol let me know a few weeks in advanced when its up and running so i can save to buy a hotdog and beer.....

[BLACKVE]

Anyone have updates on this???????? Whatching speedweek on SBS and getting the urge.

Opening time/if it's still happening?????

Cheers Paul

[Wayne@GM Motorsport]

Anyone have updates on this???????? Whatching speedweek on SBS and getting the urge.

Opening time/if it's still happening?????

Cheers Paul


Contact them direct here for a answer

http://www.calderpark.com.au/contact_form_bn.shtml

[whitels1ss]

Latest news on AIR website, sounds like might be going on "Late March"...
Keep hoping..:)

http://www.adelaideraceway.com.au/home.shtml

Latest News
Monday 16th February 2009
Reconstruction and upgrading works are in progress and are expected to continue thru to mid to late March.
We are anticipating a return to both legal off street drag racing as well as open bracket racing.
As we get closer all event information will be on the Adelaide International Raceway website.

[qwigybo]

it's the same generic response sinful1 got back in october, just with a different month written there.
I feel sorry for you guys in SA. hopefully end of march is true this time
suprised there isn't more cars impounded over there