ANDRA Pro Series

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The ANDRA Pro Series is the top tier of championship drag racing in Australia, sanctioned by the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA). It comprises six Group 1 categories that represent the highest performance level in Australian drag racing: Top Fuel, Top Doorslammer, Top Alcohol, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Top Fuel Motorcycle. [1] [2]

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Overview

The Pro Series operates under the governance of ANDRA and forms part of the national championship calendar. Events are held across major Australian drag racing venues in Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, culminating in the championship finals at Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich, Queensland, traditionally run over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. [3]

Classes

ClassDescription
Top FuelThe fastest class in Australian drag racing, using nitromethane-fueled dragsters capable of exceeding 500 km/h.
Top DoorslammerFull-bodied sedan-style drag cars powered by supercharged V8 engines and regulated by ANDRA technical specifications. [4]
Top AlcoholDragsters and funny cars powered by methanol-fueled engines.
Pro StockHighly modified, naturally aspirated production-based cars built to strict weight and engine rules.
Pro Stock MotorcycleNaturally aspirated, gasoline-powered motorcycles.
Top Fuel MotorcycleNitro-burning motorcycles producing extreme power and speed.

Significance

The ANDRA Pro Series serves as the premier platform for professional drag racing in Australia and contributes to the sport’s national championship points system. Champions from the Pro Series are recognised by ANDRA as national titleholders and frequently go on to represent Australia at international drag racing events. [5]

See also

References

  1. "Pro Series overview". ANDRA. Australian National Drag Racing Association. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  2. "ANDRA Championship Drag Racing". ANDRA. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  3. "Willowbank Raceway – Championship finals". Willowbank Raceway. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  4. "Top Doorslammer". ANDRA. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  5. "ANDRA Champions Archive". ANDRA. Retrieved 16 October 2025.