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Press Clippings - 1996


  • The Trip From Hell # 2
       Tony Wedlock's trip home from the '96 Grand Finale
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  December 20, 1996

  • National Control Council Amends Course
       Highlights of ANDRA rules and regulations changes
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  December 20, 1996

  • Willowbank Hits Prime Time
       Willowbank Raceway signs state-wide television contract
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  December 20, 1996

  • Long Term Goals
       Future plans for Northern Thunder
       ©   Performance Racing News  -  December 13, 1996

  • ARDC Announce Big Plans for Eastern Creek
       ARDC plans for the future of drag racing at Eastern Creek Raceway
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  November 22, 1996

  • ARDC Signs on for Eastern Creek
       Australian Racing Drivers Club signs Eastern Creek lease
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  October 25, 1996

  • The Trip From Hell # 1
       Darryl Woods' trip to Townsville and (most of the way) back
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  September 13, 1996

  • Unblown and Beautiful
       Keith Stark's 5.49 at 264 mph drops jaws in drag racing world
       ©   Drag Racing Monthly  -  September, 1996

  • Up The Creek
       Drag racing schedule changes at Eastern Creek Raceway
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  August 30, 1996

  • Mission heeds the need for speed
       Mission Raceway Park attempts to bring in Pro Stocks
       ©   Vancouver Province  -  August 1, 1996

  • The Mod God
       John Scialpi captures Pro Mod event at Mission Raceway
       ©   Vancouver Province  -  July 18, 1996

  • Wild ride on asphalt
       West Coast Pro Mods are back at Mission Raceway Park
       ©   Vancouver Province  -  July 11, 1996

  • Time Of Change
       Major changes to ANDRA Calendar and Bracket structure
       ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  May 24, 1996

  • Three to Bid for The Creek
       Eastern Creek lease proposals narrowed to three applicants
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  May 24, 1996

  • Speed thrills for Austin
       Pat Austin sets Top Alcohol Funny Car world record at MRP
       ©   Vancouver Province  -  May 6, 1996

  • Humble Pie  -  it's a drag
       Tiffani Hyland knows the odds of success in Top Alcohol
       ©   Vancouver Province  -  May 5, 1996

  • Ready to drag
       Preview of this weekend's Mission Raceway Park points meet
       ©   Vancouver Province  -  April 30, 1996

  • Concern At The Creek
       Off the record - rumours abound about Eastern Creek's future
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  February 2, 1996

  • The End of Tobacco Road
       The end of tobacco sponsorship in Australian motorsports
       ©   DRAGSTER Australia  -  January 5, 1996

  • Hook Up   (An Editorial)
       Drag Racing Australia Pty. Ltd. rises out of the Winfield ashes
       ©   National Drag Racer  -  January, 1996

  • Up The Creek
       Triumphs and trials at Eastern Creek Raceway
       ©   National Drag Racer  -  January, 1996
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