WEEKEND AT SCOTTY’S
> DRAG CHALLENGE WEEKEND KICKS OFF IN THE SUNSHINE STATE IN JUST A FEW WEEKS!
COME April, the attention of sports fans around the world will turn to the Sunshine State, as a group of fiercely competitive and talented sportspeople gather for one of the most anticipated events on the world stage. We speak of Street Machine Drag Challenge Weekend – not the Commonwealth Games, which will, coincidentally, also come to a climax over 13-15 April. DCW is our three-day version of Street
Machine Drag Challenge, and is our first foray into Queensland with the concept. The event is all about proving the streetability of your street machine – and having a whole bunch of fun with like-minded folks along the way.
Entries had just opened as this issue of the mag went to print, so there may still be spots left if you’re keen to make a late charge. Check out dragchallenge.com.au for entry details, and hopefully event director Scotty Taylor can find some space in the cavalcade. It will set you back $320 for the weekend. Besides that, all you’ll need is a road-registered streeter capable of 12.99 seconds or better over the quarter-mile. Run quicker than 10.99? You’ll need to be Ihralicensed and teched.
As with all Drag Challenge events, you can tow your car to Day One if you so choose, which will be at Willowbank Raceway, bright and early on 13 April. Once you arrive, your tow vehicle and trailer will be safely stored at the track until the event winds up back at Willowbank on 15 April. This means that everything you need for the weekend, including your crew, tools, tyres and any camping gear, will need to be carried in your race vehicle and a small trailer, should you opt to pull one.
Weather permitting, there will be six hours of racing each day. You must hand in your best timeslip before you’ll receive the route map to the next track – in this case, Warwick Dragway’s excellent eighth-mile. And since this is Drag Challenge, we won’t be taking you on the most direct route! The driving legs will include mandatory checkpoints to make sure everyone does the required kilometres needed to really put their car to the test.
The event will wind up back at Willowbank, after which the winners of each class will be crowned. Wanna come and watch? Spectators are welcome, with adult entry $20 at each track, and kids 13 and under free.
For more info visit streetmachine.com.au/ Dragchallengeqld.