Biggest event on drags calendar

Dragfest 2016 is set to fire up this weekend. 160471 Picture: TERRY WEST

DRAGFEST 2016 is set to roar at the Warwick Dragway at Morgan Park this weekend, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October.
Around 200 entrants have nominated for the biggest weekend on the drags calendar in Warwick.
Warwick Dragway president John Loy said the weekend was shaping up to be huge.
Racing across 10 brackets will start with qualifying on the Saturday and then full competition on the Sunday followed by trophy presentations.
A Show n Shine event will run on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
“This is our premier event for the year, and it’s a great adrenaline-filled event for some family fun,” Mr Loy said.
A canteen will run all weekend and Dragfest tees will be on sale at the event.
On Saturday the gates open at 8am, scrutineering starts at 9am and qualifying will be on from 10am to 5pm. On Saturday night, there will be a free sausage sizzle, band and drinks for racer and crews, with racing from 10am on Sunday.
Admission for adults is $15 per day, with kids under-13 free with a paying adult.
For more information go to warwickdragway.com.
BRACKETS –
Quickest ET: All open vehicles, ie (dragsters/altereds and funny cars) 1/8thmile 6.99 and quicker.
Xtreme Sedan: Teched race cars, 6.99 and quicker. (Super Sedan)
Fast Street: Street cars (6.00 – 8.5) seconds. Can run up to 120mph without a roll cage. (Super Street)
Street: Traditional street class (8.50 seconds and slower).
Drag Bike- (all run)
Young Guns: (Junior Dragster)
Blown Outlaws: All supercharger 4/6/8cyl vehicles. (5.99 and quicker)
Radial: All radial type cars, heads up PRO Tree.
Nostalgia Street (PRE 78)
Street Bike (6.40 and slower): Adults $15 per day.
* Kids under-13 free with a paying adult.