CASTROL EDGE WINTERNATIONALS POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 15-17

12 June 2011

Overnight rain has forced the postponement of the 44th Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway until the weekend of July 15-17, 2011.

The persistent showers that began in the Willowbank area around 6pm last night coupled with the forecast for tomorrow has forced organisers’ hands into the postponement.

The good news is that the action-packed Castrol EDGE Winternationals program will pick up where it left off – leaving two stunning rounds of Group One qualifying, eliminations and all the Sportsman action.

The Castrol EDGE Winternationals will retain all the colour and excitement that would have played out over the final two days of competition and cemented the event’s status as the largest drag racing event outside North America.

“It’s very regrettable that we’ve had to postpone the final two days of competition, but with the forecast we had at hand, there was little point waiting around to see if the rain would clear,” said Willowbank Raceway Managing Director, Steve Bettes.

“After many agonising hours overnight and consultation this morning, we felt the best option was to move the remainder of the event to July 15-17, 2011.

“Spectators will still get to witness the greatest spectacle in drag racing in all its glory.

“It was setting up to be one of the best Castrol EDGE Winternationals in the event’s 44-year history and I believe that in a month’s time, we will see that and even more,” Bettes concluded.

Further details regarding the event schedule and ticketing will be available in the next three days. Please email admin@willowbank-raceway.com.au and keep an eye on www.willowbankraceway.com.au.