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staginglanes PETER KAPIRIS AND GEOFF CRISP JOIN THE ANDRA BOARD Top Doorslammer icon Peter Kapiris and ANDRA New South Wales Division Director Geoff Crisp have been voted onto the ANDRA Board at the 2016 Annual General Meeting. Held at Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre in Adelaide on November 30, Peter Kapiris nominated for a casual vacancy as a Group One representative while Geoff Crisp will take a Division Director position for one year. “It’s an honour to be voted onto the Board,” said Kapiris. “ANDRA has done a lot for the sport and has always been there for the racers, and it’s good to give something back. “The racers and myself see this is a great step to have Group One representation on the Board and I’m looking forward pushing things forward.” New South Wales Division Director Geoff Crisp added: “I would like to thank my fellow ANDRA Division Directors for having the faith in me to elect me to the ANDRA Board. “It is an honour and a privilege to take this position and I look forward to working with the current ANDRA board members to continue to help facilitate the growth and success of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing nationally.” Western Australia Division Director Terry Jongen remains in a Division Director position for a further three years. Nathan Peirano and Grant Wilson will also continue in their roles on the Board. The DC at its meeting unanimously supported Paul Rogers Junior to take over the role, which he has accepted. Everyone at ANDRA thanks Peter for his work over the last couple of months and welcome Paul into the role. Emails can be sent to Paul via: [email protected] and a new phone number will be allocated shortly. JOHN BAREMANS APPOINTED TO ANDRA MEDIA & PR ROLE Respected drag racing journalist and photographer John Baremans will officially take over as the new ANDRA Media & PR Officer on Monday December 12 “John will be great for ANDRA,” said outgoing Media & PR Officer Tim Baker. “We collaborated quite a few times in my time here and he will do a far better job than I ever could.” John takes the reigns from Tim Baker who leaves the organisation on Friday December 9 to take up a new sports media opportunity elsewhere. “Thank you to all the staff, management and of course the members. I’ve met so many great people along the way, made some great friends and I am privileged to have been apart of ANDRA Drag Racing for the past 2 years 11 months. John has been around the sport for quite some time, starting as an official at Castlereagh International Dragway, then joining Dragster Australia magazine as Assistant Editor and Layout Artist. He is also a keen photographer and collector of all things drag racing. His previous role involved working with AVE Pty Ltd as their inhouse graphic designer and social media manager for Speedweek and MotorsportsTV. GARMIN VIRB ANDRA DRAG RACING LIVE STREAM AD RATES Get involved and advertise your business, product or service on an upcoming Garmin VIRB ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream. Beamed around the world via the internet the Garmin VIRB ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream is the perfect way to grow your profile. We’re offering a special introductory price for logo placement, 15 second TVC and 30 second TVC. RATES LOGO PLACEMENT: $50 PER PLACEMENT 15 SECOND TVC: $150 PER PLACEMENT 30 SECOND TVC: $250 PER PLACEMENT If you would like to book ad space on the Live Stream please contact Jennifer Harrison on (08) 8271 5355 or email [email protected] ANDRA welcomes the key additions to the Board and is excited to move forward for the good of ANDRA Drag Racing. PAUL ROGERS JR TAKES OVER AS VICTORIA/TASMANIA DIVISION DIRECTOR Following the most recent Victoria/Tasmania Divisional Council meeting, Peter Pisalidis has stood down as the Alternate Division Director effective immediately. fastlane “I wish John all the best in the role and I am excited to see where he takes things.” John will be based remotely in Sydney and will remain in daily contact with Head Office. Currently he can be reached by emailing [email protected]. BE IN BUSINESS WITH THE BEST Snap-on Tools invites you to take our online Discovery Tour to find out if we’re the right business for you. A global leader in tools & franchising A proven, established & profitable business model Extensive training & support Mobile showroom Visit our website today! visit: www.snapontools.com.au Explore our franchise today... Give customers personal service, premium products & finance solutions A market leader for mechanics To learn more phone LES COPPIN - 0419 609 794 Franchise Recruitment Manager Franchise advert ANDRA-halfpage-210x 148.5-0815.indd 1 13/08/2015 3:30:13 PM