HALL OF FAME
WELCOMES HARRY WHITE
“ While he was sadly unable to complete the job himself , his friend Wayne Stevens brought the build back to life with a blown 202 power plant .
ANDRA and Australian Drag Racing in general over many years have been recognised with this honour ,” said Steven .
“ Harry and his good friend Max Bowman also partnered together in the 80s to compete in Super Sedan with a very tidy HQ Monaro before they teamed up again in the 90s to run a blown small block Chev-powered Commodore in the highly successful ‘ Wild Bunch ’ format .”
When not racing , Harry worked as Race Director at the Adelaide track , under the late Geoff Mee . He had also earlier been involved in the early events at Eastern Creek Raceway , assisting with event officials .
Following the withdrawal of Calder Park and Adelaide from ANDRA operations in 2000 , Harry worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support the potential purchase of the existing Adelaide venue and subsequently , the development of a second drag racing complex .
To ensure the continuation of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing opportunities during that period , he created the ANDRA Championship Drag Racing Tri Series with eighthmile venues in Naracoorte , Whyalla and Mildura , which was part of the SA Division .
This provided regional championship competition for the first time , increased consistency and co-operation among the venues , a core team of event officials and Stewards who travelled to each event , and camaraderie among racers , officials and organisers throughout the Division .
In 2000 , he received one of two Australian Sport Medals allocated to ANDRA by CAMS .
“ While dad was never big on individual awards , the family is very pleased that all of his efforts and dedication to
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