New Zealand Drag Racing Association

25/05/2026

Congratulations to our new and returning board members filling the 4 vacant roles.

21/05/2026

Thank you everyone for taking the time to vote, please bear with us now as the results are verified and the applicants both successful and unsuccessful are notified .

17/05/2026

VOTING CLOSES WEDNESDAY 4pm!!

Board Nember Voting closes this week so follow the link provided in the email you should have recieved if you are eligible to vote.

You may select up to 4 candidates whose bio’s are also attached to the same email sent out to licence holders and members previously .

14/05/2026

We had vacancies for Drivers Reps in the Competition and Top Street classes which has now been filled by Alan Marshall.
We also had one in Sports Compact which has been filled by Joel Marsh. We thank them so much for giving back to the sport. Their details can be found on our website under Racer Info - Drivers Representatives

Send a message to learn more

13/05/2026

11/05/2026

NZDRA AWARDS NIGHT is fast approaching as we celebrate season 2025/26 and its winners and highlights. A great night out as always with friends and family. This years guest speaker is Australian Top Doorslammer Driver Brodie Zappia.

If you haven’t booked your seats or tables yet then contact the office for more details on how to do so.

07/05/2026

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05/05/2026

Garth Hogan’s story is one of speed, determination, and groundbreaking achievement. Starting his racing journey in the 1970s with limited resources in New Zealand, Hogan quickly rose through the ranks by combining relentless experimentation with a deep passion for performance. He became the first New Zealander to break the 200 mph barrier in drag racing, later setting some of the fastest times ever recorded outside the United States. His dominance on the track, including seven New Zealand Top Fuel titles and nearly three decades of national drag racing records, cemented his place as one of motorsport’s most influential figures.

But Hogan’s legacy extends far beyond racing. As the founder of Pioneer Auto Parts, racetrack owner of Thunderpark Raceway, and publisher of Strip Talk, he helped build the infrastructure of New Zealand’s performance industry. His passion for engineering and speed also expanded into aviation, where he became a licensed pilot and warbird restoration specialist. From drag strips to Bonneville salt flats to historic aircraft, Garth Hogan built an extraordinary life defined by innovation, business leadership, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

04/05/2026

NZDRA BOARD MEMBER VOTING IS OPEN!!

Voting closes at the end of the month so follow the link provided in the email you should have recieved if you are eligible to vote.

You may select up to 4 candidates whose bio’s are also attached to the same email sent out to licence holders and members last week.