NZDRA Announces CenturyYuasa Power Series

The CenturyYuasa Power Series combines the 5 rounds that constitute the National Drag Series under an overall naming rights sponsor for the first time.

“This is a real turning point for the sport of drag racing in New Zealand”, commented NZDRA’s CEO Chris Tynan. “We have had a few bumps in the road recently but this really is a fantastic opportunity to take the sport to a new level”.

CenturyYuasa have had a long association with Drag Racing in New Zealand, having been naming rights sponsor of the New Zealand Nationals round for the last 5 years.

“We were really excited when the new NZDRA Board offered us the series naming rights” said Gerard Wade, National Marketing Manager for CenturyYuasa. “The new Board structure for NZDRA along with the new management structure has really given us the confidence to make this expanded commitment”

The upcoming CenturyYuasa Power Series will include:

• Round One: The Northern Nationals 28-29 November at Fram Autoloite Dragway in Meremere
• Round Two: The Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival Summer Nationals 4 January in Taupo
• Round Three: The Digga Southern Nationals 30 January at Powerbuilt Tools Raceway Christchurch
• Round Four: The Central Nationals 20-21 February at Masteron Motorplex
• Round Five: The Prestone NZ Nationals at Fram Autolite Dragway on 20-21 March.

“The commitment by CenturyYuasa to the upcoming NZDRA season will ensure we have the resources to gain maximum exposure for drag racing and the individual competitors” says Tynan. “We are very grateful for their sponsorship”

Source: CenturyYuasa