PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

Australian Nostalgia Fuel Association

Monday 18th May, 2015

Fifth Annual

ANFA Pioneer and Legends Awards

Sydney Dragway, Saturday 8th August, 2015

Hi All,

The 5th Pioneer and Legends Awards are rapidly approaching this year, the date being; Saturday 8th August, and again at Sydney Dragway.

As this is the 5th event as mentioned, we would dearly like all enthusiasts to attend. It will make for some cherished memories and photo opportunities.

A greatly reduced time format has been implemented for this year, with all the Awards to take place from 3pm with a HUGE Bench Race and BS session to commence at 6pm. Again, the BBQ is Gold coin donation, so just bring your own choice of drink while the Pit Canteen will be open for non- alcoholic drinks as well as the standard race track food.

If you can attend, can you please reply to this e-mail address as soon as you do know, as we may be able to utilise your services in the Awards ceremony. If you do not desire to be on stage, still please notify that you are attending as we can add your name to the 'Attendees List'

Sydney Dragway are promoting a Swap Meet on the Saturday from 6am with all welcome and details on their web site soon as well as the ANFA site as soon as we have the correct info. The Pioneers-Legends follows that afternoon evening, then of course the Nostalgia race on the Sunday.

You can also nominate any racer or outstanding person at http://anfa.com.au/ and nominations are open from 18th May to 1st June.

A list of previous ANFA Pioneer Award Recipients may be found here OR by clicking on the Awards Menu item above, the list will also be displayed on the Nomination Form.

Start your nomination by just; Clicking here

There are also some 'Care Packages' available, from $100, $250 and $500. The Awards need to further prosper, so if you can spare a little, please let us know. Cash or goods gratefully accepted.

There will also be the 'Racers Auction' as well this year.

So, there you have it, your attendance is most welcome and we look forward to a reply confirming such.

Sincerely,

Australian Nostalgia Fuel Association - Pioneer Awards and Reunion Organizing group.

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Australian Nostalgia Fuel Association.

Sunday 15^th March, 2015

2015 ANFA Pioneer and Legends Awards

Sydney Dragway, Saturday 8th August, 2015

Several new activities will be announced here shortly.

Sydney Dragway have now partnered with the ANFA to make the Awards even stronger.

Planning meetings have been held with a Press Release due in the near future.

Book your Motel, Saturday 8th August followed by a Nostalgia Event the next day.

Sincerely,

Australian Nostalgia Fuel Association - Pioneer Awards and Reunion Organising group.

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Australian Nostalgia Fuel Association.

Sunday 21^st September, 2014

Final advice

Sydney Dragway, Saturday 27th September, 2014

There is not long to go to the Pioneer-Legends Awards and Reunion at Sydney Dragway. Please find enclosed some last minute additions to the event and some advice which may prove helpful to you.

The schedule for the event is also up on the ANFA site at 2014 Pioneer-Legends Awards schedule or you can log onto Sydney Dragways website and click the Events tab (the link is listed below again).

This is a FREE admission event.  People have asked about buying tickets, but there is NO gate price and even a FREE BBQ at 5pm. If you need a beverage or 'track food', then the canteen directly opposite the marquee is open from 12.30pm.

A 'Racers Auction' will also be held during the Pioneers Presentations, and for a condensed list of products being offered, the ANFA website will have the items posted from Monday morning 23rd September. You can get there by clicking on this link: 2014 ANFA Pioneers and Legends Awards ‘Racers Auction’ Items .

An Official Recipient Poster has been created by John Baremans and 250 only have been printed. The A3 sized poster features all 17 Pioneer and Legends recipients in various action shots and reflects the mood of those days. These are FREE on the day, first come first served.

Two designs of 'Garage Signs' have been manufactured for the event. The first is on a black background and has the official ANFA logo printed in white. The other is the actual Event Poster which has been reproduced onto an 'aged' tin sign. There is only 20 of each of these signs available.
There is also 40 black stubby holders with the Pioneer and Legends logo printed to keep your drink cool.

60 black polos with white cotton embroidery are available, 50 male sizes and 10 ladies sizes. There will only ever be 60 of these made, and they feature the Pioneer-Legends name, ANFA logo, Sydney Dragway text with the Rocket and Aeroflow logos plus the ANFA web site. Very good quality polo shirts.

For the first time, a Ladies ONLY Lounge has been created in Suite #5 of the Control Tower. This will operate from Noon to 2.30pm and is a quiet place for the ladies to escape the BS that normally happens pre-event or to escape from the band. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available, as well as a selection of magazines and private Ladies Toilets. All ladies are encouraged to use this facility with girlfriends or family members. There will be a hostess in the Suite to welcome you and make your initial tea or coffee's. As you walk toward the tower from the pit area, take the only sets of stairs to the right and go to the top floor. The lift will also be available which is accessed through the ground floor entrance door to the lower left of the building. Take the lift to the top floor and follow the chatter.

It would be very helpful for a lot of us to recognise our fellow racers, but as age has been kind to some and not so kind to others, you are encouraged to have an official name tag made for you pre-event and available on the day from Noon at a table set up at the front of the marquee near the stage area. These tags have proven to be a collector item as well over the years, so if you desire an Official Name tag, at no cost, please send your name and whoever else is travelling with you to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There are some Facebook sites containing dialogue and photos of the event, as well as a lot of history on the sport. These can be accessed by clicking:

• Pioneer Quarter Mile Legends
• Australian Drag Racing History and Memorabilia
• Sydney Dragway

Plus the actual ANFA site, where Press Releases and the like get posted when created: http://anfa.com.au/

The track caterer is now able to sell alcohol at the event, so you are encouraged to NOT BYO and purchase your needs at the track for ease of purchase and they will be cold.

The Stainless Steel plaques have already been affixed to the wall in the Staging Area behind the tower. All the Pioneer and Legends Recipients are on these plaques which are permanently affixed.

Historic or just W-I-L-D cars in attendance.

Georgette Bros 'Outrage' Topolino Altered, Satisfaction 'Gas' Cortina, Preen Family 'Banshee' fuel car, Rick Cartisanos 'Gold Digger', the Blake Family's gorgeous F.E.D., Warren and Freddie Armour's restored 6 cylinder dragster, Longfield family Nitro F.E.D., John Cornish's 'Valkyrie' Ford F.E.D. from 'w-a-y back', Dave Armstrong 'Sandman' Nitro F.E.D., Col Walls 'Brutal' altered, Jamie Robertson's 'Mr Manic' altered, Shane Corr '63 Nova and FJ 'Hump This' plus Michael 'Waterboy' McKenna '70 Nova 'Mac Attack'.

and a Nitro Cackle to finish the event off with....just cool!

Sincerely,

Australian Nostalgia Fuel Association - Pioneer Awards and Reunion Organizing group.