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championship dinner The ANDRA Night of Champions was held Thursday December 2 at Mawson Lakes Hotel in South Australia. SEE EXTENDED PHOTO GALLERY b b A packed house gathered honouring the 2015/2016 ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Champions and Runners Up, 2015/2016 John Storm Memorial Winner, 2016 Hall of Fame inductee and the 2016 Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year. Once again ANDRA congratulates all of the 2015/2016 Champions and Award recipients and thanks everyone for attending a fantastic night. Pictured from left to right: John Zappia - Top Doorslammer, Craig Geddes Competition, Adam Murrihy - Supercharged Outlaws, Kim Fardella - Super Stock, Michael Naylor - Junior Dragster, Kylie Tanner - Super Street, Bryan Finn - Modified Bike, Darryl Stephen - Super Gas, Matt Lisle - Super Compact, Matt Forbes Modified, Nino Cavallo - Pro Stock volunteers Not pictured: Corey Buttigieg - Pro Stock Motorcycle, Chris Porter - Top Fuel Motorcycle, John Kapiris - Super Sedan WHYALLA STEEL CITY DRAG CLUB of the year The Whyalla Steel City Drag Club has been awarded the Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year at the 2016 ANDRA Championship Dinner on Thursday December 2. Recognised for their outstanding efforts and contribution toward the 2015/2016 ANDRA Championship Grand Final at Adelaide International Raceway and their assistance to fellow tracks and clubs throughout the year, the Steel City Drag Club are worthy recipients. Not there on the night: Cory Mac - Top Fuel, John Cannuli - Top Alcohol, Paulo Pires - Competition Bike, Jason Stares - Top Sportsman “Thank you to Arthur J. Gallagher and ANDRA for the award,” said Club President Mark Kuhn. “We as a club love drag racing and we are happy to assist other clubs and organisations to build the sport and work together. “It’s a credit to all the members of the Whyalla Steel City Drag Club for their hard work and passion to be awarded Volunteers of the Year.” The Arthur J Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recognises the outstanding contribution and passion of volunteers donating their time to ANDRA Drag Racing. The Steel City Drag Club were in attendance at the 2016 ANDRA Championship Dinner to accept their deserved accolade. ANDRA thanks the Steel City Drag Club for their time and dedication to the sport. 9