Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series - Press Release 27

209 ENTRIES READY FOR
CASTROL EDGE JAMBOREE - VER 2 THIS SATURDAY

With over 200 competitors lining up for this Saturday's, 17 Annual Castrol EDGE Jamboree, we are going to see an action packed day / night event. Qualifying kicks off at 9.30am with the Pro Compact, McKern & Associates Pro Turbo and Outlaw Sports Bike scheduled to be on track at 10am, 11,30am & 1pm. For a full event schedule of the event click HERE.

The Show-N-Shine and Car Club Displays are back with some of Brisbane's finest built vehicles on display. If you're looking for some advice of parts for your vehicle or next project, checkout the array of Trader on Display at J17 Ver 2.0.

The Northfield Moorooka Babe & Bikini Comp is back in association with Sunless Promotions & Events to heat up the Off Track entertainment. One lucky member of the crowd Speaking of heat, you won't want to miss the WhyteTide Swimwear Fashion at 2.15pm.

The Castrol EDGE Jamboree is the Grand Final of the 2006-2007 Sport Compact Group Drag Racing Series. With all but one of the 12 Classes yet to be decided, the Series Members will be fighting it out on track, to secure points and try and get their share of over $25,000 in Championship Prize money. Drag Racing Eliminations kick off at approx 4pm. See you there!

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QUEEN STREET RACING PUMPS IT UP

The Queen Street Racing Team have been putting in some serious development time over the last few months into their Quad Rotor BMW M3 engine combo and it's paid off. At this weekends Castrol EDGE Jamboree you'll see the award winning Queen St Racing BMW M3 hit the track with over 1,600 hp! That's right, 1,600hp! Checkout the You Tube footage of this killer single turbo beast built by Bill Nabhan of Mazsport and tuned by Phil Laird of Graphic Skills Racing. Hope the boys have got some better exhaust manifold gaskets as I can't imagine there is much left of them as you'll see.

The next challenge for QSR Team is to get the 1,664hp (1,241kw) with 1,158 lb/ft of torque to the race track. The key here being the all important clutch set-up. Bill Nabhan of Mazsport will be the man piloting the M3 this Saturday and if the team gets it sorted you should see Bill into the 6sec zone for the 1st time. Another can in the QSR stable is their Pro Compact R100. Handling the driving duties of this Black Beauty is Mr QSR himself, Mohammed "Barbe" Ibraham. Get along and checkout these works of art.

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DAVE "MISTABOOSTA" GILBERT BACK IN THE SADDLE

After a two year layoff Dave “Mistaboosta” Gilbert made a recent welcomed return to Outlaw Sports Bike racing. The ever controversial “Mistaboosta” debuted his new Turbo Suzuki at Rd. 1 of the Dragbike Extravaganza held at Heathcote Park Raceway. After several shakedown passes, for both bike and rider, Gilbert took “Big Bird 2” to a finals win in the Top E.T. Bike class.

"It's great to be back in the saddle" said Gilbert. "I can't wait to really crank the boost up and see what this new combination can do."

Gilbert's turbo Suzuki carries some of the latest technology available including a Marelli control and ignition system.

"I spent some time with Pat Cahill of Competition Systems in Melbourne to learn about the magic box" said Gilbert. "He's Australia foremost expert in the Marelli system."

Big Bird 2 will now be prepared ready for this Saturday's Castrol EDGE Jamboree. Gilbert has been involved in the development of the SCG's dragbike rules since its inception. "SCG's Outlaw Sports Bike Class has been a great success in it's first year comments Dave Wolf of Wolf Racing. The chase will now be on for Australia's first 200mph Outlaw Bike pass" said Gilbert. Gilbert thanked his family for their support, Competition Systems, Motorcycle Accessories Warehouse at Castle Hill, Motul Oils and Terry Jackson Fiberglass.

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SPEED FM SET TO DELIVER J17 LIVE AUDIO

So you can't make it to Australia's Biggest Sport Compact event hey! Well, the next best thing is to listen in LIVE! That's right, listen in LIVE. Sport Compact Group in association with Speed FM will be bringing you all the action of the Castrol EDGE Jamboree LIVE over the internet.

Brisbane based Speed FM was released at the start of 2007 by Steve Hellyer and a team of dedicated automotive enthusiasts. Every part of Speed FM is unique and has been designed from the ground up to ensure the best listener experience possible. The technology Speed FM delivers is cutting edge including: a custom audio player, the latest in pc audio technology, our very own mobile on air telephone system, interactive SMS & MMS server. Both online listeners and the event audience will be able to interact with the world at the upcoming Castrol Edge Jamboree like never seen before.

With a host of high level nationally covered automotive events up our sleeves, this weekends event is sure to be a hit. Leading up to the event Speed FM will be giving away passes during our nightly shows using our interactive SMS line (0400354070) Be sure to tune in to www.speedfm.com.au for further updates.

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