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Media Release
29 June 2011
Stuart Bishop Racing Teams Up with Royal Flying Doctor Service
The excitement continues on the ground as the Wide Bay Australia International Airshow
unveils news that Stuart Bishop Racing will be a fantastic draw card at the 2011 event.
The Stuart Bishop Race Team will have a static display over the three days and are
committed to help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Meet the crew of Stuart Bishop Racing and get up close to the Diamond Doorslammer,
Group one competitors for ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing. Boasting 3500 horsepower
the Diamond Doorslammer has encased in the roof more than 540 cubic zirconia featured
in a diamond configuration, and incorporated among them is a half carat, 50 point
diamond, valued at about $5000.
The Murray Anderson built 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will be on display through out the
Airshow boasting land speeds of up to 240mph. Stuart Bishop the Team principle and
driver who is The Chief Executive Officer of renowned Australian jewellery retailer
Wallace Bishop will be signing posters and answering questions..
Helping to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service - two lucky people will have
the chance to sit in the drivers seat of this amazing Doorslammer whilst the team starts up
their expertly crafted, U.S.A built Dave Riolo engine.
"We are honored to be part of raising funds for such a worthy cause. The winners of the
raffle will experience what I feel when I am on the start line preparing to take on the
competition" said Stuart Bishop, team owner Stuart Bishop Racing.
Local talent Josh Taylor will also be at the event displaying his Junior Dragster as part of
the Stuart Bishop Racing Team. Taylors debut in 2008 inspired him to become involved
with the race through watching his father pit crew for Stuart Bishop.
"It is great to bring the vehicles to Bundaberg and let the locals experience first hand the
power behind these vehicles" said Josh. Raffle tickets will be available at the event.
One lucky person per day will be drawn to experience this mind blowing rush of adrenaline.
"The RFDS is very grateful to the Stuart Bishop Race Team for their support. All funds
raised will go towards the replacement of aircraft and the purchase of essential medical
equipment." said Jo Faulkner, manager of the Bundaberg RFDS Base.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity and help raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor
Service. The 2011 Wide Bay Australia International Airshow rediscovers the performance
of days gone by. Come and be entertained - 19th - 21st August 2011.
You won't be disappointed!
To keep up to date with the latest Wide Bay Australia International Airshow 2011 news
visit us at www.widebayairshow.com
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Media Enquiries: Mr Neil McPhillips,
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