Just to throw sand in the mix, they are resurfacing first hundred meteres or so of Calder in November...should make it a bit better to run..
http://motorsport.com.au/news/11sep_closed.htm
oh and entry gone up to $65 not so good
"As of FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER 2006, the Friday night Legal Off Street Drag Racing Competitor Entry Fee will increase from $55 to $65.00."