10 Decmber 2010

Yes, that is four NITROS - 4 NITRO FUNNY CARS at the Perth Motorplex on Boxing Day.Four Nitro Funny Cars plus over 200 Drag Racing teams is the only way the celebrate the post Christmas at the Perth Motorplex. 

See Video.

10 December 2010

The smell of Methane, VHT and burning rubber was enough to tell us the Steel City Drag 2010/2011 race season was off to a blinding start.

The first meeting and Round One of the Charlie Dennis Memorial trophy enticing a record number of entries of, 71 Cars, 21 Bikes and 6 Junior Dragsters attracting an impressive collection of motor vehicles. From the Junior Dragsters to the high octane Blown Outlaws, everyone was out to impress and a couple were vying for the track record.

1 December 2010

The 2010 Annual General Meeting for HVDRA was held on Saturday night where the previous year was recapped and votes were cast for the 2011 management committee. Outgoing President, Clive Mainland chaired the meeting and was glowing in his President's report.

29 November 2010

Not one, not two...BUT THREE ANDRA Pro Series categories! At Perth Motorplex. See Video.

The 39th annual Goldenstates will feature a record 22 Top Doorslammers, 15 Top Bikes AND 8 Pro Stock Bikes plus over 270 Drag Racing teams over two great days.

29 November 2010

Whyalla Steel City Drag Club is now ready to race again.

The club as previously mentioned has ripped up their old track to relay a new track to be able to keep racing safely and competitively in accordance with ANDRA requirements.

29 November 2010

Willowbank Raceway offered Sportsman racers two events in one at the weekend and they responded with action-packed racing down the Ipswich quarter-mile in a dash for points and cash on Saturday November 27.

The day kicked off with Modified, Super Sedan, Super Gas, Modified Bike, Super Street, Street Sedan and Junior Dragster competitors taking part in two qualifying sessions before the race for Track Championship points got underway from midday.

25 November 2010

Families looking for holiday fun need look no further than Willowbank Raceway this January, with two big events set to hit the Ipswich drag strip in the New Year.

With tickets available for purchase now through www.willowbankraceway.com.au and children 13 and under gaining free entry, the New Year Series could also be your ticket to that perfect Christmas present you have been looking for.

25 November 2010

MAX CRANES Tri Series – Saturday 27th November – Mildura Sunset Strip

Round 1 of the MAX CRANES Drag Racing Tri Series is to be contested this Saturday at the Sunset Strip - Mildura. The Sunraysia Drag Racing Association has received over ninety entries for this event with more expected on the day. Their web site, www.susetstrip.org has entry forms and more details.

23 November 2010

Lamattina Top Fuel Racing is back on track after wining two out of three races against Darren Morgan Racing at Perth Motorplex on Saturday 20th November. 

"It is always a pleasure to race at the Perth Motorplex" said Phil Lamattina "We love coming over and seeing our fantastic fans and also getting a few great passes down the track. I am sure everyone enjoyed the show that LTFR and DMR put on. We are looking forward to getting back over to Perth late January".

22 November 2010

Street Sedan racers are now able to get in on the action at this weekend’s Super Sportsman event, with Willowbank Raceway management opening up the event to the popular bracket.

Racers for the bracket will be able to join the Modified, Super Sedan, Super Gas, Modified Bike, Super Street and Junior Dragster competitors at the Ipswich drag racing facility for two events in one this Saturday November 27.

20 November 2010

by John Connolly, "The Australian"

THE great part about visiting Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is all the nearby murder, Korean food and tequila. But of course the real reason we are here is the National Hot Rod Association Sixty Years of Thunder exhibition that opened last week.

20 November 2010

Mariani, the skilled driver for team Rapisarda wrapped up his two race stint in North America.

Story By: Bruce Biegler www.DragRaceCanada.com

18 November 2010

This Weekend the second event for the 2010/2011 Perth Motorplex Drag Racing season two of Australia's Top Fuel champions - Phil Lamattina in the Fuchs Lubricants Top Fuel Dragster and Darren Morgan in the AEG Top Fuel Dragster will compete in a match race format. Watch the attached promotional video (compliments of Perth Motoplex)

This Saturday night the Western Australian drag racing fans will get a dose of nitro action as the AEG Powertools, Darren Morgan Racing (DMR) Top Fuel Dragster rolls into Perth for the 'Morgan v Lamattina' Top Fuel Match Race. The event will be conducted at the very fast Perth Motorplex on Saturday November 20th 2010, with the race including three passes that will be staged at regular intervals throughout the evening.

16 November 2010

PALMYRA Dragway is planning a big 2011 after another washout of a major event planned for this weekend.

The Best Tractor Parts 2010 Nitro Night of Fire planned for this Saturday night has been cancelled due to wet weather.