6 June 2011

The stage has been set for a stunning Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway this coming weekend with some incredibly quick passes being recorded at the Winters Warmup.

A number of drivers, several of whom have had indifferent seasons got down the race track with great form and conditions are looking good for the 44th running of the annual Castrol EDGE-backed extravaganza.

3 June 2011

One week to go until 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals (Friday June 10 – Monday June 13)

This Saturday and Sunday June 4 and 5 will provide the perfect early form guide for the 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals as entrants take the opportunity to test their high powered machines at the official Winters Warm-up weekend ahead of the June 10-13 event at Willowbank Raceway.

27 May 2011

As far as last minute inclusions into the 44th Castrol EDGE Winternationals Top Fuel field goes – they don't come much bigger than NHRA superstar, Cory McClenathan – who will take to the wheel of a Rapisarda Racing machine for the event at Willowbank Raceway, June 10-13.

With 34 NHRA final round wins from 71 finals appearances to his credit, 'Cory Mac' is a stellar inclusion into the field.

27 May 2011

Before more than 510 racers fire up at Willowbank Raceway for the Castrol EDGE Winternationals across June 10-13, a taste of the Ipswich quarter-mile will be taking up residence in the Brisbane CBD on Thursday the 9th of June.

24 May 2011

John Zappia and his crew from Zappia Racing took the long haul road trip from Sydney to Darwin to compete in the Macmahon Grand Re-Opening of the Hidden Valley Drag Strip presented by 7mate, and had such a good time they vowed to return again.

Affectionately known in Australia as the Top End, Darwin is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre. Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australia's most modern and multicultural cities.

24 May 2011

More than 500 racers will take up residence at Willowbank Raceway across the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend of June 10-13 as the venue hosts the largest drag racing event held outside of the US – the Castrol EDGE Winternationals

23 May 2011

One of the key vehicles in the history of Australian drag racing will be on show at Willowbank Raceway's Castrol EDGE Winternationals (June 10-13).

The Australian Dragfest tour of six US drag racers some forty-five years ago is often credited with inspiring today’s Aussie drag racing scene, and after many years of effort one of those six dragsters – the front engined dragster of Bob Keith – has been recreated and will go on display for the first time at the largest drag racing event outside of the US.

20 May 2011

Drag racing returns to Casino Airport this Saturday afternoon, (May 21), highlighted with the Mr Two Wheels knock-out series.

Four, six and eight cylinder street cars, turbo/supercharged sedans and "exhibition" car class categories are also programmed for the afternoon events.

20 May 2011

At the 2010 Castrol EDGE Winternationals the Top Doorslammer ANDRA Pro Series Championship fight came down to nine points and two racers, with John Zappia and Robin Judd taking the battle all the way to the very last run of the season.

In 2011, while the contenders may have larger point buffers between, there are more of them – with four racers to head to the June 10-13 event at Willowbank Raceway very much in the fight for the national championship title.

16 May 2011

Round two of the Queensland Street Car Magazine Eighth Mile Drag Racing Series has been run and won at Warwick Dragway, with more than 120 racers taking part.

16 May 2011

Willowbank Raceway’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals will host John Barbagallo’s first ‘runs in anger’ at the site of his massive November testing crash.

The popular North Queenslander will be one of an estimated 20 plus Pro Stockers taking part in the season-ending Castrol EDGE Winternationals – the largest drag racing event outside of the US – at Willowbank Raceway on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (June 10-13).

15 May 2011

Australia's flattest drag strip was officially re-opened by Senator Trish Crossin and Minister Rob Knight last night in front of a motorsport hungry crowd. The newly rebuilt Hidden Valley Drag Strip played host to eight Top Doorslammer teams from across Australia as part of the Macmahon Grand Re-Opening presented by 7mate.

14 May 2011

Territory drag racing fans got a sight they have never witnessed in the 26 year history of Hidden Valley Drag Strip, the first ever five second Top Doorslammer pass at the Macmahon Grand Re-Opening Presented by 7mate.

The night started with most teams playing it safe as they tried out the new Hidden Valley surface for the first time.

13 May 2011

The ANDRA Pro Series category of Pro Stock will boast not only the largest Pro field of the season-ending Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway over June 10-13, but also the tightest battle for the championship.

The Castrol EDGE Winternationals is an entertainment extravaganza held annually at Willowbank Raceway across the Queen’s Birthday weekend and is the season-finale for the ANDRA Pro Series – the elite professional level of drag racing in Australia.

13 May 2011

Hidden Valley Drag Strip gets its official christening this weekend with the two night Macmahon Grand Re-Opening kicking off on Friday.

A host of elite Top Doorslammer teams from across Australia have converged on Darwin to leave there mark on the new multi-million dollar drag strip.