Calder Park promoter and Competition Eliminator competitor Peter Pisalidis is looking forward to Round 9 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at Mildura Sunset Strip on September 13-14, 'not just to race but to take a load off.'

The Mildura Rural City Council is jumping on board as the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship visits Mildura Sunset Strip September 13-14.

It was announced today that Rob Tucker Racing and DecoGlaze, Australia’s leading supplier of glass splashbacks, have entered a single race agreement that will include associate sponsorship signage on the NHRA Pro Stock Camaro to be driven by Shane Tucker at the upcoming 60th Anniversary U.S Nationals in Indianapolis.

The Sunraysia Drag Racing Association are revving up to welcome the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship for the very first time to Mildura Sunset Strip.

Preparations for Round 9 of the Sportsman Championship on September 13-14 are well under way promising to be a real treat for competitor and spectator.

“After somewhat of a lull in racing over the last 12 months the club are throwing everything they have at this event to make it perfect,” said Sunraysia Drag Racing Association President Rob McDonald.

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Contestants on The Bachelor Australia  will get a taste of Australian Drag Racing this Wednesday night on Channel 10.

Recently The Bachelor Australia teamed up with Fastrack Racing for a Drag Racing experience at Sydney Dragway giving contestants an opportunity to ride in the purpose built 3 seater Rail Dragster, reaching 100km/h in less than 2 seconds.

Mariani Family Motorsport have announced Make-A-Wish Australia have joined the team for the upcoming Australian Nationals to be held in Sydney from October 31 - November 2.

Riding a nitro burning two-wheel top fuelled requires many things such as a strong heart. Check this clip of 3 x Champ Chris Matheson and see what happens.

Fuchs Lubricants continues to be one of the biggest supporters of Australian motorsport but for the German-based lubricants manufacturer, their involvement all started with one sponsorship property, Kenny Stewart. The relationship with the Modified Dragster pilot continues into its twentieth year in the second half of 2014.

“Our relationship with Kenny is probably one of the longest in drag racing and motorsport full stop for that matter,” explained Fuchs Managing Director Wayne Hoiles.

A bizarre set of circumstances left GEICO/Lucas Oil driver Richie Crampton out of the groove - and out of luck - in the second round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals on Sunday at Pacific Raceways.

Graham Elliot has resigned as CEO of Sydney Dragway under amicable circumstances as part of a pre-planned move.

Elliot advised that during his time with the Sydney Dragway, the direction and support of the Board had allowed for changes and new innovations that will lay further foundation for the next stage of Sydney Dragway's progression.

Having been responsible for the design, development and construction of the Perth Motorplex in 2000, Gary Miocevich has been forced to retire, as he deals with health related issues.

“I’m very proud of our achievements at the Perth Motorplex,” he said. “We developed a concept and worked with the State Government to secure the site and funding required. We then built it and started racing on the 15th of December, 2000. Through the hard work of many, we have been recognised as Australia’s most attended permanent Motorsport venue.”

“It’s a great legacy for Western Australian Motorsport” he added.

In the meantime, a Perth Motorplex spokesperson said the venue will continue with its innovative and strategic growth strategies. Long time General Manager Kevin Prendergast will continue in his position but will now also become a board member. 

Construction of a ¼ mile drag racing track at the Chisholm Reserve Motor Sports Complex near Swan Hill is set to begin, with the Victorian Coalition Government giving the much-anticipated project the green light. 

Rookie of the Year candidate Richie Crampton turned in one of his best outings of the season Sunday with a semifinal showing in Top Fuel. It's was Crampton's second semi final result of 2014, bettered only by his victory last month in Englishtown, N.J.