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WICKED WESTERNATS FOR AEROFLOW NATIONAL SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The two days and nights of the 53rd annual MacTrack Westernationals saw more than 180 Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship competitors deliver pass after pass of enthralling action for a packed……
READ, STEVENS DO THE WESTERNATS DOUBLE WHILE ZAPPIA STRIKES BACK
Eleven three second passes, three side-by-side, four of those at more than 500kph including two at more than 510kph – Top Fuel well and truly put on a show for……
500KPH STAGE SET AT WONDERFUL WESTERNATS
A blistering 500kmh pass by Top Fuel’s Wayne Newby headlined an awesome day one of the MacTrack Westernationals, with Top Fuel, Top Doorslammer, Top Fuel Motorcycle and the Aeroflow National……
COLE BETTING ON ROOKIE’S LUCK AT WESTERNATS
The 2023/2024 NDRC Top Doorslammer season has been one for the rookies and debutant Andrew Cole will be hoping he can cash in on some of the rookie’s luck we……
PUTLAND ON THE VERGE OF GREATNESS
Top Fuel rookie Kyle Putland couldn’t be more excited about the fact the next round of the NDRC Top Fuel Championship will be held at his home track of the……
FANTASTIC FESTIVAL STATE NATIONALS DELIGHT PACKED HOUSE
Race fans have delighted in all that the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) has to offer today with epic performances from Nitro Funny Cars, Top Doorslammers, Top Fuel Motorcycles and……
21/22 CHAMPIONSHIP POSTER RELEASED
ANDRA is pleased to release its new poster, celebrating the 2021/2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Australian Champions. To download the artwork, use the links below: Poster artwork (sized suitable……
NEW ERA FOR ADRC AS ANDRA LICENCES CHAMPIONSHIP TO TFRA
ANDRA is pleased to announce that the Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) will run alongside the 2022/2023 Burson Auto Parts Top Fuel Australia Championship. The ADRC will feature the ADRC……
21/22 CHAMPION Q&A: DANIEL GREGORINI
Daniel Gregorini achieved a goal so lofty he had avoided officially setting it this season when he raced through to defeat his childhood hero and ten-time champion, John Zappia, to……
21/22 CHAMPION Q & A: GREG DURACK
Greg Durack raced through to claim the inaugural Australian Drag Racing Championship title for Top Fuel Motorcycle aboard his bespoke Kawasaki ZX12R Turbo bike which boasts what he calls a……
NEW RACER CARD CONCEPT DRIVING INCREASED SPORT-FAN CONNECTION
Kingsley Kuchel may be best known in drag racing circles as the president of the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association, but he also has a new passion project which he hopes……
RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE FOR TOP FUEL VICTOR IN PERTH
At the recent EGT ANDRA Grand Finals event at the Perth Motorplex, which marked round three of the Burson Auto Parts Top Fuel Australia Championship – Damien Harris raced through……
2021/2022 ADRC Points Finalised
The Australian Drag Racing Championship points tally has been updated and finalised following the 2022 ANDRA Grand Final event held at The Perth Motorplex over 8-9th April 2022. Congratulations to……
Zappia fights for Championship in exciting end to season
(Team Release) A dream finish to the season proved elusive for John Zappia and his Dananni Hotshots/Tony’s Auto Wreckers Monaro Top Doorslammer after a first round loss at the ANDRA……
SCRATCH & MATCH MOTORSPORT CELEBRATE FIRST NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
(TEAM RELEASE) Daniel Gregorini and the Scratch & Match Motorsport team are celebrating their first Australian Top Doorslammer Championship after racking up enough points to clinch the ANDRA title on……
EVENT WINNERS HERALDED AT ANDRA GRAND FINALS
At the weekend’s EGT ANDRA Grand Finals, there was no shortage of ANDRA Christmas Tree trophies hoisted by grinning recipients following the conclusion of the 2021/2022 Australian Drag Racing Championship……
CHAMPIONSHIP BRILLIANCE ON SHOW IN PERTH
The final rounds of the 2021/2022 Australian Drag Racing Championship and the 2021/2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series delivered no shortage of excitement at the Perth Motorplex across April 8/9……
INAUGURAL ADRC TITLE WINNERS CELEBRATED IN PERTH
The first season of the new Australian Drag Racing Championship has come to a crowd-pleasing conclusion at the Perth Motorplex, with Daniel Gregorini and Greg Durack claiming the Top Doorslammer……
FINAL DAY OF 21/22 SEASON SET TO BE BURSTING AT THE SEAMS
Following the intervention of Mother Nature this evening at the Perth Motorplex, the final day of the 2021/2022 ANDRA Drag Racing Season will be bursting at the seams. Before the……
DURACK V WOOD FOR ADRC TOP FUEL MOTORCYLE TITLE
At this weekend’s EGT ANDRA Grand Finals, 13 national titles will come to an epic conclusion across the 2021/2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series (SRESS) and the Australian Drag Racing……
ANTICIPATION HIGH FOR TOP DOORSLAMMER LAST STAND IN PERTH
Amidst a long list of exciting championship battles set to go down at the EGT ANDRA Grand Finals at the Perth Motorplex (April 8-9), the Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC)……
WESTERNATS RACERS DELIVER SEVEN NEW NATIONAL RECORDS
Along with plenty of winning performances, five competitors at the 51st annual MacTrack Westernationals delivered no less than seven new national records on March 6, 2022. Rewriting the record books……
GREGORINI STRIKES ADRC TITLE FIGHT BLOW AS UPTON TAKES A LUCKY WIN
The Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) delivered plenty of thrills at the Perth Motorplex as part of the 51st annual MacTrack Westernationals at the weekend. By virtue of an oh-so-close……
RACE DAY BECKONS FOLLOWING WICKED WESTERNATS OPENING DAY
A talent-filled field of more than 180 competitors took to the track at the Perth Motorplex Saturday evening for day one of the 51st MacTrack Westernationals, with the Australian Drag……
ALDRIDGE HUNTING WESTERNATS GLORY THIS WEEKEND
At last year’s Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex, local Top Doorslammer racer Steve Aldridge went all the way to the finals in his Crown Security Plymouth Cuda. This weekend he……
SMALL BUT MIGHTY: LES HOLDEN IS READY FOR WESTERNATS CHALLENGE
Les Holden might be riding the smallest cubed bike in the field at next weekend’s 2022 MacTrack Westernationals, but that isn’t stopping him from having big aspirations heading into the……
SWAN HILL SIGNS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH ANDRA
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Swan Hill Drag Racing Club (SHDRC) are pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive long-term partnership for sanctioning services for……
ANDRA ANNOUNCES GRAND FINAL SPECTACULAR
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that the ANDRA Grand Finals event will now be held at the Perth Motorplex across April 8-9, 2022. The……
THE BEND BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON WORLD-CLASS DRAGWAY
(Track release – 12 February 2022) The Bend will further cement its place as Australia’s premier motorsport destination with construction started on a new $30 million dragway designed to host……
ANDRA ACKNOWLEDGES AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS CANCELLATION
ANDRA formally acknowledges the statement released this afternoon by Sydney Dragway communicating the venue’s decision to cancel the Australian Nationals. ANDRA is deeply disappointed that WSID Ltd has made the……
STATEMENT: 1 FEBRUARY 2022
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) issues the following statement regarding action taken today in the court case between the IHRA and Western Sydney International Dragway (WSID) Limited. “ANDRA……
STATEMENT: 2022 WESTERNATIONALS
Following the recent announcement regarding hard border closures made by the WA Government, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Perth Motorplex regret to confirm that Top Fuel……
THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS ON THE MOVE
The 52nd Australian Nationals is on the move to Sydney Dragway on February 11th and 12th 2022. This change has been made to ensure the most prestigious event on the……
BLATTT RACING TAKES OUT VINYL WRAPS AND GRAPHICS BEST PRESENTED AWARD
At the recent Goldenstates event, Wayne McGuinness and his Blattt Racing Top Fuel Motorcycle team were recognised with the coveted Vinyl Wraps and Graphics Best Presented Award. “We are very……
PERSONAL BEST EFFORT FOR RICKY WOOD AT GOLDENSTATES
Ricky Wood may have lost the opportunity to make the most of his Top Fuel Motorcycle finals berth at the weekend’s Goldenstates, but that doesn’t mean the weekend wasn’t a……
BREAKTHROUGH WINS FOR ADRC COMPETITORS IN PERTH
The Australian Drag Racing Championship proceedings as part of the Perth Motorplex’s Goldenstates event at the weekend delivered plenty of great racing, upsets, and nail-biting runs. When the dust settled……
GOLDENSTATES OFF TO A GREAT START
More than 180 racers have completed a successful day one of the 47th Goldenstates at the Perth Motorplex on Friday evening (November 26). At the close of Friday’s qualifying proceedings,……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT BACKS ANDRA
Performance powerhouse Summit Racing Equipment is continuing its enthusiastic backing of ANDRA Drag Racing, announcing the renewal of its partnership for 2022. In those eight years, Summit Racing Equipment has……
SUPER PROGRAM FOR MERLIN DARWIN TRIPLE CROWN
The most eagerly anticipated round of the Repco Supercars Championship has been confirmed for 17-19 June 2022, and the newly released program for the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown promises another……
PINO PRIOLO READY FOR COMEBACK AT GOLDENSTATES
After more than a year away from the drag strip, Top Doorslammer racer Pino Priolo is looking forward to making his comeback at this weekend’s Goldenstates event at the Perth……
RAI UNVEILS EXCITING NEW ANDRA LIVERY
Rapisarda Autosport International has taken the covers off a striking new livery for one of its Top Fuel Dragsters at Sydney Dragway this evening. The special ANDRA livery showcases the……
DURACK HOPING FOR GOLDENSTATES WIN WITH FRANKENSTEIN COMBO
Top Fuel Motorcycle action for the Australian Drag Racing Championship will fire up at the Perth Motorplex’s Goldenstates next weekend, November 26/27. Amongst the TFM field will be local racer……
Australian motorsport – an economic powerhouse
A new study has revealed motorsport’s significant contribution to the Australian economy, with a total gross annual output of $8.6 billion. With the national economy looking to rebuild after a……
SUMMER SLAM REDEMPTION ON GREGORINI’S MIND
(Team Release) Daniel Gregorini will be hoping his season gets off to a better start than last year as he prepares his Scratch & Match Camaro to take on the……
FAQs: WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY SANCTIONING SERVICES
FULL ANNOUNCEMENT CAN BE FOUND HERE. Who has been chosen to be the approved sanctioning service provider for Western Sydney International Dragway for the long term? Australian Drag Racing Association……
WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY SIGNS WITH ANDRA
Western Sydney International Dragway returns to ANDRA; final ADRC and SRESS calendars released Western Sydney International Dragway Ltd (WSID) has signed a new multi-year sanctioning agreement with the Australian National……
COVID-19 FORCES CANCELLATION OF UPCOMING MILDURA AND ADELAIDE EVENTS
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks and subsequent border closures around the country have regretfully forced the cancellation of both September’s Sunset Strip Nationals and the Adelaide International Raceway event which was……
ANDRA WELCOMES TOP FUEL AUSTRALIA TO ITS CALENDAR
ANDRA is excited to confirm that the Australian Top Fuel Championship will feature as part of at least two events on its 2022 racing calendar alongside its Australian Drag Racing……
Frustratingly close to home territory win, Abel looks to the future
Matt Abel was left to consider what might have been after a minor gremlin robbed him of valuable hundredths of a second in the Top Doorslammer final at the Desert……
Zappia takes over Top Doorslammer points lead with Desert Nationals win
John Zappia has fired back in the Australian Drag Racing Championship with a Desert Nationals win at Alice Springs Inland Dragway on Sunday. Western Australia’s Zappia defeated the Northern Territory’s……
Zappia bests Abel in qualifying battle at Alice Springs
John Zappia has found some redemption at the second round of the Australian Drag Racing Championship, as he takes the qualifying lead into day two of the Desert Nationals at……
Gregorini chases a desert Doorslammer double at Alice Springs
(Scratch & Match Motorsport team release) Scratch & Match Motorsport are the leaders of the Australian Drag Racing Championship’s Top Doorslammer class following their season-opening win at the Top End……
Zappia’s Top Doorslammer quickest in Darwin before engine drama
(Zappia Racing team release) The first round of the new Australian Drag Racing Championship will go down in the what-could-have-been category for John Zappia and his Dananni Hotshots/Tony’s Auto Wreckers……
LYLE AIMS TO TAME THE MUSTANG IN ALICE SPRINGS
Top Doorslammers have a reputation for wild handling – something Western Australia’s Kelvin Lyle is all too aware of heading into this weekend’s Desert Nationals at Alice Springs Inland Dragway……
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS UPDATED FOLLOWING TOP END NATS
The championship points tally following the Top End Nationals at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip – round one of the 2021/2022 Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) and the 2021/2022 Summit……
Gregorini takes win and breaks Top Doorslammer speed record at Top End Nationals
Daniel Gregorini placed his name into the record books and claimed the opening Australian Drag Racing Championship round honours with an exciting Top End Nationals victory at Darwin’s Hidden Valley……
Zappia strikes first blow in Australian Drag Racing Championship
The newly launched Australian Drag Racing Championship has burst into life at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip this evening, with Western Australia’s John Zappia leading Top Doorslammer qualifying after three……
CROW CAMS TO REWARD ADRC TOP QUALFIERS
Crow Cams Australia has thrown its support behind the Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) by sponsoring the Top Qualifier Award, alongside existing Top Qualifier supporter Decoglaze Glass Splashbacks. The Crow……
ZAPPIA EXCITED FOR ADRC TO GET UNDERWAY
Drag racing legend John Zappia has thrown his support behind the Australian Drag Racing Championship, which will feature at this weekend’s Top End Nationals at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip……
RENEE COCKERILL TO TACKLE SUPER SEDAN AND MODIFED UP NORTH
After coming home third in the 2019/2020/2021 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Super Gas Championship, South Australian Renee Cockerill is preparing to turn her hand to Super Sedan and Modified……
BRONTE HENNING READY FOR DOORSLAMMER DEBUT UP NORTH
Darwin racer Bronte Henning will make his competitive Top Doorslammer debut at the upcoming Top End Nationals at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip later this month (July 16-17). The Top……
2021/2022 ANDRA rulebook released
ANDRA is pleased to announce the release of the 2021/2022 ANDRA Rulebook. This latest edition is effective from the 1st of July 2021 and will therefore be in effect for……
ANDRA LAUNCHES AUSTRALIAN DRAG RACING CHAMPIONSHIP
*Updated 7 July 2021 re: AIR date The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Australian Drag Racing Championship which will launch with……
25 YEARS OF TOP DOORSLAMMER ACTION
This year marks 25 years since the Top Doorslammer category – which will be in action at this weekend’s 50th annual Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex – officially became an……
BENNY STEVENS TO RIDE IN NHRA
Australian nitro Harley rider Benny Stevens is set to compete in the NHRA at Bristol’s Thunder Valley Raceway in June.…
Top Doorslammer Are Moving Up At Nitro Up North
There’s an early leader in the race for entries at Nitro Up North on July 21 and 22 – and it’s the crowd-pleasing Top Doorslammers!…
Cannuli, Zappia, and Bektash Double Up With ANDRA Gold
What a fantastic day of racing with the ANDRA Drag Racing Series turning it on for the huge and vocal crowd on day two of the Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals. The South Aussies really love their drag racing and not only did they witness record-breaking performances, but also the crowning of the…
Winning streak intact, Zappia looks for records
John Zappia wrapped up the ANDRA Top Doorslammer season in fine style at Adelaide International Raceway on Saturday with another victory for the Fuchs Monaro.…
Top Doorslammer Heavyweights Face Off At Grand Finals
The Gulf Western Oil-supported Team Bray Racing was one-half of a gargantuan Top Doorslammer finale at the weekend, with team principal and legend Victor Bray taking on John Zappia.…
Frank Mamone Is Back!
It would appear that the 46th annual Westernationals has the potential to become one of the greatest Top Doorslammer showdowns ever. The numbers being thrown around are definitely close to the 20-car count battling it out for eight positions. Now that’s got to be exciting for the fans.…
John Zappia & Benny Stevens Win 2017 Goldenstates
After the epic final Top Doorslammer qualifier on Friday, today was all about going rounds. And rounds it was for the current ANDRA Champ John Zappia, fighting off some strong performances from the other teams. For Top Fuel motorcycle it was a whole new day with their three-round format. And a n…
Danger Man Muscat On His Way West
When it comes to Nitro Harley racing in Australia, WA’s Mark Drew is the man to beat. There is only one other rider to go within a few thousandths of a second of Drew’s national record and that is Queensland’s Damian Muscat.…
O’Rourke Back Home For Goldenstates
Grant and Debbie O’Rourke have arrived in Perth ahead of the Goldenstates event at Perth Motorplex ready to tackle the Top Doorslammer bracket.…
Jay Upton – Just Like The Old Days
Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle legend and one-time ANDRA Champion Jay Upton is looking forward to mixing it up with the V-Twin boys this weekend at the 2017 ANDRA Goldenstates in Perth.…
Nationals Top Qualifiers Take Home ANDRA Gold
If you thought it was hot at the 2017 ANDRA Australian Nationals on Saturday, then Sunday’s Group 1 action sizzled!…
Lagana, Zappia, Cannuli and Bektash Turn It On At The Nationals
Day 1 of the 2017 ANDRA Australian Nationals launched with blue skies and big smiles all around. Melbourne really turned it on weather wise and the racers turned it on for the healthy crowd.…
USA Nitro Star Dom Lagana to Race at 51st Australian Nationals
Confirmation has come through that Rapisarda Autosport International will be bringing American driver Dom Lagana and nitro tuner Lee Beard back to Australia later this month. Both superstars will be making an appearance at Calder Park for the 51st ANDRA Australian Nationals on January 28-29.…
John Zappia & Chris Soldatos lead Summer Nationals Qualifying
John Zappia currently occupies the number #1 qualifying position for Top Doorslammer with a fourth and final qualifier to come while Chris Soldatos has taken first position in Pro Stock at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Bektash predicts fast Pro Stock numbers in Adelaide
The quickest Pro Stock car in the country driven by Lee Bektash will lead the first Pro Stock field to Adelaide International Raceway since the 2013 Spring Nationals this weekend for the SA Summer Nationals.…
O’Rourke returns to happy hunting ground at AIR
Grant O’Rourke is on his way to South Australia for the SA Summer Nationals, with the Brisbane-based racer looking to secure back-to-back Top Doorslammer victories at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Fabietti, Belleri and AC Delco a happy partnership
The SA Summer Nationals will be the first glimpse Adelaide fans have of the beautifully turned out AC Delco Holden Monaro Top Doorslammer of Maurice Fabietti and his driver Mark Belleri on December 3-4.…
John Zappia primed for SA Summer Nationals success
Just last week John Zappia set a new Perth Motorplex track record speed for Top Doorslammer clocking 256.38 mph.…
Maclean Motorsport Unveils New Funny Car & Doorslammer
Darwin’s Scott Maclean is preparing for a strong return to national drag racing in both a brand new Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol Funny Car.…
Spinozzi Racing retires from Pro Stock, joins Doorslammer
Spinozzi Racing has announced their retirement from Pro Stock to join the ranks of Top Doorslammer. Watch the annoucnement HERE …
Zappia Takes Lead in ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship
The second leg of the “Central Swing” was a clean sweep for 9 times Champion John Zappia – Top Qualifying and winning the Desert Nationals in Alice Springs, while picking up Low ET, Top Speed and resetting the track 1/8 mile ET and MPH records.…
Zappia Clean-Sweeps The Desert Nationals
John Zappia has clean-swept the Top Doorslammer category at Alice Spring Inland Dragway’s Desert Nationals this weekend – top qualifying and taking the event victory this afternoon (Sunday 17 July) whilst also resetting the track speed (193.97mph) and elapsed time (3.966s) eighth-mile distance rec…
John Zappia Top Qualifies in Alice Springs
Nine-time Champion John Zappia has top qualified for the Desert Nationals today at Alice Springs Inland Dragway, in what is the first ever visit to the venue by any Group One category.…
Rookie Doorslammer Racer Ready To Rumble in Alice Springs
Top Doorslammer racer Sam Fenech can’t wait to get to the Desert Nationals this weekend (16 and 17 July) in what will be his first ever trip to Alice Springs Dragway.…
Second running of Nitro Up North a massive success for Darwin
Nitro Up North has rocked the Top End to its core for a second time, with astonishing performances, big spectator numbers and an outstanding response from competitors.…
Lucas Oil’s Gary Phillips Looking To Sweep Central Swing
Gary Phillips has claimed a long-overdue win in his Lucas Oil Products Studebaker Top Doorslammer, at last weekend’s Nitro Up North event at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin.…
Two-Wheeled Nitro Heads To The Red Centre
Fresh from his Darwin adventures with Nitro Up North, Top Fuel Motorcycle defending champion Chris Porter is on his way to Alice Springs for the Desert Nationals (16 and 17 July, 2016).…
Phillips and Muscat Taste Victory In The North
Gary Philips and Damien Muscat have each overcome some tricky runs to take the Nitro Up North Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle event victories this weekend.…
O’Rourke and Drew Lead The Way ‘Up North’
At the conclusion of day one of Nitro Up North, Grant O’Rourke (Top Doorslammer) and Mark Drew (Top Fuel Motorcycle) lead their respective fields in what is the first round of the 2016/2017 ANDRA Drag Racing Season. …
O’Rourke Goes Sky High Ahead of Nitro Up North
This Friday and Saturday (8 and 9 July), Hidden Valley Raceway will explode with ANDRA National Championship Drag Racing for the professionals and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman categories, and Top Doorslammer racer Grant O’Rourke is already getting into the ‘swing’ of things.…
State of Origin on Two Wheels in NT
While Queensland may have already come out on top in the current State of Origin Rugby League Series, for Top Fuel Motorcycle racers Chris Porter and Damian Muscat the battle will continue this weekend on two wheels as part of Hidden Valley Raceway’s Nitro Up North event (July 8 and 9, 2016).…
Goonan going, going, gone to Darwin and Alice Springs
The ANDRA Championship Central Swing to open the 2016/2017 season will feature a bumper field of Top Doorslammers on back-to-back weekends in Darwin and Alice Springs.…
Doorslammer legend Victor Bray back in the Top End
Darwin drag racing fans have had to wait some time for the return of six times Top Doorslammer champion Victor Bray to Hidden Valley Drag Strip but the presence of the Australian drag racing legend will be more than worth it.…
Taylor Goes Cross-Country In Pursuit of NT Success
Victorian Top Doorslammer racer Rob ‘the Mad Professor’ Taylor will travel from one end of the country to the other next week to participate in back-to-back ANDRA events in Darwin and Alice Springs.…
Doorslammer is coming to the Desert
The NT Government in conjunction with MotorSports NT are supercharging the Central Australian Drag Racing Association’s (CADRA) signature ANDRA Championship event, the Desert Nationals, with the wild and unpredictable excitement of Top Doorslammer.…
Wild ride secures Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
If there was ever a more spectacular way to wrap up an ANDRA Drag Racing Series Championship, you’d be hard pressed to find it given the way Corey Buttigieg effectively secured the 2015/2016 ANDRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship.…
Four car Top Fuel assault for Hidden Valley’s Nitro Up North
Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association is excited to announce the return of 10,000 horsepower, 500kmh nitro dragsters to Darwin in 2016. …
Cavallo Championship full circle from Super Stock to Pro Stock
Three-times consecutive Super Stock Champion (2008-2010) Nino Cavallo has added an ANDRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Championship to his resume following his hometown triumph at the Australian Nationals in January.…
O’Rourke puts a bow on his ANDRA Championship season
Grant O’Rourke made sure he rounded out the 2015/2016 ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship season with a bang, taking victory in the ANDRA Championship Grand Final event at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Chris Porter at the pinnacle once again
Last week at the ANDRA Championship Grand Final, Top Fuel Motorcycle featured one of the more intriguing tales with three of the best riders on three of the baddest bikes squaring off for glory.…
John Zappia talks about his Ninth Championship
Reigning back-to-back ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia talks to Zappia Racing Media Manager and fellow drag racer Paul Carey about his ninth ANDRA Championship.…
DMR sets track record at Adelaide International Raceway
Darren Morgan and his team joined Wayne Newby driving for Rapisarda International last weekend at Adelaide International Raceway where they match raced at the ANDRA Championship Grand Final.…
John Cannuli realises life long Championship dream
John Cannuli achieved a life long dream by winning the 2015/2016 ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Championship.…
Chris Porter regains Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship
The ANDRA Drag racing Series came to a close today with final rounds for Top Fuel Motorcycle, Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol.…
Zappia wraps up 9th Championship in Grand Final Qualifying
John Zappia is a nine-time ANDRA Top Doorslammer champion following the completion of qualifying for the ANDRA Championship Grand Final in front of a huge 9000 strong crowd at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Rob Cassar’s little engine that could
Rob Cassar is making a return to Top Fuel Motorcycle for the first time since his frightening high-speed incident at Sydney Dragway in May 2014.…
O’Rourke to give it all he’s got at Adelaide Grand Final
When O’Rourke Motorsport’s Grant O’Rourke heads to Adelaide International Raceway this weekend for the ANDRA Grand Final, he will have one last try to snatch the Top Doorslammer title away from reigning and eight-time champ John Zappia.…
Top Fuel tipped to get the Grand Final crowd on its feet
The very foundation of Adelaide International Raceway will be rocked to its core this weekend when Rapisarda Autosport International’s Wayne Newby takes on four-time ANDRA Top Fuel Champion Darren Morgan this weekend.…
Zappia Lining Up Ninth Consecutive Championship
Zappia Racing is heading to Adelaide this week to contest the final round of the 2015/2016 ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship April 9-10 at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Darren Morgan to light up Grand Final crowd
Darren Morgan and his team are heading to Adelaide this weekend for the ANDRA Championship Grand Final at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Nitro on two-wheels returns to Adelaide for first time in 3 years
The two-wheeled warriors of Top Fuel Motorcycle will visit Adelaide International Raceway for the first time since February 2013 on April 9-10 for the ANDRA Championship Grand Final.…
Wayne Price headed to Speed City with new sponsor
Victorian racer, Wayne Price has teamed up with House of Power, Speed City as the WPR outfit continues to take it to the big names of Top Alcohol.…
O’Rourke in the Top Doorslammer title hunt
Brisbane racer Grant O’Rourke has ensured he remains in the hunt for the ANDRA Top Doorslammer title by top qualifying and going all the way to the final at the penultimate round of the ANDRA season at the weekend.…
Mariani Motorsports to ignite Australian F1 Grand Prix
Mark ‘the Shark’ Mariani and Mariani Motorsports will be at the 2016 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend giving racegoers a taste of Top Fuel nitro!…
O’Rourke makes his case for Top Doorslammer title
Grant O’Rourke has kept his slim ANDRA Top Doorslammer title hopes alive by top qualifying and advancing to the final before the action was called to a halt at Calder Park Raceway.…
Spinozzi Racing & Speedmaster Anounce Exciting New Partnership
Spinozzi Racing has welcomed Speedmaster as the primary sponsor of the Spinozzi team’s Chevrolet Pro Stock Camaro.…
Defelice definitely in with a shot
Tony Defelice is confident his 67 Camaro Top Doorslammer will match it with the best of them this Saturday March 12 when the ANDRA Drag Racing Series returns to Calder Park Raceway.…
O’Rourke: We want to buy John Zappia a boat
Grant O’Rourke has suggested he and the chasing pack in the ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship will come together to buy John Zappia a boat so he can enjoy some time off while they fight it out for Championship honours.…
Zappia eyes record ninth Top Doorslammer Championship
John Zappia has been creating history for the better part of a decade winning eight ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championships in a row.…
Belleri to make amends at Calder Park
Mark Belleri rattles off five second passes on a regular basis. But last time out at Calder Park, the Holden Trade Club team came away disappointed.…
Matheson celebrates latest Australian Nationals triumph
In his first appearance at Calder Park Raceway, Chris Matheson top qualified and won the Australian Nationals while resetting the Top Fuel Motorcycle track record.…
Zappia shines bright at Australian Nationals
In a spiritual renewal, drag racing returned to Calder Park in Melbourne last weekend in a big way with the running of the 2016 Nationals that attracted great crowds on both days with some close competition.…
O’Rourke makes history at Calder Park
Grant O’Rourke made history at Calder Park Raceway at the weekend, setting the first ever five-second Top Doorslammer pass down the Victorian drag strip as part of the Australian Nationals event.…
Australian Nationals return to Calder Park in a big way
The first Australian Nationals to be held at Calder Park Raceway in 15 years was a roaring success with two days of big crowds, great racing and giant performances.…
Brothers Cannuli lead Australian Nationals qualifying
The Cannuli brothers, John and Paul, have each qualified first in Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer at the Australian Nationals.…
Zap has his Eye on the Prize for the Nationals at Calder Park
Australian Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia is on his way to the Australian Nationals at Calder Park this weekend to take on seven other Top Doorslammer teams with has his eye on the prize.…
Scott White set to take on Aussie Drag Racing’s “Big Go”
For many drag racers the Australian Nationals is the one they all want to win. And for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scott White it’s no different. …
Horsepower come together at Arundel Farm Estate
Horsepower of two types came together today at the Australian Nationals Media Day and Lunch held at Arundel Farm Estate in Keilor, Victoria.…
Team Mopar to support cancer research at Calder Park
Team Mopar Australia’s Lee Bektash has put his support behind the Australian Cancer Research Foundation with Australia’s quickest and fastest Pro Stock star committing to donating the team’s prize money to help in the fight to fast-track a cure for Cancer.…
Maggs hails the Nationals return ahead of Top Alcohol tussle
Jason Maggs says the Australian Nationals return to Calder Park Raceway for the first time since 2001 is “a massive step forward for the sport” and he is chomping at the bit to get racing.…
Corey Buttigieg expanding operations, excited for Nationals
The Australian Nationals return to Calder Park Raceway for the first time in 15 years January 23-24 attracting over 250 entries in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series.…
Peter Kapiris: “The Wimbledon of Aussie Drag Racing”
Lee Bektash leads Pro Stock battle into Australian Nationals
Pro Stock, considered by many as the “drivers category”, promises to deliver the goods when the Australian Nationals return to Calder Park Raceway for the first since 2001 on January 23-24.…
Chris Matheson to ride Nitro Voodoo at Australian Nationals
Chris Matheson dusted off his Nitro Voodoo machine for the first time in 12 months recently and will ignite the Australian Nationals crowd at Calder Park Raceway January 23-24.…
Cory Mac, Reed, Zappia, Drew, Tremayne & White win ECN
Cory McClenthan, Steven Reed, John Zappia, Mark Drew, Tyronne Tremayne and Scott White have all secured wins at the East Coast Nationals in Sydney.…
Morgan, Reed, Zappia, Drew, Bektash & Lemberg pace the ECN field
Darren Morgan, Steven Reed, John Zappia, Mark Drew, Lee Bektash and Brad Lemberg all occupy the number one qualifying positions at the East Coast Nationals in Sydney with one qualifier remaining due to weather on Saturday night.…
Maggs to make Top Alcohol mark at East Coast Nationals
The Maggs Racing team has been at the forefront of Group Two drag racing in Australia for a number of years. The father and son-run team have now taken the leap into Top Alcohol and have brought with them their unconventional but brutally fast engine combination to take on the big hitters.…
Kapiris is ready to race the pack with new sponsor RacePak
He might be one of the most laid-back characters in the Top Doorslammer field but don’t let Peter Kapiris’ smile fool you – he’s at the East Coast Nationals to win!…
OMS South Bound for East Coast Nationals
Following some great success in the Top End, Grant O’Rourke and O’Rourke Motorsport are heading south for the East Coast Nationals – to be held at Sydney Dragway this weekend (7-8 November).…
US Import Bolsters Mariani’s East Coast Campaign
Mariani Motorsports is pleased to announce that they have secured the services of American tuning ace Michael Domagala for the upcoming East Coast Nationals at Sydney Dragway.…
All signs point to Top Alcohol for Sign Hut’s Mark Davison
A new name will take the field in Top Alcohol at Sydney Dragway for the East Coast Nationals November 7-8.…
Rapisarda four car nitro assault at East Coast Nationals
The Rapisarda Autosport International (RAI) team are set to engage in the largest single team effort ever seen in Top Fuel at the East Coast Nationals, November 7th and 8th. A feat that the team wanted to achieve earlier this year at the Nitro Champs, however, the event was cancelled due to rai…
Darren Morgan and AEG Powertools back together
Four times Australian Top Fuel Champion Darren Morgan and AEG Powertools are once again teaming up.…
An extra ‘Bray’ joins the East Coast Nationals fray
The entry list for the 2015 East Coast Nationals continues to grow and one of the biggest names in Australian Top Doorslammer will have a new teammate at the November 7th and 8th event.…
Spinozzi Racing ready to start 2015/2016 at East Coast Nationals
After a five-month break in racing, Spinozzi Racing is ready to make a return to competition trim at the 2015 East Coast Nationals, which will take place November 7th and 8th.…
Mamone says his Cuda can take wins at East Coast Nationals
Frank Mamone has established near-legend status in his crazy wheelstanding 10.5-inch tyred Nova but the Sydney-sider now has a new car to take on some of the big boys of Top Doorslammer and Frank has one aim – ‘To take wins!’…
Take a look at Marty Dack’s new 67 Mustang
Marty Dack will soon debut a brand new 67 Mustang Top Doorslammer inspired by Mike Knowles’ Blown Money Mob Edition Mustang in the United States.…
Scott White Launches Crowd Funding Campaign
Of the many great things about social media, and the internet, is the way it links us together, whether its something that happened on the other side of the world or a good cause that catches our attention.…
Sydney Dragway Launches the East Coast Nationals in November
Sydney Dragway in conjunction with ANDRA Championship Drag Racing is proud to bring you The East Coast Nationals – an event that will showcase some of the fastest and most explosive vehicles on the planet.…
First Lady of Top Alcohol races into the sunset
Last weekend at the NT Titles in Darwin, Debbie O’Rourke said goodbye to racing after a career spanning 20 years.…
Zap back in the groove and leading the pack
Reigning eight times ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia won the second round in Darwin last weekend, to wrestle back the lead in the 2015/2016 ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship.…
O’Rourke top qualifies, reaches semi finals to stay second
Darwin’s NT Titles has seen O’Rourke Motorsport’s Grant O’Rourke retain his second place standing in the Top Doorslammer championship, courtesy of a Top Qualifying result and a semi-finals appearance.…
Zappia bounces back to claim victory at Hidden Valley
John Zappia bounced back from his Round 1 disappointment to take the points in Round 2 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer at the 2015 NT Titles in Darwin.…
Grant O’Rourke claims top position in NT Titles qualifying
Grant O’Rourke surged to the top of the qualifying charts in balmy conditions during qualifying for Round 2 of Top Doorslammer in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Hidden Valley Drag Strip on Friday.…
NT Ministers welcome back ANDRA Drag Racing this weekend
The Hidden Valley Drag Strip will be covered with rubber again this week with Round 2 of the national ANDRA Drag Racing Series with Top Doorslammer featuring as part of the NT Titles.…
Debbie O’Rourke bows out, Grant continues championship fight
This weekend’s round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip (14-15 August, 2015) will host not only the last race for retiring fast femme Debbie O’Rourke, but also round two of racing for her husband Grant O’Rourke in the Top Doorslammer championship.…
No rush for Ben Bray as NT Titles loom
Ben Bray aims to build on the steady progress made in his new Corvette last month when the ANDRA Drag Racing Series gets underway this Friday and Saturday at Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
Cannuli credits locals after recent Darwin success
Paul Cannuli, winner in Top Doorslammer at Hidden Valley Drag Strip three weeks ago, says without the locals supporting his team, they would not have even made it to race day.…
Mad Professor mad about Darwin
The Mad Professor of Top Doorslammer, Rob Taylor, fell in love with the people of Darwin, the city and Hidden Valley Drag Strip three weeks ago.…
ANDRA appoints Ray Treasure as National Race Director
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce Ray Treasure as the National Championship Race Director. The newly created role forms part of ANDRA’s long-term strategy toward a National approach. As more and more racers currently travel, ANDRA CEO Malcolm Bull…
Top Doorslammer Championship Points
Fans may have noticed a slight difference to the scheduling and Championship points scenario for Top Doorslammer last weekend at Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
Mariani making his wish come true
Australian Top Fuel team owner and driver Mark Mariani had just one wish when designing the new paint scheme for his Make-A-Wish Australia dragster – he wanted it to be one of the most visually spectacular cars that the sport had ever seen!…
OMS remembers as Grant sets three PB’s on the way to the final
Grant O’Rourke has got his 2015/2016 ANDRA Top Doorslammer season off to a strong start at Hidden Valley Drag Strip over the weekend, setting down three personal bests before securing himself a place in the final against eventual winner Paul Cannuli.…
Hometown hero Scott MacLean wins at Hidden Valley
A near capacity Darwin crowd was treated to some of the quickest, most electrifying ANDRA Drag Racing action ever seen at Hidden Valley Drag Strip on Saturday. And to put the exclamation mark on the event, Rapisarda Autosport International turned it on in a big way over three Top Fuel exhibition pas…
Zappia and Cannuli set the pace at Hidden Valley
John Zappia and John Cannuli have top qualified at Hidden Valley Drag Strip in Darwin at the opening round of the 2015/2016 ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol.…
Australian Top Fuel Champion wants Hidden Valley record
Reigning ANDRA Top Fuel Champion Damien Harris can’t wait to rocket his 10,000 horsepower Top Fuel dragster along Hidden Valley Drag Strip when he and Rapisarda Autosport International teammate Wayne Newby make some noise this weekend.…
New sponsor, new car for Ben Bray in season opener
After making his comeback to competitive drag racing at last month’s season-ending Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, Ben Bray will debut a brand-new 1979 Corvette Stingray at Hidden Valley Drag Strip this weekend for the opening round of the 2015/2016 ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
Scott MacLean driving Darwin Drag Racing mad
Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association President and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Scott MacLean says Darwin is Drag Racing mad and he is a driving force behind the push to take the sport to new heights in the Top End.…
Mariani set to MotorEx-plode
Fresh off a semi-final finish at the season ending Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, Australian Top Fuel Team Mariani Motorsports is set to heat things up at Sydney’s annual Meguiar’s Motor Ex Show on 25th and 26th July.…
Nitro heads north
Darwin’s Hidden Valley is set for a horsepower show like its never seen before when Round 1 of the 2015/2016 ANDRA Drag Racing Series descends on the Valley on the 17-18 July.…
Fabietti – Retires, Reloads and Relaunches – Belleri takes over
One of the most popular drivers in the ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship Series is hanging up the helmet, but for the fans of the Holden Trade Club Monaro, the iconic racecar will continue to compete at the highest level of Australian drag racing.…
Abel excited for Doorslammer, Top Alcohol & Top Fuel in Top End
For the first time in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series, Hidden Valley Drag Strip will host not one but two Top Doorslammer Championship rounds as the 2015/2016 season kicks off July 17-18.…
Lamattina Top Fuel to draw curtains on racing operations
One of Australia’s most successful and well-respected drag racing teams, Lamattina Top Fuel Racing has decided to withdraw from championship competition after achieving three championships and numerous accolades during more than 10 years running their team at the pinnacle of the sport.…
Mariani Motorsports partnering up for success
Top Fuel driver and team owner Mark Mariani is looking forward to the future of Drag Racing in Australia, and the second generation racer is doing everything within his reach to ensure the future success of his fledgling Top Fuel team.…
O’Rourke ready to rock Darwin
Their first event of the new season may still be two weeks away, but the O’Rourke Motorsport transporter, race vehicles and team patriarch Grant O’Rourke have already arrived in the area ready to do their part to promote their sport ahead of the 17-18 July event.…
Season of hurdles but Matho happy with V-Twin Jack Hammer
Chris Matheson’s Top Fuel Nitro Harley Team was aiming for second position but ended the 2015 ANDRA Drag Racing Series in third on 203 points, just 11 points behind closest rival Chris Porter on 214.…
Two seasons, two titles for Mark Drew
Mark Drew was already firming as a favourite for the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Motorcycle championship when the 2014 Fuchs Winternationals rolled around.…
Top Fuel to feature at Hidden Valley as exhibition
Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association today announced the inclusion of Top Fuel as an exhibition category as part of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series to be hosted at Hidden Valley Drag Strip from 17-18 July.…
Zappia 8 time Back-to-Back National Top Doorslammer Champ
ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia made a clean sweep of the 2015 Fuchs Winternationals in a dominating performance that saw him top qualify, win the final round, low ET and top speed for the meeting, reset the national record and confirm his eighth back-to-back championship.…
Broken clutch component scuppered Reed Winternats challenge
Steve Reed and the Allstar Batteries Top Alcohol Funny Car enjoyed centre stage in front of a near-capacity crowd at the largest drag racing event held outside of North America at the weekend, making it all the way to the finals at Willowbank Raceway’s Winternationals.…
Grant O’Rourke sets personal bests at Winternationals
Grant O’Rourke has set down personal best results for both elapsed time and mile per hour during the largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America – the Fuchs Winternationals – at Willowbank Raceway at the weekend.…
Gary Phillips seals record 17th Top Alcohol title
Lucas Oil’s Gary Phillips is celebrating wife Debbie and son Cheyne’s birthdays with an unprecedented 17th ANDRA Top Alcohol championship, despite controversially not being able to compete in the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Fitting finale as Fuchs Winternationals lives up to the hype
The final action packed day of the Fuchs Winternationals brought down the curtain on the 2015 ANDRA Championship Drag Racing season in front of a capacity crowd at Willowbank Raceway.…
Update on condition of Phil Lamattina
Lamattina Top Fuel Racing has this afternoon provided further information regarding the status of racer Phil Lamattina, who suffered a chassis failure in his Fuchs Top Fuel dragster during the first round of Top Fuel qualifying yesterday (Saturday 6 June), resulting in a severe crash.…
Dramatic ANDRA Drag Racing Series qualifying comes to a close
A huge crowd was on hand for Day 3 of the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway for final qualifying in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
ANDRA big guns make some noise at Fuchs Winternationals
Qualifying in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series got underway today at the 2015 Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.…
Fans turnout at Burson Auto Parts ahead of Winternationals
The race fans of Ipswich and its surrounds have turned out Wednesday night at Booval’s Burson Auto Parts store ahead of the start of the Fuchs Winternationals to meet two-time Top Fuel champion Phil Lamattina and seven-time Top Doorslammer champion John Zappia.…
Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale suits up ahead of Winternationals
Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has today enjoyed a taste of Australia’s biggest show in drag racing – the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Lamattina: New car, new organisation and new goals
Reigning ANDRA Top Fuel Champion, Phil Lamattina has tested his new, latest-specification Fuchs Top Fuel dragster and the verdict is not an encouraging one for his championship rivals – “This is the best race car I have ever driven!”…
American Darian Guillory Down Under for the second time
American Darian Guillory will return to Australia for the second time to ride the Rod Barchet owned 1640cc Suzuki Timblin in Top Fuel Motorcycle at the Fuchs Winternationals June 4-7.…
Zappia ready for Winternationals & Championship number 8
Seven times back-to-back Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia is on his way to Willowbank Raceway for the biggest drag racing event outside of North America – the 2015 Fuchs Winternationals.…
Win Mark Mariani’s crew shirts, hats and a private chat!
Mariani Family Motorsports and the Make-A-Wish Top Fuel Dragster are competing at this year’s Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway in June, Australia’s biggest drag racing event and the biggest drag racing event in the world outside the US.…
Ben Bray to make return 12 months after horror crash
The Fuchs Winternationals (4-7 June) will host the comeback of three-time national champion Ben Bray, following a headline-making incident at the same event twelve months ago.…
Cory Mac to pilot third Rapisarda entry
The Fuchs Winternationals will play host to American drag racing star Cory ‘Cory Mac’ McClenathan when it hits Willowbank Raceway next week (4-7 June), with the two-time NHRA champion confirmed today amongst the event’s 10-strong Top Fuel line-up.…
Lamattina to Harris: Catch me if you can? Don’t panic I will be!
Phil Lamattina has fired back to Damien Harris’ claim that all the pressure is on the defending two-time ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Champion when the curtain comes down on the 2015 season at the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Personal best in testing bodes well for Reed Racing
Steve Reed and the Reed Racing team have seen their preparation for the biggest show in Australian drag racing – the Fuchs Winternationals (4-7 June) – off to a strong start with a ‘best ever’ performance for the Allstar Batteries Top Alcohol Funny Car during pre-event testing.…
Top Alcohol champ returns as Crew Chief for Bill Goonan
2014 Top Alcohol Champion Steven Ham will spanner Bill Goonan’s Top Doorslammer Camaro at the Fuchs Winternationals June 4-7 at Willowbank Raceway.…
Harris applies pressure to 2-time Top Fuel champ Lamattina
Current Top Fuel championship leader Damien Harris has thrown down the gauntlet to closest rival Phil Lamattina ahead of the upcoming Fuchs Winternationals – the championship finale and the biggest show in Australian drag racing (June 4-7).…
‘The Pom’ signs with Brisbane Truck Centre for Winternationals
Brisbane-based Drag Racing legend, ‘The Pom’ Steve Read will be taking the Brisbane Truck Centre brand down the quarter mile at 300mph at the 2015 Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, on June 4-7, after signing a marketing partnership deal with the Rocklea-based Truck Sales facility.…
Exciting times ahead for Pro Stock Motorcycle
The Fuchs Winternationals on June 4-7 at Willowbank Raceway will see an oversubscribed Pro Stock Motorcycle field as nine riders vie for eight spots on race day.…
Queen of speed looking for top 3 at Fuchs Winternationals
When Debbie O’Rourke arrives at Willowbank Raceway’s Fuchs Winternationals (June 4-7), it will be with a singular goal in mind – a top three spot in the 2015 ANDRA Top Alcohol championship.…
Matheson chasing 2nd place, V-Twin record at Winternationals
Australia’s quickest man on two wheels will be attempting to set another Australian record, however, this time on his Nitro Harley V-Twin at the upcoming Winternationals.…
Misspent youth to culminate in dream debut for Racco
When West Australia’s Jodi Racco makes his Fuchs Winternationals debut at Willowbank Raceway in less than three weeks (June 4-7) it will be just his second ever professional Pro Stock event and a dream come true following what the 46 year old calls a ‘misspent youth’.…
Field set for the Fuchs Winternationals
Tickets for Australia’s Fuchs Winternationals (Willowbank Raceway, QLD: June 4-7) are on sale now – for event information, click here.…
Wayne Price to debut new steed at Winternationals
Victoria’s Wayne Price will debut his new Top Alcohol Funny Car next month at the largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America – the Fuchs Winternationals (June 4-7, Willowbank Raceway).…
Nitro Champs Cancelled
The following statement has been released by Sydney Dragway management regarding the Nitro Champs this weekend.…
Team Sainty confident teething problems behind them
Rookie Top Alcohol driver Mark Hinchelwood is confident the Sainty Blind Obsession Funny Car is on the verge of a breakout pass with the team yet to run the full quarter mile distance.…
OMS joins Army Corporal to celebrate Fire & Rescue heroes
New South Wales’ Fire and Rescue heroes will be well represented at the Nitro Champs, with an officially endorsed dragster and its owner/driver Simon Van Ballekom set to be a part of O’Rourke Motorsports event campaign this weekend at Sydney Dragway.…
When you wish upon a 10,000 horsepower star
The partnership between Mariani Family Motorsports and Make-A-Wish Australia continues to grow from strength to strength as they prepare for a big day out at the Nitro Champs in Sydney May 2-3.…
Matheson wired for Nitro Champs
After starting on a high winning Round One of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series in Top Fuel Motorcycle earlier this year, multiple Australian Champion and current national record holder Chris Matheson has came back to Earth with a thud.…
Grant O’Rourke solo mission at Nitro Champs
Grant O’Rourke will be flying solo for the husband and wife drag racing team O’Rourke Motorsport at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway (May 2-3), with Debbie O’Rourke sidelined due to damage sustained to her Top Alcohol Funny Car at last month’s Pro Series 1000.…
Phillips looking to continue early season momentum in Sydney
With two wins from the first two championship events of the season, Gary Phillips and his Lucas Oils team head to Sydney Dragway on May 2-3 for the Nitro Champs, looking to continue the strong form that has seen them catapult to the top of the Top Alcohol championship standings.…
Rapisarda team chemistry strong in 2015
Santo Rapisarda Jr, crew chief for ANDRA Top Fuel championship leader Damien Harris, says the team chemistry is strong this season as Rapisarda Autosport International chases their first title in 13 years.…
Santo’s Super 3 event cancelled
We regret to inform ANDRA members and fans that the Santo’s Super 3 Easter Saturday event has been cancelled rather than postponed, affecting Round 3 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Fuel and Top Alcohol.…
Cannuli confident he can steal Championship from Phillips
John Cannuli will head back to the US with his crew in tow following the 2015 ANDRA Championship season but not before he tries to reel in friendly rival Gary Phillips in the ANDRA Top Alcohol championship.…
Sting & Phillips lead the way to Santo’s Super 3 Easter Saturday
Jon Sting and Gary Phillips will lead the Top Alcohol field to Queensland’s premier drag racing facility Willowbank Raceway this weekend for the Easter Saturday Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race Event presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes.…
Wayne Newby on steep upward trajectory
Wayne Newby, the newest recruit to Rapisarda Autosport International, says he is growing more and more accustomed to the cockpit of a Top Fuel dragster but even he was taken aback after covering the quarter mile in 4.58 seconds at Perth Motorplex last month.…
Dazza ‘Steeled’ for more Super 3 success
Greenbank Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Darren Fry hopes to hit the winner’s circle for the second time in the history of the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race when he competes for the first time this season in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Willowbank Raceway on Easter Saturday (April 4).…
Read wants to ‘Make it Count’ at Super 3 Top Fuel Showdown
Brisbane-based Top Fuel Dragster pilot, ‘The Pom’ Steve Read wants to ‘make it count’ when he lines up against five of the toughest Top Fuel racers from around Australia at the 3rd annual Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes, held at Willowbank…
Top Fuel set to explode at Easter as teams hunt high honour
When the flame-throwing Top Fuel dragsters thunder down Willowbank Raceway’s quarter-mile on Easter Saturday (4 April) as part of the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race Event presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes, it will be in pursuit of what has been called ‘Top Fuel’s highest honour…
Scott White to make comeback in Sydney following scary ride
Scott White had that feeling of confidence prior to the first round of the 2015 ANDRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship at Adelaide International Raceway. He had arrived early and set up shop at Jim Hanlon’s Superbike Performance in preparation for the VPW Pro Series 1000.…
Zappia three for three, Phillips two for two, Allen one for one
John Zappia has taken a commanding lead in the ANDRA Top Doorslammer championship with victory over Pino Priolo at the VPW Pro Series 1000 in Adelaide.…
Familiar names top qualify at Pro Series 1000
Gary Phillips, John Zappia and Maurice Allen all showed their class in qualifying first in Top Alcohol, Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively at the VPW Pro Series 1000 in Adelaide.…
Scott White has eyes on golden prize in 2015
Scott White remembers the last time he was at Adelaide International Raceway very well. It was at the 2014 Fuchs Spring Nationals for Round 4 of the ANDRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championships. The Darwin-based rider qualified third in the field of six riders with a 7.413 elapsed-time. However in the f…
Parente on the comeback trail after long absence
The VPW Pro Series 1000 at Adelaide International Raceway this weekend marks the return of Gerry Parente to ANDRA Championship Drag Racing after an absence of at least 14 years.…
O’Rourke’s return to happy hunting ground in Adelaide
When Grant and Debbie O’Rourke head to South Australia this week for the Adelaide International Raceway’s Pro Series 1000, it will signal a return to a happy hunting ground for the husband and wife team.…
Busch-fire set to hit Adelaide International Raceway
Local Adelaide Top Alcohol Funny Car team A1 Drag Racing piloted by Gary Busch will welcome the ANDRA Drag Racing Series big guns from interstate with open arms at the Pro Series 1000 on March 14-15, then try to beat them.…
Fabulous Fabietti feeling the groove
Maurice Fabietti heads to Adelaide International Raceway for the VPW Pro Series 1000 March 14-15 in the groove following a solid start to the 2015 ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer championship.…
Lamattina launches championship chase with double deuce
Reigning ANDRA Top Fuel Champion, Phil Lamattina has launched his season with a pair of second places at the Perth Motorplex, whilst brother John has secured fourth place in the championship standings following some consistent performances in the second Fuchs Top Fuel dragster at the Washpod Nitro M…
Harris doubles up, Porter takes first win in Perth
Damien Harris made it two championship round wins from as many nights at Perth Motorplex, backing up for a second victory at Washpod Nitro Max.…
Harris strikes first nitro blow in Top Fuel season
Damien Harris has made good progress on his promise of making this his championship season with a win in a spectacular opening round of the ANDRA Top Fuel Championship at Perth Motorplex.…
Expanded LTFR team fired up for Nitro Max at Motorplex
After a landmark year ending in championship success in 2014, Lamattina Top Fuel Racing will tackle the 2015 season with a bigger raceshop, updated equipment, two full-time drivers and a promise to ‘go all out for another championship.’…
Underdog Ben Stevens riding against the odds
From stunt riding to propelling himself on a two-wheeled rocket on the quarter mile, Ben Stevens’ road to Top Fuel Motorcycle is hardly a straight one.…
Sheehan set to debut new Morgan Lucas built dragster
The Australian Top Fuel Championship gets underway at Perth Motorplex this weekend when the ANDRA Drag Racing Series returns for Washpod Nitro Max February 28 – March 2.…
Damien Harris all about the championship
Rapisarda Autosport International have long been one of the most impressive teams in Australian drag racing, but a national Top Fuel championship has not come their way since Steve Read won one for the team in 2002.…
Durack prefers turbo to nitro
Nitro Harley’s are the dominant force in in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Motorcycle bracket with the majority of competitors Australia wide riding the American chopper.…
Championship leader looks to double up in Perth
After a win in Round 1 of the Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship, multiple Australian champion and current record holder Chris Matheson is hoping to back up his Nitro Slam winning performance.…
Porters Racing, JB Automotive to link with BRE
Porters Racing along with JB Automotive North Queensland have announced a joint engine development program with Bob Book of Book Racing Enterprises (BRE) based out of the USA.…
Record 5.41 second pass could be just the beginning for Glassby
Just over a week ago Craig Glassby recorded the quickest ever Top Alcohol Funny Car pass in the world, beating US Top Alcohol legend Frank Manzo’s 5.411 by 1000th of a second in the semi finals of the 44th Westernationals at Perth Motorplex.…
Debbie O’Rourke punches through for career best in Perth
In her first round of the 2015 Top Alcohol season, ex-pat West Australian turned Brisbane-resident Debbie O’Rourke has punched out a personal best pass at the Perth Motorplex at the weekend.…
Zappia doubles up, Phillips opens account
John Zappia is two from two in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer Championship following victory in the 44th annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, while Gary Phillips returned to the winner’s circle of Top Alcohol but not without a serious challenge.…
Kapiris goes back to step forward at 44th Westernationals
Peter Kapiris has gone from not qualifying at the opening round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer Championship to being top of the pile in round two, as Gary Phillips laid down a surprisingly quick run to lead Top Alcohol on day one of the 44th Westernationals at Perth Motorplex.…
Testing times see OMS ready to rock at Westerns
Debbie and Grant O’Rourke are ready to tackle the prestigious 44th Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex this weekend (30-31 January), following a strenuous day of testing at their original ‘home track’ Wednesday.…
Glassby Finds a Winning Edge Before Westerns
Perth based Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Craig Glassby will enter this weekend’s Westernationals with fresh confidence after opening his 2015 campaign with a landmark 5.46 second pass at the Perth Motorplex, on the way to winning the Nitro Slam event on January 9.…
Marty Dack: “I have been taking archery lessons”
The Holden versus Ford battle may be on it’s way out in V8 Supercars but it is alive and well in ANDRA Drag Racing as Marty Dack flies the blue oval flag in the face of Holden stalwarts John Zappia and Maurice Fabietti.…
Shane Weston feeling confident ahead of Westernationals
Young gun Shane Weston stunned everyone at Perth Motorplex almost 12 months ago when he shot to the top of the Top Alcohol field to secure the number one qualifier ahead of 16-time champion Gary Phillips in the 2014 Pro Showdown.…
High fives now the standard for Priolo
Fresh off his first full season chasing the ANDRA Drag Racing Series around the country, Top Doorslammer driver Pino Priolo has gone from strength to strength achieving his first sub six-second pass (5.979) two weeks ago at Home Group WA Nitro Slam.…
John Zappia and Chris Matheson take the opener in Perth
John Zappia and Chris Matheson earned early season points as the opening round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series rounded out at Perth Motorplex on Saturday.…
Nitro newbie claims underdog status
When it comes to the unpredictable world of nitro motorcycle drag racing, being consistent can be just as important as smashing out six second times and 200mph plus top end speeds.…
Follow the action from Home Group WA Nitro Slam
Round 1 of the the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle gets underway tonight (Jan 9) at Home Group WA Nitro Slam with qualifying from 6pm local time at Perth Motorplex.…
Gregorini to contest full Top Doorslammer Championship
Zappia aims for title #8 but Kapiris’ speed makes him nervous
The signs are ominous for the rest of the field chasing 7-time Australian Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia when Round 1 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series begins at Perth Motorplex this Friday and Saturday (Jan 9-10).…
2014 Champ headlines stellar Top Fuel Motorcycle field in Perth
The 2015 ANDRA Championship Drag Racing season kicks into gear this weekend featuring Round 1 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle at Perth Motorplex.…
Home town double-up for O’Rourke’s
Ex-pat West Australians Grant and Debbie O’Rourke will enjoy an action-packed start to 2015 when the new drag racing season kicks off this weekend. Two events will be held in just three weeks, with both held in the O’Rourke’s home state.…
Ham’s Bucket List Gets Another Tick
Reigning Australian Top Alcohol Champion, Steve Ham has sacrificed the chance to defend his Australian Top Alcohol title, by taking his racing to the United States in 2015.…
Interfreight Transport to sponsor Chris Porter
Chris Porter and Bad Bones Racing will welcome new sponsor Interfreight Transport Pty Ltd to the team for the 2015 season.…
Sting in the tail
Until the Fuchs Winternationals, this past June, Jon Sting hadn’t raced in 12 months as he focussed on his business; Balonne Field Services.…
Michael Marriott renews contract with Spinozzi Racing
Spinozzi Racing has re-signed Michael Marriott as the team’s crew chief for the next 18 months. Michael’s original contract was for the 2014 ANDRA Championship season. With the decision to return to the financial year calendar for 2015/16, Spinozzi Racing felt it was best to have things in place…
Tremaniac Racing re-write record books
The numbers prove why Pro Stock driver Aaron Tremayne is regarded as one of the best drivers in Australian Drag Racing.…
Chris Matheson takes runner up, looks forward to next year
Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson claimed second place in the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series on debut of his new Nitro Harley Motorcycle at the Australian Nationals last week.…
Bektash’s Mopar small block smashes records
Mopar factory-supported ANDRA Drag Racing star Lee Bektash smashed all records en route to a dominating performance at the Australian Nationals held at Sydney Dragway on October 31 – November 2.…
Perfect mix of luck and good management for Steven Ham
Brisbane’s Steven Ham has done the seemingly impossible by catching and passing sixteen time Top Alcohol champion Gary Phillips in the ANDRA Top Alcohol points chase to claim his maiden national title. Ham had a “mathematical chance” of winning the title going in to the Australian Nationals at…
New format for Santo’s Super 3 at Willowbank Raceway
With the release of the ANDRA Championship Drag Racing calendar for the next 18 months, Willowbank Raceway has confirmed a new format for its popular Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race Event presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes, which is held annually at Easter.…
Lamattina reflects on championship win
After securing the 2014 ANDRA Top Fuel Championship, the second national title of his career, Phil Lamattina (above left) has just one thing on his mind – more racing.…
Gradden one for one in Championship events
Geoff Gradden qualified for his first Top Doorslammer field at the Australian Nationals over the weekend. He then proceeded to win the entire event.…
O’Rourke Motorsport secure top 3 and top 6 finish
Husband and wife drag racing team Grant and Debbie O’Rourke have rounded out their 2014 Australian National Drag Racing season in third and sixth position in the Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol championships respectively this weekend.…
Golden weekend at Australian Nationals
The Australian Nationals are the most prestigious event on the ANDRA Drag Racing calendar and eliminations in the six ANDRA Drag Racing Series brackets delivered action, drama and excitement at Sydney Dragway.…
Lamattina, Reed, Bektash, Kapiris, Guillory and White on top
There were fireworks in the sky as well as on the track, but not even a thunderstorm or two could dampen day two of the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.…
The Pom prepares to play spoiler role in Championship decider
For the third weekend in a row, Brisbane-based ‘The Pom’ Steve Read will be on the road with the Team RSR Top Fuel Dragster. This time however, it’s all business.…
Brother vs Brother for Pro Stock Championship
The Brothers Tremayne will duke it out for the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Australian Pro Stock Championship in the Grand Final Australian Nationals this weekend at Sydney Dragway.…
Gary Phillips unveils striking new livery for title decider
Brisbane-based drag racer Gary Phillips has unveiled a striking new look for his Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car ahead of this weekend’s Australian Nationals.…
GC600 fires up O’Rourke’s for Australian Nationals
Following a successful showing at the Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 Friday Night Drags last week, husband and wife racers Grant and Debbie O’Rourke are preparing for the final rounds of their respective ANDRA championships.…
Phillips, Forbes, Leo head three-pronged Lucas Oil attack
A trio of challengers is all-set to make headlines at this weekend’s prestigious Australian Nationals, with Lucas Oil’s Gary Phillips, Matt Forbes and Dylan Leo all gunning for glory at drag racing’s glittering final round.…
Top Fuel title down to the wire
Cue the music; it’s the final countdown! In the red corner representing Rapisarda Autosport International, it’s the eccentric, fire fightin’ Allan ‘Dobbo’ Dobson. In the blue corner representing Lamattina Top Fuel Racing, it’s the Carrot King, Phil Lamattina.…
Bray returns for Australian Nationals
This weekend’s season-ending Australian Nationals will see Victor Bray make his comeback to the ANDRA scene after a few months away, and he will do so with son Ben Bray by his side.…
It ain’t over til it’s over for Steven Ham
Should the unthinkable happen and Gary Phillips is eliminated in Top Alcohol Round 1 at the Australian Nationals, Steve Ham could be the lucky beneficiary to snatch a Championship from the jaws of defeat.…
Chris Porter to return on the big stage
2013 Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Porter will make his ANDRA Drag Racing Series return in the season ending Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway next weekend October 31 – November 2.…
O’Rourke Motorsport to fire up at Gold Coast 600
When the Castrol EDGE Gold Coat 600 fires up on the Gold Coast this weekend, it will do so with a touch of drag racing’s dramatic flare thanks to the return of the Friday Night Drags, featuring O’Rourke Motorsport.…
Meet your 2014 Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion
When Mark Drew destroyed the track record at Hidden Valley Drag Strip on his way to the event win in July, he didn’t realise he’d wrapped up the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship.…
Reed aims for top three finish
A few months have lapsed since Reed Racing was on track in Darwin and after a semi-final finish where Reed over powered the track in the tricky conditions of the top end, the team have been analysing the data to come up with a plan to have a consistent 5.50 second car.…
Learmonth debut a dream come true
Ryan Learmonth realised a dream when he made an impressive debut in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Fuchs Spring Nationals in Adelaide. In his first ANDRA Drag Racing Series event, Learmonth laid down a succession of untroubled passes recording a 7.717 at 143.67 mph, 7.494 at 147.95 mph and 7.416 at 176…
Breakthrough win for O’Rourke delivers perfect tribute
We have a brand new winner in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series. Grant O’Rourke broke through for his first ever event win at Adelaide International Raceway on Sunday, taking the Fuchs Spring Nationals Top Doorslammer victory over now seven-time champion John Zappia.…
Glory days return to AIR at Spring Nationals
Phil Lamattina has regained the advantage in Top Fuel, John Zappia won his seventh Top Doorslammer Championship as a runner up to Grant O’Rourke and Luke Crowley virtually assured back-to-back titles in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Fuchs Spring Nationals today.…
Lamattina, Bishop, Crowley go quickest in Adelaide
It was a Lamattina one-two while Stuart Bishop and Luke Crowley stole the top qualifying position on their final passes to take the momentum into eliminations on Sunday.…
Tyronne Tremayne takes the Benaraby Nationals
Tremaniac Racing got the win they were looking for during the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Round 4 at the Benaraby Nationals.…
Maurice Allen: Wake up Momo!
Maurice ‘Momo’ Allen comes into the Fuchs Spring Nationals in Adelaide knowing Luke Crowley has a stranglehold on his second ANDRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship.…
Dobbo: This is a title fight
Rapisarda Autosport International Top Fuel pilot Allan Dobson has been taking mental reps and working with a sports psychologist to keep focussed on his tilt for a maiden ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Championship.…
Lamattina looking to lead in Adelaide
Former ANDRA Top Fuel Champion Phil Lamattina is looking to take back his title and the Victorian farmer believes that Adelaide’s Fuchs Springnationals will be the make or break event for the team’s 2014 title tilt.…
Gary Phillips Adelaide-bound with 18th title on his mind
Aussie drag racing legend Gary Phillips is heading to Adelaide this weekend for the ANDRA Fuchs Spring Nationals in the hope that last-minute lessons learnt in Top Doorslammer can help fuel his run to the Top Alcohol title next month in Sydney.…
Scott Porter back in the seat at Benaraby
Scott Porter will return to the driver’s seat of his Pro Stock Ford GT Mustang when the ANDRA Drag Racing Series visits Benaraby Raceway for the very first time this Friday and Saturday October 3-4.…
Mean green machine rebuilt ahead of Spring Nationals
Racing a damaged Camaro following his touch up with the wall in Sydney at the X-Champs in May, Perth young gun Daniel Gregorini has a new look for his Adelaide International Raceway debut at this weekend’s Fuchs Spring Nationals. Gregorini has performed admirably in his first full season following…
O’Rourke ready to Spring into action at AIR
The O’Rourke Motorsport show will soon be on the road to Adelaide International Raceway, where Grant O’Rourke and his Pontiac Firebird Top Doorslammer will compete in the Fuchs Spring Nationals this weekend October 4-5.…
Zappia can clinch Top Doorslammer title in Adelaide
Aussie Drag Racing legend and Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia could add lucky number #7 to his six consecutive titles since 2008 this weekend at the Fuchs Spring Nationals in Adelaide.…
Barbagallo confident of big show in Benaraby
Pro Stock gun John Barbagallo will make his debut at Benaraby Raceway in the penultimate round of the Australian Pro Stock Championship next week.…
Mariani Black Tie Ball “Night of Nights” Announced
The highly anticipated Mariani Family Motorsport Supporting Make-A-Wish Australia, Black Tie Ball has been announced. …
Mariani Family Motorsport raise $7,000 for Make-A-Wish Australia
The Launch of the Mariani Family Motorsport Supporting Make-A-Wish Australia program was a huge success Thursday night.…
Mariani Family Motorsport to support Make-A-Wish Australia!
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.…
Shock to the system
Three times Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson took the full brunt of a freak accident in Round 5 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Fuel Motorcycle, held at Hidden Valley Dragstrip in Darwin over the weekend of 11-12 July.…
Zappia, Ham and Drew take the honours in Darwin
John Zappia and Mark Drew have taken a stranglehold on their respective Championships with victory in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
The usual suspects top qualifying at Hidden Valley
Can anyone stop Gary Phillips? The 16-times Top Alcohol Champion continued his ominous form during qualifying at Hidden Valley Drag Strip tonight laying down a 5.468 second pass at 264.34 mph right out of the gate.…
Hedges’ 2015 preparation begins now
Jason Hedges Racing are once again having their Pro Stock engine program lifted by Tremaniac Racing to be ready for the 2015 ANDRA Pro Stock Season.…
From Perth to Darwin to Alice Springs
The Northern Swing of the ANDRA Championship Drag Racing Season presented a unique opportunity for Western Australia’s Wayne Keys.…
Top End swan song for Gordon Crawford
Top Fuel Motorcycle’s Gordon Crawford will bring down the curtain on his competitive career in Australian Drag Racing this weekend at Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
A different kind of V8 ready to rumble at Hidden Valley
For the first time in ANDRA Championship Drag Racing history, the 3000 plus horsepower, supercharged V8 sedans of Top Doorslammer will rock the Valley in Round 7 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
Top Alcohol Championship race hots up in Darwin
The supercharged, methanol burning Funny Cars and Dragsters of Top Alcohol return to Hidden Valley Drag Strip this weekend led by none other than ANDRA Drag Racing Series leader and 16-time Top Alcohol Champion Gary Phillips.…
Matheson ready to light up Darwin
The nitro cowboys of Top Fuel Motorcycle once again head north to Hidden Valley Drag Strip next week in the hunt for ANDRA Drag Racing Series glory.…
Commitment pays off for Tremaynes
The Fuchs Winternationals of 2014 was a very special meeting for Tremaniac Racing and saw the fruits of four years of labour for the team.…
Racers helping racers
Earlier this year bushfires once again devastated large parts of Victoria. Many people lost their homes and businesses, several suffered even worse.…
White continues progress, hopes to build new engine for Adelaide
For Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Scott White, he is all too aware that the best-laid plans can sometimes take unexpected turns.…
Jason Grima Motorsports: Horsepower problems & Buell blues
The Winternationals is the race that everyone wants to win. It’s a race that attracts a worldwide audience and gathers the best racers in the land.…
Anthony Begley swaps speed for kids in need
Nitro Funny Car and new Top Fuel driver Anthony Begley is revving up for Australia’s most loved charity motoring event and some outlandish celebrations taking place in August this year, celebrating 30 years since the Variety Bash began on the dusty roads from Bourke to Burketown, instigated by adv…
Chris Porter’s title defence up in smoke
Just over six months ago Chris Porter was celebrating a Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship. Now the current number one is facing a lengthy time on the sidelines and a total rebuild of Fraser Motorcycle.…
Ben Bray to continue recovery at home
Team Bray Racing is pleased to report that following his recent accident, Ben Bray has been released from hospital to continue his recovery process at home.…
Phillips on top of the world after successful Winters weekend
Australia’s most successful drag racer Gary Phillips has returned from this year’s Winternationals with plenty to smile about, including a new Top Alcohol Funny Car national record, personal best performances in Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer, and an event runner-up.…
Bektash’s Mopar Small Block World Beater
One of Australia’s most accomplished drag racing stars, Lee Bektash, has proven to be truly world-class when the Team Mopar Australia pilot dominated the ANDRA Pro Stock timecards at the 2014 Fuchs Winternationals and at the same time, became the world’s fastest naturally-aspirated small block s…
Matho the Man at Fuchs Winternationals
Chris Matheson endured mechanical issues and a strong challenge from the record setting Mark Drew but that wasn’t enough to stop ‘Matho’ lifting the ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree at the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Weekend of contrasts for TBR at Wintertaionals
The Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway has seen an emotional weekend of contrasts unfold for the Team Bray Racing team, including new records, success with the new converter set-up, a breakthrough win for a member of the TBR family, and an unfortunate racing incident.…
Lamattina – “The best loss we have ever had”
The 2014 Fuchs Winternationals didn’t end in victory for either of the LTFR top fuel dragsters but the two-car team ended the event with some astounding performances and gained valuable points in the ANDRA Championship chase.…
Damien Harris in Winter Wonderland
Damien Harris faced adversity from the moment he hit the throttle in qualifying on Friday but Rapisarda Autosport International recovered on race day to take home the ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree at the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Old fashioned shootout at the Fuchs Winternationals
The action came thick and fast at the Fuchs Winternationals on day three as the six-second show continued in Pro Stock, eight Top Doorslammers recorded five second qualifying passes and Phil Lamattina put down a 4.56 Top Fuel pass.…
It’s the Pro Stock show at the Fuchs Winternationals
They said six-second Pro Stock passes were a possibility if the conditions were right at the Fuchs Winternationals and they weren’t kidding.…
Pro debuts pass the test ahead of Fuchs Winternationals
After successfully completing their licensing requirements at the weekend’s Winters Warm-Up, West Australia’s Anthony Begley and Queensland’s Peter Zelow are ready to make their debut in the Top Fuel and Top Alcohol categories respectively at this week’s Fuchs Winternationals. …
Gary Phillips on red alert ahead of Winternationals event
Australia’s most successful drag racer Gary Phillips has admitted that his biggest threats to victory at this weekend’s Winternationals could come from any one of his fellow competitors in both Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer.? …
Fuchs Winternationals: Meet the stars at Redbank Plaza
On Thursday 5 June 2014 the Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre will play host to a range of professional drag racing stars as part of a free Fuchs Winternationals fan evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.…
Steve ‘Pommie’ Read has his race face on
Adopted Queenslander Steve ‘Pommie’ Read is set to once again lead the local charge at the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Tony Hinkley: The Buell is back
When the Jason Grima Motorsports/PC Cranes Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle made its competition debut at the opening round of the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Pro Stock Motorcycle; it came with plenty of hype and interest.…
Mark Drew set to debut new Harley at Fuchs Winternationals
Current ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel Motorcycle points leader Mark Drew has a new toy – a former Doug Horne owned 6.2-second nitro Harley.…
Stars aligning for Victor Bray?
Team Bray Racing is currently putting the final touches on their preparation for the biggest drag racing event of the year – the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Steven Reed in the Championship hunt
Following non-qualification in Round 1 at Perth Motorplex earlier this year, Steven Reed faced a challenge to get back into contention for the 2014 Top Alcohol ANDRA Drag Racing Series championship.…
Grace Howell set to launch at Fuchs Winternationals
Twenty-eight year old Grace Howell will make her debut in the Australian professional ranks at Willowbank Raceway’s FUCHS Winternationals (5-8 June 2014), competing in the Pro Stock category. It will be the first time the former professional NHRA drag racer will compete on Australian soil aft…
Jason Grima: The season so far
For current ANDRA Pro Stock Champion Jason Grima, his 2014 campaign so far hasn’t quite delivered the on track results he had hoped for. But he knows how tough Pro Stock is and how things can turn around quickly from race to race.…
Tremaniac Racing ready after dual engine rebuild
Brothers Aaron and Tyronne Tremayne are ready to fire at the Fuchs Winternationals after rebuilding not one, but two damaged engines.…
Willowbank the perfect stage for champion pair
When the FUCHS Winternationals kick-off at Willowbank Raceway next weekend (June 5-8), Chris Porter (Top Fuel Motorcycle) and Luke Crowley (Pro Stock Motorcycle) will be looking to make a mark in their respective title defences, and they say Willowbank Raceway is the best place to do it.…
Top Fuel Australia support grows racer confidence
The strengthening of Top Fuel in Australia continues with the second full, eight car field of the season set to compete at the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway on June 5-8.…
Matheson keen for Winters redemption
Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion and National record holder Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team are aiming to right his wrongs after red lighting at the recent X-Champs in Sydney earlier this month.…
Zelows MD trades suits and bags for Top Alcohol madness
If the Managing Director of Australia-wide luggage leader Zelows has his way this weekend, there will be a new face in the Top Alcohol field at the upcoming FUCHS Winternationals (5-8 June).…
Fireman Dobbo on a hot streak
From the past three rounds of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship, West Australian fireman Allan Dobson has emerged victorious each time, seeing him in the box seat of the Top Fuel title chase as it heads to Willowbank Raceway’s FUCHS Winternationals (5-8 June).…
FUCHS Winternationals to host 16 car Top Doorslammer field
Willowbank Raceway and ANDRA are pleased to announce the introduction of a 16 car Top Doorslammer field for June’s FUCHS Winternationals (Thursday 5 June to Sunday 8 June).…
Cavallo hits it for six
Nino Cavallo wasn’t even supposed to be in the Pro Stock field at the recent X-Champs after running a 7.429 to sit outside the field in 17th place. By the end of round 1, he had run low ET of the weekend.…
Scott White: Miles, Highs and Lows
The X-Champs saw ANDRA Championship Drag Racing return in full force at Sydney Dragway on May 2-4. For Pro Stock Motorcycle it was round two of their 2014 Championship and Darwin-based rider Scott White was looking to take advantage of the small field of five bikes. …
Grace Howell to make Aussie Pro Stock debut
Twenty-eight year old Grace Howell will make her debut in the Australian professional ranks at Willowbank Raceway’s FUCHS Winternationals (5-8 June 2014), competing in the Pro Stock category. The FUCHS Winternationals is the largest championship drag racing event held outside of Howell’s home co…
Doorslammer’s Johnny be good
Johnny Roso turned some heads last week at the 2014 X-Champs qualifying eighth to make the field on his ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslamemr debut.…
2014 X-Champs a Successful Weekend for Spinozzi Racing
Last weekend at the 2014 X-Champs, the Spinozzi Racing team made it through to the Pro Stock final round, scoring the runner up trophy against Aaron Tremayne.…
Matho sees red at X-Champs
Former Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson was uncharacteristically eliminated from the X-Champs with a red light at Sydney Dragway last weekend.…
TBR joins forces with Fastrack for high octane experience
Following the X-Champs at Sydney Dragway, Team Bray Racing joined forces with the operators of the Fastrack Drag Racing Experience this week to create a high octane experience for long-time supporter, Gates Australia.…
Zap back on top after X-Champs victory
Reigning 6 times back-to-back ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia this weekend stamped his authority on his bid to win another straight championship, when he won the X Champs in Sydney Australia and leapt to the top of the points table.…
National title chase moves onto the FUCHS Winternationals
Just one month to the largest championship drag racing event held outside of the USA: FUCHS Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway (5-8 June, 2014)…
X-Champs provide maximum X-Citement!
The X-Champs lived up to the billing and provided total non-stop action all weekend culminating in a pulsating final day of eliminations.…
Rain not enough to dampen X-Champs!
The weather threatened and the rain poured, but qualifying in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at the X-Champs still went ahead at Sydney Dragway.…
Home sweet home for Chris Porter
Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Chris Porter and the Bad Bones Racing Top Fuel Harley are set to defend the #1 plate and home turf Sydney Dragway this weekend. …
Luke Crowley: “Keep an eye out in Q1”
Current Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Luke Crowley has sounded an ominous warning as he plans to turn his bike up to 11 at the X-Champs in Sydney this weekend.…
X-Champs: Shane Tucker returns
NHRA Aussie Shane Tucker returns this weekend in what will most likely be his only Australian appearance of the year in a stacked X-Champs Pro Stock field.…
Top Fuel Motorcycle fireworks expected in Sydney
The X-Champs this weekend will see a maximum hit of nitro as eight Top Fuel dragsters and 10 Top Fuel Motorcycles take the track at Sydney Dragway.…
TBR ready for jam packed X-Champs
Of the 300 competitors entered across all ANDRA brackets for the event, no less than 20 will be part of the Top Doorslammer field ensuring the competition for the eight race day spots will be extremely fierce.…
Phillips has dream weekend
At last weekend’s Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race, Gary Phillips swept the board by claiming wins on both nights and setting a new elapsed time record in his Lucas Oil Products Top Alcohol Funny Car.…
Dobson doubles up as Phillips sets a new record
Allan Dobson reached his second A Final in as many nights to secure the Louie Rapisarda Top Fuel Trophy for Rapisarda Autosport International while Gary Phillips set a new national record for Top Alcohol Funny Car on his way to another ANDRA Drag Racing Series win.…
Dobson does it for Rapisarda
Rapisarda Autosport dominated the opening night of the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes & Titan Cranes on Good Friday at Willowbank Raceway.…
Peter Xiberras set to make Top Fuel debut
As the final hours tick down to tomorrow’s kick off of the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes (18-19 April), Sydney’s Peter Xiberras is preparing for his Top Fuel debut. …
‘Steves’ ready for Easter success this Friday and Saturday
Confusion over similar sounding names is something we have all had to deal with. But imagine you had the same name as one of your competitors. This has been the unique bug bear of two racers who will line up this Good Friday and Easter Saturday for the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented b…
Clash of Champions
Current Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Porter will take on multiple Australian Champion and National Record holder Chris Matheson in an extreme grudge match at Willowbank Raceway on 18 and 19 April 2014. Both Champions will be undertaking exhibition passes at the Santos Super 3 Extrem…
Santo Rapisarda: “A 4.40 would be great!”
Santo Rapisarda is naturally excited about his namesake event at Willowbank Raceway this Easter weekend.…
Lucky seven to race for Top Fuel tribute
A combined 56,000 nitro horsepower will come to bear on Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway this Friday and Saturday with the running of Santo’s Super 3 Extreme presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes.…
Lamattina: “Easter is about family. And nitro.”
At the 43rd Westernationals, Phil Lamattina did something you won’t see very often. Pushing hard for another ANDRA Drag Racing Series victory, he left some low hanging fruit on the tree… and he wasn’t happy.…
A difficult weekend for Scott White
The Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge was the first time three Group 1 brackets were at Calder Park for quite some time, generating lots of interest amongst the Victorian racers, as well as sparking off some great memories for many racers, including…
‘David’ and ‘Goliath’ look to repeat Super 3 success
When the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes came to Willowbank Raceway in 2013, it saw two local Top Alcohol racers crowned victorious – 17 time champion Gary Phillips and category debutant Darren Fry.…
Chris Porter set to test clutch and fuel combo at Super 3
Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Chris Porter and his Fraser Motorcycles Top Fuel Harley are heading North to the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes.…
Southern Nationals Wrap Up
The Southern Nationals run over April 4-5th was the second ANDRA National Championship event to be run at Calder Park Raceway in over 13 years. Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle headlined the event with the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship supporting the Group 1 sho…
Pommie Steve Read ready to fly local flag this Easter
When Raceview’s Steve ‘The Pom’ Read heads to Willowbank Raceway this Easter for the second-running of the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes, he will not only be defending his title as the reigning event winner, but also the honour of the Queenslan…
TBR enjoys walk down memory lane
Team Bray Racing has enjoyed a walk down memory lane and a semi-final appearance at the weekend thanks to the return of Top Doorslammer racing to Victoria’s Calder Park Raceway. …
Zappia and Bishop on pace at Calder Park
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship got off to an early start this morning as the sun began to shine and the track came around but the full race program was unable to be completed.…
Chilly conditions ends qualifying early
Qualifying for the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge got off to a promising start today but ultimately weather dictated proceedings at Calder Park.…
Scott White looking to go one step better
The Southern Nationals is set to awaken the state of Victoria when the ANDRA Drag Racing Series returns to Calder Park with a massive hit of action this weekend. With Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle on the bill, Melbourne fans haven’t quite seen that kind of show for sometime.…
Eureka! We’re back Victoria!
Peter Kapiris can’t wait to get racing in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series tomorrow at the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge.…
Matheson geared for Santos Super 3 Extreme
Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion and National record holder Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team plan to excite the fans at the upcoming Santos Super 3 Extreme Drag Race event on 18-19 April at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland.…
TBR: Short term pain for long-term gain
This season has been a work in progress for Team Bray as both Victor and son Ben come to terms with new converter set-ups.…
Spinozzi Racing heads south for 2014 season opener
This weekend marks the opener for the Spinozzi Racing Team and the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Pro Stock at the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Fiat Chrysler Dodge.…
Bektash expects quick times
Team Mopar Pro Stock driver Lee Bektash is expecting to see some fast times this weekend at the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge on April 4-5, 2014.…
Lucky Belleri thrash repairs
Mark Belleri will arrive at Calder Park just in time for the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge on April 4-5, 2014.…
Matheson’s big plans
It was just a normal scene as we watched three times ANDRA Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Chris Matheson blast off the line at Sydney Dragway during the Nitro Champs in May 2013.…
Morgan shows why he is a four time champ
Judging by the smile on Darren Morgan’s face you could tell he was happy to be back inside the cockpit of his 8000hp Top Fuel dragster and racing against the best in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
Gregorini still on a high after Westernats win
Daniel Gregorini, driver of the Scratch and Match Motorsports Top Doorslammer G-Force Race Cars built 68’ Camaro, captured his first ANDRA National Event win at last weekend’s Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex.…
O’Rourke Motorsport happy with Westernationals campaign
Despite battling the odds all weekend at the Westenrationals, you can’t wipe the smiles from the faces of the O’Rourke Motorsport team.…
Just a flesh wound: Wall not enough to stop Zap
Reigning ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer champion John Zappia gained valuable championship points with his team’s performance including a B Final win and top ET and mph in Round 2 on Saturday night at the Westernationals this past weekend.…
Morgan secures first win of 2014; Gregorini first of his career
Darren Morgan made his debut on Saturday as a runner up to Phil Lamattina. He finished his weekend as a winner on Sunday night to shake up the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel standings.…
Lamattina, Kapiris fire opening salvo at 43rd Westernationals
It came down to defending Australian Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan on his season debut versus 2014 points leader Phil Lamattina and it was LTFR who came out on top at the 43rd Westernationals to take Round 3 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
Darren Morgan ready to kick start 2014 season
Western Australia is a huge state that takes up a fair slice of this great country. And while the majority of that state is sparsely populated, the city of Perth has gathered a great audience this weekend at the Motorplex.…
Live updates from the 43rd Westernationals at Perth Motorplex
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship is set for Perth Motorplex from tonight until Sunday March 2 for the 43rd Westernationals. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen, keep you up to date with Group 2, 3 and 4 plus add photos from…
Zappia ready for the Westernationals
This weekends ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer Rounds 2 and 3 at the Westernationals in Perth will be very hot – both in temperature and competition, and the champ John Zappia is ready to give it all.…
All systems go for Lamattina and Morgan
Four times ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan and current series leader Phil Lamattina are crossing the Nullabor to put on a show and come away with the first ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree of the season at the 43rd Westernationals this weekend.…
O’Connor to take top qualifying form to Westernationals
West Australian drag racing star Murray O’Connor is looking to take his team’s good form in ANDRA Top Doorslammer to the biggest drag racing event on the Perth Calendar – the Westernationals.…
O’Rourke and Priolo ones to watch at the Westernationals
All 20 Top Doorslammers entered are capable of doing something special but keep an eye on West Australian Pino Priolo and WA ex-pat Grant O’Rourke at the 43rd Westernationals this weekend. Earlier this month, Priolo broke through for his first ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer champion…
TBR getting to grips with new converters
Team Bray Racing is guaranteed to have at least one reason to celebrate at the Perth Motorplex’s 43rd Westernationals this weekend (February 28 – March 2), with Benny ‘The Kid’ Bray turning the ‘big 3-0’on Sunday.…
Sheehan to lead local charge
Mark Sheehan is ready to lead the West Aussie charge against current Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan, 2014 points leader Phil Lamattina, the duel threat of Rapisarda Autosport and former Top Fuel champion Martin Stamatis this weekend at the 43rd Westernationals.…
Gary Phillips ready to hit the West Coast… Again!
16 times Top Alcohol and 2007 ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion Gary Phillips, and his Lucas Oils team are heading to the Perth Motorplex next weekend, for the second time in four weeks.…
Relive the 2004 Summernationals on Motorsport TV
This February (2014), marks the 10th Anniversary of the Official Opening of Western Sydney International Dragway (WSID), now known as Sydney Dragway.…
Darren Morgan heading west for the 43rd Westernationals
The interim list of entrants has been released for the biggest event on the West Australian calendar to be held February 28 – March 2, 2014.…
Zappia: We had an interesting meeting to say the least
Reigning ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia qualified second fastest with a 5.928 and set top speed of 249.3 mph in the 19 car field at the Pro Showdown in round one of the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer.…
Tough start to the season for big guns
Queenslanders too good at Pro Showdown
Six times Top Doorslammer champion John Zappia (6.141) went out in the first round to Grant O’Rourke (5.992) and two other West Aussie’s picked up the mantle to fly the flag, but it was two Queenslanders landing the points and the ANDRA Silver Christmas Trees at the Pro Showdown.…
O’Connor sits atop tightest Top Doorslammer field ever
Big names fell and locals made a name for themselves during qualifying at the Pro Showdown for round one of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer.…
Double trouble for John Cannuli at Pro Showdown
John Cannuli is all set to pull double duty in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol tonight at Perth Motorplex.…
Reshuffle inspires Ham to head west
A last minute change in the ANDRA Top Alcohol calendar has inspired last season’s runner-up Steve Ham to load the transporter and head west to Perth for this weekend’s opening round of the championship.…
Lucky number 7?
John Zappia kicks off his campaign for an unprecedented seventh successive Australian Top Doorslammer championship this weekend. …
Team Bray on its way to Perth
Team Bray Racing will kick off its 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer chase this weekend with the opening round of the championship taking place at the Perth Motorplex this Friday and Saturday.…
The long road to Perth for Steven Reed
Steven Reed is just one of the headliners of a stellar field in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol season opener at Perth Motorplex on January 31-Feburay 1.…
Zap geared up for Top Doorslammer opener
Reigning ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia ran at the Perth Motorplex Nitro Max event two weeks ago to complete testing for new parts with a 5.833 – a positive sign leading into Round 1 of the 2014 Championship at the Pro Showdown in two weeks.…
Porter disappointed with final run in Perth
2013 Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Porter was left feeling disappointed after round one and two of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Perth Motorplex.…
Team Bray Ranks Highly In Dot Com Awards
Team Bray Racing has ranked strongly in its first appearance in the annual Dot Com awards of well-known American drag racing website CompetitionPlus.com.…
Lamattina does it again in stifling conditions at Perth Motorplex
It was hot tonight at Perth Motorplex, very hot! But despite the heat the ANDRA Drag Racing Series top fuel and top fuel motorcycle lit up the crowd while the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship competitors were just happy for dry conditions after the rain out at Portland last weekend.…
Mr consistency Lamattina takes round 1 in style
Perth Motorplex played host to some world class nitro action tonight in round 1 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel and Top Fuel Motorcycle.…
Burnett to race after epic rebuild
Nitro is back at Perth Motorplex this weekend with the opening rounds of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series featuring national championship racing for both Top Fuel and Top Fuel Motorcycles.…
Top Fuel champ prepares for full return
2010 ANDRA Top Fuel champion Martin Stamatis will be back in action at Perth Motorplex this Friday and Saturday when the venue plays host to the opening round of the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
Hi-Tec Oils joins as Official Oil for ANDRA
Hi-Tec Oils is set to become the Official Oil for the Australian National Drag Racing Association for 2014.…
ANDRA’s wildest moments from 2012/13 season
Have you seen our massive compilation of wild moments from the 2012/13 ANDRA season? Amazingly all these drivers and riders were able to walk away from these incidents thanks to the stringent safety regulations in place.…
Morgan thanks his Mildura team
Darren Morgan is very proud of the fact that he and his crew are based in Mildura, Victoria. He was once told that he would never succeed in Top Fuel because of his country location. About the only thing this achieved was to make him more determined to succeed and win.…
Top Bike becomes Top Fuel Motorcycle for 2014
The professional ANDRA category of Top Bike will be renamed Top Fuel Motorcycle for the 2014 season in a rebranding move for some of the most powerful motorcycles on the planet.…
Missing engine parts scuttle Read’s Nationals campaign
Steve Read’s Australian Nationals campaign did not quite go to plan when engine parts being sent from America went missing on the way to Australia.…
Jason Grima – your new Pro Stock champion
The Australian Nationals was a roller coaster ride of emotion and nail biting action for Pro Stock racer Jason Grima who, on the cusp of winning the 2012-13 ANDRA Pro Stock Championship, was also looking to make it a double celebration by winning his first national Pro Stock event.…
Bill Goonan happy with Doorslammer debut
Bill Goonan is quickly establishing himself in the ranks of Top Doorslammer with his first steps in the category producing positive results.…
Ham secures second in championship
TSP Racing’s Steve Ham has boldly claimed the runner up spot in the ANDRA Top Alcohol Championship with a finals appearance at the Australian Nationals in Sydney Dragway.…
Doorslammer finalists reflect on Australian Nationals
After one of the most intense finishes ever to a Top Doorslammer championship, or any ANDRA championship for that matter, the two Top Doorslammer finalists have taken some time to reflect on just what their efforts at the Australian Nationals meant to them.…
Gruelling conditions cap gruelling season at Australian Nationals
The Australian Nationals rounded out the longest ANDRA season in decades on Sunday at Sydney Dragway with dramatic final rounds crowning the champions in hot and windy conditions.…
Live stream from the Australian Nationals
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship heads to Sydney Dragway from November 1-3 for the final round of the season, the Australian Nationals. We are proud to be bringing you a live stream of the event, along with live tweets on the pro results as they hap…
Quick qualifying day as Australian Nationals takes shape in Sydney
Phil Lamattina, John Zappia, Steve Reed, Lee Bektash, Chris Matheson and Luke Crowley lead their respective fields following day two of the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.…
Live stream from the Australian Nationals
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship heads to Sydney Dragway from November 1-3 for the final round of the season, the Australian Nationals. We are proud to be bringing you a live stream of the event, along with live tweets on the pro results as they happen…
Live updates from the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship heads to Sydney Dragway from November 1-3 for the final round of the season, the Australian Nationals. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen plus add photos and videos from behind the scenes th…
Top Fuel heroes eye Nationals title
To win the Australian Nationals is an honour every drag racer wants to achieve and for the stars of Top Fuel it is no different.…
Australian Nationals to be live streamed
The Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway will be a spectacle not just at the track but also online with the event to be streamed from 12pm Saturday through to finals on Sunday.…
Doorslammer season finale beckons for Team Bray
Team Bray Racing has a surprise for drag racing fans attending this weekend’s Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway. Victor and Ben Bray will make their first on-track appearance on Saturday for Top Doorslammer qualifying, but before they do they will be on-site Friday to make a special announce…
Ham shows off new look
Top Alcohol national record holder Steve Ham has released a preview of his new look Ford Mustang Funny Car body with some new partners on board for the Australian Nationals and next season.…
Johnson Jr returns for Australian Nationals
Sydney race fans might have their last chance to see nine times NHRA event winner Tommy Johnson Jr in competition in Australia when he competes at the Australian Nationals this weekend.…
Kapiris: No one wants to see Zap win another one
Sydney Dragway will be the scene of one of the most anticipated Top Doorslammer showdowns in years from November 1-3 when Peter Kapiris and John Zappia take their championship fight into the final round of the season, the Australian Nationals.…
‘Just can’t help it’ campaign to air for Australian Nationals
Check out the new TV ad campaign set to air for the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway in two weeks time.…
Morgan, Crowley close in on championships at Calder
Darren Morgan and Luke Crowley appear to have a lock on their respective ANDRA Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle championships after victory at Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams on Saturday at Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway.…
Live updates from Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Calder Park on October 19 for Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams . We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen plus add photos and videos from behind the scenes through the event.…
Ireland says time for win is now
Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle national champion Lachlan Ireland will have no better opportunity to turn his season around than Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams this Saturday at Calder Park as he gets to race at his home track for the first time in an ANDRA championship round.…
Sidchrome tool up Lamattina Top Fuel Racing
ANDRA Drag Racing Series sponsor Sidchrome has partnered with the Victorian-based Lamattina Top Fuel Racing team for the remainder of the 2013 season as well as 2014.…
Lamattina takes two pronged attack into Calder
Lamattina Top Fuel Racing will be ready to show Victorian fans just how far the sport of drag racing has progressed in recent years as the team takes two of the most technically advanced Top Fuel cars in the country to Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams at Calder Park.…
Persistance pays off for Graeme Morell
Victorian Top Bike rider Graeme Morell is looking forward to the opportunity to show off his skills in front of a home town audience for the first time when he tackles Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams at Calder Park this Saturday.…
Read gets SuperCharged for Calder
Steve Read will carry a new look into Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams and the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway with the support of SuperCharge Batteries, Australia’s leading provider of high quality vehicle, marine and deep cycle battery models.…
Penultimate rounds to play out at Calder Park
Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams will not only be an important event as the first ANDRA Drag Racing Series round held in Melbourne since 2001, but it falls at a crucial time for the national championships of Top Fuel, Top Bike and Pro Stock Motorcycle.…
Drag racing on show at Watergardens Town Centre
Shoppers at Watergardens Town Centre in Taylors Lakes will get an early preview of a couple of vehicles destined for Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams as part of a community display next week.…
Experience on Steve Read’s side for Calder Park
Steve Read will come into Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams on October 19 as the only Top Fuel driver with previous experience on Melbourne’s Calder Park drag strip and the two times ANDRA national champion is confident that will give him the edge he needs over the competition.…
Top Bike title on the line for Porter
ANDRA Top Bike championship leader Chris Porter is heading into Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams with a near unassailable position in the points but there is still some work to do to ensure his first title is wrapped up.…
Scott White finds his game changer
Darwin Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scott White experienced one of his biggest drag racing career moments at the recent Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals by taking his first win in an event he described as game changing.…
Top Fuel’s newest driver set for Melbourne debut
When ANDRA championship Top Fuel drag racing returns to Melbourne on October 19 for Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams it will see a first time driver making his competition debut when John Lamattina rolls on to the track.…
Matheson’s comeback nears
Three times Australian Top Bike champion Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo team are in preparation to return to the ANDRA Drag Racing Series after a terrifying high speed crash earlier this year at Sydney Dragway. Matheson was blown off his 1500 horsepower motorcycle at over 370kph as he crossed t…
Bray breaks drought with Springnationals win
Ben Bray, Aaron Tremayne and Scott White mastered potent conditions at the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals on Saturday as the ANDRA Drag Racing Series rocked Adelaide International Raceway.…
Live updates from the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Adelaide International Raceway September 20-21 for the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals featuring Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen…
Track records fall before cold call
Stuart Bishop, Aaron Tremayne and Luke Crowley ruled an abbreviated first day of the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals at Adelaide International Raceway where track records fell but cold conditions eventually had the final say.…
Live updates from the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Adelaide International Raceway September 20-21 for the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals featuring Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen…
Family man Bektash back in Adelaide
Team Mopar Australia’s main man and mini-me racer, Lee and Leon Bektash, head to Adelaide this weekend in the same transporter at the same time and with the same goal – to clean up at the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals.…
Rough lead up for Pro Stock points leader
ANDRA Pro Stock points leader Jason Grima will feel the pressure when his PC Group Ford Mustang rolls into Adelaide International Raceway for the second time this season with a slight 18-point lead over his nearest competitor and there just two rounds left in the championship.…
ANDRA releases 2014 calendar
ANDRA has released its historic 2014 calendar for both the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship.…
White in the fight for Pro Stock Motorcycle win
Scott White comes in to the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals at Adelaide International Raceway sitting in fourth place in the 2012-13 ANDRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. After four rounds in the championship, the Darwin-based racer’s best finish this season so far was at the Nitro Champs in M…
O’Connor eyes best ever finish to season
Murray O’Connor has enjoyed one of his best seasons yet in the ANDRA Top Doorslammer series and he hopes his privateer outfit can continue to be a rival to bigger, more well-funded teams.…
Brays the ones to beat in Adelaide
Team Bray Racing’s Victor and Ben Bray will be on track at Adelaide International Raceway later this month for the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals – the first ANDRA Top Doorslammer national championship round held at the venue since 2000.…
Adelaide all speed and sails for Stuart Bishop
Steering a 3500 horsepower, supercharged Top Doorslammer down a narrow strip of bitumen and accelerating to 400kmh in just six seconds might be the second most intense thing Queensland drag racer Stuart Bishop has ever done in Adelaide.…
Zappia: It’s all in Kapiris’ hands
John Zappia is used to late season charges to earn his five Top Doorslammer titles but says for this season it is points leader Peter Kapiris’ championship to lose with just two events remaining.…
Pressure on Peter Kapiris at penultimate round
Peter Kapiris is in prime position to earn a second ANDRA Top Doorslammer championship and the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals at Adelaide International Raceway from September 20 to 21 could be the point where it is wrapped up.…
Late season charge on Wooster’s mind
Victorian Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Glenn Wooster is hoping a strong finish to the ANDRA season will see him able to better a career best of fourth position in the points, with three events remaining for the year.…
The best seat in the house, is the Powerhouse!
Do you want the best option to view the return of ANDRA championship drag racing to Melbourne at Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams? Then the Powerhouse is for you!…
Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams powers into Melbourne
ANDRA is proud to announce Fuchs and Crow Cams have joined as the naming rights partners for Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams on October 19 at Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway. All bodes well for the return of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series to Melbourne, with motorsport fans set to enjoy na…
Catch the Darwin action this Sunday on Speedweek
Drag racing returns to SBS Speedweek this Sunday with all the action from the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Hidden Valley Drag Strip going to air.…
Ham two up as Phillips clinches title
Steven Ham took his second career win as Gary Phillips wrapped up his 17th ANDRA championship title on a pivotal night of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Hidden Valley Drag Strip in Darwin.…
Live updates from the ANDRA Drag Racing Series in Darwin
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Hidden Valley Drag Strip this Friday and Saturday for championship rounds of Top Alcohol and Top Bike. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen plus be Instagramming our way through the event.…
Phillips and Durack lead the way in Darwin
Queensland’s Gary Phillips set a new track record en route to number one qualifying position in Top Alcohol on day one of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
Live updates from the ANDRA Drag Racing Series in Darwin
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Hidden Valley Drag Strip this Friday and Saturday for championship rounds of Top Alcohol and Top Bike. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen plus be Instagramming our way through the event.…
Top Alcohol championship could be sealed in Hidden Valley
Gary Phillips has a stranglehold on the Top Alcohol championship with just two rounds remaining and this weekend at Hidden Valley Drag Strip could see the Lucas Oils Funny Car driver wrap up his 16th title in the category.…
Debbie’s Darwin drag racing début
Australia’s quickest current female racer Debbie O’Rourke is hoping her first trip to race at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series goes off without a ‘bang’.…
Steve Reed gets serious for Darwin round
Top Alcohol veteran Steve Reed is hoping to close the gap to points leader Gary Phillips at this weekend’s round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
West Aussie on the hunt in croc country
The national motorsport spotlight turns on “Crocodile Country” this weekend as the ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Darwin’s Hidden Valley Dragway for the first time. Teams from all corners of the country will converge on the freshly renovated race venue with the hope of being the first to s…
Mark Probst an Altered beast on track
Alice Springs drag racer Mark Probst will get a chance to compete in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for the first time in his home state at next weekend’s Top Alcohol championship round at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
Darwin’s Scott Maclean on home turf
Darwin drag racer Scott Maclean may not have the vast experience of more seasoned drivers in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series, but when it comes to his home track of Hidden Valley Drag Strip, Maclean is going to be the man to beat.…
Pro spotlight on Hidden Valley
The next ANDRA Drag Racing Series event will be a historic occasion when Top Alcohol and Top Bike race for championship points at Hidden Valley Drag Strip for the first time.…
Tucker to race Pro Stock in USA
After recently announcing his retirement from racing in Australia, Shane Tucker has confirmed he will be racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Series, with Rob Tucker Racing relocating to the US to take on the world’s best. Shane Tucker has confirmed the move is aimed about a new challenge for him as a d…
Fuchs to power a second Top Fuel car
Fuchs Lubricants has thrown their support behind a second Top Fuel car for the Lamattina Top Fuel Racing operation, with John Lamattina set to drive the team’s new car at the October 19-20 Calder Park round as well as the season concluding Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.…
Tucker hangs up helmet
Australian Pro Stock gun, Shane Tucker, has made the tough decision to quit racing the bracket that has seen him become one of the sport’s most recognised and promotable faces.…
Rain brings early close to Fuchs Winternationals
Consistent rain through Monday and predicted rain for Tuesday has brought an early end to the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway. The event has been abandoned and will not be……
Quick qualifying sessions set Winternationals for final day
A spectacular final day of qualifying at the Fuchs Winternationals saw record breaking performances, tight competition and more than its share of heart-in-the-mouth moments as Australia’s best drag racing teams put it all on the line.…
Live updates from the Fuchs Winternationals
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Willowbank Raceway for the Fuchs Winternationals this long weekend June 7-10. We will bring you live tweets on the pro results as they happen with sportsman highlights plus be Instagramming and Vining our way through the event, not to mention a special addition…
Fuchs-powered teams on front foot at Winternationals
Fuchs-sponsored drivers are leading the way at the Fuchs Winternationals following day two of Australia’s biggest drag racing event as performances stepped up in prime conditions.…
Grima tops record field on day one of Fuchs Winternationals
Pro Stock points leader Jason Grima showed just why he is leading the championship with a top qualifying performance on day one of the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.…
Fuchs Winternationals super preview
With under 48 hours to go until the Fuchs Winternationals kicks off for 2013, we preview the event as teams flood in information ahead of Australia’s biggest drag racing event.…
Brays the family that race together
It is often said that the family that plays together, stays together. As a father and son outfit competing in the Top Doorslammer bracket, Team Bray Racing’s Victor and Ben Bray have always taken this phrase to heart. This weekend, the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway (June 7-10) will see…
Mental preparation key in dragster comeback
Katherine Shaw is looking forward to getting back into Top Alcohol competition for the first time in three years at this weekend’s Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway. The Brisbane racer takes a methodical and determined approach to her racing and is a keen observer over all technical elemen…
Johnson Jr confirmed for Fuchs Winternationals
With just seven days until the Fuchs Winternationals, it has been officially confirmed today that US NHRA star Tommy Johnson Jr will pilot the second Rapisarda International Autosport Top Fuel entry. The race will be the second Australian event this year for the nine-time NHRA national event winner,…
Spannerman with a six second plan
Former Top Bike champion Gavin Spann will make his first appearance of 2013 on the track this weekend in testing at Willowbank Raceway ahead of next weekend’s Fuchs Winternationals.…
Expat Lougheed among US influence at Fuchs Winternationals
There will be plenty of US attention on next weekend’s Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway with a number of competitors travelling over the Pacific to compete at the largest drag racing event outside of North America. Aussie expat Rhett Lougheed will be chief among them, returning to race in…
Top Doorslammer’s top three in Fuchs Winternationals fight
With 15 entrants and a tense championship battle looming, the Top Doorslammer category at Willowbank Raceway’s Fuchs Winternationals is shaping up to be a ‘must-watch’ for the estimated 40,000 spectators expected over the event’s four days.…
Two week countdown to Fuchs Winternationals
In just two weeks, Australia’s biggest drag racing event, the Fuchs Winternationals, will kick off at Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway for four days of world class motorsport.…
Fuchs feature with Allen as title race nears
Maurice Allen has added Fuchs Lubricants to his sponsorship portfolio, with the German oil manufacturer joining Milwaukee Tools as the currently second-ranked, Victorian-based team prepare for their sponsor’s title race – the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Durack to make debut at Fuchs Winternationals
The Fuchs Winternationals is an event where the best drag racers in the nation meet and it is the same attraction that brings new competitors into categories to prove themselves in Australian drag racing’s most highlighted spectacle.…
World first family showdown in Pro Stock at Fuchs Winternationals
Willowbank Raceway’s Fuchs Winternationals will host a world first when Rob Tucker, Shane Tucker and Kirsten Tucker-Cannuli all compete in the one professional drag racing bracket – Pro Stock – next month (June 7-10). While families racing together in motorsport is fairly commonplace, when Rob Tuc…
Pavey chases the lady – luck that is!
A minor mechanical glitch was perhaps all that was between Russell Pavey and his first event win in Top Doorslammer following the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway. After completing his first round burnout the clutch would not release and meant he was unable to race against Mark Belleri, who would go o…
Grima back in points lead as Pro Stock heats up
Jason Grima may not have won Pro Stock at the 2013 Nitro Champs but he was able to keep his championship hopes more than alive by knocking out points leader Wayne Daley in the second round of eliminations and putting his PC Group Ford Mustang back in the lead of the ANDRA championship.…
Semi final not good enough for Phil Lamattina
The LTFR Top Fuel dragster had a mixed weekend at the Sydney Nitro Champs but a semi final appearance and more data sees the team confident about their chances as the ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to its biggest event of the season, the Fuchs Winternationals.…
Steve Ham breaks records, rubber
In a weekend of mixed fortunes, Brisbane based racer Steve Ham has cemented his name in Australian drag racing history by claiming both the national time and speed records for the hotly contested Top Alcohol Funny Car category.…
Three first time winners at Nitro Champs
The 2013 Nitro Champs saw three first time professional winners in racing that ranged from the record breaking to the bizarre. Lee Bektash in Pro Stock, Russell Mills in Top Alcohol and Graeme Morell in Top Bike all scored their first pro victories on a day where the saying “to finish first, first…
Nitro Champs – Live
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Sydney Dragway for the Nitro Champs, this weekend May 3-5. This weekend we are trialling a live stream, available for free to all viewers (please note that NSW can not view the stream). We hope you enjoy this addition to the coverage of the 2013 Nitro Champs.…
Nitro Champs – Live
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Sydney Dragway for the Nitro Champs, this weekend May 3-5. This weekend we are trialling a live stream, available for free to all viewers (please note that NSW can not view the stream). we hope you enjoy this addition to the coverage of the 2013 Nitro Champs.…
Series in the balance as qualifying completed for Nitro Champs
Darren Morgan managed to sway the Top Fuel points balance slightly in his favour during qualifying for the 2013 Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway, taking top position ahead of race day.…
Nitro Champs super preview
Racers have come from around the nation to be at Sydney Dragway for this weekend’s Nitro Champs – here’s what they’re telling us about this weekend!…
Phil Read: I’m more eager to drive than ever
He might have spent 11 months out of the driver’s seat of the world’s fastest accelerating vehicles, but three times Australian Top Fuel champion Phil Read doesn’t have nerves ahead of his return at this weekend’s Nitro Champs, just a pure desire to win.…
Grima takes two car team to home track
The Nitro Champs this weekend at Sydney Dragway will feature round four of the ANDRA Pro Stock championship and again Jason Grima will field two cars with the return of the USA’s Brandon Huhtala behind the wheel of the second Ford Mustang.…
Come and see Team Bray this Thursday!
Team Bray Racing and ANDRA will be having a display at Vek Tools, McGraths Hill in Sydney this Thursday with appearances and autograph signings from Victor and Ben Bray, Victor’s Top Doorslammer on display and plenty of red hot Sidchrome tool deals.…
Bektash predicts six second shootout in Sydney
Mopar factory driver Lee Bektash says Pro Stock is likely to become a six second free for all with cool, clear conditions forecast for this weekend’s Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway.…
Team Bray gets set for nitro fever in Sydney
Team Bray Racing’s Victor and Ben Bray will line up amongst a field of 19 world class Top Doorslammers for this weekend’s Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway. The Nitro Champs is one of the most popular professional drag racing events in Australia and draws the best competitors from across the countr…
Johnson Jr a Top Fuel jet setter
When it comes to international experience driving 8000 horsepower nitro Top Fuel dragsters, few have more runs under the belt than Avon, Indiana-based Tommy Johnson Jr. The nine times NHRA event winner has raced in the US, United Arab Emirates, England, Sweden and Finland during his career and is lo…
US Top Fuel driver Tommy Johnson Jr enters Nitro Champs
The question of who will drive the second Rapisarda Autosport International Top Fuel dragster at the 2013 Nitro Champs has been answered with veteran driver Tommy Johnson Jr flying to Sydney to compete. Johnson Jr will be driving the same dragster that last month reset the Australian national record…
Maximum nitro show set for Sydney
Sydney Dragway will be seeing more nitro than ever before at the Nitro Champs on May 3-5 with Top Fuel dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars and Top Bikes all on track and all burning motorsport’s most famous fuel. Among the three drivers performing in Nitro Funny Cars will be Australia’s quickest active…
US star Mike Janis to race at Nitro Champs
Two times IHRA Pro Modified champion Mike Janis will be a star addition to the Top Doorslammer field at Sydney Dragway’s Nitro Champs, coming up from May 3-5.…
Morgan and his familiar foe
Darren Morgan and Phil Lamattina were not always the fierce nitro rivals they once were – it was allied that they in fact both scored their first championship, Morgan as a driver and Lamattina as a team owner. Much has changed since those formative days and today the two operations are arguably th…
Maurice Allen sees potential in pro riders
Milwaukee Tools Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Maurice Allen says the pace of all competitors is going to have to increase with many tough teams converging on Sydney Dragway for the Nitro Champs on May 3-5.…
Phil Read returns for Nitro Champs
Three times ANDRA Top Fuel champion Phil Read will return to racing for the first time since the Fuchs Winternationals when he competes at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway on May 3-5.…
Nitro warriors locked together in Top Bike
Sydney Top Bike rider Chris Porter is fully engaged in nitro warfare with drag strip rival Chris Matheson as the season reaches its mid-point at the 2013 Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway on May 3-5.…
Australia’s fastest man on two wheels
Chris Matheson recently smashed the unofficial mark for the quickest and fastest motorcycle run in Australia at Willowbank Raceway and it’s all leading up to a potentially history making Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway.…
Lamattina and Morgan locked in battle
Phil Lamattina and arch rival Darren Morgan are locked together at the top of the ANDRA points standings after the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway.…
Nitro nirvana for drag racing fans
Spectators at the 2013 Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway, May 3-5, will get more nitro methane than they ever bargained for with the ANDRA Drag Racing Series championships for Top Fuel and Top Bike being combined with the return of Nitro Funny Cars to Sydney Dragway.…
Dreamtime story for Steve Read
Brisbane-based Englishman Steve Read had one of the most memorable weekends of his career at the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway by taking two wins in two nights under the double header championship format.…
Ham extinguishes doubt on new car
After netting the quickest time bonus points and a finals appearance at last weekend’s Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway, Steve Ham’s expectations of his new race car have been well exceeded.…
Six second success spurs on Bray
Team Bray Racing’s Ben Bray is hoping to strike at this weekend’s Sydney Jamboree in the Pro Compact class, following the successful achievement of his goal to run a sub-seven second elapsed time at last weekend’s Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race event.…
Dixon sets new Australian record as Read doubles up
Australia witnessed its quickest ever drag racing pass on Saturday night at Willowbank Raceway when three times world champion Larry Dixon stormed to a 4.503 second time, as Queensland’s own Steve Read doubled up at the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race.…
Live updates from the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Willowbank Raceway for the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race. We will bring you live tweets on the results as they happen plus be Instagramming and Vining our way through the event!…
Amazing vision – Dixon’s Willowbank spin
Last night at Willowbank Raceway, three times Top Fuel world champion Larry Dixon had one of the wildest moments of his racing career when a broken axle on his Rapisarda Racing dragster saw a wheel come off mid-pass. Check out the footage! Now includes onboard shots.…
Read, Fry emerge victorious as Dixon takes wild ride
Queenslanders pressed their home turf advantage at the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway on Good Friday night with Steve Read and Darren Fry taking ANDRA Drag Racing Series wins as US visitor Larry Dixon got a wild introduction to drag racing in Australia.…
Top Alcohol’s new tyre Fry-er
Darren Fry will be able to satisfy a long obsession with Funny Cars come the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway when he makes his debut runs in Top Alcohol.…
Dixon flying the flag for Australia and the US
Larry Dixon met with media this morning in Brisbane ahead of this weekend’s Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway, taking time out from his busy preparation. Dixon said he was full of pride to be able to represent Rapisarda Autosport International in Australia after flyi…
Ham launches new car – and how!
Brisbane Funny Car racer Steve Ham brings a new car to the fight this weekend as he returns to Willowbank Raceway for the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race in the hotly contested ANDRA Top Alcohol championship. Recent testing has injected a fresh shot of confidence into the ECL Team, with H…
Louie the reason for the race
The Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race may mark a crucial part of the championship for Top Fuel however the points battles and rivalries will take a back seat to the memory of Louie Rapisarda this weekend. The son of team owner Santo Rapisarda passed away in a racing accident at Willowbank R…
ANDRA Pre Stage Episode Two
Check out the latest episode of ANDRA Pre Stage, where we catch up on what went on at Adelaide’s Aeroflow Summer Speedfest and Perth’s Westernationals and preview the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race, coming up at Willowbank Raceway this weekend.…
Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race Preview
Top Fuel and Top Alcohol both add two more championship rounds to their tally when the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race hits Willowbank Raceway in March 29 and 30. For Top Fuel it marks rounds six and seven of the championship and is the second time they have run the ‘double header’ ch…
Reed plans gambit in quest for knowledge
Queensland Top Alcohol driver Steven Reed says he may sacrifice the single compulsory qualifying sessions of the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway in order to find a path to quicker times. Reed believes the Allstar Batteries/Royal Wolf team has the parts and equipment…
Dixon arriving early for Australian drive
Three times world Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon flies into Australia tomorrow, ready to be fitted up for the Rapisarda Autosport International dragster he will drive at the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway on March 29 and 30.…
“The Pom” challenges the Americans in Australia
Two-time ANDRA Top Fuel champion Steve Read of Queensland’s Raceview boasts an illustrious career with 23 major wins across Australia and Europe in both the Top Fuel and Top Alcohol categories – but coming up against three times US champion Larry Dixon at the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Dra…
Dixon just another name to Lamattina
ANDRA Top Fuel points leader Phil Lamattina says three times world champion Larry Dixon is just another driver in a tough Top Fuel field when the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race rolls into Willowbank Raceway on March 29 and 30. Lamattina is the current points leader, having made every final…
Harris stays in fan favourite yellow
Damien Harris will keep his traditional yellow colour on his Best Tractor Parts Top Fuel dragster when he joins Rapisarda Autosport International in just over a fortnight for the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway.…
Drag racing gives Top Gear fans a nitro taste
The Australian National Drag Racing Association together with Sydney Dragway held a “short, fast and loud” display at the Top Gear Festival over the weekend at Sydney Motorsport Park.…
Phillips survives the heat
Fifteen time national Champion Gary Phillips battled the South Aussie heat to top the field in qualifying and make it through to the finals of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol round in Adelaide last weekend and now has his eyes on the Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at his home tr…
World champion Dixon confirmed for Easter at Willowbank!
The Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race at Willowbank Raceway will play host to NHRA royalty later this month when three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon and renowned crew chief Lee Beard jet ‘down under’ to join the Rapisarda International Autosport team at the 29-30 March event.…
Harris Yellow or Rapisarda Black – you decide!
Damien Harris will soon be joining the Rapisarda Autosport International stable together with sponsor Best Tractor Parts and they want fans to help them choose the colour scheme for the new dragster.…
Three generations of Bray play at Westernationals
Victor Bray has enjoyed his second straight finals appearance as three generations of the Bray family took to the Perth Motorplex over the weekend for the Westernationals. Victor faced long-time friend and series leader Peter Kapiris in the final of round three of ANDRA’s Top Doorslammer champions…
Kapiris shows how the west was won
ANDRA Top Doorslammer points leader Peter Kapiris has extended his championship gap, taking a win at the 42nd annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex. Kapiris used a 5.86 second time, the quickest of the event, to defeat Victor Bray who was appearing in his second straight final. Bray had to abort…
Live race day updates from the Westernationals
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Perth Motorplex for the 42nd annual Westernationals featuring national rounds of Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship. We will bring you live tweets on the results as they happen plus be Instagramming and Vining our way…
Fabietti back in fabulous form at Westernationals
Maurice Fabietti returned to form in qualifying for the 42nd annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, using a 5.92 second time to take pole position in Top Doorslammer.…
No tyre shake would be birthday bonus for Ben Bray
Following the conclusion of testing at the Perth Motorplex earlier this week, Team Bray Racing’s Victor and Ben Bray are currently making their final preparations for the Westernationals, which will kick off on Saturday 2 March – Ben’s 29th birthday.…
Cannuli goes to Camaro 2.0
John Cannuli has rushed to have a second car made ready for this weekend’s Westernationals in Perth after his first Camaro was damaged extensively at a regional race in Victoria.…
Hot rodder spirit strong for Simon Travaglini
It’s been a long road for Simon Travaglini to the pro ranks of Top Doorslammer racing – but after spending over a decade getting his Ford Falcon, nicknamed “BA Baracus”, to the track, he feels now could be his time.…
Teams get last hit out before Westernationals
Official testing ahead of the 42nd annual Westernationals concluded today at Perth Motorplex with Andrew Sutton and Lee Bektash leading the way in Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock respectively.…
Live updates from pre-Westernationals test
We’re at the pre-Westernationals test session today and bringing you highlights throughout the day.…
USA import for Grima team in Perth
ANDRA Pro Stock points leader Jason Grima has announced that he will be fielding a two car assault for the first time at the 42nd annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex. Grima will steer the ‘black’ PC Group Ford Mustang while US racer Brandon Huhtala will make his Australian Pro Stock debut…
Newby slays his Adelaide demons
Wayne Newby confronted the scene of a dramatic crash in April 2012 to come back and win in Top Alcohol at the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest on Sunday. Ten months ago Newby was left with a written off race car following a 200kmh impact with the safety barriers, but this time he left with the ANDRA trophy…
Live race day updates from the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Adelaide International Raceway for the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest featuring national rounds of Top Alcohol, Top Bike, Pro Stock Motorcycle and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship. We will bring you live tweets on the results as they happen plus be Ins…
Phillips, Matheson and Crowley atop Adelaide fields
Gary Phillips, Chris Matheson and Luke Crowley lead the way in their respective categories following a hot first day of the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest. With temperatures reaching into the high thirties, racers who could find a way to make horsepower and then get it down to the track were rewarded.…
Wayne Newby returns to scene of the crime
Wayne Newby comes back to confront some demons this weekend February 23-24 at Adelaide International Raceway’s Aeroflow Summer Speedfest, returning to the scene of a dramatic final round crash last year. Newby’s JBS Tools dragster overpowered the track and turned right into the safety barriers,…
Scott White chasing turn around in Adelaide
For Darwin drag racer Scott White, contesting the ANDRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship has been no easy street.…
Aeroflow Summer Speedfest preview
The Clipsal 500 won’t be the only major motorsports event in the City of Churches this month with the running of the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest at Adelaide International Raceway this weekend, February 23-24. The Aeroflow Summer Speedfest features national ANDRA championship rounds for Top Alcohol,…
Frank Intini competing for a cause
The resurgence of Adelaide International Raceway has brought many South Australian drag racers back into the sport, the latest being Top Alcohol dragster driver Frank Intini. Intini will be campaigning his dragster at the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest this weekend, February 23 23 and 24, bringing along…
No stale performances expected from Price
Melbourne baker Wayne Price will be making his first appearance at Adelaide International Raceway for next weekend’s Aeroflow Summer Speedfest, which features the third round of the ANDRA Top Alcohol Championship.…
Puglia back for Perth Pro Stock
Allen Puglia is eagerly awaiting a return to Pro Stock competition come the 42nd annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex. Puglia’s distinctive purple Ford Mustang has been off the track for a while, with the Western Australian racer concentrating on the domestic Super Comp championship – one i…
John Lamattina begins licensing
John Lamattina, younger brother of established Top Fuel star Phil Lamattina, is all set to join the elite group of licensed Top Fuel pilots after beginning the process at Sydney Dragway with a series of launches.…
Gauci finding the Top Alcohol flow
Top Alcohol returns to Adelaide International Raceway for the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest in just under two weeks and carrying the Aeroflow flag in a big way will be Sydney driver Rick Gauci.…
A1 fun for Brown and team
Since making the step into the professional categories of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series, South Australian team owner Greg Brown has been relishing the tough but fun opportunities racing in Top Alcohol presents. Together with driver Gary Busch, Brown and the A1 Drag Racing Team have criss-crossed the…
Lamattina doubles up in winning weekend
Phil Lamattina pulled off the double win at Perth Motorplex last night, taking out the fifth round of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship in addition to his round four win on Friday night.…
Live updates – ANDRA Top Fuel at Perth Motorplex
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series heads to Perth Motorplex for round four and five of the ANDRA Top Fuel Championship this Friday and Saturday at Perth Motorplex. We will bring you live tweets on the results as they happen plus be Instagramming and Vining our way through the event!…
Lamattina seizes championship lead in Perth
A thrilling final in round four of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship at Perth Motorplex saw Phil Lamattina take the points lead in the championship as a new format kept the crowd on the edge of their seat.…
Tag #andradragracing and win!
The ANDRA Top Fuel Championship at Perth Motorplex this Friday and Saturday night is going to go off and we want you to share the action. Get on to Instagram, Twitter or Vine and tag your photo, tweets or mini-videos from the track using #andradragracing. We want to see some unique and creative stuf…
Crowley launches new website and sponsor
Luke Crowley Racing has launched a new website for his team at www.lukecrowley.com. Crowley is the current points leader in the 2012/13 ANDRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship, winning the opening round of the series, the 2012 Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway. It backed up the team’s win at th…
Western nitro – we preview Perth
The ANDRA Top Fuel championship heads to Perth Motorplex again this weekend with round four and five of the series set to fire. Five of the 8000 horsepower, nitro-consuming beasts will be on the track, competing in an all new format with individual championship rounds on both Friday and Saturday und…
Harris on the verge of a new nitro phase
Damien Harris will return to the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Perth Motorplex in round four of the Australian Top Fuel championship, putting his team back together for a ‘last hurrah’. Harris will be joining the Rapisarda Autosport International outfit after the February 1-2 event, meaning it wil…
Championship double rounds approved for Perth and Willowbank
Two ANDRA championship drag racing events will feature double header rounds this season with final approval being given from drag racing’s governing body for events at Perth Motorplex and Willowbank Raceway to use the trial format.…
LFTR adds 60foot power for Perth
Lamattina Top Fuel Racing (LTFR) has added another sponsor to the ranks, with clothing brand 60foot joining the team for the final round of the ‘western swing’ held at the Perth Motorplex, February 1 and 2.…
Rapisarda operation expands with Dixon, Beard, Harris
The newly renamed Rapisarda Autosport International is rapidly growing with the Australian-based team bringing on two NHRA stars for the new year – with possible Australian appearances. Team owner Santo Rapisarda confirmed today that three times NHRA champion Larry Dixon (pictured right) and three…
Dobson: We want the record
Allan Dobson and the Rapisarda Racing team will be shooting for the national record come round four of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship at Perth Motorplex on February 1 and 2. It is part of a renewed philosophy among the Rapisarda Racing team and its Western Australian driver. Realising that they wil…
Revolutionary new event format promises Easter thrills
ANDRA and Willowbank Raceway are pleased to announce an exciting new event will be added to the 2013 calendar featuring championship rounds of Top Fuel and Top Alcohol. The Santo’s Cranes Super 3 Extreme Drag Race concept, featuring the Louie Rapisarda Top Fuel Trophy Race, will see professional d…
Two on the trot tops for Steve Reed
Queensland’s Steve Reed is one of the veterans of Australian drag racing, with a family that gives his team an extra edge when it comes to competing in one of the closest divisions in the sport – Top Alcohol. When races are decided by just thousandths of a second at speeds well over 400kmh, each…
Three final streak for Phil Lamattina
Fuchs Top Fuel dragster pilot Phil Lamattina made his third finals appearance in row in the third round of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship in Perth on the weekend. There were more threes after qualifying in the number three position, with Lamattina and crew chief Aaron Hambridge making dramatic chan…
Sheehan thunders to second event win
Mark Sheehan put a stop to Darren Morgan’s winning streak on Saturday night at Perth Motorplex, taking victory in spectacular fashion in the third round of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship. Sheehan defeated Morgan in the opening round and then went on to eliminate Phil Lamattina, who remains winles…
Live Tweets from ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Perth Motorplex
Follow along from the action as it happens at Perth Motorplex for the ANDRA Drag Racing Series as we bring you the highlights straight from the track. Eliminations begin at 6pm WST.…
Morgan juggernaut charges on
Darren Morgan’s domination over Top Fuel remained in place following day one of qualifying at Perth Motorplex in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
Battle hardened Rapisardas ready
The tough, USA-experienced Rapisarda Racing outfit will be out to stop Darren Morgan’s championship charge come this weekend’s third round of the ANDRA Top Fuel championship at Perth Motorplex.…
Perth preview – Morgan hat trick on the cards
The 8000 horsepower nitro dragsters of Top Fuel are crossing the desert expanses of Australia in readiness to attack Perth Motorplex in what will be a crucial round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series.…
US forces on board with Sheehan
The Top Fuel arms race is heating up with Mark Sheehan enlisting help from USA Top Fuel powerhouse Alan Johnson Racing ahead of next weekend’s ANDRA championship round at Perth Motorplex.…
Chris Matheson on the road again
Three times Top Bike champion Chris Matheson’s life in the commercial and industrial property game keeps his mind busy, though perhaps not as much as when he is aboard his 350kmh nitro-fuelled Top Bike. The quiet times without a phone or email to intrude are valued and for Matheson he finds that…
Bray wins and runs first five
Old sparring partners Victor Bray and John Zappia matched up again at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night with Bray emerging as the upset winner in round two of the ANDRA Top Doorslammer championship. It was a night to remember for Bray, with the Queensland-based tomato farmer also running his first e…
Live Tweets from the Goldenstates at Perth Motorplex
Follow along from the action as it happens at Perth Motorplex for the 41st annual Goldenstates as we bring you the highlights straight from the track. Eliminations for the championship rounds of Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol begins at 6pm WST.…
Zero to hero for John Zappia
Reigning ANDRA Top Doorslammer champion John Zappia went from a non-qualifying performance in the opening round of the series in Sydney to top qualifier in Perth following day one of the 41st annual Goldenstates.…
Bray recalls the golden days
Less than two weeks after an action-packed outing at Sydney Dragway, Team Bray Racing’s Victor and Ben Bray have arrived in Perth for the 41st annual Goldenstates this Friday and Saturday. With a 19 car field battling for just eight spots on race day, the father and son team will be looking to repea…
Zappia seeks turnaround
John Zappia will unveil a new look this weekend at Perth Motorplex for the 41st annual Goldenstates, hoping it brings some renewed race form to go with it. The reigning Australian champion failed to qualify at the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway, handing down a serious blow to his chances for…
Focus remains sharp for John Cannuli
Double duty is no foreign concept to John Cannuli, a fierce competitor in both ANDRA Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol. The challenge of remaining focused has only increased for Cannuli in recent events, with wife Kirsten Cannuli-Tucker entering Pro Stock for the first time.…
Special moment for Kapiris fan
When Peter Kapiris was taken to hospital following his clutch explosion at the Australian Nationals, his thoughts were pre-occupied with getting his Top Doorslammer back together and being able to make race day. It would have been easy for him to miss just how concerned his supporters were about him…
Momentum stays with Rob Pilkington
Defending Goldenstates Top Alcohol champion Rob Pilkington is the most confident he has ever been after some improving runs in state championship competition ahead of the national round.…
Fresh faces in ANDRA championship’s western swing
Nineteen Top Doorslammers and nine Top Alcohol Funny Cars and Dragsters are ready to do combat next weekend as the ANDRA championship moves on to the west coast for the 41st annual Goldenstates at Perth Motorplex. Among them will be an amazing seven new drivers stepping up to the professional ranks…
A little too close for friends
Victor Bray and his long time friend Peter Kapiris will be hoping they aren’t so close next weekend at Perth Motorplex following a wild encounter during qualifying for the Australian Nationals. Bray and Kapiris collided during the second session of qualifying (check out the video below) when Kapiris…
Australian Nationals crowns winners on final day
Seventeen new Australian Nationals winners were handed their ANDRA gold Christmas tree trophies at Sydney Dragway today as near perfect conditions produced records and tight racing in spades.…
Australian Nationals delivers qualifying drama
The Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway has produced plenty of drama and excitement with the second day of qualifying completed. Queenslander Steve Read leads the Top Fuel field going into race day with a 4.693 pass in the final session snatching the number one spot from Phil Lamattina’s 4.743…
Live Tweets from the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway
Follow along from the action as it happens at Sydney Dragway for this weekend’s Australian Nationals as we bring you some of the highlights straight from the track.…
Live Tweets from the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway
Follow along from the action as it happens at Sydney Dragway for this weekend’s Australian Nationals as we bring you some of the highlights straight from the track.…
A fan favourite returns for the Nationals
One of the most iconic Top Doorslammers in the country returns to active competition this weekend at the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway along with one of its fan favourite drivers. In recent years Debbie and Grant O’Rourke have been campaigning their Top Alcohol Funny Car around the count…
Live Tweets from Australian Nationals Test Day at Sydney Dragway
Follow along from the action as it happens at Sydney Dragway for today’s Australian Nationals test and tune.…
Steven Ham returns to Sydney with confidence
Returning to the venue where he claimed last season’s Nitro Champs, Brisbane based Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Steve Ham will head to Sydney Dragway for this weekend’s Australian Nationals as a favourite.…
On the road again with Gary Phillips
With the Australian Nationals coming up, Lucas Oil Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer driver Gary Phillips has been doing plenty of kilometres on the road. We got Gary to tell us what it’s like out there, how the family gets along and whether or not he can reveal any road secrets.…
Stage set for Brays’ season start in Sydney
Father and son duo Victor and Ben Bray will be looking to make history repeat at Sydney Dragway this weekend as the 2012/2013 ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship chase begins with the Australian Nationals.…
Australian Nationals fan events coming up this weekend
This weekend will be packed full of fan events ahead of the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway, which is shaping up to be one of the best events ever at the NSW venue.…
Nothing thrills like nitro for Chris Matheson
Queensland’s Chris Matheson will be aiming for an impressive fourth championship in a row come this season with his Nitro Voodoo Top Bike team, which kicks off next weekend at Sydney Dragway.…
‘Chrome Bullet’ gets silver on debut
The Fuchs LTFR Top Fuel dragster opened the 2012/13 ANDRA championship season in style with a runner-up trophy and a new track record at Adelaide International Raceway on Saturday. After topping the qualifying sheets with a 4.33-second pass, Lamattina made his way to the final to face off against la…
Darren Morgan opens championship defence with win
Reigning national Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan began his series defence in the best way possible on Saturday night, taking out the opening round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Live updates from Adelaide
ANDRA will be providing live updates via Twitter through Saturday’s opening championship rounds of Top Fuel and Pro Stock at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Morgan ready to rumble in Adelaide
Adelaide will come alive to the sound of 8,000 horsepower nitro burning engines this Saturday as reigning Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan rolls into town for the first round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series. Back in April 2012, Darren took out the inaugural Pro Series 1000 event at Adelaide Internati…
Milwaukee joins Monster with Kirsten Tucker
After successfully gaining her ANDRA competition license and becoming the first female to race in the heavily contested Pro Stock category, Kirsten Tucker is set to embark on her first season behind the wheel of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Monaro. In an unveiling at Adelaide’s Rundle Mall today, Kirsten…
Rundle Mall to host drag racing display
With the opening round of the ANDRA season just days away, visitors to Adelaide’s Rundle Mall will be able to get an early taste of the action on Thursday with a display featuring Kirsten Tucker’s Pro Stock Holden Monaro and Rino D’Alfonso’s Holden Commodore Top Doorslammer. There will be ANDRA give…
Lamattina adds second car for Adelaide round
In a first for Lamattina Top Fuel Racing, the team will be running two Top Fuel cars at the season’s first event in Adelaide. It has taken a huge effort from Aaron Hambridge and all of the LTFR crew to put together a second car and have it ready for round one of the 2013 ANDRA Top Fuel Championshi…
Porter tests new GT500 Shelby Pro Stock
Porters Racing team owners Paul and Scott Porter have just returned from the USA, where they took possession of the first 2013 GT500 Shelby Pro Stock Mustang to be built by Jerry Haas Race Cars in Missouri. The Porters, engine builder John Barbagallo and Chris McMillan spent three days at ZMax Dragw…
Allen lightens up
Maurice Allen says with a busy off season completed he is keen to launch his championship assault in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Allen debuted a new Milwaukee Tools Suzuki in the last round of the season and expects some solid performances to come from the state-of-the-art motorcycle when the championship…
Rapisarda confirms Nationals return
Santo Rapisarda has again shown massive commitment to Australian drag racing with a plan for his Top Fuel team to compete in Australia on the free weekend between the last two NHRA event of the season in the USA. With the 2012 Australian Nationals just around the corner, the Titan Cranes team will g…
Ali will get chance to defend championship
Reigning Pro Stock champion Michael Ali has had things fall into place just in time to be able to contest the opening round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at his home track of Adelaide International Raceway in just over a week’s time. Ali’s home track debut was looking uncertain up until recent…
Lamattina signs Elders Insurance to team
ANDRA Top Fuel operation Lamattina Top Fuel Racing (LTFR) has confirmed the team has secured a sponsorship agreement with Elders Insurance, who will be will be joining the twice championship-winners for the 2013 ANDRA season.…
Testing times for White
Northern Territory Pro Stock Motorcycle sophomore Scott White is preparing for the new season’s opening round at the 2012 Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway. While Top Fuel and Pro Stock get underway next weekend in Adelaide, November 2-4 will mark the season launch for the Pro Stock Motorcyc…
Mopar muscling into Adelaide
Lee Bektash has armed himself to the teeth for an assault on the ANDRA Drag Racing Series in Pro Stock this season, coming into the opening event in Adelaide on October 20 with what he says is his best horsepower yet under the bonnet of the factory-backed Mopar. Last season Bektash finished with jus…
Brays burn out at Bathurst
Team Bray Racing is once again returning to Bathurst this weekend as part of the on track entertainment at Australia’s most well known motorsport event and are keen to put on a show with both of their burnout cars while promoting drag racing. At the Team Bray compound (Harris Park Merchandise Area)…
Perdikaris finds potential
Sydney Pro Stock driver Bill Perdikaris says he finally has a car that is responding to set up changes and is ready to be a surprise packet when the ANDRA championship begins on October 20 at Adelaide International Raceway. Off-season testing has seen many Pro Stock teams producing tough numbers and…
Testing a triumph for Diamond T Mopar
Wayne Daley could be a threat in the Australian Pro Stock Championship this season with the Diamond T Products team producing big numbers in testing. Daley recorded a personal best 7.04 from the Mopar, with the one-meeting old Rick Watters Racing Engine proving its worth in the horsepower department…
New Camaro sets Spinozzi for sixes
Emilio Spinozzi will be competing in a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro next season, adding to the influx of new cars in Pro Stock. The Spinozzi Racing outfit has made significant performance gains in recent events and aren’t making any secret of the fact that consistent six second passes are their goal.…
Tremayne confident team has the power
Former Pro Stock champion Aaron Tremayne says the team has spent the off season developing the horsepower needed to fire back into form for the start of the ANDRA championship season at Adelaide International Raceway on October 20. Tremayne finished an uncharacteristic eighth in last season’s cham…
Read back to where it all began
Queensland’s Steve Read will return to where his nitro career began when the ANDRA Top Fuel season launches at Adelaide International Raceway on October 20. Read’s first event in a Top Fuel dragster was driving for team owner Santo Rapisarda at the South Australian venue back in the nineties and…
There’s no place like home for Kolaroff
The October 20 season opener for the 2012/13 ANDRA Drag Racing Series will see the return of the Pro Stock championship to Adelaide for the first time in over a decade, with a group of local racers keen to show off their skills in front of the South Australian audience. For Virginia resident Arthur…
Pre-season testing hots up
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series will see a new team entering the fray in Top Fuel this season with Peter Xiberras’s Sydney-based PremiAir outfit to make its debut with Luke Shepherd doing the driving duties. Shepherd said that the team wants to contest all the rounds if possible, with only the openin…
Brays burn out in Townsville
Team Bray will be putting drag racing front and centre at this weekend’s V8 Supercar event in the north Queensland city with burnout displays and their Top Doorslammers on display. The Sidchrome Burnout cars including Victor Bray’s 1957 Chev and Ben Bray’s new look Holden SS ute will both be d…
Hedges takes a break
Jason Hedges has surprised ANDRA Pro Stock fans with the announcement that he will be taking a break from racing next season in his Decoglaze Pontiac. Hedges has been one of the form runners in Pro Stock this season, finishing third in the 2010/11 series and sixth in this season, which has reached n…
Ham celebrates the good things on and off the track
The 2012/2013 season will go down as a landmark season both on and off the dragstrip for Brisbane based racer Steve Ham. In only his third championship campaign with the Mobil 1 Funny Car in the fiercely contested ANDRA Top Alcohol category, Ham’s season was punctuated by his first event win at th…
Bray’s record in sight for Zappia
The quickest run in Top Doorslammer history and a fifth straight title was John Zappia’s reward at the conclusion of the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway as the rest of the field wonders what they need to do to keep up with the iconic HQ Monaro.…
Phillips makes it sweet sixteen
Australian drag racing legend Gary Phillips has claimed yet another ANDRA Top Alcohol crown, taking his championship tally to sixteen – 15 in Top Alcohol and one in Top Doorslammer. Consistency was the key for Phillips again this season as the Lucas Oils team claimed two top qualifiers, three top sp…
Nervous wait makes title victory all the sweeter
Darren Morgan is enjoying basking in the glory of his third ANDRA Top Fuel championship following his nail biting series win over challengers Damien Harris and Andrew Cowin. It was the second straight championship win for Morgan’s AEG Powertools team.…
Champions crowned in Fuchs Winternationals completion
The never give up attitude was on full display at Willowbank Raceway today as final eliminations were completed for the rain-delayed Fuchs Winternationals. Both race teams and event staff gave their all to bring the event to completion and allow every category to reach its conclusion.…
Top Fuel title to be decided in round one clash
The ANDRA Top Fuel national championship will all be decided in round one of racing on June 11 at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland when Western Australian Damien Harris takes on Victoria’s Darren Morgan. Qualifying delivered an action packed show as rain delays pushed racing into the night. With H…
Zappia sets new standards at Fuchs Winternationals
ANDRA Top Doorslammer championship leader John Zappia made the case for a fifth straight national title on day two of the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland, Australia’s biggest drag racing event.…
Barbagallo barges to top of Pro Stock at Fuchs Winternationals
John Barbagallo made his first pass of the ANDRA season a strong one with his 7.01sec time heading the Pro Stock field on day one of the Fuchs Winternationals. Pro Stock was the only professional category to run on a day that saw the Rocket Allstars Racing Series competitors getting their early qual…
Read speed at Fuchs Winternationals
Multiple Australian Top Fuel champion Steve Read will make a return to racing at this weekend’s 45th annual Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich, after a 12 month absence.…
Supercar expert looking for Top Alcohol title
Top Alcohol competitor Jamie Noonan is no stranger to V8 Supercars, winning multiple titles with Stone Brothers Racing as part of the mechanical brains trust behind Marcos Ambrose and Russell Ingall’s championship titles, and more recently as the power behind Brad Jones Racing, but while his explo…
Fuchs Winternationals launched in style
The 45th annual Fuchs Winternationals has been launched with two fan fests around Brisbane, Queensland.…
Cannuli’s attention in demand at Fuchs Winternationals
John Cannuli could be excused for finding it hard to focus at the Fuchs Winternationals this weekend at Willowbank Raceway. As well as competing in both Top Alcohol with his Wash It Funny Car and Top Doorslammer with the PC Cranes Camaro, Cannuli will be watching the competition debut of wife Kirste…
Nothing to lose for Grima at Winternationals
Jason Grima has a realistic shot at a top five finish in the ANDRA Pro Series following a semi finals appearance at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway. The Sydneysider was so serious about putting himself into a mental groove that he set up boot camp at the track in the week leading up to the event,…
Ham strikes gold ahead of home track attack
Top Alcohol racer Steven Ham realised a childhood dream in Sydney last weekend, claiming the first ANDRA gold christmas tree trophy in his Pro Series career. Ham defeated 14-times Top Alcohol champion Gary Phillips in the close 5.52sec to 5.54sec final.…
Newby returns with new ride
Top Alcohol championship aspirant Wayne Newby had a race against time to have his JBS Funny Car ready for the Nitro Champs in Sydney, but amazingly was able to qualify the fresh ride into the field. Newby and his team built up the new car in just two weeks after crashing their previous dragster at t…
Championships set for thrilling decider at Willowbank Raceway
With just one round of the 2011/2012 ANDRA drag racing season remaining, a number of titles will go down to the wire at the Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, June 8-11. Top Fuel has provided the scene for a dramatic end with Western Australian Damien Harris and his Best Tractor Parts team leadi…
Amazing Nitro Champs finishes in sixes and sevens
In what many are calling the best event held at Sydney Dragway, ANDRA Pro Series eliminations day featured some of the best personal performances and amazing drag races Australian drag racing has produced. ANDRA Top Doorslammer was a feast of 5.7-second passes, with West Australians John Zappia and…
Massive crowd and quick qualifying results at Sydney Nitro Champs
Matheson has eyes on the fives
Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway
It all comes down to this. The Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway is the final round for the 2011/2012 ANDRA Pro Series where championships will be decided. For some racers their dreams will come true, for others they will be crushed.…
History made as winners crowned in Pro Series 1000
Queensland’s Tremayne family develop high horsepower solution
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FROM LANDMARK TO SAND-PARKED
Does Judd have the Golden touch?
Rick Gauci makes the trek West
Rick Gauci and his RGR Aeroflow/City Finance team have been building strength as they continue their Top Alcohol campaign.…
NITRO VOODOO WINS FUCHS NATIONALS TOP BIKE TWO YEARS RUNNING
28 September 2011 Chris Matheson’s Nitro Voodoo Team has won the opening Round of the Pro-Series Championship. The win took place at the recent Fuchs Australian Nationals held at Sydney Dragway over the weekend of 9-11 September. Matheson also came away with Lowest ET for the Round, giving the Tea…
THE MAC ATTACK ON AUSSIE TOP FUEL
22 September 2011 Cory McClenathan driving one of Rapisarda Racing’s team cars won the Fuchs Australian Nationals after his last two trips “down-under” only resulted with a single pass per trip. Here is an overview of Cory’s drag racing career to date:…
TUCKER’S NEW RIDE SOUNDS WARNING TO PRO STOCK RIVALS
20 September 2011 ANDRA Pro Stock star, Shane Tucker, has revealed his amazing new Pontiac GXP weapon amongst a capacity crowd of cars and stars at Victoria’s Calder Park Raceway as a part of the Monster Energy Ken Block World Tour. “It was an amazing day,” laughed Tucker.…
PHILLIPS WINS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS!
19 September 2011 In his forty-first year of competition, Gary Phillips has put the nightmare fortieth season behind him by winning the Australian Nationals in Top Alcohol at Sydney Dragway last weekend. Labelling last season as a “cocktail of shocking weather and bad luck that I would rather forg…
THE 46 YEAR JOURNEY HAS BEEN A BLAST
12 September 2011 My name is Bob Shepherd, the “¼ mile smile”. After 46 years as a drag racer I am leaving the sport. I’ve run out of the kind of money it takes to run Top Fuel and I would like tell this story to thank the many people who have helped me to be the ¼ mile smile.…
POSITIVE PERFORMANCE FROM HOLDEN TRADE CLUB MONARO
14 September 2011 Maurice Fabietti has given the Holden Trade Club Top Doorslammer team’s Fuchs Australian Nationals campaign a pass following a first round loss at Sydney Dragway yesterday. The Holden Trade Club Monaro underwent a major mechanical change over the short offseason with the fitting…
MORGAN HOPING TO DOUBLE UP IN SYDNEY
8 September 2011 Darren Morgan Racing hasn’t been idle over the short ANDRA Pro Series off-season, signing a number of corporate partners – both current and new – ahead of the Fuchs Australian Nationals this weekend.…
A NEW SEASON BEGINS FOR NEWBY RACING
8 September 2011 There is a buzz in the air this weekend at Sydney Dragway with the opening round of the 2011/2012 ANDRA Pro Series Top Alcohol Championship season.…
DRAG RACER MAURICE FABIETTI RENEWS ‘CLUB’ MEMBERSHIP
6 September 2011 Champion drag racer Maurice Fabietti enters this week’s opening round of the 2011/12 ANDRA Pro Series, the Fuchs Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway, having renewed his agreement with Holden Trade Club. The latest contract sees Fabietti extend his deal with GM Holden int…
HOLDEN TRADE CLUB’S MAURICE FABIETTI PREDICTS END TO ZAP’S REIGN
7 September 2011 Holden Trade Club Top Doorslammer ace Maurice Fabietti believes the reign of archrival, four-time champion John Zappia is over as the 2011/12 ANDRA Pro Series kicks off with this weekend’s Fuchs Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.…
TUCKER’S NEW MONSTER ENERGY GXP PRO STOCKER REVEALED
6 September 2011 ANDRA Pro Stock star, Shane Tucker, has revealed his amazing new Pontiac GXP weapon amongst a capacity crowd of cars and stars at Victoria’s Calder Park Raceway as a part of the Monster Energy Ken Block World Tour.…
SBR READY FOR THE BIG UNVIEL AT THE BUNDABERG AIRSHOW
18 August 2011 The excitement grows as the kick off approaches for the Wide Bay Australia International Airshow as Stuart Bishop Racing is the main 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 Ro…
LTFR RENEWS WITH FUCHS LUBRICANTS
12 August 2011 Fuchs Lubricants has renewed their sponsorship to naming rights of the Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster. With the partnership now entering into its eighth year, both LTFR and Fuchs are excited about their long-term partnership in drag racings premier bracket.…
TEAM MILWAUKEE WRAP UP 2011 PRO STOCK BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
28 July 2011 Maurice Allen and his Team can now report that the Team Milwaukee Tools Pro Stock Bike Team has been able to wrap up the 2011 ANDRA Pro Series Championship this year. We were able to maintain a 14 point margin over our fellow competitors at the Castrol Winter nationals Re Run after the…
HAM MAKES FIRST FINAL
26 July 2011 For Steven Ham and the East Coast Lubes/Mobil 1 funny car, the 2011 Castrol Edge Winternationals proved to be a good opportunity to showcase the cars performance and end the season with a strong finish. With three drivers contesting for 2nd place in the championship it was still going t…
ZAPPIA CLAIMS FOURTH STRAIGHT TOP DOORSLAMMER CHAMPIONSHIP
25 July 2011 The 2011 Winternationals ended with an anti-climax with rain again disrupting racing during the event, in an unprecedented year of natural disasters and heavy rain in the east coast of Australia. The ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer Series qualifying was completely washed out forcing t…
WEB CAM NITRO VOODOO TEAM WINS TWO IN A ROW
21 July 2011 The WebCam backed Nitro Voodoo Top Bike Team have taken out Australia’s prestigious ANDRA Pro-Series Championship two years in a row. Matheson had virtually wrapped up the season in Round 5 winning at the Sydney Nitro Champs, with a huge 98 points lead ahead of his nearest compe…
MORGAN SHUTS DOWN US CHALLENGER IN WINTERS FINALS CHARGE
21 July 2011 Newly crowned Australian Top Fuel Champion, Darren Morgan put in a stunning performance at the re-running of the Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, only to be cruelly robbed of a chance to win the coveted Title. The inclement weather that struck the event back on the J…
RAIN COULD NOT DAMPEN THE CELEBRATION FOR NEWBY RACING
20 July 2011 Despite the incomplete end to the second running of the Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway Newby Racing are celebrating, and with good reason.…
TEAM RSR READY FOR ‘TAKE 2’
15 July 2011 For Steve Read, this weekend’s goal for the Castrol EDGE Winternationals re-run is simple – ‘We’re here to spoil the day for some of the bigger teams and put on a great show’.…
DMR ROLLS ON AT WILLOWBANK THIS WEEKEND
14 July 2011 Darren Morgan and the AEG Powertools/Hungry Jack’s Mildura Top Fuel team are poised for a strong continuation of the postponed Castrol EDGE Winternationals this weekend at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland. Since attending the first run of the Winternationals on the June Long Weekend,…
AUTO ONE AND JRR PART COMPANY
12 July 2011 This coming weekend 15-17 July at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland the Winternationals re-run not only signals the end of the 2010/2011 ANDRA Championship season, but also the end of one of Drag Racing’s most successful partnerships – Jim Read Racing and Auto One.…
AMERICAN CHAMP BACK FOR TITLE TILT
5 July 2011 American Top Fuel drag race champion, Cory McClenathan, is coming back to Australia for the continuation of the season-ending 44th annual Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich, from July 15 to 17.…
JUDD FACES WINTERNATIONALS CHALLENGE
5 July 2011 Robin Judd faces one of the biggest challenges in his Top Doorslammer drag racing career, when the season-ending 44th annual Castrol EDGE Winternationals resumes at Willowbank Raceway from July 15 to 17.…
STUART BISHOP RACING TEAMS UP WITH RFDS
29 June 2011 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…
TEAM MOPAR DRAG SPONSORSHIP
27 June 2011 Mopar Australia (Chrysler) has announced a renewal of its sponsorship of ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing’s Lee Bektash and Team Mopar for the next two seasons. The renewal builds on Mopar’s ongoing sponsorship of Lee and his team since 2008.…
NITRO VOODOO WINTERS AWASH
23 June 2011 A rain interrupted Winternationals resulted in a postponement of the event until 15 – 17 July 2011. The Nitro Voodoo Team was pumped for a strong result, only to see rain saturate the track two days into the event.…
GOLDFINGERS/PRE MOTORSPORT TO RETURN TO WILLOWBANK RACEWAY
22 July 2011 It seems to be a repeating occurrence throughout the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series calendar that inclement weather has been the deciding factor in many of the events contested. The 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals that were originally scheduled for the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend (June…
JUDD AIMS TO FINISH DOORSLAMMER SEASON WITH A WIN
9 June 2011 Top Doorslammer drag racer, Robin Judd, is looking to finish the 2010-2011 (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series the same way he started, with a win. Perth-based Judd won the season-opening Australian Nationals, for the second year in a row, at Sydney…
MCCLENATHAN SEEKS WINTERNATIONALS’ TITLE
9 June 2011 American Top Fuel racer, Cory McClenathan, is eager to win Australia’s most prestigious drag race event, the Winternationals, to be held at Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich, this weekend (Friday-Monday, June 10-13). McClenathan, from Brownsburg, Indiana, will drive one…
TREMANIAC RACING LOOK TO GAIN FOURTH CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIP
9 June 2011 For Aaron Tremayne, the 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals, held the Queen’s Birthday Long weekend (June 10 – 13), is going to be a weekend of focus, a weekend to the team would like to make eight solid runs to win the event, which will once again allow Aaron to lay claim to the mo…
POWERCRUISE JOINS CROSSROADS FOR THE WINTERNATIONALS
8 June 2011 The “World’s Wildest Cruisin Car Show” POWERCRUISE has joined forces with Crossroads Racing for this weekend’s Castrol Edge Winternationals prior to taking their show to the USA for the first time this July. In fact, the largest drag race outside of North America will host a firs…
THE MONSTER ARMY RECRUITS PHIL LAMATTINA
8 June 2011 Phil Lamattina has secured a personal sponsorship with Monster Energy for the 2011/12 ANDRA Pro Series Championship. The 35-year-old will launch the new sponsorship, and his new Monster Energy helmet design, at this weekend’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.…
PORTERS RACING WELCOME HYNE TIMBER AS A MAJOR SPONSOR
8 June 2011 It’s with great pleasure that Paul and Scott Porter of Porters Racing welcome Hyne Timber to the Porters Racing operation as a major sponsor of the team’s Ford Mustang Pro Stocker.…
SON OF A TOP GUN TO DEBUT AT WINTERNATIONALS
7 June 2011 Mention the name ‘Noonan’ around the Top Alcohol drag racing fraternity, and you will most likely receive a warm smile from those that have been around the category for a few years. With a string of ‘firsts’ in the category across Australia, John Noonan spent most of his racing career se…
PRO STOCK AT LARGEST EVENT OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
6 June 2011 Traditionally, the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (June 10 – 13) has been regarded as the biggest weekend in the history of Australian Drag Racing, with this year being the same. The 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals, which will be contested as the final round of the 2010/2011 ANDRA P…
PRE MOTORSPORT TEAM ARE CONFIDENT FOR WINTERS
6 June 2011 This last weekend (June 4th and 5th), the PRE Motorsport team contested the Winters Warmups event held at Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich Queensland. Heading into the event the team was looking to improve on their personal best elapsed time and the team managed to do just that when the team…
BOUND FOR WINTERNATIONALS GLORY – DARREN MORGAN RACING
3 May 2011 Staging the AEG Powertools/Hungry Jacks Mildura Top Fuel dragster has never been more nerve wracking for Darren Morgan than what it will be next weekend – it’s all he has to do in qualifying one to take the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Championship.…
PUGLIA UNVEILS THE PONY!
2 June 2011 Flying well under the radar of the Australian motorsport rumour mill, multi championship winning drag racer Allen Puglia has finally unveiled his new Ford Mustang, direct from the USA.…
PORTERS RACING LOOKING TO GET BACK TO BUSINESS
2 June 2011 The 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series Pro Stock season has not been the season that the Porters Racing team had hoped for. The season for the Porters Can Do Ford Mustang Pro Stocker has been interfered with business commitments and inclement weather. Despite this, the team did start the se…
JASON HEDGES RACING LOOK TO CAP OFF CAREER SEASON
19 May 2011 For the Jason Hedges Racing team (JHR), the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series has been a career year. Thus far this year, the JHR team has not endured any first round losses, with the team advancing to the semi-finals in two of the three events that have been completed this season.…
MORGAN IN MILDURA AND SETTING FOR WINTERNATIONALS
19 May 2011 Current ANDRA Pro Series Australian Top Fuel Championship leader, Darren Morgan isn’t allowing the frustration of the Sydney Nitro Champs get to him as he eyes off the season-ending Castrol EDGE Winternationals in just three weeks time. Morgan took his AEG Powertools/Hungry Jacks Mildu…
MORGAN V READ FOR WINTERS HONOURS
18 May 2011 If Darren Morgan claims the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Championship at Willowbank Raceway’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals over June 10-13, it will be the first time an owner/driver has taken the title since Jim Read in 2006. Morgan, who won the 2004/2005 Top Fuel championship driving fo…
CHALLENGING NITRO CHAMPS FOR HAM
12 May 2011 For Steven Ham and the Mobil 1/East Coast Lubes Funny Car, the 2011 Nitro Champs proved a vital round for the teams championship aspirations. The fickle Sydney weather threw all the teams a curveball with two days of relentless rain before clearing up just enough for two qualifying runs…
NITRO VOODOO TAKES OUT NITRO CHAMPS
10 May 2011 The Nitro Voodoo Team has won the Nitro Champs in Sydney for the second year running. Matheson said “the weekend was a challenging one, due to the inclement weather, with periodic rain interrupting the meeting”.…
ZAPPIA RACING IMPROVES CHANCES OF 4TH CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIP
10 May 2011 John Zappia and his Zappia Racing Team proved why they are the National Champions last weekend, when they won the most exciting Final in Top Doorslammer history at the Nitro Champs in Sydney Australia. The win was probably one of John’s best drives this season as he had to overcome a h…
SWEET SPOT NOT FOUND FOR PORTERS RACING
10 May 2011 The Porters racing team were hoping that the 2011 Nitro Champs was going to see the Porters Can Do Ford Mustang return to the strong pace that it showed during the opening event of the season – the 2010 Fuchs Lubricants Australian Nationals, however, due to further inclement weather in…
ZAP MAKES IT TO THE TOP END
9 May 2011 Reigning ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion and current record holder, John Zappia arrived in Darwin last night, ready to compete in the Macmahon Grand Re-Opening on the 13-14 May at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip.…
TWO-WHEELED TITLE BATTLES SET FOR WINTERNATS
5 May 2011 Chris Matheson and Maurice Allen have their championship hopes pinned on the season-ending Castrol EDGE Winternationals, to be held at Willowbank Raceway across Friday June 10 – Monday June 13.…
JRR WIN TOP FUEL AT 2011 NITRO CHAMPS
4 May 2011 Jim Read Racing have come away with a much wanted ANDRA gold Christmas Tree trophy for their efforts after winning Top Fuel at the 2011 Nitro Champs held over the April 29-May 1 weekend. JRR Crew Chief Bruce Read said that he and Brother Phil, and the JRR team would like to dedicate the w…
NEWBY HARD TO BEAT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
3 May 2011 Wayne Newby secured a place in his seventh final in a row at Sydney Dragway’s Nitro Champs on the weekend, making him almost unbeatable for the 2010/2011 Top Alcohol Championship title.…
ALL POSITIVE FOR LTFR AT NITRO’S
3 May 2011 The future looks promising for young gun tuner Aaron Hambridge after debut with Lamattina Racing at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway on April 30- May.…
PERSEVERANCE KEY TO SUCCESS FOR PRE MOTORSPORT
1 May 2011 The 2011 Nitro Champs has not gone to plan with the inclement weather that has been hitting the Western Sydney area; however, the PRE Motorsport/Goldfingers Gentlemen’s team did manage to make two runs on Saturday. The latter of the two runs was cancelled due to the session not bei…
ZAP ON FIRE GOING INTO NITRO CHAMPS
28 April 2011 The Zappia Racing Team are set to enter their third event in their East Coast Tour for 2011, with this weeks 2011 Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway being Round 6 of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer Championship.…
SAINTY LOOKING FOR ANOTHER NITRO CHAMPS
28 April 2011 Terry Sainty is looking to win his second Nitro Champs title at Sydney Dragway this weekend (Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1). Sainty previously won the Nitro Champs when the event was held at the neighbouring Eastern Creek Raceway prior to the opening of the Sydney Dragway.…
RAPISARDA TO RACE THREE CARS AT NITRO CHAMPS
28 April 2011 Rapisarda Racing will field three cars in Top Fuel at this weekend’s Nitro Champs, at Sydney Dragway from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1. All three cars will be driven by past Nitro Champ winners, defending champion, Mark Mariani, Allan Dobson, who won the event in 2007 and Terry Sa…
MARIANI LOOKING FOR BACK-TO-BACK NITRO CHAMPS
28 April 2011 Mark Mariani is looking to win back-to-back Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway this weekend (Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1). Mariani will drive one of three Top Fuel cars entered by Rapisarda Racing/Titan Cranes team at the Nitro Champs.…
BADCOCK LOOKS TO FINISH PRO BIKE CAREER ON A HIGH
28 April 2011 Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Badcock will step out of the riders seat at the conclusion of the 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals, and when he does so he hopes to be celebrating back-to-back ANDRA Pro Series Championship wins.…
DARREN MORGAN CHASING TOP FUEL CHAMPIONSHIP IN SYDNEY
27 April 2011 The AEG Powertools-backed Darren Morgan Racing team heads to Sydney for the penultimate round of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Championships hoping they can turn their 122 point Championship margin into an unassailable lead – and the team has some extra assistance from Aeroflow Perfo…
JUDD LOOKING FOR A DOORSLAMMER GRAND SLAM
26 April 2011 No Top Doorslammer racer has ever won the Grand Slam, made up of drag racing’s prestigious big three marquee events – three-day events that stage all (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Group One and Sportsman categories – The Nationals, Nitro Champs and…
HUNGRY JACKS ANNOUNCES DMR PARTNERSHIP EXTENSION
21 April 2011 Visit Hungry Jacks in Mildura for a DMR Flame-Grilled Special right throughout 2011* Darren Morgan Racing will be celebrating the announcement that Hungry Jacks has extended it’s major associate partnership with the DMR Top Fuel team at Mildura’s Sunset Strip this Easter. The fami…
TREMANIAC RACING CONTINUES THEIR GOOD FORM
20 April 2011 The third round of the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series Australian Pro Stock Championship Aeroflow by Rocket industries event (April 8th and 9th) once again has seen the Tremaniac Racing team do well with Aaron taking the event win and extending his 2010/2011 championship points lead.…
LARGEST EVER PRO STOCK FIELD
19 April 2011 It’s with great pleasure that the Pro Stock Owners Association (PSOA) report that the 2011 Nitro Champs held at Sydney Dragway over the weekend April 29 – May 1 will be the largest ever Pro Stock field in ANDRA Pro Series history. As the entry list stands there are currently 25 ent…
SAINTY GOES “FOUR WIDE” DURING NHRA EVENT EXTRAVAGANZA
20 April 2011 Australia’s Terry Sainty had what was probably his most challenging outing yet of his Top Fuel racing career last weekend. The skilled driver for Santo Rapisarda’s team participated in NHRA’s totally unique 4-Wide Nationals&n…
JASON HEDGES RACING MAINTAINS THIRD PLACE
18 April 2011 Even though the Jason Hedges Racing (JHR) team may not have walked away with the win Saturday night (April 9th), the team did manage to maintain their third place in the points. The main goal that has been set by the JHR team is to finish within the top three in the championship for th…
PORTER RETURNS TRACKSIDE AFTER SEVEN MONTH DROUGHT
13 April 2011 For Scott Porter and the Porters Can Do Pro Stock team, the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series Pro Stock Season may not have been as eventful as they had liked. This has been due to business commitments that have kept them away from the racetrack. However, nonetheless, the performances that th…
AUSSIE HERE, DESPITE ENGINE ORDEAL
17 April 2011 Sounds like something the NHRA could use? Well, a funny thing happened on the way to Pomona. Story by Susan Wade (Compeition Plus)…
CNS MOTORSPORTS WELCOMES NEW SPONSORS
6 April 2011 It’s with great pleasure that the CNS Motorsports team announce the involvement of new sponsors Roaring Lion Energy Drink and Urban 3 Building and Developments. Both of these sponsors will be adorning the Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Frank Nirta.…
HAMBRIDGE READY TO TAKE THE REINS
6 April 2011 LTFR would like to announce that Aaron Hambridge is taking over as Crew Chief for the Top Fuel Operations effective immediately.…
NITRO VOODOO WINS TOP BIKE AT WILLOWBANK
5 April 2011 Matheson Top Qualified, with lowest ET and MPH, making it four from four meetings and two Round wins.…
SPINOZZI LOADED, READY FOR BATTLE
5 April 2011 For Emilio Spinozzi, the start to his ANDRA Pro Series career has not been what he had hoped for. Next weekend, will mark the third time that the team will make an attempt to complete their first full ANDRA Pro Series event at next Weekend’s Aeroflow by Rocket Industries Re-Run eve…
“THE POM” MARCHES TO RUNNER-UP AT WILLOWBANK
4 March 2011 For ‘The Pom’ Steve Read, it was one of those weekends that started off cautiously, and with a little bit of luck and a good run when it counted, the privateer Top Fuel team from Ipswich, Qld, would find themselves in the final round against hot favourite, Darren Morgan at Willowbank Ra…
PHIL LAMATTINA’S TITLE HOPES ARE BACK ON TRACK
28 March 2011 Lamattina comes away positive after stringing together three classy qualifying runs, setting the track speed record at 326 mph and moving from fourth to second place in the 2010-11 championship after round five of the ANDRA Pro Series Championship at Willowbank Raceway last w…
MORGAN EXTENDS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH WILLOWBANK WIN
28 March 2011 Darren Morgan’s exceptional ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel season continued at Willowbank across the weekend – taking the AEG Powertools machine to the Top Fuel Championships win and extending his Championship lead to 122 points.…
MORGAN TAKES COMMANDING TOP FUEL TITLE LEAD
26 March 2011 Darren Morgan has taken a commanding lead in the chase for the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel title this evening by winning at Willowbank Raceway’s Top Fuel Championships.…
MORGAN WANTS TO KEEP CONSISTENT AT WILLOWBANK
24 March 2011 This weekend at Willowbank Raceway, Mildura’s Darren Morgan aims to continue the impressive form that sees his AEG Powertools backed team leading the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Championship by 74 points.…
ROARING FORTIES COLLIDE FOR PHILLIPS
23 March 2011 Two forty-year old Australian drag racing legacies collided last weekend as fifteen time national champion Gary Phillips celebrated four decades in the sport at the 40th Annual Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex. Turn back the clock forty years, and on opposite sides of the nation,…
WILLOWBANK THIS WEEK, LAS VEGAS NEXT WEEK
23 March 2011 Top Fuel drag race team, Rapisarda Racing and driver, Terry Sainty, will start an odyssey this weekend that will see the Sydney-based team and driver race at two events on two continents in seven days. Sainty and multiple Australian championship-winning Rapisarda Racing/Titan Cranes te…
TREMANIAC RACING TO RETURN TO SYDNEY DRAGWAY APRIL 8 – 9
23 March 2011 As a result of the inclement weather that impacted this past weekend’s Aeroflow by Rocket Industries Pro Stock round, the Tremaniac racing team will return to Sydney Dragway to complete the event.…
RAIN SHORTENS AEROFLOW BY ROCKET INDUSTRIES EVENT
23 March 2011 The event that the Jason Hedges Racing (JHR) team had been looking forward to for quite some time has been postponed until April 8 and 9 due to inclement weather in the Western Sydney area over the past 72 hours.…
ANDREW COWIN UPDATE
23 March 2011 There was an air of excitement leading towards the Aeroflow by Rocket Industries Pro Series event at Sydney Dragway. Along with ANDRA Championship rounds for Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock, the nitro Funny Cars of Graeme Cowin and Chris Stipanovich were set to make exhibition passes thr…
SAINTY TO DRAW ON U.S. INSPIRATION FOR TOP FUEL CHAMPS
23 March 2011 Just weeks ago Aussie Top Fuel racer Terry Sainty fulfilled a lifelong dream – to race in the NHRA Full Throttle Series in the United States.…
NITRO VOODOO TAKES OUT TOP QUALIFIER AT THE WESTERNATIONALS
22 March 2011 After two blistering qualifying passes, recording a 6.282 sec at 219.51 mph and a 6.231 at 211.26 mph, the Nitro Voodoo Team were set for an exciting round of Eliminations on Saturday night.…
HAMBRIDGE JOINS LAMATTINA TOP FUEL RACING FOR THE 2011/12 SEASON
22 March 2011 LTFR IS pleased to announce that young gun Aaron Hambridge has accepted the position of crew chief on the Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster for the 2011/12 season.…
DMR AT THE CLIPSAL 500 ‘EXCELLERATOR ZONE’
18 March 2011 Not only will Adelaide race fans have the chance to get up close to Top Fuel this weekend, they can also win a brand new iPad 2.0 at the Clipsal 500 at the eXcellerator Zone, where Darren Morgan will fire up his ANDRA Top Fuel Championship leading rail at 10:30am and 1:10pm daily.…
JUDD LOOKING FOR THIRD SYDNEY DRAGWAY TITLE WIN
17 March 2011 At the last four (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship series events held at the Sydney venue, Judd has won back-to-back Australian Nationals titles (September 2009 and 2010) and reached the semi finals at the past two Nitro Champs…
PERSONAL BEST TIME A PAY OFF FOR PILKINGTON
16 March 2011 Rob Pilkington took a strategic approach to Western Australia’s biggest drag racing event, the 40th annual Westernationals, and it paid off with a new personal best time.…
RIVERLINK TO HOST DRAG RACING ELITE
16 March 2011 A taste of the quarter-mile will take up residence in Ipswich’s Riverlink Shoppping Centre next week, in the lead up to Willowbank Raceway’s Top Fuel Championships (March 25 and 26).…
TREMANIAC RACING GET BACK TO BUSINESS
15 March 2011 For the second time in the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series, the Tremaniac Racing team will be hitting the track under a championship round format. Aaron Tremayne will be coming into the event the points leader, having won the only event to have been contested thus far this season, the seas…
STRONG PRO STOCK FIELD FOR AEROFLOW EVENT
15 March 2011 The drought between Pro Stock events during the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series will be bought to an end next weekend when the next round of the ANDRA Pro Series Australian Pro Stock Championship takes place at Sydney Dragway for the Aeroflow by Rocket Industries event.…
GREGORINI KEEPING HIS STRIDE
11 March 2011 Daniel Gregorini, from Perth Western Australia, kept his stride at the 2011 ANDRA Western Nationals at the Kwinana Beach Motorplex March 5-6 2011. Competing in the coveted Top Doorslammer class Gregorini had his work cut out for himself and his talented Scratch and Match Motorsports te…
JASON HEDGES RACING READY TO STRIKE
10 March 2011 For the first time since the opening round of the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series season opener, the 2010 Fuchs Lubricants Australian Nationals, the Jason Hedges Racing team will be ready to take to the Sydney Dragway racetrack come March 19 – 20.…
“WE’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE!” SAYS BRENNAN
10 March 2011 An unfruitful second attempt at making an eight car Top Doorslammer field at last weekend’s Westernationals hasn’t fazed Boomeracing’s Maurice Brennan, who has seen his team endure barren seasons in the past and doesn’t even entertain the thought that they won’t be able to bounce back…
FINALS HOPES DASHED FOR STUART BISHOP RACING
9 March 2011 THE TEAM at Stuart Bishop Racing hopes of qualifying have been dashed as they are listed eleventh in an eighteen-car field at the Westernationals at Perth Motorplex Saturday night in the fastest ever in Australia, Doorslammer field.…
ZAP BACK ON TOP
9 March 2011 John Zappia showed why he is the three times and current Top Doorslammer Champion at the 40th Westernationals, by digging deep and getting back up to his high standard of performance after an average start to the season, and dominating the meeting.…
THEFT FROM APM – PRO SERIES RACERS BUSINESS
9 March 2011 UPDATE: COMPILED LIST OF ITEMS STOLEN please print and distribute to all your local performance workshops and retailers. Aaron Hambridge ANDRA Pro Series Top Alcohol competitor has had hundreds of thousands dollars worth of his and customer’s performance parts stolen on Sun…
TOP BIKE POINTS UPDATE
TOP DOORSLAMMER POINTS UPDATE
POINTS LEADER HAMBRIDGE LOOKS TO EXTEND
2 February 2011 They say that being number one is easy but that staying there is the true test of a racer’s mettle. And so it will be when Aaron Hambridge, pilot of the Team APM Top Alcohol Dragster takes to the Sydney Dragway quarter mile on the 29th April – 1st of May in an effort to maintain…
ANDRA PRO SERIES TOP FUEL
1 March 2011 Australia is recognised for boasting some of the toughest Top Fuel teams outside of North America. This reputation has been further cemented after the latest round in the 2010/2011 Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Pro Series Top Fuel Championship. Described by many as…
JUDD LOOKS TO REGAIN CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT PERTH MOTORPLEX
28 February 2011 But first, Judd, who has been runner-up in the last two (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship series, must win the ‘championship round’, at this weekend’s 40th annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach.…
SOLID RUNS FOR ZAP AT PERTH MOTORPLEX
15 February 2011 In front of his home crowd last meeting, reigning ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia competed in the local Top Comp bracket and performed some solid runs in difficult conditions to prepare for the next round of the Pro Series Top Doorslammer event at the Perth Motorplex Wes…
MCCOY RACE CARS GETS ANDRA APPROVAL
6 February 2011 With a strong presence in the U.S. and Europe, Andy McCoy Race Cars is now extending its reach into Australia. The highly respected drag race car manufacturer has received initial approval from the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) for its popular 1970 Plymouth Dus…
MORGAN WINS IN A TOP FUEL THRILLER
4 February 2011 Mildura’s Darren Morgan has extended his lead at the top of the standings in the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Championships following a thrilling victory at the Perth Motorplex last weekend. Morgan now sits on 372 points which is 74 points ahead of Andrew Cowin.…
BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE FOR BRENNAN
4 February 2011 In what started out as a bad day breaking the clutch, Maurice Brennan spent last weekend heading back to the familiar low six second territory posting a 6.29 in the first round of eliminations, signalling a certain return to form for the World’s Quickest Commodore.…
IT WAS A CASE OF THE WILD WEST FOR LTFR
31 January 2011 The Lamattina Top Fuel Racing Team ended a spectacular racing weekend disappointed after finishing runner up in Round 4 of the Andra Pro Series at Perth Motorplex.…
HUNGRY MORGAN GRABS TOP FUEL WIN
31 January 2011 The Mildura speed twins of Darren Morgan and Phil Lamattina met in the final of the fourth round of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Championship series at the Perth Motorplex with Darren Morgan in the Hungry Jacks/AEG entry grabbing the win.…
MORGAN: PERTH ROUND VITAL FOR CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE
28 January 2011 ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel points leader Darren Morgan believes that a good run in this weekend’s Top Fuel Championships at the Perth Motorplex is vital in his bid to become the 2010/2011 champion.…
COWIN TOP FUEL TEST AT PERTH MOTORPLEX
26 January 2011 The Perth Motorplex was bristling with horsepower on Australia Day as over 80 teams took the public holiday as an opportunity to prepare for this weekend’s ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel event.…
TEAM BRAY QUEENSLAND FLOOD REPORT
21 January 2011 Thanks for the thoughts and concerns we have received since last week’s Queensland Flood Crisis. With tens of thousands of people having lost all their worldly possessions it may take months for things to even seem normal here. As far as the racer community goes it was hit pretty har…
BRENNAN BACK IN THE GAME
17 January 2011 The World’s Quickest Commodore was quick enough to produce smiles all round the Boomeracing crew as Maurice Brennan steered the fan favourite back into the low six second range at the Perth Motorplex last weekend.…
MORGAN IS UPBEAT AS CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE HEATS UP
13 January 2011 After recently announcing a new partnership with Hungry Jacks Mildura, Top Fuel racer Darren Morgan has got his sights set on his first ANDRA Pro Series championship……
REED CONTINUES TO REST FOLLOWING MASSIVE CRASH
11 January 2011 Brisbane drag racer Debbie Reed continues to rest following her qualifying crash in her Allstar Batteries Top Alcohol dragster during round one of the 2011 New Year Series at Willowbank Raceway. Video on ANDRA DragTube…
NEW YEARS SERIES ALL A WASH FOR LTFR
6 January 2011 The Lamattina Top Fuel Racing Team has headed home hungry to race again after spending the weekend chasing Gremlins and Dodging rain.…
PHILLIPS CLAIMS BONUS POINTS HAT-TRICK!
6 January 2011 Gary Phillips has claimed his third straight “top speed” and second straight “low elapsed time” from a rain ravaged third round of ANDRA Pro Series Top Alcohol last weekend and despite the event not reaching eliminations status, the Lucas Oils Team bagged every bonus point on offer. W…
SPINOZZI TO MAKE PRO STOCK DEBUT
6 January 2011 CNS Motorsports is the newest team to hit the ranks of the ANDRA Pro Series is set to make their debut January 14 – 15 at the second round of the ANDRA Pro Series at the Willowbank New Year’s Series. UPDATE: Event Cancelled…
TUCKER TURNS MONSTER IN 2011
6 January 2011 Monster Energy has become a big part of many exciting action motor sports around the world and now the Rob Tucker Racing team is pleased to welcome the Energy drink giant as major sponsor for the 2011 ANDRA Pro Series.…
QUALIFYING INCIDENT AT WILLOWBANK RACEWAY
3 January 2011 Last night fifty-one year old Debbie Reed of Brendale suffered a high-speed crash during qualifying for the Top Alcohol category at Willowbank Raceway’s New Year Series (round one).…
NEW PARTNERS GIVE JUDD WINNING EDGE
1 January 2011 Robin Judd is hopeful a new partnership will help him regain the (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship lead at Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich, on January 14-15. UPDATE: Event Cancelled…
CHAMPION RACER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN THE FAST LANE
30 December 2010 Forty years, 33 ‘Gold Christmas Trees’, 15 National Championships, countless records and a lot of hard work from the whole family – these are the elements that make up the remarkable career of Hillcrest professional drag racer Gary Phillips.…
LTFR ‘WRAPPED’ WITH ROLAND
23 December 2010 Lamattina Top Fuel Racing have moved forward again for season 2010, announcing that world class print technology company Roland DG have stepped on board as an associated sponsor.…
HUNGRY JACK’S TO POWER LEADING TOP FUEL TEAM
23 December 2010 The Mildura Franchisee of well loved QSR brand – Hungry Jack’s – has signed on as naming rights partner of leading Top Fuel team Darren Morgan Racing.…
LAMATTINA TOP FUEL RACING ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SP TOOLS
22 December 2010 SP hand tools are manufactured for the Professional. This is why the team at Lamattina Top Fuel Racing is excited to announce it’s new partnership with SP Tools.…
NEW PRO STOCK TEAM LOOKS TO WILLOWBANK FOR RACE DEBUT
21 December 2010 New Pro Stock team PRE/Goldfingers Racing is hoping that Round Two of Willowbank Raceway’s New Year Series will be the scene of their racing debut after ‘new car blues’ saw them fail to qualify for the season-opening Nationals in September. UPDATE: Event Cancelled…
ROBIN JUDD MISSES GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
20 December 2010 A shock first round loss at the recent 39th annual Goldenstates Title at the Perth Motorplex has seen Robin Judd lose his lead in the (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship.…
GIANT-KILLER BELLERI HEADS TO WILLOWBANK
17 December 2010 Mark Belleri may only be in his first full season, but is taking out the big guns of the sport. The 28 year old of Narrabeen in New South Wales took on and defeated three-time and reigning Top Doorslammer champion John Zappia in Perth earlier this month, no small feat for some…
TEAM MILWAUKEE DRILL THE OPPOSITION IN PERTH
16 December 2010 The Team Milwaukee Pro Stock Bike Team recently came away with a solid win in WA at the 39th Golden State Titles.…
HAMBRIDGE, NEWBY SET ON TOP ALCOHOL GLORY AT WILLOWBANK
15 December 2010 High-octane racing is what it will all be about at Willowbank Raceway this New Years, with round one of the New Year Series set to kick off on January 2 and 3.…
RUNNER-UP FOR ZAP AT GOLDENSTATES, AND NEW WEB STORE OPENS.
13 December 2010 Reigning Australian Champion John Zappia gained valuable points in the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer Championship at the Goldenstates last weekend with a strong runner-up result in the Procomp Motorsport Monaro owned by Striker boss Craig Pedley.…
DMR SHAKES NUMURKAH’S SHOW US YA WHEELS CAR SHOW
10 December 2010 Darren Morgan Racing has returned to Mildura following their appearance at the Show Us Ya Wheels car show in the Central Victorian town of Numurkah on Sunday. The AEG Powertools, Darren Morgan Racing Top Fuel Dragster completed a series of ground shaking start-ups that certain…
MORGAN AND COMEBACK KID COWIN AT WILLOWBANK RACEWAY.
10 December 2010 When Top Fuel joins Top Alcohol at Willowbank Raceway for round three of the ANDRA Championship it will be the first time in a long time that Cowin has taken to the Ipswich track, and with his comeback season already off to a fantastic start all eyes will be on the Sydneysider who s…
JHR HOPES TO CONTINUE SEASON IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
8 December 2010 So far the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series has started just the way that the Jason Hedges Racing team had hoped with making the semi-finals of the opening event the 2010 Fuchs Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway. During the off-season the team had worked very hard with some exciting ne…
BRENNAN FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE
8 December 2010 Maurice Brennan is licking his lips rather than licking his wounds as he now focuses on his next attempt at running ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing in March next year, despite not making the show for last weekend’s Top Doorslammer round and crashing his car and trailer on the way h…
HOPES DASHED FOR STUART BISHOP RACING AT GOLDENSTATE TITLES
6 December 2010 The Stuart Bishop Racing crew have headed home disappointed after competing at the 39th Annual Goldenstate Titles for round two ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer at Perth Motorplex.…
BRENNAN REALISES RACING DREAM
2 December 2010 Emerging as a crowd favourite in West Australian drag racing circles, Maurice Brennan will realise a decade long dream this weekend as the Boomeracing outfit step up to ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorlsammer.…
BIG DRAG RACING FIELD LINES UP
1 December 2010 by Luke Nieuwhof, The West Australian Full Article One of the biggest Top Doorslammer fields seen at Perth Motorplex will contest the 39th Annual Goldenstates event on Friday and Saturday.…
STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM MORGAN IN THE WEST
30 November 2010 The AEG Powertools, Darren Morgan Racing Top Fuel Dragster combined with the Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster of Phil Lamattina for the ‘Morgan v Lamattina’ Top Fuel match race and put on an awesome display of Nitro racing.…
JUDD LOOKING FOR BACK-TO-BACK GOLDENSTATES
29 November 2010 Robin Judd, is looking to win back-to-back Top Doorslammer events at this weekend’s 39th Goldenstates. Fresh from winning back-to-back Australian Nationals titles at Sydney Dragway in September, Judd is keen to reach a third-straight Goldenstates final.…
COWIN WINS TOP FUEL ROUND TWO
5 November 2010 Sydney’s Andrew Cowin picked up his first win of the 2010/11 ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel Series with a win over Terry Sainty at Sydney Dragway. It was the second round of the Championship held over the October 30 & 31 weekend, and the second Sydney appearance of the nitro-burning,…
LAMATTINA TOP FUEL RACING SUFFERS FIRST ROUND LOSS
4 November 2010 Lamattina Top Fuel Racing ended their round two chances of winning by being knocked out of first round of eliminations on Sunday 31st October at Sydney Dragway. The Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster overpowered the track, smoking the tyres up against Phil Read in first round of eliminations.…
MORGAN MAINTAINS CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEAD
3 November 2010 Mildura’s Darren Morgan has maintained his points lead in the 2010/11 Australian Top Fuel Championship in what was a hard fought battle at Round 2 of the ANDRA Pro Series last weekend at Sydney Dragway. Under threatening skies, that luckily failed to produce any rain, the AEG Powert…
NEW WAR PAINT FOR BRENNAN
3 November 2010 Keeping up the three year tradition of a new paint scheme for a new season, the World’s Quickest Commodore burst on to the West Australian Drag Racing Season last Saturday to a rousing response from race fans.…
ANDRA PRO SERIES WELCOMES SIDCHROME
28 October 2010 After signing a major sponsorship deal with iconic Australian drag racing outfit Team Bray earlier this month, Sidchrome has been unveiled today as the new Official Hand Tool Supplier of the ANDRA Pro Series.…
MORGAN AIMS TO EXTEND POINTS LEAD
27 October 2010 The AEG Powertools Darren Morgan Racing (DMR) Top Fuel Dragster will return to Sydney Dragway this weekend hoping to continue where he left off at the Australian Nationals. After emerging victorious at their last outing Team Driver.…
TEAM BRAY & SIDCHROME WORKING TOGETHER
27 October 2010 An icon of the Australian tool industry, Sidchrome, has joined forces with the legends of drag racing, Team Bray in a 3 year, full team sponsorship deal. Victor Bray and son Ben need no introduction in the highly charged world of drag racing. The eight times “Top Doorslammer” and on…
JUDD LEADS AUSTRALIAN TOP DOORSLAMMER CHAMPIONSHIP
22 October 2010 Robin Judd leads the (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship series after winning last month’s 45th annual Fuchs Australian Nationals titles at Sydney Dragway.…
TEAM MILWAUKEE ON SHOW IN MELBOURNE
20 October 2010 The team Milwaukee Pro-Stock Motorcycle was recently invited to be displayed in the flagship Peter Stevens Motorcycles Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street store.…
DIAMOND DOORSLAMMER STREET CAR ON DISPLAY THIS WEEKEND
13 October 2010 HOT RODDERS and car enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the third staging of the Rod and Custom Show presented by Harrigans Drift Inn, Guthrie Racing and the Queensland Chevrolet Car Club Inc. A special treat will be the Stuart Bishop Diamond Doorslammer drag racing 1967 Camaro Street C…
BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD FOR DMR
12 October 2010 Fresh from their win at the 2010 Fuchs Australian Nationals DMR are heading on the promotional trail. The AEG Top Fuel Dragster will be on display at the grand opening of Bunnings Pakenham Trade Centre on Thursday before heading back to Mildura for the Annual Mildura Show for the rem…
K-TRANS PLAYS SANTA FOR BRENNAN
6 October 2010 West Australian Transport icons, K-Trans WA have put on the Santa suit early and delivered Boomeracing’s Maurice Brennan the use of a new engine in time for his first stab at the famed Top Doorslammer class just before Christmas. Ecstatic with the partnership, Maurice Brennan now…
TEAM BRAY ANNOUNCES SIDCHROME SPONSORSHIP
5 October 2010. Victor Bray and son Ben need no introduction in the highly charged world of drag racing. The eight times “Top Doorslammer” and one time “Top Alcohol” champions have teamed up with Sidchrome in a deal that “was always meant to be”, according to Sidchrome Brand Manager, Ben Hall…
MC DONALDS DRAG DEAL
PRE / GOLDFINGERS PRO-STOCK TEAM
29 September 2010 We are proud to announce our New “PRE/Goldfingers Pro-Stock Team”. Mr. Raymond Bartlett, a prominent and successful Melbourne Business Man whom we have had a long-standing relationship with for many years, has offered us his full support and commitment for the next two years.…
TOP BIKE CHAMPION, NITRO VOODOO TAKES OUT AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
24 September 2010 Current Australian Top Bike Champions, Nitro Voodoo have taken out a Round Win at the recent Fuchs Australian Nationals held at Sydney Dragway on 10-12 September 2010.…
JASON HEDGES RACING BEGINS NEW SEASON ON THE RIGHT FOOT
21 September 2010 The end of the 2009/2010 ANDRA Pro Series, didn’t end the way that the Jason Hedges Racing team wanted and hence during the offseason, the entire team got to work and all pulled in the one direction. The fruits of their labour were all seen on Sunday during eliminations at the 2010…
LAT RACING OILS ANNOUNCE SIX SECOND PRO STOCK CLUB
20 September 2010 It is with great honour that LAT Racing Oils Australia (Joe Polito) and Dragster Australia announce the facilitation of a six second elapsed time club for Australian Pro Stock Drivers. The way that the club will work is that there will be 10 spots open for the first 10 drivers to r…
PHIL’S POST-NATIONALS WRAP UP
20 September 2010 The preparation and build up to the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway over the weekend of 10-12 September started on Monday 7th September with the McDonalds 3 minute guarantee drive thru promotion. As stated in a previous press release we had our spare Top Fuel car prepared in…
TREMANIAC RACING PICKS UP FROM WHERE THEY LEFT OFF
20 September 2010 Right from the beginning of the weekend, everyone knew that Pro Stock was going to be the bracket of the 2010 Fuchs Australian Nationals – and that it was. The event provided the quickest ever 16 car field in Australian Pro Stock history with the bump being a stout 7.18 seco…
DMR POWER TO NATIONALS CROWN
15 September 2010 Mildura’s Darren Morgan got his quest for the 2010/11 Australian Top Fuel Championship off to a perfect start as he drove his AEG Powertools Top Fuel Dragster to victory in the opening round of the series at the Sydney Dragway, which doubled as the 2010 Australian Nationals. In add…
ABEL TACKLES FUCHS NATIONALS
15 September 2010 The Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association, and MotorSport NT flags were waving at the Fuchs Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway on the weekend where Territorian Matt Abel debuted his new Top Doorslammer.…
LTFR START SEASON OFF STRONG AT FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
15 September 2010 Lamattina Top Fuel Racing has kicked their season off with a strong performance at their bogey track, Sydney Dragway, at the first round of the Andra Pro Series Season. The Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster was as solid as a rock all weekend; continuously stepping up to the plate to run cons…
PORTER GRABS POLE, 1ST OF HIS CAREER
14 September 2010 In an impressive fashion, Scott Porter in the Porters Racing Mustang earnt his first number one qualifying position on Saturday night at Sydney Dragway competing in the Australian Nationals.…
NEWBY IN NEW COLOURS TAKES SECOND AT SEASON OPENER
STUART BISHOP RACING CUT SHORT AT THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
11 September 2010 Stuart Bishop and his Diamond Doorslammer has fallen short of making it through to eliminations due to a broken clutch linkage which pulled him through on the line on the final qualifying pass.…
JUDD LOOKING FOR BACK-TO-BACK AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS’ TITLES
8 September 2010 Robin Judd is looking to kick-start his quest to win the 2010-2011 (Australian National Drag Racing Association) ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship series by winning back-to-back Fuchs Australian Nationals titles at Sydney Dragway (SD), September 10-12.…
MCDONALD’S LAUNCHES 3 MINUTE DRIVE THRU SERVICE PROMISE
6 September 2010 Residents of Western Sydney and Drag Racing fans received a treat today as they got the opportunity to meet three-time Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Pro Series Top Fuel Champion, Phil Read at McDonald’s Wetherill Park.…
PORTERS RACING HOPES BUSY OFF-SEASON RESULTS IN SUCCESS
3 September 2010 The 2010/11 ANDRA Pro Series drag racing season kicks off next weekend with the Fuchs Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway bringing a short offseason to a close. The Porters Racing team begins this new season coming off a solid finish to the 2009/10 year which yielded an equal 8th…
DMR AND KENNARDS HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO SUCCEED
3 September 2010 With the prestigious 2010 ANDRA Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway fast approaching Mildura based Top Fuel Team, Darren Morgan Racing (DMR) has made an exciting announcement confirming that KENNARDS HIRE has come on board as a major associate sponsor of the AEG POWERTOOLS T…
ANDRA PRO SERIES CONTINUES COMMERCIAL GROWTH
3 September 2010 On the back of re-signing Major Associate sponsors, Auto One and Enzed at the start of the year for the 2010/11 season, ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing has announced the renewals of their remaining sponsorship partners.…
UPTON TO SIT OUT AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
2 September 2010 Following a difficult two seasons since the Global Financial Crisis began, The Top Fuel Promotions Team has reluctantly decided to sit out the Fuchs Australian Nationals, to be run at Sydney Dragway in September.…
TREMANIAC RACING READY FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
1 September 2010 Tremaniac Racing has proven that they didn’t make their investment in Australian Pro Stock Drag Racing just to make up the numbers on the entry list yet rather to make the numbers on the read out boards and the record books. In saying that, Tremaniac Racing has done just that!…
TEAM RAPISARDA SET TO RACE IN THE US
31 August 2010 Multiple Australian championship-winning Rapisarda Racing will compete against the world’s best Top Fuel drag race teams at the final two (National Hot Rod Association) NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events later this year. The Sydney-based two-car Top Fuel team will race…
PRO STOCK SET TO BE ANOTHER RECORD SETTING SEASON
31 August 2010 The end of the 2009/2010 ANDRA Pro Stock season was nothing short of breathtaking with the Castrol EDGE Winternationals being the culmination of the season. This event produced the best side-by-side racing that Australian Pro Stock Drag Racing had ever seen as well as record setting p…
JASON HEDGES RACING AND J&D CUSTOM CABINETRY RE-JOIN FORCES
26 August 2010 It is with great pleasure that Jason Hedges Racing announce that J&D Custom Cabinetry (www.jdcustomcabinetry.com.au) have re-joined forces with the team for the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series. J&D Custom Cabinetry has been a sponsor of the team since its inception during 2008…
STUART BISHOP RACING SET TO SHINE AT THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
19 August 2010 Stuart Bishop and his Diamond Doorslammer have completed a successful testing series at Willowbank Raceway August 17, 2010. “The valuable data collected is imperative to our success in the season launch at the Australian Nationals in September” said Stuart Bishop. “It was a great day…
LAMATTINA TOP FUEL RACING SET TO UNLEASH THE BEAST
18 August 2010 Lamattina Top Fuel Racing is set to unveil its 2010/11 Championship fighter, pulling the covers off the new livery of the Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster at the Fuchs Australian Nationals. The team’s new sponsors Useasparky.com.au and Monster Energy Drinks will be prominent features in the ne…
ROCKET LOOKING TO TAKE-OFF AFTER TEST OUTING
13 August 2010 With the recent testing conducted at Willowbank Raceway by Andrew Cowin’s, Rocket Industries TF Dragster blasting off with impressive numbers proves their re-entry to ANDRA Pro-Series may well send a sonic shockwave to all that attend; supporting their company catch phr…
UPTON REFLECTS ON 2009/10 ANDRA PRO SERIES SEASON
29 July 2010 Jay Upton and his Top Fuel Promotions Team had a mixed season in 2009/10. In a year that saw the team recover the National Record from New Zealand and set the fastest half track speed in the world this year, Upton was disappointed not to regain the National Title, finishing runner-up in…
SEVEN-YEAR PARTNERSHIP RENEWED WITH FUCHS
29 July 2010 Fuchs Lubricants has renewed their sponsorship to naming rights of the Lamattina Top Fuel Racing Dragster in 2010, with the partnership now entering into its seventh year. Both LTFR and Fuchs are excited about the upcoming Australian Top Fuel Championship season.…