Long-time West Australian volunteer Liz Johns has been an integral part of the operations of the Western Australian Drag Racing Association for more than 20 years and was recently recognised as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Johns was caught completely by…

The last time Mark Chapman raced at the Perth Motorplex, engine damage saw him miss the Top Doorslammer final of the Westernationals. Now, the Mosman Park racer is hoping his return to the track for this weekend’s opening round of the Summer Slam series will bring him better luck. Due to the exten…

ANDRA’s Victorian clubs and tracks are set to benefit from Victoria’s first motorsport and motorcycling funding program. Delivered by Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), the Community Motorsport Program is the Victorian Government’s first dedicated motorsport investment program. The Community…

75-year-old Sam ‘The Wrecker’ Campbell has spent half of his life racing and will be one of a host of racers fronting up to compete at Gunnedah Airport this weekend (October 31/November 1) with the Tamworth Drag Racing Association. Thirty-seven years ago, Campbell’s drag racing journey began i…

Long-time ANDRA insurance broker and supporter Gallagher has not only increased its support for the ANDRA Volunteer of the Year programme in 2020 and 2021, but has also launched a new microsite which will make it easier for ANDRA racers to manage their insurance needs. Gallagher has been working wit…

Following the successful completion of a nine-year build, Paul and Kylie Langley will be debuting their new LH Torana race car at Whyalla’s Steel City Raceway this weekend. Saturday October 31 will host the Riverland Nationals and a Test n Tune event ahead of round one of the Steel City Drag Racin…

At the Tamworth Drag Racing Association’s Gunnedah Airport event this weekend (October 31/November 1), 28-year-old Ash Phillips will be steering her father Mark Phillips’ beloved four-door LH Torana. This is not the first time that the Gunnedah childcare worker has taken the wheel, but the excit…

This weekend’s opening round of the Whyalla Steel City Drag Racing Club Championship will host not only the first competitive passes of the season for the club, but also the debut of Peter O’Connell’s new drag racing machine. O’Connell’s ‘The Goblin’ front engine dragster is powered by…

Born and bred in Tamworth, second-generation hot rodder Alissa Munn switched her 1928 Model A Ford Tudor hot rod for a SSV VE Commodore drag racing machine two years ago and has never looked back. Along with a host of her fellow drag racing enthusiasts, the 37-year-old parts interpreter for Kosmo Sm…

On Sunday October 18, the West Coast Junior Dragster Association (WCJDA) held its WCJDA WindUp season celebration event. At the event, a number of presentations were made, recognising racers and other integral supporters of Junior racing in Western Australia. Class winners on track points awards: A/…

When the Perth Motorplex hosts its season-opening Shannons Insurance PowerPalooza event on Saturday October 31, Oakford brothers Brock and Cooper Moresby will be ready to do battle in the Junior Dragster bracket. The unique event will provide a perfect opener to the 2020/2021 Perth Motorplex season…

Andrew Sutton might be anxiously awaiting the chance to get his Top Doorslammer back on track after a lengthy rebuild process, but that isn’t stopping the Vice President of Alice Springs Inland Dragway from enjoying some drag racing action. While he waits for the opportunity to get his 1953 Chevy…

Supercharged Outlaws racer Jodie Mellitt cannot wait to get on track for the Perth Motorplex’s Shannons Insurance PowerPalooza event on Saturday October 31. The unique event will provide a perfect opener to the 2020/2021 Perth Motorplex season by featuring a spectacular combination of ‘motortain…

Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its support for ANDRA drag racing, throwing its backing behind what can now be confirmed as a mammoth extended 2019/2020/2021 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series season complete with a record prize pool. The season extension will not only ensure the successfu…

Fifteen-year-old racer Daniel Willox is one of a host of racers currently preparing to hit his home-track of Alice Springs Inland Dragway for the upcoming Queen of the Street and Company Car Challenge event on Saturday October 31. The event will also host the final round of the 2020 Central Australi…