John Zappia lost fifth gear on his very first pass of the 2026 NDRC Top Doorslammer season – He never got it back. He won the race anyway.
Kyle Putland broke through for his first ever A-Final appearance at the weekend’s Riverbend Nationals at Dragway at The Bend – round two of the 2026 NDRC BLAHST Top Fuel Australia Championship.
John Zappia took out the first round of the Australian Top Doorslammer Championship over the weekend in wild and dramatic conditions at the 2026 NDRC Riverbend Nationals at Dragway at the Bend.
Lamattina Top Fuel Racing produced a commanding performance at the Riverbend Nationals at The Bend Motorsport Park, overcoming a rain-affected start to the weekend to secure a clean sweep and take home the coveted “Christmas Tree” trophy.
The Australian Pro Stock ranks are set to welcome just their third ever female driver, with the world’s fastest female in an import drag car, Gina Bullians, preparing to make her debut in the Bomber Racing Camaro for the 2026 season.
The Riverbend Nationals has delivered a powerhouse day of racing at Dragway at The Bend with an intensive schedule showcasing standout performances from more than 180 NDRC racers.
Season 3 of NDRC Top Doorslammer has arrived, and the category continues to surge from strength to strength. Fourteen cars are locked and loaded for an all-out doorslammer war at the Riverbend Nationals, the Dragway At The Bend season opener this weekend—and the big question remains: can anyone stop Russell Taylor?
This weekend’s Riverbend Nationals at Dragway at The Bend will deliver a stacked nitro show, headlined by the first BLAHST Top Fuel and XPRO Nitro Funny Car double header of the year.
This week IHRA have announced a new sanctioning agreement with the recently branded Victorian Motorsports Park – formerly Heathcote Park Raceway, and reaffirmed sanctioning for Hidden Valley Dragway.
After a rain-affected finish robbed the 2025 NSW Championship of its thrilling closing rounds, the 2026 season kicked off in scorching conditions at Sydney Dragway in February. Despite delays for track maintenance due to the extreme heat into the high 30s, racing was completed and the early points battles began as competitors set their sights on this year’s Track Championship titles.
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