John Zappia showed who was boss in qualifying here at the 41st Goldenstates at the Perth Motorplex by top qualifying his Fuchs Lubricants / Striker Crushing and Screening Monaro in a tough field of Doorslammers.

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.

The Australian Nationals represents the most prestigious event on the national drag racing calendar, after a few years in the wilderness the event is finding its roots again at Sydney Dragway and regaining that sense of history and achievement it is to win a Australian Nationals Gold Christmas Tree.