Chris Matheson took out the opening round of the ANDRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night and drew inspiration from a unique source.

The Australian Modified Bike championship went down to the wire last season as David Carroll emerged victorious with his first ever national title in the face of competition from Edgell Mallis, Joe Khoury and Shane Walker.

The Development Application for SA Motorsport Park at Tailem Bend which features a international standard drag strip is before council with full plans available for viewing online.