It was 12 months ago when Steve Read last strapped himself into his Read Speed Top Fuel dragster to contest the Winternationals.

The inaugural 400 Thunder Champions have been crowned in the both the professional and sportsman categories – here is who won what.

Kylie and Gary Tanner have provided an update through ANDRA on Gary’s health following a horrific motor vehicle accident 9 weeks ago travelling home from Steel City Raceway.

Gary Phillips has claimed his 19th Australian Championship in his Lucas Oils Alcohol Funny Car en-route to his 13th Winternationals win, in front of a huge crowd last weekend at Willowbank Raceway.