Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder through the lens – Joe Maday

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Drag News Magazine sharp shooter Joe Maday has delivered his best shots from the recent Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder event at Sydney Dragway.

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You’re not seeing double. Two Buy Sell Car Parts Toranas. Both driven by Frank – one a Palumbo and one an Oliveri!

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Allison Evans gets the laundry out in the braking area.

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Norm McCormack gets to bouncing in the braking area.

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Michelle Davies was impressive in the competition debut for the family’s Ford Mustang, running a 6.03 and winning Pro Extreme.

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Adam Layton’s nitro Harley sits in the lanes waiting for its turn.

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Wayne Newby looks to have a stranglehold on the 400 Thunder Top Fuel championship.

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A flash from a photographer ignites Damian Muscat’s nitro Harley.

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Jamie Robertson delivers a big time burnout in his Supercharged Outlaws alterd named Mr Manic.

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The tyre tracks tell the story of the race between Jeff Wilson and Mark Belleri, with Wilson’s paddling the tell tale sign of tyre shake.

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Damian Muscat from above.

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A fist pump and smiles are just as effective as a win light.

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Richie Crampton got to enjoy nitro racing on home turf for the first time and was a hit with fans.

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A Lamattina family dedication? Novita Children’s Services benefited greatly from the event.

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Adam Layton features in plenty of photos from this event because he was pretty darned spectacular the whole time.

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Craig Glassby hikes the front end of the Veem Pro Alcohol Funny Car.

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Gathering clouds would eventually result in rain that delayed the event for some 90 minutes.

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Dom Lagana casts a final eye over the 10,000 horsepower motor of the Rapisarda Autosport International dragster.

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We have ignition!

 

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