“Ballistic Drag Racing, where it all started – the hunger for the Gold Tree.” states Rob Cassar as he explains in his own words the path to his Australian Nationals victory.

Ex-pat West Australian Grant O’Rourke tasted victory in his home-land of Perth on the weekend, taking out the Pro Slammer victory at the 45th Westernationals.

Australia’s most scenic eighth mile racetrack, Portland’s South Coast Raceway, will again rock to the sound of nitro as the Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Car tour brings a massive field of flame-throwing funny cars to the iconic Victorian venue.

IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE), proud portfolio company of TPG; parent company to the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA); one the fastest-growing professional racing circuits globally, today, announced that Mike Dunn has been installed as President of the IHRA organization in advance of the complete reorganization of the company and its various operations.

NHRA Funny Car “pilot” Jack Beckman attempted a low orbit when his nitro machine literally took off during NHRA’s pre season testing.

The Pro Slammer king, John Zappia may set a new national record at the Perth Motorplex last night, but Grant O’Rourke was ultimately crowned the Home Group WA Westernationals champion. 

John Zappia and Gary Phillips lead the Pro Slammer and Pro Alcohol fields respectively at the 45th Westernationals at the completion of qualifying, while also on the card was the completion of the washed out Nitro Slam event for Pro Slammer and Top Bike.

  The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is excited to announce the Whyalla City Council has taken on presentation rights for the March 12-13 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series event at Steel City Raceway.

Supercharged Outlaws racer Murray Edgar literally blew his top on the way home from the Australian Nationals at Calder Park when his trailer lost the roof somewhere on the return journey.

When Grant O’Rourke heads to the Perth Motorplex this weekend with O’Rourke Motorsport, he will be effectively competing in not one, but two, Top Doorslammer events at the same time.