Qualifying for Round 2 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at the East Coast Nationals in Sydney came to a close on Saturday with at least three national records under threat.

The Maggs Racing team has been at the forefront of Group 2 drag racing in Australia for a number of years. The father and son-run team have now taken the leap into Top Alcohol and have brought with them their unconventional but brutally fast engine combination to take on the big hitters.

Steve Fowler, driver of the Aeroflow Performance Parts Top Sportsman Pontiac GXP, made history by winning the first ever Top Sportsman championship during the 2014/2015 season. This weekend at the East Coast Nationals at Sydney Dragway, Fowler will start to defend his championship.

Following the recent announcement of a comprehensive FOX Sports TV deal, 400 Thunder’s coverage will be bolstered by a free live streaming package by Epicentre.tv.

Stares Family Racing are gearing up for a full on assault at the Top Sportsman National Championship with the annoucement of major sponsorship backing.

While the rest of the country stopped to watch a horse race, Calder Park was holding their Street Outlaws final – a series that went on hiatus during the venue’s shut down.

One of the major attractions of Sport Compact racing is the wide variety of engines being utilised that many once would not consider as possible performance equipment – yet astounding times are now being delivered. 

The Hazzard family will lead a three-pronged attack for one ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree at the East Coast Nationals this weekend.

When the Summit Sportsman Series rolls into the East Coast Nationals it will feature Super Sedan heavy hitters from around the country, but there will be one determined local they will have go past first to win that coveted Gold Christmas Tree.

He might be one of the most laid-back characters in the Top Doorslammer field but don’t let Peter Kapiris’ smile fool you – he’s at the East Coast Nationals to win!