So hands up who recognises this Western Australian Comp racer who has become a little sick of the wind in his face and has decided to go for something a bit more sleek?

Chris Matheson set the world of Top Bike alight with a stunning debut where he claimed the championship and reset the national ET record to an astonishing 6.05.

Modified Bike competitor Matt Haunold is going to town on his Suzuki Hayabusa during the off season with a turbocharger and extended wheelbase to see him pick up some pace.

Watching the Townsville V8 Supercar event over the weekend, it is clear that the sport has an ability to attract large amounts of sponsorship and government support. But who says it should just be V8 Supercars that has a mortgage on this kind of investment and for that matter, street circuits in general?

The Queensland-based Bailey Brothers Nitro Funny Car team saw new driver Anthony Begley make his first passes in their Camaro on the weekend.

A Western Australian racer has reportedly been invited to drive in the Pro Modified world championship being set up by American team owner Roger Burgess.

For a non-championship class, Nitro Funny Cars still serve up their fair share of off-season madness and things have been no different with the class getting a massive stir over the last few months, particularly out West.

In a quick ownership change, the ex-Brett Stevens Racing Falcon purchased by the NT’s Matt Abel is set to go to WA racer Marty Dack.

 National ANDRA Pro Series competitor Matt Abel is set to debut his newly acquired Ford BA Top Doorslammer at the 2010 Farewell Special at Hidden Valley Drag Strip on Saturday night.

A WA-based Nitro Funny Car team will have a new driver next season.