Another construction update video from the new Bend Dragway at Tailem Bend. The video features more additions to the track infrastructure, addition of a burnout pad and spectator viewing, plus the implementation of sand drags and tractor pull course.
Husband and wife racers, Dan and Josie Hodgins, are travelling to this weekend’s Twilight Nationals all the way from their home in the Northern Territory as they chase the 2022/2023 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Championship in the Modified bracket.
It was hot, it was emotional, it was spectacular. The Atlantic Oils Top Fuel Slam went down in history for many as one of their most memorable events. Check out our first of what will be several monster galleries showcasing the event.
After being the runner-up at the Atlantic Oils Top Fuel Slam, a strong showing at the upcoming Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex (March 4/5) could go a long way to helping Rob Cassar clinch his first ADRC Top Fuel Motorcycle championship.
Adrian Vella is heading to next weekend’s Twilight Nationals at Mildura’s Sunset Strip as a defending winner who is also in the box seat for a championship challenge.
Daniel Gregorini finished his east coast tour with a spot in the finals and some valuable points as he aims for a podium finish in the Australian Top Doorslammer Championship. The first destination was Willowbank Raceway, which hosted New Year Nitro early in January. It was Gregorini’s first time back at the Queensland venue in five years, but he qualified well with a 5.817 for third position.
The Perth Motorplex 2023 year opened with their Night of Fire spectacular featuring flame throwing Jet Dragsters and the nitro breathing action of the Nitro Max series.
After COVID and weather events repeatedly derailed Street Machine Magazine’s Drag Challenge over recent years, the 2023 edition went into the books with 139 starters taking on 1600kms over 5 days at 3 venues.
The construction of The Bend Dragway is rolling on, the tracks all-concrete racing surface is now being laid, but in this latest video update they take a close look at the billiard table smooth 700m braking area surface and turn-around.
The drag racing community came together like never before to sell out Sydney Dragway for an emotion filled Top Fuel Slam – in memory of Sam Fenech – for round four of the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship.
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