Day one of the 2017 ANDRA Australian Nationals launched with blue skies and big smiles all around. Melbourne really turned it on weather wise and the racers turned it on for the healthy crowd.

Ex-pat Australian Funny Car team owners Robert and Lisa Schwab have once again enlisted the steady hand of veteran driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot their Dodge Charger R/T for the season-opening 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals and a handful of other national events on the 2017 schedule.

19 times Australian and reigning champion, Gary Phillips has taken over the points lead of the 400 Thunder Pro Alcohol Championship after winning last weekend’s Santos Summer Thunder event at Sydney Dragway in his Lucas Oils Funny Car.

Fresh from an all-Bray final, the Gulf Western Oil-sponsored Team Bray will now head to Calder Park Raceway for this weekend’s 51st ANDRA Australian Nationals (January 28-29).

NHRA Pro Mod is going from strength to strength competition wise, but it didn’t come without some dramatic moments. Check this out.

Darren Morgan Racing claimed victory on Saturday winning Santo’s Summer Thunder in Sydney. The four-time Australian Top Fuel Champion took wins over American driver Dom Lagana, Mark Mariani and Wayne Newby in a three round format with a total of nine cars competing.

The Thomas 4 Parts Racing rail has evolved, growing another turbocharger on top of the existing two for the 2.2 litre Ecotec motor.

Team Bray promised a show at Sydney Dragway’s Santo’s Summer Thunder event, and they did not disappoint – putting on a Bray v Bray final in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Rapisarda Autosport International will be seeking redemption at the ANDRA Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway this weekend after finishing second, third and fifth at the Santo’s Summer Thunder meeting at Sydney Dragway.