Kylie Tanner didn’t manage an event win during the 2015/2016 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series but it didn’t matter.

There was plenty of concern for Justin Simpson following a serious hit to the wall at the Lights Out event at Willowbank Raceway on Saturday but the good news is he has now been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.

John Zappia secured his second national championship in as many months, adding the 400 Thunder Pro Slammer title to his ANDRA Top Doorslammer honours from April.

Mark Hayes has long been one of the most respected figures in the Australian Pro Street scene. He only added to his reputation by running his first six second pass at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway on Saturday.

The Nitro Champs found its mojo in a one day pro format at Sydney Dragway, as sportsman eliminations were unfortunately rained out.

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For Grant O’Rourke, this weekend’s Nitro Champs are all about making sure every small part in the OMS machine is working at its best as he looks to chase down John Zappia.

Darren Morgan Racing are pumped and ready to race at the Nitro Champs this Saturday after testing at Sydney Dragway yesterday.

Australia’s leading Building and Facility Management professionals, Sydney based Lefand Group, have joined forces with the rising star of Australian motorsport, Mark Mariani and the Mariani Motorsports Top Fuel Team.

Two West Australian drag racers are heading east to take their first steps towards a possible 400 Thunder national title this weekend – the only problem is that they will be vying for the same trophy.