Round 5 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series presented by Mildura Rural City Council came to a close today with a trio of first time winners.

The Home Group WA Nitro Slam produced some early 400 Thunder action before rain brought an early end to the night’s proceedings.

Two of four qualifiers have been completed in searing temperatures for Round 5 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series presented by Mildura Rural City Council.

The co-designer of the iconic Christmas Tree trophy, John ‘Stomper’ Winterburn has given the thumbs up to an updated version to be presented at this weekend’s 400 Thunder event, the Home Group WA Nitro Slam.

Mariani Motorsports is pleased to announce that Mark “The Shark” Mariani will be appearing with his 8,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragster alongside Make-A-Wish® Australia at the Caltex Star Mart at North Ryde in Sydney this Friday 4th December.

Much travelled Tasmanian and part time Victorian Modified Bike racer Shane Walker will be hoping to repeat his winning form from Portland this weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series presented by Mildura Rural City Council on Friday and Saturday.

Sydney smash repairer Mark Belleri had to make the most of his trade following a wild ride recently but is ready to come back to Western Australia for the Home Group WA Nitro Slam this Friday and Saturday, part of the 400 Thunder Series.

Mark Drew might have won the recent East Coast Nationals at Sydney Dragway but it came at a price, with the rider of the Perth Harley Davidson Top Bike sending his motor into flames.

Mark Sheehan has made life hard on himself with two nitro cars to drive and wife Sharon’s 300kmh dragster to oversee all in one week at Perth Motorplex.