It was an event that needed to be run, and thankfully for everyone at Sydney Dragway and the Nitro Champs – it did.  

Reigning ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champion and current record holder, John Zappia arrived in Darwin last night, ready to compete in the Macmahon Grand Re-Opening on the 13-14 May at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Drag Strip.

The QDRA is one of Australia’s oldest and largest drag racing clubs being formed in May 1966 by a bunch of enthusiasts when the American Dragfest Team was touring Australia.

Queensland’s Crossroads Racing WASH IT Funny Car team owner John Cannuli has bounced back with a much celebrated WIN in Top Alcohol at Sydney Dragway’s NITRO CHAMPS this weekend after a torrid start to 2011.

{jcomments on} The 2011 Macmahon Grand Re-Opening Presented by 7mate, the first ever event covered live at the all new Hidden Valley Drag Strip.

The Shannons Street Machine Nationals website. 2011 is set to be a big year for the event with the move to the more entrant friendly Sydney Dragway.

Jim Read Racing have come away with a much wanted ANDRA gold Christmas Tree trophy for their efforts after winning Top Fuel at the 2011 Nitro Champs held over the April 29-May 1 weekend.

Chris Matheson and Maurice Allen have their championship hopes pinned on the season-ending Castrol EDGE Winternationals, to be held at Willowbank Raceway across Friday June 10 – Monday June 13.

For those looking for something different to entertain the family during the next long weekend, Willowbank Raceway’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals could be just the ticket.

The future looks promising for young gun tuner Aaron Hambridge after debut with Lamattina Racing at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway on April 30- May.