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RAPISARDA AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL SEEK WESTERNATIONALS REDEMPTION

27 February 2025

One year ago, Australian Top Fuel Champion Damien Harris narrowly avoided a complete catastrophe when a mechanical failure on his Atlantic Oils Rapisarda Autosport International Top Fuel Dragster caused a qualifying accident ending his Westernationals campaign and nearly derailing his championship. This weekend, Harris at the RAI team will return to the Perth Motorplex for Round 3 of the NDRC Australian Top Fuel Championship at the 54th annual Westernationals seeking to redeem the disaster of last season with same chassis involved in that crash.

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LOCAL UNDERDOG READY FOR 66,000HP WESTERNATS CHALLENGE THIS WEEKEND

25 February 2025

Kyle Putland and his fellow Top Fuel pilots will bring a 66,000hp nitro-burning show to the Perth Motorplex this weekend, with round 3 of the NDRC Top Fuel Championship to headline the 54th annual Westernationals across March 1 and 2.

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JIM READ RACING HUNTING THE HAT TRICK IN PERTH THIS WEEKEND

24 February 2025

Following victory in 2023 and 2024 in the West, Hydraulink Jim Read Racing is hoping to make it a hat trick at the Perth Motorplex this weekend as the 54th annual Westernationals unfolds.

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NEW CARS: 13B SPORT COMPACT ANIMALS READY TO LET LOOSE

20 February 2025

With the Sydney Jamboree fast approaching on March 15 to launch another huge year of Sport Compact racing across Australia there is certainly a flurry of off-track activity in the new car ranks that will see a bunch of new cars debut during 2025.

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FUCHS LUBRICANTS, R&J BATTERIES, AND MUIRS POWER LAMATTINA TOP FUEL RACING INTO THE 2025 SEASON

14 February 2025

FUCHS Lubricants and R&J Batteries are proud to announce their continued partnership with Lamattina Top Fuel Racing (LTFR) as the team gears up for an exciting 2025 season.

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DAMON PATON TO PILOT XPRO BY AEROFLOW NITRO FUNNY CAR IN 2025

6 February 2025

The Aeroflow Nitro Funny Cars team is thrilled to introduce its newest driver, Damon Paton.

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OLIVE FAMILY LEGACY CONTINUES WITH BRITNEY’S PDRC PRO ALCOHOL DEBUT

6 February 2025

Third generation racer Britney Olive will make her professional drag racing debut, becoming the only current active female driver in PDRC Pro Alcohol, as she contests her dragster in round two of the NDRC/PDRC Pro Alcohol Championship this weekend at Dragway At The Bend (February 8/9).

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MATTA FAMILY ARE ALL IN FOR PDRC PRO MOD

4 February 2025

Long-time Sydney racer Nasser Matta and his family have taken the leap into blown doorslammer racing with their sleek 37 Chev. After a stint in Top Doorslammer, the A-Civil team has made the strategic switch, transitioning to PDRC Pro Mod where the team will continue to hone their skills and develop performance.

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EDDY HAWACH: ‘PRO IMPORT IS A GAME CHANGER’

3 February 2025

PDRC Pro Import is an exciting initiative by the Professional Drag Racing Championship to introduce the popular Sport Compact scene to championship racing on a national level. As the bracket begins its exhibition phase, Sydney’s Eddy Hawach is eager to lend his support in showcasing and building the bracket.

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SMALL BLOCK, BIG AMBITION: FRANK INTINI’S PRO ALCOHOL QUEST

2 February 2025

Some may think it’s the equivalent to taking a knife to a gunfight, but despite the odds, running a small block powered dragster in Pro Alcohol has proven to be a successful combination over the years. For Frank Intini – who will be attacking round two of the NDRC Pro Alcohol championship at Dragway At The Bend (Feb 8/9) – it will be the continuation of a lifelong challenge in a dragster that boasts an impressive pedigree.

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