Drag News Magazine’s editor Luke Nieuwhof returned from walkabout briefly to take in the action at ACDelco East Coast Thunder. Here is things as he saw them through the lens.
Frankie Taylor and Ben Bray share an icecream moment while signing autographs for fans at The Panel Show tent.
Rachelle Splatt’s team make preparations on the Gulf Western Oil dragster before its 300mph run.
Scott MacLean tries on a Moits Racing wristband for size with Paul Mouhayet.
Maurice Allen had some slick new airbrushing on his Suzuki Pro Stock Bike.
Moits Racing make final adjustments before heading for the start line in Q1 of Pro Slammer.
Sam Fenech skids big in the App Shop Camaro Pro Slammer.
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Glenn Mikres tuned Rachelle Splatt to a 300mph pass, but unfortunately the team could not make round one of eliminations.
Peter Xiberras awaits a run in the new Premiair Top Fuel dragster.
Phil Read leaves with the front wheels hanging – just the way they should.
Stuart Bishop burns out under threatening clouds at Sydney Dragway.
Aaron Tremayne ready for launch in Pro Stock.
Peter Xiberras again, this time under power approaching the 1000ft beams, chassis arching in the air.
Mark Belleri set a new PB of 5.76 to keep pace with the frontrunners of Pro Slammer.
The Rapisarda Autosport International dragster of Wayne Newby cackles in the warm up.
USA racer Ashley Sanford does the cockpit shuffle, readying for round one of Top Fuel eliminations.
