When it comes to the explosive world of nitro drag racing, anything can happen. If anyone knows the highs and lows, it would be Australian Top Bike Champion Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson.

Willowbank Raceway is excited to announce that it is now a stockist of Sunoco Racing Fuels, the official fuel of 400 Thunder. 

Drag News Magazine Issue 39 delves into the fascinating journey of Jay Upton, one of the world’s leading nitro bike riders. Jay a great drag racing innovator, and his quest to build the next generation fuel bike has pushed the barriers of what is possible on two wheels. This is our longest ever article and we guarantee you will learn much about Jay’s history in the sport and the tech behind his incredible machine. From the curiosity of aerodynamic effects to exotic materials in the combustion chambers, this machine is one of the most amazing racing vehicles in Australia. We also take a look at Greg Damiani’s Top Sportsman Monaro, helping to keep the Australian classics a part of the quick DYO bracket. Throw in race coverage from the Westernationals, ANDRA Grand Finals, Swan Hill Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars, the Sydney Jamboree and the 50th Gatornationals and you have plenty of great reading in this issue. Drag News Magazine’s print edition is not available in newsagents and must be ordered online. To order, click ‘Subscribe’ or press ‘Buy Now’ below, on Australian or international postage. Ordering is secure via PayPal. Postage is via Australia Post and may take 3-5 days. Please ensure your delivery address is correct. Subscribe to Drag News Magazine – $14.95 every six weeks Buy Issue 39 – Print, Australian Postage Buy Issue 39 – Print, International Postage E-Mag

Luke Crowley smashed the six second barrier for Pro Bike at Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder on Saturday night in an event that saw impressive performances across the board.

The three-day version of Street Machine’s Drag Challenge event kicks off tomorrow at Willowbank Raceway. 130 of Australia’s toughest street cars went through scrutineering today, ready for racing to start at 9am tomorrow.

Emilio and Adamo Spinozzi come into Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder at Sydney Dragway with a totally new combination in their Terra Civil Pro Slammer ready to rumble.

New Zealand’s Barry Plumpton teased us with the quickest nitrous passes we have ever seen in Australia at the Gulf Western Oil Mega Race, and now he has entered the record books for the country’s first five-second nitrous boosted run with his Camaro.

John Zappia is approaching the penultimate round of the 2018/19 400 Thunder Pro Slammer Championship with an understanding that nothing short of winning every round will give him the chance of a 12th national title.

  On of the most competitive categories in the 400 Thunder series , Pro Slammer, will reach a crucial point in the championship chase .

For Mildura’s Darren Morgan, racing is in his blood. But for the past 18 months, it has been conspicuous in its relative absence from his life.

Australian Top Fuel is set for its biggest show in several years, with eight quality dragsters set to take the starters orders at this weekend’s Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder. Of the eight nitro pilots in attendance, five have won at least one championship – meaning that this weekend’s event will be one of the toughest on the tour.

The Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder meeting at Sydney Dragway, May 3-4 is shaping up as the most important event of the 2018-19 season for Rapisarda Autosport International.

Chris Matheson has always been a man on a mission. He is currently leading the Australian Top Bike Championship, and if all goes well at this weekend’s Gulf Western Oil Nitro Thunder, he will be well on the way to take out an unprecedented sixth title.