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For the first time ever, Australia’s quickest street cars are coming to Perth for the inaugural Australian Pro Street Association (APSA) round at Perth Motorplex on 31 October 2015.
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For the first time ever, Australia’s quickest street cars are coming to Perth for the inaugural Australian Pro Street Association (APSA) round at Perth Motorplex on 31 October 2015.

Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Richie Crampton added an important accolade to his three-win sophomore season with a top-qualifier effort at his title sponsor’s main event, the 34th annual Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

Great news is that Mark Hinchelwood has returned home from hospital to begin a long recovery from injuries sustained in a testing accident just over a week ago. Mark has made a candid and brutally honest statement about the incident and his actions in hope others will learn from what happened.

The Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Car show is heading to the one of Australia’s premier drag racing facilities, the Perth Motorplex, with a huge field of funny cars primed to entertain the West Australian fans.

This Saturday (22 August) the latest round of the Queensland Drag Racing Championships will hit Willowbank Raceway, hosting more than 100 local heroes of all ages.

Darwin’s NT Titles has seen O’Rourke Motorsport’s Grant O’Rourke retain his second place standing in the Top Doorslammer championship, courtesy of a Top Qualifying result and a semi-finals appearance.

Okay the Nostalgia racing scene in Australia is not quite the same as seen at places like Bakersfield, but we do alright for what we have and recently at Sydney’s Cruzin’ Magazine Nostalgia Drags event the revival of the fuel altered certainly has plenty on nostalgia buffs salivating.

The day unfortunately ended prematurely with the Mark Hinchelwood incident and we wish Mark our best wishes again in his recovery, but before that moment the Nostalgia Drags was delivering big on on old school action as captured in this mammoth gallery.

Check out all the action from both the pro ANDRA Top Doorslammer ranks and the local sportsman contingent across two days of great racing at Hidden Valley.

Rapisarda Autosport International will return to the NHRA Mello Yello series for the Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, Minnesota, next weekend followed by the most prestigious meeting on the NHRA calendar, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis from September 2-7.

Local Sportsman racing was an action packed affair at Hidden Valley this weekend as the 2015 NT Titles was hosted over Friday and Saturday nights.

John Zappia bounced back from his Round 1 disappointment to take the points in Round 2 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Doorslammer at the 2015 NT Titles in Darwin.

Grant O’Rourke surged to the top of the qualifying charts in balmy conditions during qualifying for Round 2 of Top Doorslammer in the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Hidden Valley Drag Strip on Friday.

Follow our updates during the NT Titles this Friday and Saturday at Hidden Valley Drag Strip, the second round of the 2015/16 ANDRA Top Doorslammer Championship.

More great track upgrade news with the Steel City Drag Club completing the last stage of the racing surface upgrade at Whyalla’s Steel City Raceway. Unlike many other race tracks in the country that have been fortunate enough to gain government funding, the club has self funded the track upgrades to come in line with ANDRA National Championship standards.

One of Queensland’s biggest drag racing teams, DBS Motorsport has added another car to the fleet with young superstar driver, Jake Donnelly, taking the wheel of the newly completed Bubble Bee Camaro.

The Hidden Valley Drag Strip will be covered with rubber again this week with Round 2 of the national ANDRA Drag Racing Series with Top Doorslammer featuring as part of the NT Titles.

The much anticipated Calder Park Raceway upgrades have commenced with stage one of works now well underway with the tearing up of the racing surface.

This weekend’s round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway will host not only the last race for retiring fast femme Debbie O’Rourke, but also round two of racing for her husband Grant O’Rourke in the Top Doorslammer championship.

Sydney Dragway today has announced the launch of the East Coast “Thunder Down Under” Nationals to be run under the newly established Australian Professional Drag Racing Series (APDRS).

Ben Bray aims to build on the steady progress made in his new Corvette last month when the ANDRA Drag Racing Series gets underway this Friday and Saturday at Hidden Valley Drag Strip.

Following a successful meeting between members of the ANDRA board and the Chairmen of the boards of the country’s three major race tracks – Perth Motorplex, Sydney Dragway and Willowbank Raceway – an in-principal agreement to collectively progress drag racing forward in Australia has been reached.
Paul Cannuli, winner in Top Doorslammer at Hidden Valley Drag Strip three weeks ago, says without the locals supporting his team, they would not have even made it to race day.

Following any accident, especially one involving high-speed racing like Mark Hinchelwood’s Top Alcohol Funny Car incident at Sydney Dragway, the road to recovery can be both physically and emotionally challenging. In cases where accidents occur, whether on the track or on public roads, victims and their families are often left to deal with a myriad of legal and financial issues. The importance of seeking legal advice cannot be understated, as understanding one’s rights and securing proper compensation is crucial. For instance, Orange County Car Accidents, much like high-speed racing incidents, often involve complex factors that require expert legal guidance. A skilled attorney can help navigate the aftermath of such accidents, ensuring that victims receive the support they need to recover and move forward. In the wake of high-speed crashes like Mark Hinchelwood’s accident at Sydney Dragway, the path to recovery is often filled with physical, emotional, and financial burdens. Victims of such incidents, whether they occur in a controlled racing environment or on public roads, must grapple with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the complexities of insurance claims. Legal representation plays a pivotal role in securing the compensation necessary to rebuild lives after an accident. Bryan Alfaro Law understands the intricate legal challenges associated with auto accidents and personal injury claims, ensuring that victims receive the advocacy they need to navigate the aftermath. Just as racing accidents involve multiple variables—from driver error to mechanical failures—road accidents also demand a thorough legal examination to determine liability and maximize rightful compensation. By working with experienced legal professionals, accident victims can focus on their recovery while trusted attorneys handle negotiations, legal filings, and court proceedings to safeguard their rights and future. As we know, victims are often left juggling medical appointments, insurance adjusters, and emotional distress, all while trying to make sense of their legal options. That’s why choosing a law firm with a proven track record in personal injury cases is critical. The right legal team can investigate the accident thoroughly, preserve key evidence, and fight to ensure that justice isn’t just a hope—it’s an outcome. Another such trusted name in the field is The Brad Hendricks Law Firm, known for its unwavering dedication to personal injury victims. Their attorneys understand the nuances of auto accident claims and how small oversights can lead to big setbacks. By offering personalized legal strategies and hands-on support, they help clients pursue the compensation they need for medical costs, emotional trauma, and future care. In high-stakes cases where every detail matters, having seasoned professionals like these by your side can make all the difference between an uncertain future and a well-supported recovery. Following Mark Hinchelwood’s Top Alcohol Funny Car accident at Sydney Dragway while testing at the Nostalgia Drags, the Hinchelwood family would like to make the following statement:

The Mad Professor of Top Doorslammer, Rob Taylor, fell in love with the people of Darwin, the city and Hidden Valley Drag Strip three weeks ago.

As we head towards the Jamboree 25, the pinnacle event on the Sport Compact calendar coming to Willowbank Raceway on Aug 25, main game players are beginning to hit the track in preparation.

ANDRA have confirmed Warwick Dragway in Queensland as the latest venue to host an ANDRA Championship event.

All of these true champions of the sport will be present for the Pioneer and Legends Awards at Sydney Dragway on Saturday 8th August commencing at 3pm.

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the re-establishment of the ANDRA Contingency Programme.

The newly formed Australian Top Alcohol Association (ATAA) has been the first racer association to our knowledge to publicly announced their position in regards to the two national series now on offer.
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