Hydraulink Jim Read Racing heads to this Saturday’s Nitro Nationals (November 8) at Sydney Dragway fresh from a complete rebuild following the prolonged fire at Dragway at The Bend’s Spring Nationals a month ago.
The 2025 Pro Mod Drag Racing Season was nothing short of spectacular. With 29 racers taking part across the country in the Championship, this year firmly established Pro Mod as one of the most exciting and fastest-growing classes in Australian drag racing. The field was stacked with incredible talent and an awe-inspiring mix of machinery — from thunderous supercharged beasts to precision-tuned turbocharged machines and hard-hitting nitrous-powered sedans. Every round delivered edge-of-your-seat racing and unforgettable performances.
2025 Winternationals Champion Rob Harrington is stepping up his program to hopefully include more competition in 2026.
Every so often, a racetrack comes along that resets the bar. Right now, that place is The Bend Dragway in South Australia. Still the newest facility in Australian drag racing, it’s fast earning a reputation as the country’s ultimate benchmark — smooth, quick, and record-breaking.
More than 20,000 fans packed into Dragway at The Bend across three massive days for the Spring Nationals, which hosted the Pro Drag Racing Championship (PDRC) Grand Final and decided the national titles for Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Hydraulink Jim Read Racing rolled out at Dragway at The Bend on Friday to much fanfare courtesy of their striking livery promoting the Snap-on Socket to Breast Cancer campaign, but sadly, this would be the highlight of their weekend.
Huge day of action at Dragway at The Bend includes milestone-smashing performances for Connor McClure, John Ricca – more to come Sunday
The ACDelco Top Doorslammer team is thrilled to announce the addition of Brodie Zappia as their new driver. Brodie, a 20-year-old racing prodigy from Perth, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to the team.
The 2025 Pro Stock Championship has been decided ahead of the season’s final race, with John Barbagallo confirming he will not compete at the Spring Nationals at The Bend. His withdrawal removes the last remaining mathematical challenge to Rob Dekert, who now secures his second consecutive championship, cementing his place among the greats of Australian Pro Stock.
Race fans can expect a Top Fuel show for the ages at Dragway at The Bend’s Spring Nationals across October 3-5, with Hydraulink Jim Read Racing ready to bring the goods while championing an important message and sporting a bold new look.
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