The Atlantic Oils Top Fuel Slam at Sydney Dragway saw the completion of two Australian Top Doorslammer Championship finals in a single day, but it was one man who would leave with both trophies on an emotional weekend. Following the tragic events at Willowbank Raceway’s New Year Nitro, the third round of the series, the A and B Finals were postponed to the second qualifying session in Sydney.
Daniel Gregorini finished his east coast tour with a spot in the finals and some valuable points as he aims for a podium finish in the Australian Top Doorslammer Championship. The first destination was Willowbank Raceway, which hosted New Year Nitro early in January. It was Gregorini’s first time back at the Queensland venue in five years, but he qualified well with a 5.817 for third position.
With tickets flying out the door and racer entries maxed out, this Friday and Saturday’s Atlantic Oils Top Fuel Slam is set to be an epic celebration of the best of Australian drag racing.
For a motorsport event it is rare for the racing to take second place to anything else, but this weekend’s Atlantic Oils Top Fuel Slam at Sydney Dragway will be an emotional and moving occasion as the drag racing community pays tribute to Top Doorslammer driver Sam Fenech, who passed away following an accident at Willowbank Raceway on January 7.
Day one of the New Year Nitro event has opened 2023 with a bang at Willowbank Raceway this evening, with the stage now set for what is sure to be an epic day of racing tomorrow at the Ipswich (Queensland) venue.
Maurice Fabietti’s striking Chevrolet Racing Camaro will make its debut in the Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) at Willowbank Raceway’s New Year Nitro event this weekend (January 6/7).
John Zappia lifted a rollercoaster season with a winning performance in the third round of the WA Summer Slam Series, solidifying his position at the top of the points standings.
The Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship combined with the Australian Drag Racing Championship and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series to deliver an action-packed 48th Goldenstates Championship at the Perth Motorplex
Coming hot on the heels of Damien Harris’ back-to-back wins in his Atlantic Oils-sponsored RAI Top Fuel Dragster, the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship is proud to announce that Atlantic Oils have joined as naming rights sponsor of Top Fuel Slam. The good news doesn’t end there though, with Atlantic Oils also taking on naming rights of the ADRC Pro Stock Championship and sponsorship of the Supercharged Outlaws category at Sydney in January.
A national record-setting performance from John Zappia’s Dananni Hotshots/Fuchs Lubricants Monaro Top Doorslammer saw him compete in two final rounds in one weekend at Perth Motorplex as he took over the points lead for the Australian Top Doorslammer Championship.
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