Lamattina, Kapiris fire the opening salvo at 43rd Westernationals

It came down to defending Australian Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan on his season debut versus 2014 points leader Phil Lamattina and it was LTFR who came out on top at the 43rd Westernationals to take Round 3 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series. It was candles all the way in the Top Fuel A Final … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Five down, four to go

Qualifying in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship for Modified, Super Sedan, Modified Bike, Super Street and Junior Dragster are run and done at the 43rd Westernationals in Perth. Amazingly Troy Slamar needed only one pass during Q3 to take quick time in Super Sedan even letting off … [Read more...]

McGuinness and Learmonth ready to unleash at Westernationals

Featuring everything from top fuel motorcycles and nitro bikes to street bikes, altered and super twins, Competition Bike is shaping up to be one of the most interesting fields at the 43rd Westernationals this weekend at Perth Motorplex. Blattt Racing’s Wayne McGuinness recently debuted a new … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Courtney Force on March 3!

March 2014 is JFR Month on Racin & Rockin, as we feature a different star from John Force Racing every week! Join us on Monday night, March 3, as we visit with Courtney Force, the 2012 NHRA Rookie of the Year (and until dad stole the mark last week, the FASTEST 1000 foot funny car driver in … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Watch For Priolo and O’Rourke

All 20 Top Doorslammers entered are capable of doing something special but keep an eye on West Australian Pino Priolo and WA ex-pat Grant O’Rourke at the 43rd Westernationals this weekend. Earlier this month, Priolo broke through for his first ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer championship … [Read more...]

ANDRA: Sheehan to lead local charge

Mark Sheehan is ready to lead the West Aussie charge against current Top Fuel champion Darren Morgan, 2014 points leader Phil Lamattina, the duel threat of Rapisarda Autosport and former Top Fuel champion Martin Stamatis this weekend at the 43rd Westernationals. Although the NSW based Rapisarda … [Read more...]

Shane looking for first “Weston-nationals” title

If 21 year old Shane Weston can take the Competition Eliminator honours at the 43rd Westernationals, locals might just unofficially rename the event the “Weston-nationals” such is the growing support in the stands for the Byford boy. “The Westerns is the one to win. I have been trying now for 13 … [Read more...]

Smax Smith UK Top Fuel Circa 2005

Before the UK & Europe Season kicks off, I have updated my website with photos back to 2005 when we last saw Smax Smith in the UK wowing the crowds before he left for Canada where his Top Fuel career continues. A few shots of Smax Smith at Santa Pod Raceway are attached for Draglist.com. And … [Read more...]

IHRA to debut rebranded and redesigned Drag Review Magazine

NORWALK, Ohio - February 19, 2014 - Featuring an all-new look, a brand new, modern style and more coverage than ever before, the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) is excited to unveil a rebranded and redesigned Drag Review Magazine later this month. The new Drag Review Magazine will help … [Read more...]

Racin & Rockin Radio: Dick LaHaie on February 24!

Join us on Monday night, February 24, as we welcome five-time NHRA champion Dick LaHaie, who won titles as a top fuel driver and crew chief! Plus, John Bockelman and JB's Take and this week's Racer of the Week! MONDAYS, 8-9 PM Eastern Time (7-8 Central, 6-7 Mountain, 5-6 Pacific) REPLAY: 1 … [Read more...]