Former National Champion Gary Phillips has returned from a semi final berth at the Westernationals rating the weekend as a solid advance in the right direction for the Lucas Oils Studebaker Doorslammer.
Last weekends Westernationals saw John Zappia give a commanding performance in the 5th Round of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer bracket, driving Craig Pedley's Striker "Crusher" Monaro into the winner’s circle and stamping his authority on the race to the finish line for the Championship.
Weather conditions contributed to engine problems for a number of teams in ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer at the 2010 Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, but despite a hurried engine change after the first round of racing John Zappia’s Striker Crushing Monaro continued its 5.8 second performances into a win in the all Perth final against Robin Judd.
In his second event in Top Bike competition, Ipswich rider Geoff Redgrave moved up to fourth place in ANDRA Pro Series Top Bike with a win at the 2010 Westernationals at Perth Motorplex.
John Zappia continued on from his domination of the previous days racing where he top qualified in sensational fashion (story) with a record setting 5.815 backed up with a 5.818 by cutting a swathe right through the Top Doorslammer field with a series of 5.8 second passes to win the event beating championship leader Robin Judd in a side by side 5 second all WA affair.
Stuart Bishop and his ’67 Camaro Diamond Doorslammer will take on Robin Judd in round one of the Top Doorslammer eliminations at the Perth Motorplex’s Westernationals this evening after qualifying seventh overnight.
Day 1 of the 39th annual Westernationals was filled with high drama with the record field of 352 race teams putting on a display of world car drag racing.
Not only is Bray out for some bonus points in the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer eliminator - but having picked up the lead in the Karcher Tri State Challenge is looking to ensure he does well to maintain the lead in the $20,000 challenge.
The 39th annual Westernationals are on in Perth at The Quit Motorplex, Kwinana Beach this week-end. Some big numbers have been run at this event over the years but the weather will definitely have the final say. With Ben in fourth place in the points chase, Victor and Matt in the top eight, it is an important day at the races for TBR.
Former National Champion Gary Phillips has returned from a semi final berth at the Westernationals rating the weekend as a solid advance in the right direction for the Lucas Oils Studebaker Doorslammer.
Last weekends Westernationals saw John Zappia give a commanding performance in the 5th Round of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer bracket, driving Craig Pedley's Striker "Crusher" Monaro into the winner’s circle and stamping his authority on the race to the finish line for the Championship.
Weather conditions contributed to engine problems for a number of teams in ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer at the 2010 Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, but despite a hurried engine change after the first round of racing John Zappia’s Striker Crushing Monaro continued its 5.8 second performances into a win in the all Perth final against Robin Judd.
Stuart Bishop and his ’67 Camaro Diamond Doorslammer will take on Robin Judd in round one of the Top Doorslammer eliminations at the Perth Motorplex’s Westernationals this evening after qualifying seventh overnight.
The 39th annual Westernationals are on in Perth at The Quit Motorplex, Kwinana Beach this week-end. Some big numbers have been run at this event over the years but the weather will definitely have the final say. With Ben in fourth place in the points chase, Victor and Matt in the top eight, it is an important day at the races for TBR.