More Than 370 Drag Racing Teams For Summernationals Showdown

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(Sydney, NSW) Drag Racing continues to re-emerge with a very strong entry list across all categories for the upcoming Summernationals, with over 370 entries now confirmed for this round of the ANDRA Championship, which also incorporates a vital round of the Rocket Allstars Drag Racing Series.

As always Sportsman Drag Racing action is well represented, however the key highlights are definitely contained within the Group 1 professional Drag Racing categories.

Top Fuel again appears set for a bump-spot grind and go, with nine entries now confirmed for the February 15 & 16 event, with the inclusion of West Aussie Alan Dobson in the Uplift Cranes entry.

Top Alcohol has a solid entry list, with quality from top to bottom.

Top Doorslammer continues to astound at WSID, with an awesome lineup of 19 of the World's Fastest Sedan based vehicles, incredibly trying to squish into just 8 qualifying spots for raceday Saturday (Feb 16).

Pro Stock Motorcycle continues its steady re-emergence as the teams and riders get their heads around the new engine specifications.

Top Bike continues its surge this season around the country with an exciting 11 entries confirmed.

However, the big news item has to be the incredible line-up of Pro Stock entries now locked-in for the Summernationals, with 15 entries of the naturally-aspirated, precision cars ready to have at it!

See all the ANDRA Championship Drag Racing Heavy Hitters, including the last appearance of Top Doorslammer for the season with Ladies FREE on Friday for the 2008 Summernationals!


2008 Summernationals
Friday, 15 February & Saturday, 16 February 2008

ANDRA CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACING ROUNDS:

Top Fuel - 500kmh Nitro
Top Alcohol - Dragsters & Funny Cars
Top Doorslammer - Worlds Fastest Sedans
Top Bike - The Brave Men of Motorsport
Pro Stock - Motorsport Precision
Pro Stock Motorcycle - High Tech Bikes
Rocket Allstars Series - Sportsman Action

NITRO PASSES: FROM 5PM.

PRICING
Friday:
Adults $35
12-16/Seniors $25
Kids under 12 FREE
Ladies FREE Friday only

Saturday:
Adults $40
12-16/Seniors $30
Kids under 12 FREE

Two Day Passes
Adults $70
12-16/Seniors $50

Please click HERE for the Summernationals competitors ENTRY LIST (http://www.wsid.com.au/includes/summer/entrylist.pdf)

Please click HERE for Summernationals Corporate Options (http://www.wsid.com.au/pdfs/corpforms/CorpInfo-Summers.pdf)

Please click HERE for competitors ONLINE ENTRY TO ALL EVENTS (http://www.wsid.com.au/enter.asp)

Please click HERE for more detailed SUMMERNATIONALS information (http://www.wsid.com.au/event.asp?ID=461)

EVENT INFO LINE: (02) 9421 0700
EMAIL: info@wsid.com.au
WEB: www.wsid.com.au (http://www.fullboost.com.au/forum/www.wsid.com.au)

[Big_Burnouts]

im there!!, should be a another great event!

[PRO.GMH]

We're missing out big time down here in Victoria.

[Big_Burnouts]

We're missing out big time down here in Victoria.
calder fails ;)

[PSI086]

I'm heading up from Tassie for look. Can't wait

[Camper]

Just heard Signorelli hit the wall, front is mangled up, hope he is ok! :(

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Sensational Summernationals Day One Concludes With Records Aplenty - Be Here Today!

Saturday, 16 February 2008 - Posted by Dean Neal & Ryan Corfield


(Sydney, NSW) The 2008 Summernationals Day One qualifying will be a day etched in Drag Racing history for a long time to come as the big crowd on hand were treated to record quick fields in most Group One categories including Top Fuel, Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock in an epic.

Quite simply, one of the great days in Australian Motorsport History.

Tony Beuk, WSID Managing Director is very pleased with the way that the event turned out and says that the Summernationals has more than lived up to it's pre-event expectations so far, with the big action set to crank from 5pm today!

"Congratulations to all of the competitors and spectators that were able to make it to the event today. The management and staff here at WSID were confident that this event was going to be something special, but this is nothing compared to what was expected. Qualifying can be described in one word - AWESOME," remarked Tony Beuk, WSID Managing Director.

".and after what we have just seen, TODAY'S racing should be incredible!"

Pre-entries to the event were provided an excellent reception to the event. This was highlighted with huge numbers for Group One categories including 10 Top Fuel Dragsters.

At the end of the day the cut off to gain a starting position in tomorrow's Group One racing action was tough. This is how it looked at the end of Group One Professional Qualifying:

Top Fuel
The Nitro rocketships continue their surge in the sport with the category again producing the goods with the 5.165 bump spot again establishing the sport's quickest ever Top Fuel field.
Ironically, if Amanda's Shepherd's earlier 4.9 second pass had counted, it woul have reset the bump to Sainty's stout 5.005 run.

Phil Read once again recorded a 4.5 second pass, a 4.58, in order to take pole position in Top Fuel, while being closely followed by Darren Morgan who continues his Wicked Quick surge and Martin Stamatis - who both recorded 4.61's.

Top Doorslammer
Top Doorslammer was always threatening to shake WSID to its foundations and it delivered all that and more, with the quickest ever field, with the 8 car in qualifying (Maurice Fabietti) running a 6.171.

To add an incredible exclamation point on the Doorslammer action, local racer Deno Brijeski ran a 5.956 to nail top peg, and join an elite group of 5-second racers in the world have busted into the fives.

Pro Stock
Aaron and Tyronne Tremayne again played havoc with a cracking Pro Stock field, qualifying first and second with a 7.13 and 7.14 respectively, that bettered the current National record.
Once again the Pro Stock bump of a 7.294 ensured it was the quickest ever field in Drag Racing history.

Top Alcohol
Wayne Newby whooped the Funny Car drivers with the quickest and fastest pass ever produced by a Top Alcohol Dragster with a time of 5.57 seconds at 254mph.

Aaron Hambridge debuted a brand new Dragster to further serve notice to the established Funny Car stars.

Top Bike
Pole position went to kiwi Athol Williams with a time of 6.562 as both he and local rider Leonard Azzopardi served it up to the established Nitro Harley stars.

Pro Stock Bike
Top qualifier went to Peter Cochrane with a time of 7.16 seconds, however Callam Godeassi and Jason Lee still will have a big say during eliminations today!

Action resumes TODAY, right now for the final day of the 2008 Summernationals.

Perfect weather conditions, a new 'wall of sound PA system' in place and massive new Giant Video Screen - its ready to go ANDRA Championship Drag Racing TODAY at Western Sydney Dragway for the fifth annual Summernationals!

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TOP FUEL
Top Fuel Dragsters have to be seen to be believed - running the quarter mile from a standing start in less than 5-seconds and reaching speeds in excess of 500kmh actually only tells part of the tale of this amazing motorsport category.

Top Fuel rattles your ribcage and you can see 10 of Australia's best at 5pm, 7pm & 9pm today!

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TOP DOORSLAMMER
Top Doorslammer is a real crowd favourite and today you cannot miss the insane action from the world's fastest accelerating sedan based vehicles!

These machines are always on the ragged edge and today it gets super-hot in the Drag Racing kitchen as 19 cars try and squeeze into just 8 qualifying spots available - brutal!

See awesome Doorslammers from 4pm, 6pm and 8pm today!

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TOP ALCOHOL
Top Alcohol is seat-of-your-pants Supercharged Drag Racing with a tough lineup of Funny Cars and Dragsters on hand.

The ANDRA Championship is on for young and old in this category and action will excite!

Top Alcohol cranks on track today at 4.30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm!

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PRO STOCK
Pro Stock is tight and tough Drag Racing at its best, with beautifully presented, naturally aspirated cars set to thrill. These cars have 5-speed gearboxes and race results are often decided by thousandths of a second.

With 15 Pro Stock cars, you cannot miss their sessions today from 3:30pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

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PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE
Pro Stock Motorcycle is tight and tough Drag Racing handlebar to handlebar, like their car related cousins.

These bikes scorch down the quarter mile in the low 7-second zone and always impress.

See Pro Stock Motorcycle action at 3:50pm, 5:40pm & 7:30pm today!

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TOP BIKE
Top Bike is the epitome of bravery in Drag Racing, as these wild two-wheeled beasts which are tough to tame are manhandled by riders in a hectic burst down the quarter mile Drag Strip.

Nitro Harleys, and big engine bikes roar as they rip down at 3:45pm, 5:45pm and 7:45pm today!

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ENTERTAINMENT PLUS
Brett Stevens Burnout car, A huge support Drag Racing cast amongst the various ANDRA Sportsman Drag Racing categories, enhanced and improved PA System and a brand new Giant Video Screen all aim to provide an unforgettable weekend of Motorsport Mayhem and entertainment!


2008 Summernationals
FINAL BIG DAY TODAY!

NITRO PASSES: FROM 5PM.

PRICING
TODAY:
Adults $40
12-16/Seniors $30
Kids under 12 FREE

Please click HERE for the Summernationals competitors ENTRY LIST (http://www.wsid.com.au/includes/summer/entrylist.pdf)

Please click HERE for TODAY'S EVENT SCHEDULE (http://www.wsid.com.au/includes/General/Schedule-General.pdf)

Please click HERE for more detailed SUMMERNATIONALS information (http://www.wsid.com.au/event.asp?ID=461)

EVENT INFO LINE: (02) 9421 0700
EMAIL: info@wsid.com.au
WEB: www.wsid.com.au

[Big_Burnouts]

Just got back about 30mins ago, freaking awesome weekend :)


Just heard Signorelli hit the wall, front is mangled up, hope he is ok! :(

Yeah, He was lined up next to my dad at the start line lucky the transbrake played up or it could of been worse...

here are some pics of it..

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2008 Summernationals - An Andra Championship Drag Racing Epic In Sydney!

Monday, 18 February 2008 - Posted by Dean Neal

(Sydney, NSW) The 2008 Summernationals at Western Sydney Dragway conducted in front of big crowds over two days has been hailed by many seasoned observers as one of, if not the best event in Australian Drag Racing history.

"I have been racing a while and I would have to say this event is as good as any I have been in or seen before, it might be a while before we see an event like this again - anywhere," remarked Doorslammer runner-up and Championship points leader, John Zappia.

Even at of the time of this writing, the WSID PR and administration have already been besieged by competitors across all categories, spectators and corporate partners from around the country as to the amazing quality of the 2008 Summernationals stanza and interestingly the crowd atmosphere during the event reached new levels of excitement never seen before at the multi-million dollar, world-class purpose built Drag Racing facility nestled in the heartland of Western Sydney.

Even racing outside the usual scope of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing eliminations drew amazing results and responses - with Jack Daniels lady racer Kath Stevens becoming the first lady in the world to go 5-seconds in a doored racing vehicle after cranking an incredible 5.968 during the Top Doorslammer consolation bracket, for those racers in the category who did NOT qualify on race day.

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TOP FUEL - Martin Stamatis (WA) d Steve Read (QLD)

The 10 cars in Skips Fire Service set things off with a big Nitro bang with the 5.165 bump spot again establishing the sport's quickest ever Top Fuel field.

Ironically, if Amanda's Shepherd's earlier 4.9 second pass had counted, the event would have seen 15 official passes in the 4-second zone, surely an event record in ANDRA Drag Racing history.

4.6 second passes were produced on four occasions and there were two passes in the 4.5 second zone, with Martin Stamatis taking the ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree trophy after Steve Read was unable to start the final.

Stamatis' 4.806 final run was set to be a new National Record ET run, before tossing a blower belt after half track.

"I dedicate this win to Crew Chief Rob Cavagnino. He and his family have gone through some personal sadness a while ago and I promised myself I would dedicate my first Top Fuel win to him," remarked an emotional Stamatis.

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TOP DOORSLAMMER - Maurice Fabietti (NSW) d John Zappia (WA)

Top Doorslammer was always the category everyone was talking about coming into the '08 Summernationals and they delivered from the onset, with the quickest ever field, with the 8 car in qualifying (Maurice Fabietti) running a 6.171.

To add an incredible exclamation point on the Doorslammer action, local racer Deno Brijeski ran a 5.956 to nail top peg after qualifying, and join an elite group of 5-second racers in the world who have busted into the fives.

The top-end Speed was there in sizable amounts too, with the bracket delivering 240+ mph runs on eleven occasions.
Including Kath Stevens' effort in the exhibition, Doorslammer delivered us SIX runs into the groundbreaking five-second zone, including a remarkable run in eliminations by Zappia, running fives all the way through.

However it was the fairytale run by Fabietti from the number 8 qualifying position, who managed to win the ANDRA Gold Trophy after beating rivals running 5-second passes on two occasions, including over Zappia in an epic final and the quickest side-by-side Top Doorslammer race in Australian Drag Racing history!

In fact, if Fabietti had been 0.001 of a second quicker to the finish stripe, it would have delivered the first ever side-by-side 5-second race in Top Doorslammer history in this country.

"For me to steer the Holden Genuine Parts Monaro into the field was like a win for us. To run a 6.000 against Zap's 5.958 and win on a holeshot for the second time in the one event is awesome. I still can't believe it, this has to be a dream. Some racers in the pits have said people will talk about Doorslammer and the general racing here at this event in twenty years from now and for me to win it - unbelievable," shrugged an almost shocked Fabietti on his amazing result.

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TOP ALCOHOL - Brett Stevens (QLD) d John Cannuli (QLD)

Wayne Newby whooped the Funny Car drivers in qualifying with the quickest and fastest pass ever produced by a Top Alcohol Dragster with a time of 5.57 seconds at 254mph.

Come race day, Top Alcohol's top-to bottom quality again was clearly apparent as number 8 qualifier John Cannuli made it all the way to finals, including an amazing wheel-stand pedal fest with Aaron Lynch in the semis.

The day belonged to Brett Stevens however, after an epic burn-down with bitter rival Ben Bray, to then blast a 5.556 at a neck-snapping 263.15 miles per hour! Bray prevailed in the final over Cannuli and extend his lead in the ANDRA Top Alcohol Championship.

"I am very proud of my team this weekend, we have had an awesome run. I proved to my team sometimes I make the right tune-ups calls against their thinking, as seen with my '55 run in the Kitten car. As good as all this is, to see my wife Kath run that five in the Doorslammer has to be one of the great moments of my life," said Stevens.

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PRO STOCK - Aaron Tremayne (QLD) d Tyronne Tremayne (QLD)

Aaron and Tyronne Tremayne again played havoc with a cracking Pro Stock field, qualifying first and second, with both racers making their way through to the final, where Aaron defeated a red-lighting Tyronne as both ripped passes in the 'teens' in an ominous run.

Once again the Pro Stock bump of a 7.294 ensured it was the quickest ever field in Drag Racing history when qualifying was done and run.

Whilst Aaron took the win, Tyronne set a new National Elapsed time record of 7.125 seconds, in a cracking field of 15 Pro Stock entries.

"Thanks to my parents for supporting our racing and this event was awesome to race in," explained Aaron Tremayne.
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TOP BIKE - Athol Williams (NZ) d Brett Stevens (QLD)

Pole position went to kiwi Athol Williams with a time of 6.562 as both he and local rider Leonard Azzopardi served it up to the established Nitro Harley stars in qualifying.

Williams kept his form intact during race-day battle at the Summernationals, including some fantastic side-by-side 6-second stoushes against Jack Daniels Harley rivals Troy McClean and Brett Stevens in semis and the in the final respectively.

"To win an ANDRA Gold Trophy means so much to me and my team. I have to say thankyou to all the Australian professional teams across all categories and the three major ANDRA Championship tracks we race at. Everyone has been so helpful and encouraging to our efforts here," Williams beamed.

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PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE - Jason Lee (SA) d Michael Gilbertson (QLD)

Top qualifier went to Peter Cochrane with a time of 7.16 seconds in qualifying and bettered that with a 7.132 in the first round, however it was Jason Lee on the Dutch Master Suzuki that took the event win, defeating Michael Gilbertson.

"To run a 7.298 PB in the final is a great way to win this trophy," smiled Lee.

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SPORTSMAN

It wasn't just the ANDRA Professional Drag Racing categories turning it on for the large crowds on hand for the Summernationals, as the Sportsman racers went full-tilt in a vital round of the Rocket Allstars Drag Racing Series with many racers setting personal bests and blitzing indexes!

COMPETITION - Phil Otto (QLD) d Ralph Perri (NSW).

COMPETITION BIKE - Geoff Redgrave (QLD) d Blair Pennington (QLD)

SUPER STOCK - Robert Deckert (VIC) d Les Heintz (VIC)

SUPERCHARGED OUTLAWS - Nathan Peirano (QLD) d Daniel Reed (QLD)

MODIFIED - Simon Barlow (SA) d Brett White (NSW)

MODIFIED BIKE - Malcolm Brooks (QLD) d Danial Huxtable (NSW)

SUPER SEDAN - Jason Haebich (NSW) d Matthew Basanovic (NSW)

SUPER STREET - Jason Haines (NSW) d Joe Zammit (NSW)

JUNIOR DRAGSTER - Chantelle Humphries (NSW) d Kristie Allan (QLD)

SUPER GAS - Darryl Stephen (NSW) d Daniel Fardella (NSW)

DOORSLAMMER CONSOLATION - Sean Mifsud 6.175 (NSW) d Aaron Lynch (QLD)

Full event results summary will be available on www.wsid.com.au soon.

Above images supplied by Grant Stephens - www.cacklingpipes.com

[Camper]

Taken from another forum:


Kath Stevens driving her Jack Daniels Doorslammer-Pro Mod Car becomes the first women to run under 6sec !!
Runs 5.96 sec at WSID Raceway Feb 2008.

Can check it out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiSrhc6taI0

[Camper]

Martin Stamatis' top fueller 4.577@329.10 mph in-car video

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=8zj9jEIEmOM

Not something you see everyday!

[63Coupe]

Awesome, thanks.

[Big_Burnouts]

Been a bit slow with these ones, I have around 4 hours of video to edit. Mostly of the local boys few more days it should be up. Here are some pics

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