Gavin Spann

In Top Fuel Motorcycle, Gavin Spann picked up his first Australian Nationals title win since 1985 on a solo 7.540 ET.

His would-be opponent, American Darren Guillory, was a no show due to a torched head in his earlier run against three-time Australian Champion Chris Matheson.

Spann had earlier defeated Phil Parker to reach the final on the low ET of the day with a 6.915.

“It feels awesome. It’s probably the easiest Nationals I’ve ever won,” said Spann. “I’ve been racing since 1976, although I had a break from 1999 to 2010.

“Last time I won the Nationals was 1985, a long time ago. The competition is always hard but this weekend there were a lot of breakages but stuff happens and I was virtually the last man standing.”

In Pro Stock Motorcycle Luke Crowley was unable to get his bike started in yet another match up with Maurice Allen who advanced straight to the final on the resulting solo 7.333 second pass. Scott White was his opponent after going solo on a 7.511.