Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway

A Successful Return

Words by Tim Baker
Photos by Grant Stephens/Drag New Australia

While the ANDRA Drag Racing Series provided thrills and spills, many in the crowd came to see Rapisarda Autosport International make a pair of passes instantly igniting the fans with 4-second passes. The Melbourne faithful, experiencing Top Fuel for the first time since 2013, made their appreciation known by cheering loudly after each run to send a message they want to see a Championship Top Fuel round at Calder as soon as possible.

The first Australian Nationals to be held at Calder Park Raceway in 15 years was a roaring success with two days of big crowds, great racing and giant performances.

It was also the first Group 1 drag racing action at Calder Park since 2014 as the ANDRA Drag Racing Series came to town to put on a show for race-starved Melbourne fans.