Chris Matheson endured mechanical issues and a strong challenge from the record setting Mark Drew but that wasn’t enough to stop ‘Matho’ lifting the ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree at the Fuchs Winternationals.

The Fuchs Winterntationals provided plenty of excitement on the track as multiple records were broken and in some instances, set, reset and then reset again!

In a recent report concerning Top Fuel racing in Australia, it was suggested the racing distance would be cut to 1000 feet from the current 1320 feet / quarter mile in 2015.

The Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway has seen an emotional weekend of contrasts unfold for the Team Bray Racing team, including new records, success with the new converter set-up, a breakthrough win for a member of the TBR family, and an unfortunate racing incident.

The 2014 Fuchs Winternationals didn’t end in victory for either of the LTFR top fuel dragsters but the two-car team ended the event with some astounding performances and gained valuable points in the ANDRA Championship chase.

Damien Harris faced adversity from the moment he hit the throttle in qualifying on Friday but Rapisarda Autosport International recovered on race day to take home the ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree at the Fuchs Winternationals.

As the saying goes, it’s better to be lucky than good but Jess Turner was good and lucky on her way to a first ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree at the Fuchs Winternationals in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship.

Turner upset the likes of teammate Kenny Stewart who experienced engine troubles at the startline in round two and current Champion Craig Baker in round three on a double breakout.

The young Victorian pushed Baker all the way on a 7.921 on a 7.93 dial in from Baker’s 8.391 on an 8.43 meaning Turner won on account of going less under her dial in than Baker.

The action came thick and fast at the Fuchs Winternationals on day three as the six-second show continued in Pro Stock, eight Top Doorslammers recorded five second qualifying passes and Phil Lamattina put down a 4.56 Top Fuel pass.

It was a glorious day in the sun at Willowbank Raceway as final qualifying for Group Two and early eliminations for Group Three got underway in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at the Fuchs Winternationals today.

They said six-second Pro Stock passes were a possibility if the conditions were right at the Fuchs Winternationals and they weren’t kidding.

Greg Leahy only needed one qualifying run to occupy top spot in Competition Eliminator going into day three and potentially smash the BB/FCA National record in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at the Fuchs Winternationals. 

The 47th edition of the Fuchs Winternationals kicked off at Willowbank Raceway today with qualifying in Groups Two, Three and Four in the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship.

ANDRA will be joining with Drag News Australia for an ongoing media partnership beginning with this weekend's Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.

It's that time of the year again when the nation's best travel to Queensland's Willowbank Raceway to compete in Australia's premier drag racing event, the Fuchs Winternationals. Join the ANDRA and the Drag News Australia team as they present live updates of the racing starting Thursday morning June 5th through to the finals on Sunday the 8th.