In a spiritual renewal, drag racing returned to Calder Park in Melbourne last weekend in a big way with the running of the 2016 Nationals that attracted great crowds on both days with some close competition.

Grant O’Rourke made history at Calder Park Raceway at the weekend, setting the first ever five-second Top Doorslammer pass down the Victorian drag strip as part of the Australian Nationals event.

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.

The Australian Nationals returned to Calder Park for the first time since 2001 as Sportsman racers lifted their game to produce plenty of drama, first time winners and some outstanding performances.

The Cannuli brothers, John and Paul, have each qualified first in Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer at the Australian Nationals.

Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series qualifying at the Australian Nationals has been completed at Calder Park Raceway.

Summit Racing Equipment is inviting competitors, crew and family to a competitor cookout on Saturday night of the Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway this weekend.

Australian Top Doorslammer Champion John Zappia is on his way to the Australian Nationals at Calder Park this weekend to take on seven other Top Doorslammer teams with has his eye on the prize.

For many drag racers the Australian Nationals is the one they all want to win. And for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Scott White it’s no different.

Horsepower of two types came together today at the Australian Nationals Media Day and Lunch held at Arundel Farm Estate in Keilor, Victoria.

Team Mopar Australia’s Lee Bektash has put his support behind the Australian Cancer Research Foundation with Australia’s quickest and fastest Pro Stock star committing to donating the team’s prize money to help in the fight to fast-track a cure for Cancer.

Jason Maggs says the Australian Nationals return to Calder Park Raceway for the first time since 2001 is “a massive step forward for the sport” and he is chomping at the bit to get racing.

The Australian Nationals returns to Calder Park Raceway for the first time in 15 years this weekend and fans will be able to watch eliminations via live stream.

BOOKMARK THIS PAGE to watch live eliminations from the Australian Nationals. DUE TO WEATHER START TIME HAS BEEN DELAYED.

Entries have now closed for the Australian Nationals with 280 confirmed competitors in what is shaping up to be a blockbuster of ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series action.