Dragster Australia Magazine Covers

22/02/2021

DA #743 December 21, 2007

19/02/2021

Dragster Australia #871, December 28, 2012

17/02/2021

DA 757 July 4, 2008 - Winternationals issue

17/02/2021

DA 756 June 20, 2008

02/12/2020

Dragster Australia #583, Nov 2, 2001
Cover: There's been some big numbers run in the USA as the 2001 season draws to a close, not the least of which was a 204.35 mph (328.86 kph) by Mark Osborne's Pro Stocker. But that doesn't mean we ignore the local bracket contests that are the bread and butter meetings at regional centres, such as Darwin and Alice Springs. Photo by Lee Davis

30/11/2020

DA #811 August 6, 2010
Cover: Kelly Corbett was certainly the Queen of the 2010 Castrol Edge Winternationals. Despite a dubious red light in the final, Kelly still won the Willowbank Track Championship, the Rocket Allstars Australia Modified Championship and the John Storm Memorial Trophy. Not a bad weekend's work really.
Pic by Mick Holgate

30/11/2020

Dragster Australia 808 June , 2010
Cover: Look who's back and with a 7.09 off the trailer at the Winternationals warm-up Peter Ridgeway certainly announced his presence. in a big way with his new Pro Stock Holden Monaro - Pic by Carl Witt. Meanwhile back in South Australia the final round of the Max Cranes Tri Series also put on a great show with wheelstanding action from Peter Datson. Pic by TAD Photography.

20/11/2020

Dragster Australia #785 August 7, 2009
Cover: Top Fuel dragsters are the quickest and fastest vehicles in the world however they can also be the most spectacular and dangerous beasts at the same time. Just when you think you're on a good run the unexpected can turn things right around. Just ask Bob Shepherd. While testing at WSID last month Shepherd followed his daughter Amanda's steps with a massive explosion of his own. Thankfully no one was hurt from flying debris although Bob's bank balance is another story. Pic by Fred Dwyer

20/11/2020

20/11/2020

Dragster Australia #802, April 2 2010
Cover: Part two of the 39th Westernationals features all the Gp 3 action and featuring in what was the Blaze Hansen driven Chev Nova all the way from Queensland. Blaze, who started in Super Sedan since he "retired" from Junior Dragsters was one of many Queenslanders to make the trek west - Photo by Luke Nieuwhof.
Meanwhile back at Willowbank, Peter Leahy took his former Alky-burning FED, tipped the can and ran straight into the 6.50s at over 200 mph. Pic by Steve Thomas.

19/11/2020

Dragster Australia 585 November 30, 2001
Cover: They don't come any more individualistic, or any more exciting than Allan Dobson, and when he's backed by the make-do champions of the Greene team they can set the world on fire. 288 mph on second-hand slicks from a Top Doorslammer! What a team.
Photos by Jon Gall and Gary Phillips tells us why he does it.

19/11/2020

Dragster Australia #593 March 22, 2002 (Not 2001)
COVER: Cory Armstrong became the racer of the outright quickest rotary-powered car in Australia with a sensational 7.49 recently in what has been a wave of rotary record-busting. And speaking of record busters, Victor Bray grabbed both ends of the Top Doorslammer mark back as he charged to a runner-up in a sensational contest at the 31st Marlows Westernationals behind Peter Kapiris.

19/11/2020

Dragster Australia #591 February 22. While the cover says 2001, it's actually 2002. Blame the layout artist.
Cover: The 2002 Global Info-Links Nationals was a historic event for many reasons. After last year's control of meeting the racers this year, the responsibility was again taken up by the racing community - in a unique way. Willowbank Raceway, a racer-run venue, took the burden and showed how to make it work.

16/10/2020

We have a request from Sam who is chasing issue No.405 - December 23, 1994. If anyone has one, drop us a line.

WANTED DRAGSTER AUST MAGAZINE NO.405

16/10/2020

15/10/2020

There's plenty of colour in drag racing in the 1990s. Perth's Ken Dickie is one of the sport's strongest supporters of the heads-up. Group Four sedans, and towed the 2000 miles. from the West for this years. Nats, just to prove it. And the smart-looking '34 coupe of Brisbane's Bob Scott always looks the part of a classy machine.

Photos by Greg Ward and Kevin Bond

01/04/2020

Dragster Australia #598 May 31, 2002 - Cover: While there's been plenty of attention on Andrew Cowin, Dave Grubnic has been the Australian success story, taking his charge to two successive semi-final appearances in the tough NHRA Top Fuel competition. And speaking of Top Fuel, Jim Read and sons Bruce and Phillip are building an Australian nitro dynasty.

09/02/2020

25/08/2019

21/07/2019

Dragster Australia #754 May 23, 2008
Cover: Sean Mifsud had his Wild W***y really hanging out, running in the 6.0s and taking the win at the first 16 car Doorslammer field, run at the Castrol Edge Tin Tops - Pic by Jeremy Reinman.
A very happy but slightly dazed Martin Stamatis poses with the spoils of victory after a big win in Top Fuel at the Nitro Champs - pic by Peter Colburn.

21/07/2019

Dragster Australia #812 August 20, 2010
Cover: Over the years Murray Anderson has built some amazing cars but wait till you get a load of this. Geoff Graden and his team have turned this Murray Anderson piece of magic into something quite amazing. We (DA) were blown away and I'm sure you will be too. Pic by John Bosher The other side of drag racing is the incidents and this Steve Thomas shot from the Castrol Winternations show just how dramatic our sport can be with one of the wildest two-car wrecks ever seen.

24/02/2019

Dragster Australia #176 March 14, 1986

28/01/2019

Dragster Australia #859 July 13, 2012
Cover: One of the biggest balls up in Australian Drag Racing is still being played out as this issue of Dragster Australia goes to print. Lex Swayn has done an outstanding job explaining where this drama currently is and make no mistake, the ramifications will be felt for years to come.
Pics by John Baremans and Peter Colburn.

18/11/2018

Dragster Australia #762 September 12, 2008
The Snowman returns - Ray Balderson smokes the tyres big time in the genuine Gene Snow 1970 Dodge Charger Funny Car. The car has had many owners including Bob Dunn, Dennis Syrmis and Alf Scaccia.
Photo by Steve Thomas

21/10/2018

21/10/2018

Dragster Australia No. 397 - September 2, 1994.
There aren't many racers who will have had the sort of dream introduction to the sport that's been enjoyed by ex-Tasmanian Peter Gratz. Smart buying on an engine and chassis and good common sense has taken the rookie from "Peter Who?" to the quickest doorslammer racer in the nation
Photo by Kevin Bond.

06/07/2018

23/05/2018

Issue 690, December 9, 2005 - Santo's Bar & Grill started a little early with this BBQ by Steve Read. Photo by Lee Davis/WAP

17/04/2018

Dragster Australia #773, February 20, 2009.
Cover: Mark Sheehan performed exceedingly well against American visitor Gary Densham, although a lane infraction in the final cost the West Aussie the win. Another Nitro racer to impress was Kiwi Athol Williams who ran an amazing 231 mph on his fuel scooter, as well as winning the event.
Photos by Fred Dwyer and Peter Colburn.

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