Fans will be the biggest winners at this week's 45th Annual Home Group WA Westernationals with a rare double-header when 400 Thunder returns to Perth's premier motorsport venue, the Perth Motorplex.

Australian Professional Drag Racing (APDR) has taken the next major step in its growth with the appointment of Maurice Allen as CEO. Allen will be responsible for the day-to-day running of 400 Thunder.

Underdog Pino Priolo has ended the Pro Slammer dominance of 400 Thunder leader John Zappia, before rain itself beat the Home Group WA Nitro Slam at the Perth Motorplex last night.

The co-designer of the iconic Christmas Tree trophy, John 'Stomper' Winterburn has given the thumbs up to an updated version to be presented at this weekend's 400 Thunder event, the Home Group WA Nitro Slam.

400 Thunder has confirmed a fitting rebrand of four of the six leading drag racing brackets, creating a consistent naming structure that mirrors the professional nature of the exciting new series.

Australia's new professional drag racing series, 400 Thunder will be sanctioned by the globally recognised International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) for future events.