Top Fuel will be at the 2013 Sydney Nitro Champs

In consultation with ANDRA, Sydney Dragway and Top Fuel Australia Limited take great pleasure in announcing that Top Fuel will be at the 2013 Sydney Nitro Champs. Both organisations acknowledge the commercial challenges in meeting an outcome, yet through maintaining strong relations and listening to the fans, Top Fuel will run at the Event.

Commenting on the signing of today's agreement, Sydney Dragway Chief Executive Officer Graham Elliot stated:

"This new agreement formalises an already strong relationship between our respective organisations. We listened to the most important people who are the Fans of the sport, and came back to the table to ensure all possibilities were explored. The outcome reached from today's meeting means we are able to deliver one of the Sport's Greatest Categories of Racing, making the 2013 Sydney Nitro Champs the World Class Event we set out for. It's a great conclusion for us all."

Angelo Lamattina, Top Fuel Australia Limited Chairman, commented:

"It's all about the Fans! Our teams and Sponsors couldn't miss the opportunity to be at the Nitro Champs and putting on an incredible show the fans deserve. Through the dedication of our members and the good working relationship with Sydney Dragway, we came away from today's discussions with the desired result. We are coming to the Nitro Champs and we're going to go hard – so the only expectation we now have is for everyone in Sydney to turn up and watch this spectacle unfold."

The event will also showcase the Nitro Funny Cars and a host of entertaining features and giveaways, so make sure you keep the 4th and 5th of May 2013 free.