Top Fuel Australia Ltd General Manager, Renzo Pinazza announced on Friday 29th March that the teams that are a part of Top Fuel Australia would not be appearing at the Nitro Champs event in Sydney 3-5 May, 2013.

"Unfortunately, Sydney Dragway and Top Fuel Australia were unable to come to a satisfactory agreement regarding some key issues for the Nitro Champs", Mr Pinazza said. "This decision was not made lightly and we will be continuing to work with Sydney Dragway in the future to ensure a more positive outcome".

February 10th 2013 will be remembered as historical day for Top Fuel Drag Racing in Australia, when a majority of Top Fuel team owners met in Sydney to discuss a unified approach to the promotion and long term sustainability of the class.

Of the 9 teams present, 8 went on to form Top Fuel Australia Ltd. (TFA), a not for profit organisation with Angelo Lamattina elected as Chairman. Mr. Renzo Pinazza, a 40 year veteran of the automotive industry, was employed by the board of Top Fuel Australia Ltd. as the General Manager.

The Swan Hill Rural City Council has unanimously approved a business case study to redevelop Chisholm Reserve to include a full quarter mile drag strip.

While estimated costs for the full development of the site is $8 million, an election commitment by the Victorian Coalition earmarked $2 million of State Government funds for the project.

For the $2 million to become available, a proposal must be made to Regional Development Victoria including details of additional funding from council, private investment and the Federal Government as required.

The Swan Hill Drag Racing Club Vice President Lucas Woodburn said, "the club has worked long and hard to make this happen and we're all so very happy with the council's unanimous decision. But the hard work doesn't stop here."

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Drum roll please...

The points have been tallied and the results are in. The winners of the third Just Drag Racing tipping competition are:

- 1st place : Christopher Gianatti (your selection of a case of Brad Penn Oil, a Tyre Gauge or a $100 Motorsport Connections gift voucher for Speedflow Hose and Fittings)

- 2nd place : Ace Edwards (2 fantastic fender guards from Champion Spark Plugs)

- 3rd place : Vince Hutcheson (a brand new Just Drag Racing Crew Shirt)

Well done guys! Thanks to everyone that entered and Motorsport Connections Australia and Champion Spark Plugs for providing the great prizes.

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Top Fuel Australia Limited, whilst not wanting to overshadow the Santos Cranes Super Extreme 3 drag race being conducted at Willowbank Raceway this weekend and the efforts of Santo Rapisarda, will be responding to Sydney Dragway’s recent press release regarding Top Fuel at the Nitro Championships at a more appropriate time.

Sydney Dragway press release can be viewed here: http://sydneydragway.com.au/?m=news&id=312

“The group which represents nine of Australia’s Top Fuel race teams will issue a detailed statement regarding the current situation at Sydney Dragway early next week.” Top Fuel Australia Ltd General Manager Renzo Pinazza said.

Stay tuned for more information as this story develops.

The envelope please...

The points have been tallied and the results are in. The winners of the second Just Drag Racing tipping competition are:

- 1st place : Brandon Gosbell (a $100 Motorsport Connections gift voucher to be used in store)

- 2nd place : David Murray (a battery charger from Battery Saver Australia)

- 3rd place : Darren Parker (a Lucas Oil Products / Matt Forbes Racing t-shirt)

Well done guys! Thanks to everyone that entered and Motorsport Connections Australia, Battery Saver Australia and Lucas Oil Products / Matt Forbes Racing for providing the great prizes.

Congratulations to Steve Mitchinson of Canning Vale South in WA for winning some Just Drag Racing goodies in the recent Online Shop Survey.

Stayed tuned folks for more competitions and great giveaways in the future! Just all part of the plan to give back to our dedicated fans :-)