400 Thunder's first combined Pro and Sportsman Series event under full IHRA sanctioning, the Home Group WA Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex, has drawn a strong entry list.

Far North Queensland's first purpose-built drag strip, Springmount Raceway has announced it will run under the globally-recognised International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) from its official Grand Opening.

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.

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.

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.

400 Thunder's Sportsman Series will be bolstered by the introduction of a new bracket, Pro Radial, set to be a diverse and hotly contested class open to a range of cars.

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.

400 Thunder will run a six round Sportsman Championship Series, with two rounds allocated in the current season at each of Australia's premier drag racing venues.