Aussie pride will be on the line this weekend at Willowbank Raceway's FUCHS Winternationals (Friday 7 to Monday 10 June) – the largest drag racing event held outside of the US.

The event will host no less than three drivers who will travel from the United States, including Top Fuel star Tommy Johnson Jr who will line up against Australia's Phil Lamattina and five other home-grown heroes in the nitro-fuelled flame-throwing bracket.

Lamattina is currently fighting for the 2012/2013 Top Fuel title lead, and said while the experience and performance of his US challenger was respected, once the helmet goes on it is all about chasing the win.

ANDRA Top Fuel pilot Phil Lamattina has vowed his team will leave no stone unturned in the effort to win the FUCHS Winternationals event for the long time sponsor of the LTFR Top Fuel car.

"FUCHS are simply the best sponsor that we as a team could have on the side of our race car," explained Lamattina.

"Their involvement in drag racing has seen them sponsor the best event on the calendar and although any win is sweet, to take home Winternationals Gold is just that bit sweeter."

Some tune-up changes have given the team a new level of confidence heading into the Queensland round.

Below is the latest leader board from the 2013 Winternationals tipping competition.

And this time there are 5 PRIZES TO BE WON!

• 1st Prize - Battery Charger from Battery Saver Australia
• 2nd Prize - Tyre Pressure Gauge from Motorsport Connections
• 3rd Prize - 2010 Larry Dixon Top Fuel Diecast from Hoolagators All American Diecast
• 4th Prize - T-shirt and Hat from ANDRA
• 5th Prize - Fender Guard from Champion Spark Plugs

Team Mopar Australia's main man, Lee Bektash, is ready to rumble at Australian drag racing's biggest event, the Fuchs Winternationals – and the Victorian racer is looking to do something big.

Fresh from his maiden round win at the 2013 Nitro Champs, the Pro Stock campaigner is confident that he and his team can continue the form that saw them defeat one of the strongest fields ever assembled in Australian drag racing.

"I want more gold – ANDRA Gold," chuckled Bektash referring to his ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree haul in Sydney.

"The new car had an amazing debut but we don't want it to stop there, we want more."

For PC Group Ford Mustang Pro Stock driver Jason Grima, the results from the recent Nitro Champs in Sydney was a mixed bag.

Grima has been in a point's battle between Wayne Daley since the 2012/13 Pro Stock Championship started in November last year at Sydney Dragway and was keen to use some of that home track advantage on the opposition.

Joined by his USA "Test Dummy" driver Brandon Huhtala, both qualified in the top half of the 16-car field with Grima in sixth (7.02), and Huhtala one step better with a PB of 7.019.

Alice Springs based Top Alcohol team, YAK Racing is set to feature in two big events at Hidden Valley Drag Strip this year after signing support from Darwin businesses.

The unique Top Alcohol Altered of Mark Probst has entered in the 2013 NT Titles in July as well as the Top Alcohol bracket as part of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series in August.

"Through the support of local businesses, Schooners Bar & Grill and EPrint we will be travelling to Hidden Valley to compete in Darwin's biggest drag racing events of the year" said team owner Probst.

Just seven weeks after giving birth to her first child, Fiona Reed will return to the driver's seat at the largest drag racing event held outside of the US this weekend, with the support of a new sponsor.

Fiona Reed (Keating) will make her comeback to the sport she loves this weekend at the largest drag racing event held outside of the US – the FUCHS Winternationals (7-10 June) at Willowbank Raceway – just seven weeks after welcoming her first child to the world.

Reed will do so with the support of new sponsor Autobarn Browns Plains and her husband Daniel Reed – crew chief for Top Doorslammer outfit Stuart Bishop Racing.

Round 9 of the Australian Top Fuel Championship kicks off this holiday weekend at the 2013 Winternationals from Willowbank Raceway in Queensland.

After top qualifying and winning the recent Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway, Darren Morgan Racing has regained the lead in the championship and will be looking to extend that lead at Australia's biggest and most spectacular drag race.

"We've made the final at the last three rounds on the calendar and we're excited about what lays ahead this weekend," said Darren Morgan. "Willowbank is renowned for great traction and with the cool winter air consistent 4.60s is what we'll be aiming for."