60foot are looking for original and creative photos of their newly sponsored Top Fuel Racer Phil Lamattina. They are rewarding that originality with a one-off LTFR inspired crew shirt.

That one-off shirt as well as a second prize of a 60foot merchandise pack form the basis of 60foot's latest Facebook competition. 60foot Marketing Manager, Octane Garage's Frank Pudarich explains, "we wanted something to welcome Phil and the entire LTFR team to the 60foot family. "

The shirt design was based on the new LTFR website, www.lamattinatopfuelracing.com.au. "The design has a classic and clean look to it, stylish and original. We think that it represents all the LFTR qualities and does the team justice."

The 2013 drag racing season hasn't even started at Hidden Valley Drag Strip but there are already big moves afoot. This would have to be one of the largest buying and selling sprees to be seen in the Top End with several high calibre cars set to debut when the season kicks off in late March.

Making the jump from the "About Time" altered, veteran driver Allan Arthus has taken possession of a car that is sure to move the earth with its whopping 572ci big block V8. Night Moves has the potential to jettison Arthus to some solid 7 second passes.

To make way for the new toy Arthus has the About Time altered for sale.

Oberg brothers ready to battle it out in Junior DragsterIt is often said that the family that plays together, stays together. This is certainly an adage the Oberg family has taken to heart with mum and dad overseeing their sons competing in the sport of drag racing.

Caleb (14) and Ethan (10) have each been racing in the Junior Dragster bracket since the age of eight and will be part of the action at Warwick Dragway on 9 February 2013 when it hosts the opening round of the 2013 JP Racing Eighth Mile Drag Racing Series.

While the family attributes the sport to strengthening their relationship, sibling rivalry does at times come into play.

"I hate racing my little brother – I don't like beating him, but at the same time I don't want to get beaten by him because then he and all my friends tease me about it," said Caleb, who in 2010 became the youngest ever Australian Drag Racing Champion when he took out the Junior Dragster national title.

60foot joins Lamattina Top Fuel Racing (Photo courtesy Gardner Broz)Lamattina Top Fuel Racing (LTFR) has added another sponsor to the ranks, with clothing brand '60foot' joining the team for the final round of the 'western swing' held at the Perth Motorplex, February 1 and 2.

The Australian-based clothing brand has strong links to drag racing with its merchandise range and supporting the fastest cars in the sport was a natural fit.

LTFR driver and team boss, Phil Lamattina was pleased to confirm the partnership.

"We are really happy to have 60foot on-board with the team. 60foot is a young brand and it's great to see them support drag racing at all levels."

"Let's not forget that 60foot gives away prizes at each Aeroflow Drag Racing Series round to the junior dragster driver with the best reaction time and closest to dial in 'package' during eliminations."

The ANDRA Top Fuel championship heads to Perth Motorplex again this weekend with round four and five of the series set to fire.

Five of the 8000 horsepower, nitro-consuming beasts will be on the track, competing in an all new format with individual championship rounds on both Friday and Saturday under the lights of the famed Kwinana Beach venue.

In the last round of the championship, Mark Sheehan took his second win in as many events at the Motorplex, defeating Phil Lamattina in a 5.40 to 5.55 pedal fest.

Sheehan is in many ways the not-so-dark house in the series. He only contests the Perth rounds but has some of the latest generation nitro equipment aboard his dragster, including gear from USA powerhouse Alan Johnson Racing.

Damien Harris joining Rapisarda Autosport International
(Photo courtesy Jon Van Daal)Damien Harris will return to the ANDRA Drag Racing Series at Perth Motorplex in round four of the Australian Top Fuel championship, putting his team back together for a 'last hurrah'.

Harris will be joining the Rapisarda Autosport International outfit after the February 1-2 event, meaning it will be the final outing for his current Best Tractor Parts dragster and crew.

"It's a last hurrah for the old car and the team as it stands, once we move into the Rapisarda fold we will be using all of his gear," Harris said. "It's going to be a happy day to be back racing but also a sad day for the team as the last time we will all race together."

Harris went within 1.5 points of the national title last season, finishing second to Darren Morgan in one of the closest ANDRA Top Fuel championships in history.

More than 24,000 horsepower will be on show at Heathcote Park Raceway this Saturday (19 January) when eight Top Doorslammers lead the way for round one of the 2013 Slamfest series.

From 11.00am to 9.00pm, the Victorian track located just an hour and a half away from the Melbourne CBD will feature not only eight of the country's fastest 'doored' cars but also a packed field of Supercharged Outlaw racers plus two Dial Your Own race categories.

Now entering its fourth year, the Slamfest Series sees Top Doorslammer racers from around the country competing across the eighth-mile distance at Australia's regional tracks.

That's right drag racers, as part of the up-coming Desert Nationals, the Tennant Creek Drag Racing Club and Little Rippers Lifestyles are putting up $10,000 for an 8 car Super Sedan Shootout!

From the Super Sedan competitors at the Dessert Nationals, 8 names will be pulled from a hat and those randomly selected will go head-to-head to take home some serious cash.

Held on Friday the 28th of June during qualifying, the 1st qualifying pass will allow competitors to get an idea of their dial-in. Qualifying rounds 2, 3 and 4 will be the elimination rounds for the 8 car field.