Matt
ABEL
Team name: A&M Motorsport
Age: 53
State: N.T
Years in sport: 32
Car make: 1957 chev
Engine: 514 Hemi
Gearbox: 5 speed liberty
Diff: Mark Williams 12 inch
Hp: 3500 approx.
Pb: 5.82 @ 254mph
Fun fact: I don’t have a Xmas tree
Sponsors: Abel Tiling Service, ProGrindNT
Steve
ALDRIDGE
Team name: Crown Motorsport
Age: 63
State: W.A
Years in sport: 15
Achievements: 5.74
Car make: 70 Plymouth Barracuda
Engine: BAE 521
Gearbox: Lenco
Diff: Toms
PB: 5.74
Sponsors: Crown Security
Maurice
BRENNAN
Team name: Boomerang
Age: 59
State: W.A
Years in sport: 40
Achievements: Re-set MPH and ET records for AA/AP Multiple track records AA/AP
Car make: Holden Commodore
Engine: BAE Noonan
Gearbox: Liberty 5 speed
Diff: TSP
Hp: Fair bit
PB: 5.807 @ 251.52mph
Fun fact: I’m a good guy – just ask me
Sponsors: Just Flooring, Keys Family Racing, Applied Automotive, Head Torque
Craig
BURNS
Team name: The Villian
Age: 52
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 36
Car make: Ford Mustang
Engine: BAE 521 Hemi
Gearbox: B&J
Diff: SCF Racecars / Toms 10″
Hp: 3000
PB: 5.94
Sponsors: SCF Racecars, Menscer Motorsport, Custom Bodyworks, Al’s Race Glides, Westend Performance, JC Race Stuff
Jeremy
CALLAGHAN
Team name: Callaghan Racing
Age: 46
State: A.C.T.
Years in sport: 20+
Car make: 70.5 Camaro
Engine: Noonan Hemi
Gearbox: Liberty 5 speed
Diff: Steve Ham Diff
PB: 5.78 @ 258mph
Sponsors: Tyreplus Canberra
John
CANNULI
Team name: Kirst’s
Age: 50
State: Q.L.D.
Years in sport: 30
Achievements: Every track record in Aus in TAFC, Held 8 years to current quickest ET 2nd in the world, Won 2 Australian TAFC championships
Car make: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 521 BAE
Gearbox: Lenco
Diff: Mark Williams
Hp: 3000+
PB: 5.69
Fun fact: It’s my wifes car
Sponsors: A-Civil, Atlas Batteries, Elite, Cent Logistics
Pat
CARBONE
Team name: Powerplay Drag Racing
Age: 56
State: S.A.
Years in sport: 27
Achievements: Westend Festival State Champion 1996, Winner of Super Gas Eliminator, National Regional
Car make: 1968 Chev Camro
Engine: AJPE 481X
Gearbox: Lenco
Diff: Bruce Race Cars
PB: 5.96 @ 246.36mph
Fun fact: Played for Port Adelaide Football Club 1986-1991 SANFL
Sponsors: Vinnspin Auto, Carbone’s Crash & Motor Repairs, RaceBred Auto Electrical Solutions
Shane
CATALANO
Team name: Catalano Family Racing
Age: 45
State: W.A
Years in sport: 24
Achievements: Living the dream of competing in Top Doorslammer
Car make: Valiant Charger
Engine: 511 Keith Black
Gearbox: 3 Speed B&J
Diff: 9.5″ Final Drive Engineering
Hp: 2800
PB: 6.12 @ 235mph
Fun fact: Total in house operation – Car construction, Engine program, Tuning ETC.
Sponsors: Mick Waters Fabrication
Mark
CHAPMAN
Team name: Chapman Brothers Racing
Age: 57
State: W.A
Years in sport: 20+
Achievements: 2019 WADRA Doorslammer champion, 2013 Best engineered Westernationals, 2019 WADRA Best Engineered, 2019 top 5 Garry Miocevich trophy, 2019 WADRA Reverse gear of the year
Car make: 1959 Plymouth Fury
Engine: 521 TFX
Gearbox: Lenco CS2
Diff: Mark Williams 11”
PB: 5.82 @ 248mph
Fun fact: Mark And his Brother Garry make and Run their own Connecting Rods.
Sponsors: Penrite oils, Ausmain, Lost Racing Products, The Panel Shop, Motorsports Unlimited
Jack
DANAHER
Team name: StripTease Racing
Age: 38
State: Q.L.D.
Years in sport: 20
Achievements: Multiple event wins in supercharged outlaws, Including the 2012 Nitro Champs. Runner up in the 2011/2012 ANDRA Championship fpr SC/O
Car make: Garrett / Larry Jeffers Racecars 1957 Chevrolet Crovette
Engine: 521 Hemi
Gearbox: Lenco, Bruno Drive
Diff: Strange
Hp: 3000+
PB: 5.95 @ 241MPH
Sponsors: Jason Cunliffe Racing Engines, JC Racestuff, MJB Bodyworks, Rogan Industries
Brody
DAVIES
Team name: Davies Racing
Age: 24
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 12 years
Achievements: Launching a Doorslammer
Car make: Ford Mustang
Engine: Billet Hemi
Gearbox: Liberty 5 Speed
Diff: Billet Newby
Hp: 3500
PB: 8.1
Fun fact: You can’t breathe through your mouth with your tongue
Sponsors: Hygrade Laser, GPA Builders, ReoZone, Srour Group, Motorsport Connections, Auto Triz, Newby Engineering, Torque Calibration, Elite Race Parts
Nigel
DIXON
Team name: Dixon Motorsport
Age: 54
State: New Zealand
Years in sport: 21 years
Achievements: Good at breaking shit
Car make: Ford Falcon
Engine: 521 Hemi
Gearbox: 3 Speed Lenco
Diff: Toms 10″
Hp: Not enough
PB: 6.08
Fun fact: The grass is always greener on the other side
Sponsors: C & R Developments, NZ Redline Oils, Chicken Hawk Motorsport, Dixon Wages
Scott
FERGUSON
Age: 55
State: S.A
Years in sport: 37 years
Achievements: Winner 1998 Round 2 Top Alcohol, Runner up 1999 Round 2 Top Alcohol
Engine: 511 KB
PB: 6.08 @ 235mph
Fun fact: I do not have internet at home & recently bought a second hand TV after 20 years without having a TV
Sponsors: All Drive Services, DeWulf, M K Birrell Electroplaters
Geoff
GRADDEN
Team name: Sigra Rollingstock Components
Age: 63
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 45 years racing motorcycles ( MX, Enduro, Dirt Drags, Drags) 18 years Doorslammer drag racing, 12 years in group 1
Achievements: 2009 Supercharged Outlaws track champion, 2009 Nitro Champs SCO winner, 2014 Australian Nationals TD winner, 2021 Nitro Champs Pro Slammer Runner up, 2022 East Coast Thunder Pro Slammer Runner up
Car make: 1959 Chrysler Saratoga
Engine: 521 Hemi
Gearbox: Clutch & 3 speed lenco
Diff: Strange 10.5″
Hp: 3500
PB: 5.673 @ 252mph
Fun fact: Raced motorcross, Enduro, Dirt Track, Drags (car & bike) & Mountain Bike since 1976
Sponsors: Sigra Rollingstock Components
Daniel
GREGORINI
Team name: Scratch & Match Motorsport
Age: 40
State: W.A
Years in sport: 21 years
Achievements: 2021/22 ADRC Top Doorslammer National Champion, Current Andra MPH record holder 258.84mph
Car make: Gforce 1968 Camaro
Engine: 521 Cubic inch BAE/Noonan Hemi
Gearbox: Chance lock up convertor/ QD lock up with a 5 SP Extreme T liberty
Diff: TSP 11” billet
Hp: 3500+
PB: 5.653 @ 259.87mph
Fun fact: At the age of 8 I was given only months to live from cancer , 30+ years on I’m living every day as my last and a Quarter of a Mile at a time literally
Sponsors: Scratch & Match Autocolour, Consolidated Group, Kerb Doctor, Westcoast Siteworks, Oil & Enery PTY LTD, S & S Industries, Dalisa Estate Winery, Applied Automotive Performance Engines, Signbiz WA, FuelTech Australia, FuelTech USA, Harness-Tech, RACIN, G-Force Race Cars, Resolution Racing Services Inc, Dirty Detailing, Final Drive Engineering, DMPE INC, Kinetic Engineering
Lisa
GREGORINI
Team name: Scratch & Match Motorsport
Age: 33
State: W.A
Years in sport: Crewing 19 years, driver 2.5 years
Achievements: Australia’s quickest & fastest female Top Doorslammer driver, Finished 4th in rookie championship season
Car make: Haas 1967 Camaro
Engine: 521 Cubic inch BAE/Noonan Hemi
Gearbox: Chance lock up convertor/ QD lock up with a 5 SP Extreme T liberty
Diff: TSP 11” billet
Hp: 3500+
PB: 5.64 @ 252.58mph
Fun fact: I have an all female crew, This is the first known in the sport in group 1
Sponsors: Scratch & Match Autocolour, Consolidated Group, Kerb Doctor, Westcoast Siteworks, Oil & Enery PTY LTD, S & S Industries, Dalisa Estate Winery, Applied Automotive Performance Engines, Signbiz WA, FuelTech Australia, FuelTech USA, Harness-Tech, RACIN, G-Force Race Cars, Resolution Racing Services Inc, Dirty Detailing, Final Drive Engineering, DMPE INC, Kinetic Engineering
Rob
HARRINGTON
Team name: Bad Influence II
Age: 32
State: Q.L.D.
Years in sport: 15
Achievements: 2009-2011 Super Street Australian Champion, 2009-2011 Willowbank track champion, A/MD record holder 2013-2015, 2014 Willowbank Modified track champion
Car make: Holden Monaro
Engine: 511 BAE
Gearbox: Lenco
Diff: Strange
Hp: 3500
PB: 5.88 @ 244 mph
Fun fact: One of the only footswap cars left in Doorslammer
Sponsors: Torquay Hervey Bay Hotel, Emerald Car Plus, Ryder Machining Services, GET Engineering, Childs Tyre Service, Bursons, KB Graphics, Blazecraft
Mark
HARRIS
Age: 46
State: Q.L.D.
Years in sport: 15
Achievements: Qualified for Doorslammer in 2016
Car make: Chev Nomad
Engine: 521 BAE Hemi
Gearbox: Lenco
Diff: Strange
Sponsors: Alpha Performance Engines, Harbour City Harley Davidson
Craig
HEWITT
Team name: Hewitt Racing
Age: 53
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 18
Achievements: Travelled the country with APSA & won a lot of shootouts with the series. Made a few finals in radial
Car make: Holden 2006 CV8Z Monaro
Engine: 521 cubic inch Brad block / Noonan heads
Gearbox: 3 speed turbo 400 & Non lock up convertor
Diff: Sheetmetal
Hp: 3000+
PB: 6.23 @ 229 mph
Fun fact: I have only won a silver christmas tree & would love one day the gold
Sponsors: CBH Steel Moulds & Fabrication, Al’s Race Glides, Westend Performance, Wollongong Automotive Services, SCF Race Cars
George
JOSEVSKI
Team name: Josevski Racing
Age: 43
State: Vic
Years in sport: 10
Car make: Jerry Bickel 1969 Camaro
Engine: 4.9 Noonan
Gearbox: 11″ Steve Ham
Diff: Sheetmetal
PB: 6.0
Fun fact: Love racing
Sponsors: Lotus Caravans
Peter
KAPIRIS
Team name: Kapiris Bros Racing
Age: 59
State: VIC
Years in sport: 32
Achievements: ANDRA Championship, Previously held quickest slammer in the world & fastest slammer in Australia
Car make: Dodge Saratoga
Engine: BAE
Gearbox: 3 speed Lenco
Diff: Newby
Hp: 4000
Pb: 5.78 @ 258.56mph
Sponsors: Kapiris Bros, McPhan Cranes & Transport, Feather-Lite Batteries, Racepak Australia
Peter
LOVERING
Team name: Shoebox Motorsport
Age: 51
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 30
Achievements: Winner Grudge Kings 2023, Finished 6th in Doorslammer 2023/2024 Championship
Car make: 1955 Chev
Engine: Miner Bros 525
Gearbox: 5 Speed Liberty
Diff: Newby
Hp: 3500
PB: 5.78 @ 249mph
Fun fact: Loves KFC
Sponsors: E1 Pool Certifier, All about meat, Bisley Work Wear
Mick
MAHONEY
Team name: Reads Drag Racing
Age: 54
State: S.A.
Years in sport: 26
Car make: 1967 GT500 Mustang
Engine: AJ 481X
Gearbox: B&J 3 Speed
Diff: McAmis Sheet Metal
PB: 6.40
Sponsors: Reads Transport, Revolution Crash Repairs, Finesse Detailing, Pro Towing, MK Performance, DMPE
George
MATTA
Team name: A-Civil Motorsports
Age: 27
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 3
Car make: Tim Mcamis 1967 Camaro
Engine: 514 Hemi / Proline MH4
Gearbox: TH400
Diff: Newby
Hp: 3800
Fun fact: The car is currently used for spare parts lmao
Sponsors: A-Civil Aust Pty Ltd, Als Race Glides, Custom Body Works, Advanced
Performance Machining
Nasser
MATTA
Team name: A-Civil Motorsports
Age: 49
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 25
Achievements: Numerous
Car make: 1937 Chev
Engine: 521 Noonan Hemi
Gearbox: TH400 Als Race Glides
Diff: Mark Williams 10″
Hp: 4000
PB: 5.90 @ 232.47mph
Sponsors: A-Civil Aust PTY LTD, DrillTech Solutions PTY LTD, Als Race Glides, Bespoke Financial Advisory
Salim
MATTA
Team name: A-Civil Motorsports
Age: 24
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 9
Car make: 1967 Mustang
Engine: 514 Proline
Gearbox: TH400 Als Race Glides
Diff: Newby
Hp: Lots
Sponsors: A-Civil Aust PTY LTD,MSS Plant hire, DrillTech Solutions PTY LTD, Als Race Glides, Custom Body Works, Advance Performance Machining
Neil
MURPHY
Team name: 4140 Racing (MISFIT)
Age: 52
State: Q.L.D.
Years in sport: on & off for 25
Achievements: Multi Sportsman / Jamboree / Pro Mod wins / runner ups, 2022 Winter Nationals Super Comp Runner up, Able to run in group 1
Car make: 2023 Camaro
Engine: 521 BAE
Gearbox: Rossler 400, 3 Speed
Diff: Strange 10″
Hp: 2800 – 3000
PB: 5.84
Sponsors: Yes, please
Boris
PACEY
Team name: Drag Sandman
Age: 56
State: W.A.
Car make: HQ Ute
Engine: 491 Hemi
Gearbox: B&J
Diff: Mark Williams 12″
Hp: 2000
Ronnie
PALUMBO
Team name: A-Civil Motorsports
Age: 33
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: My whole life
Achievements: Beating John Zappia numerous times, Winner of opening round of rookie season 2023, Runner up Spring Nationals 2024, Runner up Winternationals 2024
Car make: 1937 Chev
Engine: Proline MH4
Gearbox: TH400
Diff: Newby 10.5″
Hp: 4000
PB: 5.67et @ 251mph
Fun fact: I shaved my head because I want to be like Nasser
Sponsors: A-Civil, VP Fuels, Morizzi Civil, Als Raceglides, Custom Bodyworks, Chickenhawk Motorsports, Advance Performance Machining
Russ
PAVEY
Team name: RPMotorsport
Age: 54
State: Q.L.D.
Years in sport: 30+
Achievements: Built several cars over many years ranging from super street / sedan to supercharged outlaws before building current corvette slammer. I loved them all. Most recent win was Pro Slammer April 2022 Easter round pf IHRA Willowbank
Car make: 1963 Corvette
Engine: BAE Hemi 521
Gearbox: Bruno lock up drive with 3 speed Lenco
Diff: Carmack 11″
Hp: 3000
PB: 5.89et @ 249mph
Sponsors: Exhaust Clean Aust, Micks Towing Service, Exposed Engineering
John
RICCA
Team name: Race Parts Melbourne
Age: 40
State: Vic
Years in sport: 22
Achievements: Lights Out 16 Runner Up (South Georgia), World Serier of Pro Mod Top 16 & Qualified 20th ( Bradenton), 5.37mph @ 271 – Quickest supercharged door car in the world (Bradenton), 5.46 @ 270mph – Quickest door car in Australia (Sydney)
Car make: Chev Camaro
Engine: 514 cubic inch
Gearbox: TH400
Diff: 10″ Toms / JBRC
Hp: 3500+
Pb: 5.37 @ 271mph
Sponsors: Race Parts Melbourne, Elite Race Car Parts, Joels Garage Gear, Morizzi Civil, Mowers Online, VP Racing Fuels, Green Space Industries
Emilio
SPINOZZI
Team name: Spinozzi Racing
Age: 46
State: N.S.W.
Years in sport: 22
Achievements: Winner in Super Sedan, Winner in Super Stock, Australian National Record holder in Super Stock, 2x Runner up in Pro Stock, Fastest ever ET Record at that time, Winner in Pro Slammer
Car make: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Engine: DMPE Hemi
Gearbox: Liberty 5 Speed
Diff: Newby Engineering CNC Billet / Smithfield Diff & Gear
Hp: 3500
Pb: 5.70et @ 261.67mph
Fun fact: Mr Squiggle is our crew chief
Sponsors: Terra Civil, DMPE, Al’s Race Glides, Race Teknix, Smithfield Diff & Gear, Motorsport Database, Apollo Batteries, Alkypro, LJ Hooker Commercial Macarthur, Speedflow, Custom Bodyworks, PPT Plumbing, SCF Racecars
Andrew
SUTTON
Team name: Sutton Motorsport
Age: 58
State: N.T.
Years in sport: 30
Achievements: 2014 Winternational Top Doorslammer Winner
Car make: Chevrolet Corvette
Engine: BAE 521
Gearbox: Liberty 5 Speed
Diff: 12″ Mark Williams
Hp: 3500
Pb: 5.784
Sponsors: Guido’s Speed Shop, SA Pro Painting & Maintenance, Black Smith Inn
Adam
TASSONE
Team name: Generation-Y Drag Racing
Age: 36
State: S.A.
Years in sport: 6
Car make: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 521 AJPE block / Noonan X1 headed Hemi
Gearbox: T400 Al’s Race Glides
Diff: Tom’s
Pb: 6.007
Sponsors: JCS Parts, Sign Tech, Financia, Art N Soul, RM Concrete, MR Concrete Pumping, WFM Concrete, Rugas Cafe, Cas Supreme Vinyl & Canvas, Urban Spark Electrical, Adelaide Window & Door Solutions
Frank
TAYLOR
Team name: Taylor Racing
Age: 53
State: WA
Years in sport: 19
Achievements: Western Nats
Car make: Chev
Engine: 511 HEMI
Gearbox: BnJ
Diff: Mark Williams
Pb: 5.89et @ 246mph
Sponsors: A1 Drainage Civil Contracting
Russell
TAYLOR
Team name: Taylor Motorsports
Age: 42
State: W.A
Years in sport: 30
Achievements: 2023/2024 Australian Top Doorslammer Championship winner in rookie season, Current ANDRA ET Record holder 5.598, Current IHRA ET record holder 5.592
Car make: 1969 GForce Chev Camro
Engine: BAE
Gearbox: Chance lock up convertor/ QD lock up with a 5 SP Extreme T liberty
Diff: TSP 11” billet
Hp: 3500+
Pb: 5.59
Sponsors: Royal Precison Lubricants, EAD Industries, Pro Spray, WA Nitrous, Staunchbull
Brodie
ZAPPIA
Team name: Maurice Fabietti’s ACDelco Monaro Slammer Racing Team
Age: 20
State: W.A.
Years in sport: Driving for 12, been in the pits 18
Achievements: 2021 Westernationals Winner, 2023 Westernationals Winner, 2025 Westernationals Winner, 3x State JD Champion in a row, 2022 Junior Dragster Aus Champion, 2025 State Doorslammer & Blown Alcohol Champion (First Season)
Car make: 2006 Holden CV8 Monaro
Engine: 521 BAE/NRE
Gearbox: 3spd Lenco & Ty-Drive
Diff: Strange
Hp: 3000
Pb: 5.76ET 250mph
Fun fact: In the past 3 years I have driven centre steer, right hand drive, left hand drive, back to right hand drive, and now back to left hand drive, in 5 different cars.
Sponsors: ACDelco, Chevrolet Racing, Llewellyn GMSV, GM Trade Parts, Dananni Hotshots, Dantranz Logistics, Morizzi Civil, JS Electrical, JC Race Stuff, Creative Ones
John
ZAPPIA
Team name: Zappia Racing
Age: 60
State: W.A
Years in sport: 43
Achievements: 11 Top Doorslammer Championships, ANDRA record 5.68et & IHRA record 5.60
Car make: Holden 71 Monaro
Engine: NRE 511
Gearbox: B&J 3 Speed
Diff: Mark Williams 12”
Hp: 3600
Pb: 5.58et @ 260mph
Sponsors: Dananni Hotshots, Tonys Auto Wreckers, Fuchs Lubricants, Crow Cams, Noonan Race Engineering, Hoosier Racing Tyres, Motec, WA Suspensions, B&J Racing Transmissions, Striker Crushing and Screening, Applied Automotives, Avtrac Maintenance Tracking, Speedflow, CP-Carrillo, Reid Rockers, Total Seal, Competition Industrial Coatings, K Craft Bullbars, Final Drive, SDS Fuel Systems, Victory Valves, Aurora Bearing CO. Boninfante Frictions, Santhuff Struts and Shocks.
