ZAPPIA CLAIMS AUSSIE TOP DOORSLAMMER CROWN
John Zappia has been declared the 2007/2008 Top Doorslammer Champion by ANDRA after completing enough rounds at the Tin Tops run last weekend to achieve an unbeatable lead in the points with one event to go.
“It’s a huge weight off my
shoulders”, said Zap after the event, “We started this process towards a
Championship in 2003, and a lot of work has gone in by the crew and supporters
in that time. But most of all, it has been our sponsors that have helped us win
this Championship.”
John Zappia has been
declared the 2007/2008 Top Doorslammer Champion by ANDRA after completing
enough rounds at the Tin Tops run last weekend to achieve an unbeatable lead in
the points with one event to go.
“It’s a huge weight off my
shoulders”, said Zap after the event, “We started this process towards a
Championship in 2003, and a lot of work has gone in by the crew and supporters
in that time. But most of all, it has been our sponsors that have helped us win
this Championship.”
“A loyal set of local
Western Australian sponsors started us off in the early testing, which was
enough to allow the larger sponsors to enter the national series chase. Rentco
Transport Equipment Rentals Pty Ltd was the first to come on board, then Striker
Screening and Crushing, who have added considerable support and infrastructure
to our team.”
“Craig Pedley and Striker
have been terrific. He is excited about Top Doorslammer Drag Racing, and has
passed on his successful business winning formula to the team in a number of
ways. I look forward to putting Craig in the second HQ Monaro next season, so
we can together lead the way with consistent, quick cars.”
“Graham Jones from
“Our team has evolved and
grown to a professional outfit, but I will never forget all the help and
support I have had from everyone that has worked on the car back at the shed in
Spearwood. Many a long night was spent welding, machining, and changing
set-ups. We are proud to have completed most of the work in-house, and the
results speak for themselves.”
Zap also finished equal
Runner-up in the 2007/2008 Perth Motorplex Top Competition Championship, where
the deciding last meeting was held on the same weekend as the Tin Tops. Rob
Pilkington went on to win the Championship in his ex Austin AA/FC Funny Car.
The Zappia Racing Team
travels to
Zap has set up a
Championship Guest Book on his web site for fans to have their say at
www.zapsrat.com.au