The Australian Top Fuel Championship series have released details of their 2022-2023 season that includes an expanded seven-round series running from September 2022 to July 2023.
Three new tracks have been added to the program.
Tailem Bend is home to a new purpose-built drag venue located in rural South Australia.
Alice Springs Dragway in the Red Centre of Australia 1800 miles from Sydney, and Willowbank Raceway, Queensland that will host their first Top Fuel meeting since January 2021.
For the first time in the history of Australian Top Fuel the category will race in all mainland states and the Northern Territory.
“When we began we said we would get Top Fuel racing in front of more fans all over Australia in festival events that showcase these incredible nitro racing machines,” Said series founder Andy Lopez. “That’s what we’ve done and in season two were looking forward to other professional categories including Top Bike, Doorslammer, Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Pro Alcohol racing at any of our events that they choose”
Lopes also added that the series would remain “sanction neutral” and the races will simply align with each track’s choice of sanctioning body.
AUSTRALIAN TOP FUEL CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR 2022-2023
Round One: Red CentreNATS Alice Springs Inland Dragway, NT — September 2, 2022
Round Two: Summernats Slam @ Heathcote Park, VIC — October 1-2, 2022
Round Three: Goldenstates Perth Motorplex, WA — November 11-12, 2022
Round Four: New Year Nitro Willowbank Raceway, QLD — January 7-8, 2023
Round Five: Top Fuel Slam @ The Bend Motorsport Park, SA — March 11-12, 2023
Round Six: Nitro Champs Sydney Dragway, NSW — May 5-6, 2023
Round Seven: Darwin Super Cars Hidden Valley, NT — Date TBC
”Everyone at PremiAir Hire Racing is very excited about the growth of the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship.” Said leading team owner –driver and reigning Australian champ Peter Xiberras. ”The series is already a great success in its inaugural season and is clearly set to grow from strength to strength. We look forward to travelling the width and breadth of this country, putting on a great Top Fuel show for race fans all over while hopefully hunting down another national title.”
