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2025 DONNELLY BLASTING SERVICES QDRC TRACK CHAMPIONS

2025 DONNELLY BLASTING SERVICES QDRC TRACK CHAMPIONS

20 Nov 25 - Willowbank Raceway, QLD – 15 November 2025 — The 2025 Donnelly Blasting Services Queensland Drag Racing Championship came to an exciting close on Saturday, November 15, with racers, crews, and fans turning out in force for the final round of the season. In true 2025 fashion, unpredictable weather played its part, with a late-afternoon storm sweeping through the venue and bringing racing to an early stop.

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2026 PRO ALCOHOL NATIONALS

2026 PRO ALCOHOL NATIONALS

19 Nov 25 - On January 24 and 25, the Pro Alcohol Nationals brings together Nitro Funny Car, Top Alcohol  and Outlaw Pro Mod 660 for two nights of non-stop racing to launch the 2026 NDRC Championship.

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Donnelly Blasting Services QDRC Final

Donnelly Blasting Services QDRC Final

13 Nov 25 - We’re turning Willowbank Raceway PINK for the Donnelly Blasting Services QDRC Final!

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2026 CALENDAR

2026 CALENDAR

8 Nov 25 - 2026 Willowbank Raceway Calendar is Here!

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QUEST IPSWICH – STAY & SAVE!

QUEST IPSWICH – STAY & SAVE!

9 Oct 25 - Exclusive 20% Discount for the Willowbank Raceway Community

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MATES RATES AT LLEWELLYN MOTORS

MATES RATES AT LLEWELLYN MOTORS

23 Sep 25 - MATES RATES AT LLEWELLYN MOTORS
Exclusive Offer for Willowbank Raceway Fans!

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40th Anniversary Celebration

40th Anniversary Celebration

11 Sep 25 - Join us as we celebrate 40 years of racing heritage at Willowbank Raceway! This milestone event will honour the past, present, and future of our drag racing community, bringing together racers, spectators, and supporters for a day filled with action, history, and entertainment.

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Everything you need to know about the Winternationals Schedule.

Everything you need to know about the Winternationals Schedule.

5 Jun 25 - 2025 Winternationals Schedule Released — Four Days of Nitro-Powered Action at Willowbank Raceway!

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Australia’s Premier Drag Racing Event Is Back! 5-8 JUNE. Book Now Before It Sells Out!

Australia’s Premier Drag Racing Event Is Back! 5-8 JUNE. Book Now Before It Sells Out!

20 May 25 - It’s time to feel the roar, the speed, and the adrenaline of Australia’s biggest drag racing event – the 2025 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway!

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Willowbank Raceway Turns 40 — Celebrate with Horsepower and a Harley-Davidson Giveaway

Willowbank Raceway Turns 40 — Celebrate with Horsepower and a Harley-Davidson Giveaway

24 Apr 25 - Willowbank, QLD – April 24, 2025 — Willowbank Raceway is revving up to celebrate 40 thrilling years of drag racing action, and fans are invited to join the celebration in unforgettable style.

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YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMING IS BACK!

YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMING IS BACK!

5 Apr 25 - We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to our friends at Overtaking Lane, tomorrow’s Donnelly Blasting QLD Drag Racing Championship will be LIVE on our official Willowbank Raceway YouTube channel!

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Winternationals Warm-Up: Entries Now Open!

Winternationals Warm-Up: Entries Now Open!

11 Mar 25 - The 2025 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals Warm-Up is set for May 31 & June 1 – two intense days of testing before Australia’s biggest drag racing showdown!

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PRO X 6.95 IS COMING TO DONNELLY BLASTING SERVICES QDRC!

PRO X 6.95 IS COMING TO DONNELLY BLASTING SERVICES QDRC!

6 Mar 25 - PRO X 6.95 IS COMING TO DONNELLY BLASTING SERVICES QDRC!

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MOTORING ON IN MARCH

MOTORING ON IN MARCH

6 Mar 25 - The calm on the drag strip is deceptive—behind the scenes at Willowbank Raceway, preparations are in full swing as we prepare to embrace the country spirit with CMC Rocks this March. Excitement is already building for the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, and Gasoline Alley Race Ya Mates is set to bring 2 wheel action under the night lights. With entries and tickets now open for a lineup of exhilarating events, now is the perfect time to get organized for a thrilling few months of racing!

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NEW YEAR NITRO POSTPONED TO JAN 25 & 26!

NEW YEAR NITRO POSTPONED TO JAN 25 & 26!

8 Jan 25 - With bad weather ahead, Willowbank Raceway and NDRC has rescheduled New Year Nitro to the Australia Day long weekend, Saturday 25 + Sunday 26 January at Willowbank Raceway.

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QDRC CHAMPIONS CROWNED!

QDRC CHAMPIONS CROWNED!

4 Jan 25 - The 2024 Donnelly Blasting Services Queensland Drag Racing Championship wrapped up in a spectacular style on December 7! The Willowbank Raceway Board and Management opened the gates for spectators for just a gold coin donation to help raise funds for Wounded Heroes Australia.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF NITRO THIS CHRISTMAS

GIVE THE GIFT OF NITRO THIS CHRISTMAS

17 Dec 24 - Celebrate the season of giving with tickets to the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals—an unforgettable Christmas gift!

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Winternationals 2025 Early Bird Tickets On Sale NOW!

Winternationals 2025 Early Bird Tickets On Sale NOW!

4 Dec 24 - Winternationals 2025 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Thursday, 5th December!

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STREET REGISTERED VEHICLES ONLY.

STREET REGISTERED VEHICLES ONLY.

27 Nov 24 - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2024 ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Think your street car or bike has what it takes? This is your shot to put the pedal to the metal, hit the drag strip, and flex your racing skills—all in an event dedicated to STREET REGISTERED VEHICLES ONLY.

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NEW YEAR NITRO ON SALE NOW!

NEW YEAR NITRO ON SALE NOW!

27 Nov 24 - Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Car and the Aeroflow Sportsman Championship steam up for two days of heart-pounding, ground-shaking action - January 10 and 11 at Willowbank Raceway.

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ENTRIES NOW OPEN

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

25 Nov 24 - Think your street car or bike has what it takes? This is your shot to put the pedal to the metal, hit the drag strip, and flex your racing skills—all in an event dedicated to STREET REGISTERED VEHICLES ONLY.

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2025 Drag Racing Calendar Released

2025 Drag Racing Calendar Released

20 Nov 24 - The wait is over! Willowbank Raceway proudly announces the 2025 Drag Racing Season Calendar, promising an unmatched lineup of action-packed events.

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The magic of December is here!

The magic of December is here!

5 Nov 24 - The magic of December is here! As we approach the end of another incredible year at Willowbank Raceway, it’s time to reflect on our achievements, celebrate our racing community, and spread some holiday cheer.

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56th Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

56th Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

14 Jun 24 - The 56th Gulf Western Oil Winternationals on June 6-9 was a record-setter in many ways, with racers claiming a host of performance standards on the track’s brand new racing surface.

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS WRAP UP

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS WRAP UP

18 Jun 22 - Sun, Crowds, crisp Queensland winter air, the smell of nitro, tight heads-up racing and plenty of action was the recipe of success for an epic weekend of racing at the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.

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BREAKING NEWS: 400 Thunder Pro Stock Champion out of 2022 Winternationals due to serious work injury

BREAKING NEWS: 400 Thunder Pro Stock Champion out of 2022 Winternationals due to serious work injury

7 Jun 22 - Current points leader for the 2022/23 Pro Stock Championship, Tyronne Tremayne is currently being treated for a serious injury after falling on his shoulder while leaving work on Friday.

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400 Thunder announce remaining 2022/2023 Championship Drag Racing Calendar for the PRO Categories.

400 Thunder announce remaining 2022/2023 Championship Drag Racing Calendar for the PRO Categories.

7 Jun 22 - The action packed calendar will include 400 Thunder staples and fan favourite events at Willowbank Raceway, Sydney Dragway and two new tracks to the 400 Thunder family; Heathcote Park Raceway in Victoria and the Bend Dragway in South Australia.

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MASSIVE FIELD OF PRO ALCOHOL STARS TO FEATURE AT THE 2022 WINTERNATIONALS

MASSIVE FIELD OF PRO ALCOHOL STARS TO FEATURE AT THE 2022 WINTERNATIONALS

24 May 22 - The 400 Thunder Drag Racing Championship will deliver the largest field of Pro Alcohol Stars for many years at the 2022 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, coming from across the East Coast of Australia to compete for the largest prize money payout in Pro Alcohol history in Australia, racing under a unique Double Header race format.

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The Aeroflow Top Fuel Funny Car leading the charge for the Nitro Floppers return

The Aeroflow Top Fuel Funny Car leading the charge for the Nitro Floppers return

4 Mar 22 - More exciting news for the Australian Drag Racing community - Top Fuel Funny Cars return to Australian Drag racing.

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New Years Thunder 7th & 8th January

New Years Thunder 7th & 8th January

28 Oct 21 - With the upcoming opening of the Queensland Borders to Domestic Travellers, the New Years Thunder Round (7th & 8th January) at Willowbank Raceway will be proceeding.

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Fox Sports - Gulf Western Oil Winternationals Air Dates

Fox Sports - Gulf Western Oil Winternationals Air Dates

20 Sep 21 - In continuing to highlight the 400 Thunder Champion rounds on television, we are happy to announce the schedule for the one hour programs, set down to air in the near future.

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IT’S ON THIS SATURDAY

IT’S ON THIS SATURDAY

2 Sep 21 - Willowbank Raceway is excited to be hosting the Stomper 1/8th mile Celebration this Saturday.

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BLOCK BUSTER 35 HOURS OF TELEVISION COVERAGE

BLOCK BUSTER 35 HOURS OF TELEVISION COVERAGE

27 May 21 - Today, Willowbank Raceway announced that 400 Thunder Drag Racing Fans around Australia are set to receive an unprecedented 35 Hours of television coverage of the 53rd running of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway

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TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

21 May 21 - WILLOWBANK RACEWAY CONFIRMS NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

13 May 21 - The Gulf Western Oil Winternationals is a world class event, where over 400 race teams gather across four days in front of over 30,000 spectators to take part in the largest drag racing festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS IS NOW ON SALE

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS IS NOW ON SALE

30 Apr 21 - The Gulf Western Oil Winternationals is a world class event, where over 400 race teams gather across four days in front of over 30,000 spectators to take part in the largest drag racing festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Kenda Tires 660 Drag Radial This Weekend

Kenda Tires 660 Drag Radial This Weekend

22 Apr 21 - This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday some of the countries badest radial racers will be hitting the strip with the iconic Kenda 660 Drag Radial Series hitting the Willowbank Raceway drag strip.

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS UPDATE - ON SALE SOON

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS UPDATE - ON SALE SOON

15 Apr 21 - The biggest event of the year is back!! The largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America, is the final round of the 400 Thunder season for the country's championships.

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COVID PUTS PRO STOCK TITLE TILT ON HOLD

COVID PUTS PRO STOCK TITLE TILT ON HOLD

1 Apr 21 - The planned debut of Australian Pro Stock Championship points frontrunner Wayne Daley’s new Diamond T Custom Toolboxes Dodge Dart has been delayed by the unfortunate Covid lockdown enforced cancellation of Willowbank Raceway’s Apex Epoxy Flooring Super Thunder this weekend.

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CANCELLED - Apex Epoxy Flooring Super Thunder

CANCELLED - Apex Epoxy Flooring Super Thunder

29 Mar 21 - Cancellation of the Apex Epoxy Flooring Super Thunder

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS IS BACK IN 2021

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS IS BACK IN 2021

17 Mar 21 - The biggest event of the year is back!! The largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America, is the final round of the 400 Thunder season for the country’s championships.

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400 THUNDER CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACING SERIES ANNOUNCES NEW NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DEAL

400 THUNDER CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACING SERIES ANNOUNCES NEW NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DEAL

16 Mar 21 - In A Major development for Drag Racing in Australia, 400 Thunder is proud to announce a new television deal in Australia that will provide coverage on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports, for the 400 Thunder Championship Drag Racing events across Australia, and internationally
on beIN Sports USA, MAV TV USA and REV TV Canada.

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Trip the Switch

Trip the Switch

10 Feb 21 - TRIP THE SWITCH will rock WILLOWBANK RACEWAY on SAT 27th FEB, 2021.

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New Year's Shootout

New Year's Shootout

4 Jan 21 - Willowbank Raceway is looking forward to a bumper crowd at the New Year’s Shootout event this weekend.

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New Year's Shootout

New Year's Shootout

2 Dec 20 - Willowbank Raceway hits Covid for a 6 with the match race to end all match races.
Covid may have forced us to cancel our 400 Thunder Championship round in January, but the Willowbank Board and CEO wanted to bounce back with something out of the box, the Match Race from Hell we are calling the New Year Shootout.

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New Year's Thunder

New Year's Thunder

20 Nov 20 - The continuing uncertainty around state border closures has caused Willowbank Raceway to re-evaluate the viability of conducting a 400 Championship round in January when we are unsure which interstate competitors will be allowed to attend the event.

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Death robs Australian drag racing of a legend who helped guide the sport to greatness

Death robs Australian drag racing of a legend who helped guide the sport to greatness

10 Sep 20 - The death on September 8 of Willowbank Raceway founder John Winterburn has saddened thousands of people across Australia, New Zealand and the US.

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John Winterburn inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame

John Winterburn inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame

5 Sep 20 - Willowbank Raceway’s John “Stomper” Winterburn has been honoured for his lengthy and meritorious service to the sport with news that he will be inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame for 2021.

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Willowbank Raceway appoints CEO

Willowbank Raceway appoints CEO

7 Aug 20 - The Willowbank Raceway board is proud to announce it has appointed highly-respected Queensland sports stadia manager Blair Conaghan as Chief Executive Officer of its venue.

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS 2020 Cancellation

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS 2020 Cancellation

6 Aug 20 - The Board of Wllowbank Raceway has been constantly monitoring the current situation regarding restrictions imposed around the country as a result of the Covid-19 Virus.

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FABULOUS 5 YEAR PASS

FABULOUS 5 YEAR PASS

5 Jun 20 - “The Fabulous 5 Year Pass”
That is exactly what it is!! Five years entry to Willowbank Raceway from date of purchase or our first event.

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Willowbank Raceway postpones 2020 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

Willowbank Raceway postpones 2020 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

27 Mar 20 - With so much uncertainty around the Coronavirus, and the recent changes to events due to Covid-19 measures, Willowbank Raceway President Tony Wedlock has confirmed the Raceway’s commitment to conducting the 2020 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.

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WILLOWBANK RACEWAY SUSPENDS RACING ACTIVITIES

WILLOWBANK RACEWAY SUSPENDS RACING ACTIVITIES

25 Mar 20 - Last night the Willowbank Raceway Board met to discuss the situation around the Coronavirus.

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SPECIAL BULLETIN REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS AND WILLOWBANK RACEWAY

SPECIAL BULLETIN REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS AND WILLOWBANK RACEWAY

19 Mar 20 - As Australians, we are now in unchartered territory with the declared Pandemic, due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, and the government recommendations around public mass gatherings and social distancing. Willowbank Raceway, like many other sporting and entertainment venues, will be severely impacted financially during this period.

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Good Friday's Santo’s Super Thunder a horsepower hit with families

Good Friday's Santo’s Super Thunder a horsepower hit with families

10 Mar 20 - Ipswich is set to enjoy a high horsepower carnival atmosphere on Good Friday, April 10 with Willowbank Raceway hosting the annual Santo's Super Thunder event.

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2020 Qld Drag Racing Championships Open with Tough Racing

2020 Qld Drag Racing Championships Open with Tough Racing

3 Mar 20 - The 2020 Qld Drag Racing Championships got underway on Saturday at Willowbank Raceway with big fields of competitors and top quality racing right through the eight categories contested.

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Rapisarda Autosport Dominate New Year's Thunder

Rapisarda Autosport Dominate New Year's Thunder

6 Jan 20 - Wayne Newby has begun 2020 in the best way possible, taking a 400 Thunder Top Fuel victory and leading a Rapisarda Autosport International clean sweep at Willowbank Raceway's New Year's Thunder event on Saturday.

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Busa-powered Badcock blasts into New Year's Thunder

Busa-powered Badcock blasts into New Year's Thunder

19 Dec 19 - Queensland Pro Bike drag racer Andrew Badcock is bringing a home-grown engine package to New Year's Thunder at Willowbank Raceway on Saturday, January 4, hoping to disrupt a field of more traditionally powered motorcycles.

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“Need to be Near Perfect to win in Pro Stock” says Jason Hedges

“Need to be Near Perfect to win in Pro Stock” says Jason Hedges

16 Dec 19 - When the Pro Stock field rumbles into Willowbank Raceway for New Year's Thunder on Saturday, January 4, they had better come with the perfect set up according to 400 Thunder points leader Jason Hedges.

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Rookie Donnelly chases Pro Alcohol pace

Rookie Donnelly chases Pro Alcohol pace

13 Dec 19 - Queensland has a reputation for delivering some of the best drag racers going in the Pro Alcohol class and the latest young gun is threatening the established names at New Year's Thunder on January 4, 2020 at Willowbank Raceway.

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Lamattina stares down Willowbank Raceway's New Year's Thunder

Lamattina stares down Willowbank Raceway's New Year's Thunder

10 Dec 19 - Victorian Top Fuel drag racer Phil Lamattina will drive at Willowbank Raceway for the first time since a terrifying accident when he competes at New Year's Thunder on Saturday, January 4.

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Junior Drag Bike Set to Debut at Willowbank Raceway New Years Thunder 04 January 2020

Junior Drag Bike Set to Debut at Willowbank Raceway New Years Thunder 04 January 2020

28 Nov 19 - IHRA Australia are set to introduce an exciting new class of drag racing into its suite of categories. 

Junior Drag Bike. (JDB)

IHRA CEO Maurice Allen said. “it is an initiative that I am passionate about and one I have been working on for some time”.  He added “I see it as an opportunity not only to grow our sport but also to offer another pathway for our junior competitors to follow.”

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS EARLY BIRD TICKETS

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS EARLY BIRD TICKETS

22 Nov 19 - Willowbank Raceway has launched Early Bird Ticket Sales online for the 2020 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

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NEW 2020 SUPER SAVER TICKET DEALS RELEASED JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

NEW 2020 SUPER SAVER TICKET DEALS RELEASED JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

22 Nov 19 - In an exciting innovation, Willowbank Raceway’s new Super Saver Ticket Deals provide Drag Racing fans with the opportunity to save from $55 up to a massive $1050 on their 2020 race admission tickets through the range of new spectator passes just released. For the first time the Willowbank is offering four levels of multi-event passes for advance purchase at heavily discounted prices.

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Action Packed 2020 Calendar Released

Action Packed 2020 Calendar Released

21 Nov 19 - Willowbank Raceway has released a packed calendar of events planned for the 2020 year beginning with the New Year’s Thunder on January 4th.

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Queensland Drag Racing Champions crowned at Willowbank Raceway

Queensland Drag Racing Champions crowned at Willowbank Raceway

12 Nov 19 - The final round of the 2019 Queensland Drag Racing Championships on Saturday night saw new champions crowned in all categories in front of a large crowd on hand to witness the numerous title battles.

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Gulf Western Oil Winternationals grows to five day drag racing festival

Gulf Western Oil Winternationals grows to five day drag racing festival

18 Oct 19 - Australia's biggest drag racing event is set to get even bigger with the 2020 running of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals expanded to five days.

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Ultimate Motorbikes boost All Bike Day

Ultimate Motorbikes boost All Bike Day

9 Sep 19 - All things two wheeled will be celebrated at Willowbank Raceway on Sunday the 29th of September, when Ultimate Motorbikes presents the All Bike Day.

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FACTORY EXTREME HEADLINES GARRETT BRISBANE JAMBOREE

FACTORY EXTREME HEADLINES GARRETT BRISBANE JAMBOREE

16 Aug 19 - With just eight days to go until the 2019 Garrett Advancing Motion Brisbane Jamboree on the 24th and 25th of August, Factory Xtreme’s heavy hitters head up a strong 16 car entry list.

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Terry’s Tale of QDRC Rd 5

Terry’s Tale of QDRC Rd 5

12 Aug 19 - Round 5 of the Qld Drag Racing Championships on August 10 was a big day of racing at Willowbank Raceway with a large field of categories and a test lane filled with a menagerie of fast machines. We were welcomed with cool air, clear skies and a gusting Ekka Westerly wind to test the racers.

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ARCHER”S STREET SERIES RD 6 WRAP UP

ARCHER”S STREET SERIES RD 6 WRAP UP

7 Aug 19 - So the penultimate round of the Archers Street series is now a distant memory and it was an epic night.

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NEWBY BESTS BETTES ON RECORD-SETTING WINTERNATIONALS SUNDAY

NEWBY BESTS BETTES ON RECORD-SETTING WINTERNATIONALS SUNDAY

10 Jun 19 - A winner-take-all final capped off the 52nd running of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals on Sunday, with Sydney's Wayne Newby clinching his second 400 Thunder Top Fuel Championship.

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TITLE HOPES DECIDED, DASHED DURING WINTERNATIONALS QUALIFYING

TITLE HOPES DECIDED, DASHED DURING WINTERNATIONALS QUALIFYING

9 Jun 19 - The Gulf Western Oil Winternationals lived up to its reputation for high stakes championship drama on Saturday with a single qualifying session for the professional categories deciding who would compete on race day.

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PRESSURE COOKER SATURDAY SET FOR GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

PRESSURE COOKER SATURDAY SET FOR GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

8 Jun 19 - After glorious condition to open the event, the second day of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals was cut short by weather as rain and then cold brought an early halt to Australia's biggest drag racing event.

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GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS BEGINS WITH RECORD SETTING CONDITIONS

GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS BEGINS WITH RECORD SETTING CONDITIONS

7 Jun 19 - The 52nd annual Gulf Western Oil Winternationals are underway at Willowbank Raceway, with the nation's best sportsman drag racers taking advantage of near ideal conditions on opening day.

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Queenslanders seek spoiler roles in Pro Slammer's championship chase

Queenslanders seek spoiler roles in Pro Slammer's championship chase

6 Jun 19 - As State of Origin fever takes over Queensland and New South Wales, the Maroons may consider themselves lucky that Pro Slammer drag racing hasn't been the sport of choice for the annual tri-series.

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Privateers challenge in Allstar Batteries Pro Alcohol at Winternationals

Privateers challenge in Allstar Batteries Pro Alcohol at Winternationals

5 Jun 19 - The lure of a Gulf Western Oil Winternationals title has attracted Pro Alcohol teams from around the country to contest Australia's biggest drag racing event.

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Testing times reveal performance potential of Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

Testing times reveal performance potential of Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

4 Jun 19 - The official prelude to the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals took place over the weekend at Willowbank Raceway, as almost 200 teams participated in pre-event testing.

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CALIFORNIA KATIE BRINGS USA POWER TO PRO BIKE

CALIFORNIA KATIE BRINGS USA POWER TO PRO BIKE

3 Jun 19 - Two Californians will be travelling around the world to compete at the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, with Ashley Sanford (Speedflow Top Fuel) and Katie Sullivan (Serco Pro Bike) ready to take on Australia's best drag racers.

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Winternationals a performance wonderland for Top Fuel

Winternationals a performance wonderland for Top Fuel

31 May 19 - Awe-inspiring Top Fuel dragsters will be back at Willowbank Raceway for the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals and if the event's history is anything to go by, fans should prepare for a spectacular weekend of 500 kph racing.

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Unique race car could be Gulf Western Oil Winternationals record breaker

Unique race car could be Gulf Western Oil Winternationals record breaker

28 May 19 - For sheer horsepower variety there are few events that surpass the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, and Queensland's own Chris Diggles plans to showcase the hot rodding spirit that still underlies the four day drag racing spectacular.

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Top Sportsman becomes the biggest bracket of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

Top Sportsman becomes the biggest bracket of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

26 May 19 - The Gulf Western Oil Winternationals is no stranger to records as an event, and the 2019 edition has seen numbers smashed even before opening day.

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CROWLEY SEEKS MORE SIXES AT GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

CROWLEY SEEKS MORE SIXES AT GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

22 May 19 - Ipswich's own Luke Crowley recently made drag racing history and he is looking to smash more records at the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, June 6-9 at Willowbank Raceway.

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SPONSORS BACK GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

SPONSORS BACK GULF WESTERN OIL WINTERNATIONALS

17 May 19 - Australia's biggest and best drag racing event continues to attract corporate support from an extremely diverse range of sponsors.

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ET Chassis boosts Top Sportsman at Willowbank

ET Chassis boosts Top Sportsman at Willowbank

11 May 19 - The booming Top Sportsman category of racing has been boosted at Willowbank Raceway with ET Chassis & Race Cars signing on as sponsor of category for 2019 rounds of both the Queensland Drag Racing Championships and Willowbank rounds of the 400 Thunder Sportsman Series.

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Prestigious Top Fuel Trophy to be Presented at Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

Prestigious Top Fuel Trophy to be Presented at Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

10 May 19 - After meeting in Sydney yesterday, Willowbank Raceway and the Rapisarda family have announced that the prestigious Louie Rapisarda Trophy will be awarded to the winner of Speedflow Top Fuel Eliminator at the 52nd Gulf Western Oil Winternationals next month.

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Sunoco Racing Fuel

Sunoco Racing Fuel

8 May 19 - Sunoco Racing Fuel to be available to racers on site at Willowbank Raceway

Willowbank Raceway is very excited to announce that it is now a stockist of Sunoco Racing Fuels, the official fuel of 400 Thunder. With Sunoco being a worldwide supplier of quality racing fuels, and Willowbank Raceway being a premium drag racing venue in Australia, this is a fantastic match.

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Willowbank Raceway Safety Upgrade is on Track

Willowbank Raceway Safety Upgrade is on Track

8 May 19 - Progress on the next stage of Willowbank Raceway’s ongoing safety upgrades is well on track for completion in advance of the upcoming Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.

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Gulf Western Oil Winternationals to be launched at Orion Springfield

Gulf Western Oil Winternationals to be launched at Orion Springfield

8 May 19 - The 52nd Gulf Western Oil Winternationals will be officially launched with a major community event at Orion Springfield Shopping Centre on Sunday May 26th.

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Super Thunder Event Release 9th April 2019

Super Thunder Event Release 9th April 2019

9 Apr 19 - Willowbank Raceway, in conjunction with IHRA Australia, has been working on planned upgrades to the safety catchment area of the facility that commenced over 12 months ago.

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NxtGen Engineering to present Pro Stock at Santo’s Super Thunder

NxtGen Engineering to present Pro Stock at Santo’s Super Thunder

1 Mar 19 - March 1 2019

NxtGen Engineering has thrown their support behind the Pro Stock for Round 3 of the 400 Thunder Pro Stock Championship, to be held at Willowbank Raceway’s Santo’s Super Thunder event, April 19, 2019 where the category will be one of the headline attractions along with Uplift Cranes Top Fuel, Titan Cranes Pro Alcohol and Top Bike. The annual Good Friday event is expected to attract another massive spectator crowd to the Ipswich venue.

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QUEENSLAND DRAG RACING ICON CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN STYLE

QUEENSLAND DRAG RACING ICON CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN STYLE

14 Feb 19 - One of Queensland's most dedicated and longest competing drag racers will be back in a freshened up Toyota Corolla for this Saturday's opening round of the Queensland Drag Racing Championships at Willowbank Raceway.

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WANT A NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR $50

WANT A NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR $50

10 Jan 19 - You could be riding a brand new, 2019 Harley Davidson valued at $16,495 for just Fifty Dollars in Willowbank Raceway’s latest promotion. We are raffling the stunning 1200 Iron from Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson to raise funds for further improvements to Raceway spectator facilities.

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Bettes defeats USA's Sanford in New Years Thunder thriller at Willowbank

Bettes defeats USA's Sanford in New Years Thunder thriller at Willowbank

7 Jan 19 - Queensland's Kelly Bettes lived up to her championship-winning reputation at New Years Thunder at Willowbank Raceway on Saturday night, recovering from a first round mistake to take out the final round from America's Ashley Sanford.

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Crampton and Carrot Kings join forces for New Years Thunder

Crampton and Carrot Kings join forces for New Years Thunder

2 Jan 19 - Australian NHRA Top Fuel driver Richie Crampton will make his second ever nitro appearance on home soil as part of Willowbank Raceway's New Years Thunder event this Saturday, January 5.

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Sanford hungry for first win at New Years Thunder

Sanford hungry for first win at New Years Thunder

2 Jan 19 - California's Ashley Sanford is ready to shake her bridesmaid status in Top Fuel at this Saturday's New Years Thunder event at Willowbank Raceway.

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American visitors boost strong fields for New Year's Thunder

American visitors boost strong fields for New Year's Thunder

20 Dec 18 - Willowbank Raceway is set for a high-speed entry to 2019 with an action packed New Year’s Thunder event assured for the Ipswich venue on Saturday January 5. The round of the 400 Thunder National Championship series has attracted a top-quality entry list of over 130 drivers and riders from the USA, New Zealand and all over Australia.

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400 Thunder Fans in for Feast of Drag Racing TV

400 Thunder Fans in for Feast of Drag Racing TV

13 Dec 18 - Drag Racing fans are in for an absolute feast of 400 Thunder action on TV with nine separate one hour shows scheduled to be screened on SBS Speedweek over the coming weeks.

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White Hot Racing at First Dash 4 Cash

White Hot Racing at First Dash 4 Cash

3 Dec 18 - Willowbank Raceway’s inaugural Dash 4 Cash event saw incredibly close racing despite stifling forty-degree heat stressing drivers, riders and crews to the limit.

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SPONSORED AWARDS BOOST RACER’S HAUL AT DASH 4 CASH WHILE ENTRY RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

SPONSORED AWARDS BOOST RACER’S HAUL AT DASH 4 CASH WHILE ENTRY RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

19 Nov 18 - Willowbank Raceway has secured sponsor support of a number of special awards adding to the big money prize pools on offer to racers contesting the innovative Dash 4 Cash event on December 2nd .

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