Last FTF for summer a huge hit!! Perfect evidence that we need more of them...

Well what can i say, this most recent Full Throttle Friday meet was one of the best, if not the best i have attended. An awesome number and selection of cars racing throughout the night, together with some Top Fuel header flames, skatey passes, sparks flying from under cars and a few new and exciting racers out testing.

This meet we would see the quickest ever side by side Sport Compact pass on Aus soil, with the GAS Motorsports Celica, and the M&M racing Hurricane Solara putting down mid 6's that was followed by a big cheer from the crew and the crowd. Joe Signorelli in the Celica managed a 6.46@217, and Malcom Glasestt's Hurricane a 6.50@218. This is a sign of big things to come at Compac Attak in March.


Something that really cought my eye in the pits was this engineering masterpiece Mazda 1000 Ute owned and driven by David Miller . It was the cars first outing and was looking to get a few test passes under his belt. The little ute sure has a lot going for it on the outside with its extended cabin (due to the driver being 6' plus) and the welded tray (usually a seperate part).

But its under the bonnet, and the chassis that is where the real workmanship is. The tube frame work that joins up to the OEM full chassis on the ute is complemented with a custom steering and suspension setup. The 13BT block sits well back into the cabin area (im talkin only about 5" of block sits forward of the orig firewall profile!) for better weight transfer, while the huge turbo, intake, piping and fuel cell takes pride of place up front.

the first pass saw a bit of a clutch hop off the line, litterally, with the front wheels lifting, followed by the rear

The 2nd pass started a lot better, after a skatey burnout the car launched out of the hole well another minor issue put an end to a chance of a full pass. This car will definatly be one to watch in the coming months.

Another new car out was this beautiful HR Holden. While it does look super neat on the outside with the depp blue/purple exterior, pollished Weld Magnums up front, its under the bonnet that is the real feast for the eyes, and if you look at the plates you would be able to figure out why...

Immidiatly you are hit in the face with the gloss black piping and detail work, and the massive turbo jammed into the bay hanging off the 400ci V8.

The driver did only manage to do one pass, and with a very slow take off and 60', once it came on boost, the thing just picked up and flew down the track for a smooth 9.05@164. I was amazed at how calm and quiet it was, bit still managed to run a flat 9. With a better 60' and further testing this car should run effortless 8.5's while still looking/sounding like a neat streeter. Just perfect!

Vince Rigolli brought the little Fiat powered 1200 ute for a run and pulled off a quick 7.8@169 pass. A great effort for the little 4cyl donk.

Frank Cannistra was running very consistant throughout the night, reeling off several 8.3's, and getting a lot of air under the front end over the 60' in true 'MRHELI' style.

Oak Flats Muffler Men's Steve McGirr finally sorted out the 2step in the coupe and boy did it show, with Steve pulling some huge launches out of the hole, and one that got a bit out of shape resulting in a tank slapper across both lanes and ending up resting the front against the opposite lane wall. Luckly for the team the car only suffered a few minor scratches. Hopfully with some tweaking of the suspension and the bars we will see the car push closer towards 8's at CA.

GAS Motorsports also brought out the 2JZ Beemer that shot down the track for a 7.0@192 which may be a PB for the crew.

This strip tearer 808 driven by Matthew Rice managed a 10.9 pass out of what i am told is a very basic 13BT setup.

This Maatouk sponsored VL tore up the track with some big burnouts and slipped out a few 9 sec passes along side George harmis in the blue VL.

It was a real shame we didnt get to see a good pass from Jeremy Callaghan's 'SUBTLE' twin turbo Torana. The Profab backed is stunning in appearance and if those 2 huge huffers hanging out the bonnet are anything to go by, the car should rocket down the strip once sorted.

Tony Jovanoski from Wollongongs Motortech see here attempting to take off while snapping a driveshaft clean in half. This sleeper has reeled off a high 9 sec pass previously.

Paul Calegia had a few stall issues with the 6Cyl Turbo 'CORTYA' Cortina

Yes, that is a truck flapper on the verticle dump pipe.... This S13 Silvia houses a 1UZ V8 coupled with a dirty great big Holset turbo and Ebay wastegate poking out the bonnet. It managed mid 11's with a stock, un-opened quad cam block.

Peter Pronesti had some crazy passes in the PRO05L LJ. This thing has serious power, mixed with a lot of traction and was pulling wheel stands to half track like a yo-yo drawing big cheers from the stands

When you see these things side on you can really notice how stretched they really are. And when runnin low 8's and into the 7's, i would want as much length as i could get too. And they still lift the front!! Crazy!

Craig Hewitt giving a quick purge of the NOS.

This shot is testimant to why i love off camera flash. just look at the detail work on this car. Stunning.

Jeorge Leraio slapped through the gears in his super neat Torana. A very neat and consistant car.

Paul Cannuli tore through the clutch packs in his Doorslammer Comaro, not once but twice. Looks like there's a sparkler stuck under the car....

Mark Mariani in the Top Fueler moments before the engine went up in flames.

unfortunatly i wasnt quick enough to turn around and catch the action, only got a povo pic of the smokey aftermath.... Shocking ha ha.

And how could i forget the highlight of the night, the unveiling of the new Pro-Bunny Group 1 class. This lone racer put on a good shot but was later kicked off the thrack due to not having a ANDRA approved roll cage...... ;)

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until next time, stay on it!!

Jason.