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Zappias Light Up Sydney: John’s 5.59 Record, Brodie’s Triple Holeshot B-Final Win!
It was twenty years ago this September that John Zappia stormed into the record books with the first-ever five-second Doorslammer pass on Australian soil — a 5.967 at Sydney Dragway that lit the fuse on a new era.

Zappia Racing
May 135 min read


Teen Sensation Brodie Zappia Stuns Westernationals Doorslammer Field
“I looked over at half-track expecting to see at least the nose cone of Steve’s car, but there was no purple anywhere in sight,” Brodie said

Zappia Racing
Mar 75 min read


John Zappia Secures Victory in Nitro Max
John Zappia had an eventful and successful weekend at the Nitro Max Blow Alcohol Allstars bracket race at Perth Motorplex on January 18th. H

Zappia Racing
Jan 223 min read


From Backfires to Breakthroughs: Zappia Racing Shines at Perth Summer Slam
For a few heart-pounding seconds, the Dananni Hotshots/FUCHS Monaro looked unstoppable in the A Final of the Summer Slam on Saturday.

Zappia Racing
Dec 13, 20246 min read


Brodie Zappia to Steer Iconic Zap’s Rat
The whispers, the hints, the social media buzz—it’s all true! The iconic Zap’s Rat is back to life, and at the helm will be Brodie Zappia.

Zappia Racing
Oct 26, 20243 min read


John Zappia Clinches B-Final Win in Tailem Bend Thriller!
John Zappia proved once again why he’s a force in Top Doorslammer, piloting his Dananni Hotshots/FUCHS Monaro to a hard-fought B-Final victo

Zappia Racing
Oct 25, 20243 min read


John Zappia Top Qualifies at Nitro Champs, but no Luck on Race Day!
John Zappia endured a somewhat cursed Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway, with his Dananni Hotshots/Fuchs Lubricants Monaro Top Doorslammer enco

Zappia Racing
May 27, 20243 min read


John Zappia Wins State Championship Title for First Time in Three Years
John Zappia has returned to the championship fold of Top Doorslammer with his first WA series win since 2021, as the Dananni...

Zappia Racing
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Brodie Zappia's Westernationals Result Rewards After Engine Rebuild
Despite not securing a victory in Brodie Zappia's last race at the 53rd Annual Westernationals, the all-night effort and making it to the se

Zappia Racing
Mar 13, 20244 min read


The Fight Isn’t Over For Brodie Zappia
Brodie Zappia’s season of thrashing is not yet over as his JK Construction Supercharged Outlaws Camaro suffered more engine damage.

Zappia Racing
Dec 21, 20234 min read


John Zappia's Racing Christmas Spirit Boosted by Summer Slam Win
John Zappia’s Christmas will be more enjoyable with another trophy added to the collection and lots of new fans.

Zappia Racing
Dec 15, 20233 min read


Brodie Zappia Thrashing to Stay in Points Hunt After Hurting Engine
Brodie Zappia’s first season in Supercharged Outlaws has been one of near constant work to produce results, and nothing changed at the...

Zappia Racing
Dec 2, 20233 min read


Brodie Zappia's Close Battles at the Quarter Mile Masters
After a stunning start to the season that included his first Supercharged Outlaws win, his first 6 second pass and his first 200mph pass, Br

Zappia Racing
Nov 17, 20233 min read


John Zappia Top Qualifies at a Freakish Quarter Mile Masters
John Zappia and the Dananni Hotshots/Fuchs Lubricants Monaro began with a safe run in qualifying, taking the top spot with a 5.76 pass.

Zappia Racing
Nov 15, 20233 min read


John Zappia Sets New Track Record at NDRC Top Doorslammer Season Opener
John Zappia rocketed to an incredible 5.613-second pass to become the quickest Top Doorslammer racer down the brand new The Bend...

Zappia Racing
Oct 29, 20233 min read


Experimental season brings gains to John Zappia
While he won’t be taking home another Australian championship this season, John Zappia has successfully moved his Dananni Hotshots / Fuchs L

Zappia Racing
May 18, 20233 min read


Zappia ends Perth season with strong passes, boosting Sydney hopes
The end of the Western Australian drag racing season for John Zappia didn’t quite turn out how the veteran Top Doorslammer driver wanted, bu

Zappia Racing
Apr 22, 20233 min read


Zappia smashes national record and retakes Top Doorslammer points Lead
A national record-setting performance from John Zappia’s Dananni Hotshots/Fuchs Lubricants Monaro Top Doorslammer saw him compete in two...

Zappia Racing
Mar 17, 20234 min read


Zappia stretches Summer Slam lead with Motorplex Win
John Zappia lifted a rollercoaster season with a winning performance in the third round of the WA Summer Slam Series, solidifying his...

Zappia Racing
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Zappia Top Qualifies Under The National Record
When you’ve had a drag racing career as long as John Zappia’s, it’s fair to say there will be events you would rather forget. The 52nd annua

Zappia Racing
Mar 17, 20234 min read
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