There were a number of crashes right through the event with one in the Comp final with only two runs to go, however a combination of massive fields, awesome air and some close runs ensured that this Summernationals would be one talked for many a year to come.
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| Paul Cannuli leaves the start-line with fluid pouring underneath his Torana. At half track the car gets loose and hits the wall before rolling to a stop. | |
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| Steve Read won his way to the final but ran out of parts and had to forfeit. | Despite a string of 4.6 and 4.7 times, Darren Morgan was beaten in the semis by Martin Stamatis’ 4.577/329.10 |
Top qualifier, Wayne Newby’s blower lies to one side as he watches John Cannuli almost graze the wall to take an upset round one win.
Despite warped body panels and a blower belt coming adrift Garry Phillips takes a win in the first round of Top Alcohol.