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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
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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
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Race Recap & Preview: John and Brodie Zappia Discuss Drag Racing Insights from the Last Meeting
Brodie Zappia's latest NDRC Series outing was a rollercoaster of emotions. In the first qualifier, his MAX Plant Top Doorslammer roared down
Zappia Racing
Jan 153 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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John Zappia Victorious at Huge Riverbend Nationals
One of the greatest Top Doorslammer events of all time saw John Zappia defeat Russell Taylor in the final round of a record-filled Riverbend
Zappia Racing
Apr 10, 20245 min read
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Brodie Zappia Can See Light at the End of the Tunnel After all His Hard Work
The learning process is not yet over for Brodie Zappia, but he’s certainly a lot closer to graduating from the drag racing equivalent of the
Zappia Racing
Mar 27, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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John Zappia Top Qualifies and Adds Points to National Championship
John Zappia’s season took a turn for the better on Saturday night at Perth Motorplex with a runner up result at the 49th annual Goldenstates
Zappia Racing
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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Milestones and Wins Mark Brodie Zappia’s Supercharged Outlaws Debut
Brodie Zappia has joined the six-second and 200mph clubs in rapid succession with stunning runs at Dragway at The Bend and Perth...
Zappia Racing
Nov 3, 20235 min read
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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
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Brodie Zappia Heads To Supercharged Outlaws
Brodie Zappia is working hard in the off season on his 1997 Bickel built Chevrolet Camaro - 572ci big block Chev, as he is heading into the
Zappia Racing
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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