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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.

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Zappia Racing

Oct 263 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.

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John Zappia Clinches B-Final Win in Tailem Bend Thriller!

Zappia Racing

Oct 253 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

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John Zappia Top Qualifies at Nitro Champs, but no Luck on Race Day!

Zappia Racing

May 273 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

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John Zappia Victorious at Huge Riverbend Nationals

Zappia Racing

Apr 105 min read

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

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Brodie Zappia Can See Light at the End of the Tunnel After all His Hard Work

Zappia Racing

Mar 274 min read

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

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John Zappia Wins State Championship Title for First Time in Three Years

Zappia Racing

Mar 263 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...

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Brodie Zappia's Westernationals Result Rewards After Engine Rebuild

Zappia Racing

Mar 134 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

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Zappia Racing

Dec 21, 20234 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.

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John Zappia's Racing Christmas Spirit Boosted by Summer Slam Win

Zappia Racing

Dec 15, 20233 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.

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Brodie Zappia Thrashing to Stay in Points Hunt After Hurting Engine

Zappia Racing

Dec 2, 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...

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John Zappia Top Qualifies and Adds Points to National Championship

Zappia Racing

Nov 29, 20232 min read

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

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Brodie Zappia's Close Battles at the Quarter Mile Masters

Zappia Racing

Nov 17, 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

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John Zappia Top Qualifies at a Freakish Quarter Mile Masters

Zappia Racing

Nov 15, 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.

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Milestones and Wins Mark Brodie Zappia’s Supercharged Outlaws Debut

Zappia Racing

Nov 3, 20235 min read

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...

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John Zappia Sets New Track Record at NDRC Top Doorslammer Season Opener

Zappia Racing

Oct 29, 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...

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Brodie Zappia Heads To Supercharged Outlaws

Zappia Racing

Jul 4, 20232 min read

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

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Zappia’s season ends with Nitro Up North and one to remember and forget

Zappia Racing

Jun 21, 20233 min read

Zappia’s season ends with Nitro Up North and one to remember and forget

The 2022/23 Australian Top Doorslammer Championship will long be remembered as one of extreme highs and the lowest of lows. For John Zappia

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Experimental season brings gains to John Zappia

Zappia Racing

May 18, 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

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Zappia ends Perth season with strong passes, boosting Sydney hopes

Zappia Racing

Apr 22, 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

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