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Zappia Racing

3 days ago6 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.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Zappia smashes national record and retakes Top Doorslammer points Lead

Zappia Racing

Mar 17, 20234 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...

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Zappia stretches Summer Slam lead with Motorplex Win

Zappia Racing

Mar 17, 20233 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...

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Zappia Top Qualifies Under The National Record

Zappia Racing

Mar 17, 20234 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

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Zappia Racing

Oct 27, 20222 min read

Early Season Pace Has Zappia Excited

Zappia might not have walked away with the trophy at the opening round of the Summer Slam season on Saturday, but the Dananni Hotshots/Fuchs

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Zappia Reaches Alice Springs Final - To Be Decided In Perth

Zappia Racing

Sep 11, 20222 min read

Zappia Reaches Alice Springs Final - To Be Decided In Perth

Drag racers must be adaptable in order to succeed, and John Zappia certainly had to stay on his toes as weather conditions and schedule chan

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Challenging Darwin Round Does Not Phase Zappia

Zappia Racing

Jun 25, 20223 min read

Challenging Darwin Round Does Not Phase Zappia

John Zappia and his Dananni Hotshots/Tony’s Auto Wreckers Monaro Top Doorslammer have continued their exploration of new driveline technolog

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