Top Doorslammer
Encyclopedia
Top Doorslammer is a class of Australian drag racing
. It caters for full-bodied racing sedans which are replicas of production vehicles. The class uses large-capacity, supercharged V8 engine
s which are fuelled by methanol
.
Top Doorslammer is regulated by ANDRA, and is considered a Group 1 or professional category. It is the fastest sedan based category in the world, using replicas of production sedans, coupes, station wagon and utility such as Holdens, Fords, Dodges, Studebakers and chev's. Funny car style bodies or rear engine sports carpiece bodies are not allowed in this class.
Some notable drivers competing in this category are Victor Bray
, Robin Judd, Ben Bray, Gary Phillips
, John Zappia
and Maurice Fabietti.
Top Doorslammer originally started out as an exhibition class called Wild Bunch with notable pioneers John Zappia and Victor Bray. After a number of successful years of running the class, ANDRA recognised the class worthy of a professional bracket. By 1996 Top Doorslammer was officially recognised as a Group 1 class, and has since grown into one of the most successful brackets.
Runner Up: Maurice Fabietti Winner: Robin Judd
Round 2: Goldenstate Titles 3–4 Dec, Perth Motorplex
, WA
Runner up: John Zappia Winner:Mark Belleri
Round 3: 40th Westernationals 5–6 March, Perth Motorplex
, WA
Runner up: Maurice Fabietti Winner:John zappia
Round 4: ANDRA Pro Series 18–19 March , Sydney Dragway, NSW
"RAINOUT"
Round 5: 2011 Nitro Champs 29 April-1 May, Sydney Dragway, NSW
Runner up: Peter Kapiris Winner: John Zappia
Round 7: 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals Willowbank Raceway
, QLD RAINOUT FINAL Finalist:Mark Belleri and Peter Kapiris
Round 2: 2011 40th Annual Goldenstate Titles 18–19 November, Perth Motorplex
, WA
Round 3: 2012 41st Westernationals 3–4 March, Perth Motorplex
, WA
Round 4: Sydney Dragway Titles 23–24 March, Sydney Dragway, NSW
Round 5 2012 Nitro Champs , 4–6 May, Sydney Dragway, NSW
Round 7 2012 45th Castrol EDGE Winternationals persented by the City of Ipswish 8–11 June Willowbank Raceway
, QLD
John Zappia, Mark Belleri and Maurice Fabietti can all win the championship at the winternationals.
Driver Points Points behind leader
1 John Zappia WA 441
2 Mark Belleri NSW 388 -53
3 Maurice Fabietti NSW 361 -80
4 Robin Judd WA 338 -103
5 Daniel Gregorini WA 196 -245
6 Gary Phillips QLD 182 -259
7 Ben Bray QLD 181 -260
8 Peter Kapiris VIC 167 -274
9 Matt Abel NT 161 -280
10 Tony DeFelice VIC 160 -281
11 Stuart Bishop QLD 113
12 Martyn Dack WA 112
13 Deno Brijeski NSW 93
14 Victor Bray QLD 70
15 Sean Mifsud NSW 65
16 Steve Dupond NSW 61
17 Maurice Brennan WA 60
17 Anthony Begley WA 60
17 Murray O’Connor WA 60
17 David Simpson WA 60
17 Pino Priolo WA 60
18 Ivan Skaramuca NSW 50
18 Phil Glendenning NSW 50
19 Jeff Wilson NSW 40
20 Adam Croker WA 30
20 Scott MacLean NT 30
21 Peter Blake NSW 20
Points Allocation
Winner- 100
Runner up- 80
Semil Final lose- 60
Quarter Final Lose- 40
Non Qualifier- 20
Low Elapsed Time- 5
Top Speed- 5
John Zappia
- Procomp Motorsport/Strikercrushing.com/Fuchs Oils - Holden HQ 71 Monaro/Hemi 514
Deno Brijeski - Procomp Electronics Motorsport - 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Ivan Skaramuca - 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Mathew Abel-Abel Tiling Services 1957 -Chev Belair/Hemi 511
Ray Bernard- 1957 Chev Nomad
Stuart Bishop-Wallace Bishop Jewellers/Stuart Bishop Racing -1967 Chevrolet Camaro/Hemi 511
Ben Bray-Team Bray/sidchrome -2005 CV8Z Holden Monaro/BAE 511
Adam Croker-Mineral Haulage and Earth Moving/Link LowLoaders -1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Victor Bray-Team Bray Racing/Sidchrome -1957 Chev/BAE 511
Tony De Felice-Vicios Rumour -1967 Chevrolet Camaro/ Riolo Racing 511
Maurice Fabietti-Holden Trade Club/Holden Genuine Parts -2006 CV8Z Holden Monaro/KB 511
Brett Gillespie-BHe Electrical Contractors -1934 Chevrolet Coupe
Robin Judd-Aeroflow -1959 Studebaker Champion/KB 511
Peter Kapiris-kapirs Bros Racing -Dodge 59 Seratoga/BAE 521
Gary Phillips-Lucas Oil Products -1953 Studebaker Commander/BAE 511
Mark Belleri' - Narrabeen Smash Repairs -1967 Chevrolet Camaro/TFX 522
Sean Mifsud-PPG -41 Willys
Andrew Sutton- Sutton motorsport -2005 CV8X Holden Monaro
Russell Pavey- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
David Simpson- Hidden Valley Eco Spa Lodges & Day Spa's -1967 Ford Mustang/BAE 511
Scott MacLean-S&M Racing -1953 Studebaker Commander
Pino Priolo-Team Budget Forklift -37 Chevy Coupe/KB 526
Murray O'Connor-Penrite Oil -Ford XM Falcon/BAE 511
Daniel Gregorini- Scratch & Match Motorsports -Chevy Camaro/BAE 521
Anthony Begley-89 Enterprises -Ford BA Falcon/BAE 521
Marty Dack-Auto One -Ford BA Falcon/Hemi 520
Maurice Brennan-K-Trans/Joondalup Carpet Court/Crown Integrated -Holden VT Commodore/KB Hemi 521
Phillp Glendenning-All State Shopfitting -Ford BA Falcon/BAE 521
John Cannuli- POWERCRUISE/Wash It Australia- Crossroads Racing 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Rino D'Alfonso- Metro Holden- 2010 HSV Clubsport VE Commodore/KB Hemi 521
Peter Blake-RaceTech-1990 VN Holden Statesmen/Hemi 511
Speed: 250.51 mph(403.15 km/h)M.Fabietti, Willowbank Raceway
, August 2009
Track ET Record-5.815 John Zappia, February 2009
Track Speed Record-247.25Mph(397.9 km/h) John Zappia, April 2009
Note: List not in order
John Zappia 5.805
Deno Brijeski 5.956
Robin Judd 5.822
Gary Philips 5.939
Maurice Fabietti 5.84
Peter Kapiris 5.859
Ben Bray 5.880
Stuart Bishop 5.98
Matt Abel 5.981
Mark Belleri 5.915
Aaron lynch 5.973
Auto One
Enzed
Official sponsors
Fuchs
Rare spares
Shannons
Official suppliers
Auto One- Official Auto parts store
Fuchs-Official oil
Harley Davidson Motor Cycles-Official bike
Lawrence & Hanson
MOTHERS polishes, waxes,cleaners-Official cleaning product
Sidchrome-Official tool
Kwinana Beach WA
Sydney Dragway
Eastern Creek NSW
Willowbank Raceway
Ipswich QLD
Drag racing
Drag racing is a competition in which specially prepared automobiles or motorcycles compete two at a time to be the first to cross a set finish line, from a standing start, in a straight line, over a measured distance, most commonly a ¼-mile straight track....
. It caters for full-bodied racing sedans which are replicas of production vehicles. The class uses large-capacity, supercharged V8 engine
Engine
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. Heat engines, including internal combustion engines and external combustion engines burn a fuel to create heat which is then used to create motion...
s which are fuelled by methanol
Methanol
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with the formula CH3OH . It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive odor very similar to, but slightly sweeter than, ethanol...
.
Top Doorslammer is regulated by ANDRA, and is considered a Group 1 or professional category. It is the fastest sedan based category in the world, using replicas of production sedans, coupes, station wagon and utility such as Holdens, Fords, Dodges, Studebakers and chev's. Funny car style bodies or rear engine sports carpiece bodies are not allowed in this class.
Some notable drivers competing in this category are Victor Bray
Victor Bray
Victor Bray is an Australian drag racing competitor in the Top Doorslammer class of racing. He drives a 1957 Chevy.Victor owns a large race team, Team Bray, which is sponsored primarily by Sidchrome, his long-time sponsor...
, Robin Judd, Ben Bray, Gary Phillips
Gary Phillips
Gary Phillips is a retired football goalkeeper who was last attached to Hemel Hempstead Town as manager.He started his career as a schoolboy at Southampton before moving to non-League Chalfont St Peter in 1978. He moved to Brighton & Hove Albion the same year. Phillips joined West Bromwich Albion...
, John Zappia
John Zappia
John Zappia is a drag racing competitor from Perth, Western Australia. John races an HQ Holden Monaro in the Top Doorslammer category.He is the current Australian Champion and Elapsed Time record holder for this category ....
and Maurice Fabietti.
Top Doorslammer originally started out as an exhibition class called Wild Bunch with notable pioneers John Zappia and Victor Bray. After a number of successful years of running the class, ANDRA recognised the class worthy of a professional bracket. By 1996 Top Doorslammer was officially recognised as a Group 1 class, and has since grown into one of the most successful brackets.
Television broadcasting
Top Doorslamer Championship is on Australia's new free to air sport channel ONE HD with three year contract. ONE HD will show one-hour shows covering every round of the championship in full HD for the first time in the sports history.2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series Championship Calendar and Results
Round 1: Fuchs Australian nationals 10–12 September, Sydney Dragway, NSWRunner Up: Maurice Fabietti Winner: Robin Judd
Round 2: Goldenstate Titles 3–4 Dec, Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex is a motorsport venue located at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. It caters mainly for drag racing and speedway, although other events are held there regularly. Over 275,000 patrons attend the venue each year to many varied events...
, WA
Runner up: John Zappia Winner:Mark Belleri
Round 3: 40th Westernationals 5–6 March, Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex is a motorsport venue located at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. It caters mainly for drag racing and speedway, although other events are held there regularly. Over 275,000 patrons attend the venue each year to many varied events...
, WA
Runner up: Maurice Fabietti Winner:John zappia
Round 4: ANDRA Pro Series 18–19 March , Sydney Dragway, NSW
"RAINOUT"
Round 5: 2011 Nitro Champs 29 April-1 May, Sydney Dragway, NSW
Runner up: Peter Kapiris Winner: John Zappia
Round 7: 2011 Castrol EDGE Winternationals Willowbank Raceway
Willowbank Raceway
Willowbank Raceway is a drag racing facility in Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 30 - 45 minutes drive west of Brisbane. It is part of the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct, which includes a kart racing track; Ipswich Sprint Racing Circuit, a short circuit dirt racetrack; Ipswich Motor...
, QLD RAINOUT FINAL Finalist:Mark Belleri and Peter Kapiris
2011/2012 ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer Championship Calendar
Round 1: 2011 Fuchs Australian nationals 9–11 September, Sydney Dragway, NSWRound 2: 2011 40th Annual Goldenstate Titles 18–19 November, Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex is a motorsport venue located at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. It caters mainly for drag racing and speedway, although other events are held there regularly. Over 275,000 patrons attend the venue each year to many varied events...
, WA
Round 3: 2012 41st Westernationals 3–4 March, Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex is a motorsport venue located at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. It caters mainly for drag racing and speedway, although other events are held there regularly. Over 275,000 patrons attend the venue each year to many varied events...
, WA
Round 4: Sydney Dragway Titles 23–24 March, Sydney Dragway, NSW
Round 5 2012 Nitro Champs , 4–6 May, Sydney Dragway, NSW
Round 7 2012 45th Castrol EDGE Winternationals persented by the City of Ipswish 8–11 June Willowbank Raceway
Willowbank Raceway
Willowbank Raceway is a drag racing facility in Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 30 - 45 minutes drive west of Brisbane. It is part of the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct, which includes a kart racing track; Ipswich Sprint Racing Circuit, a short circuit dirt racetrack; Ipswich Motor...
, QLD
2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series Championship Points
2010/2011 Championship Points after Round 4, the Winternationals will be the last Round.John Zappia, Mark Belleri and Maurice Fabietti can all win the championship at the winternationals.
Driver Points Points behind leader
1 John Zappia WA 441
2 Mark Belleri NSW 388 -53
3 Maurice Fabietti NSW 361 -80
4 Robin Judd WA 338 -103
5 Daniel Gregorini WA 196 -245
6 Gary Phillips QLD 182 -259
7 Ben Bray QLD 181 -260
8 Peter Kapiris VIC 167 -274
9 Matt Abel NT 161 -280
10 Tony DeFelice VIC 160 -281
11 Stuart Bishop QLD 113
12 Martyn Dack WA 112
13 Deno Brijeski NSW 93
14 Victor Bray QLD 70
15 Sean Mifsud NSW 65
16 Steve Dupond NSW 61
17 Maurice Brennan WA 60
17 Anthony Begley WA 60
17 Murray O’Connor WA 60
17 David Simpson WA 60
17 Pino Priolo WA 60
18 Ivan Skaramuca NSW 50
18 Phil Glendenning NSW 50
19 Jeff Wilson NSW 40
20 Adam Croker WA 30
20 Scott MacLean NT 30
21 Peter Blake NSW 20
Points Allocation
Winner- 100
Runner up- 80
Semil Final lose- 60
Quarter Final Lose- 40
Non Qualifier- 20
Low Elapsed Time- 5
Top Speed- 5
- 50% bonus for points scored at Championship rounds in Western Australia
Top Doorslammer drivers
Driver/Sponsors/Car/EngineJohn Zappia
John Zappia
John Zappia is a drag racing competitor from Perth, Western Australia. John races an HQ Holden Monaro in the Top Doorslammer category.He is the current Australian Champion and Elapsed Time record holder for this category ....
- Procomp Motorsport/Strikercrushing.com/Fuchs Oils - Holden HQ 71 Monaro/Hemi 514
Deno Brijeski - Procomp Electronics Motorsport - 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Ivan Skaramuca - 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Mathew Abel-Abel Tiling Services 1957 -Chev Belair/Hemi 511
Ray Bernard- 1957 Chev Nomad
Stuart Bishop-Wallace Bishop Jewellers/Stuart Bishop Racing -1967 Chevrolet Camaro/Hemi 511
Ben Bray-Team Bray/sidchrome -2005 CV8Z Holden Monaro/BAE 511
Adam Croker-Mineral Haulage and Earth Moving/Link LowLoaders -1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Victor Bray-Team Bray Racing/Sidchrome -1957 Chev/BAE 511
Tony De Felice-Vicios Rumour -1967 Chevrolet Camaro/ Riolo Racing 511
Maurice Fabietti-Holden Trade Club/Holden Genuine Parts -2006 CV8Z Holden Monaro/KB 511
Brett Gillespie-BHe Electrical Contractors -1934 Chevrolet Coupe
Robin Judd-Aeroflow -1959 Studebaker Champion/KB 511
Peter Kapiris-kapirs Bros Racing -Dodge 59 Seratoga/BAE 521
Gary Phillips-Lucas Oil Products -1953 Studebaker Commander/BAE 511
Mark Belleri' - Narrabeen Smash Repairs -1967 Chevrolet Camaro/TFX 522
Sean Mifsud-PPG -41 Willys
Andrew Sutton- Sutton motorsport -2005 CV8X Holden Monaro
Russell Pavey- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
David Simpson- Hidden Valley Eco Spa Lodges & Day Spa's -1967 Ford Mustang/BAE 511
Scott MacLean-S&M Racing -1953 Studebaker Commander
Pino Priolo-Team Budget Forklift -37 Chevy Coupe/KB 526
Murray O'Connor-Penrite Oil -Ford XM Falcon/BAE 511
Daniel Gregorini- Scratch & Match Motorsports -Chevy Camaro/BAE 521
Anthony Begley-89 Enterprises -Ford BA Falcon/BAE 521
Marty Dack-Auto One -Ford BA Falcon/Hemi 520
Maurice Brennan-K-Trans/Joondalup Carpet Court/Crown Integrated -Holden VT Commodore/KB Hemi 521
Phillp Glendenning-All State Shopfitting -Ford BA Falcon/BAE 521
John Cannuli- POWERCRUISE/Wash It Australia- Crossroads Racing 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Rino D'Alfonso- Metro Holden- 2010 HSV Clubsport VE Commodore/KB Hemi 521
Peter Blake-RaceTech-1990 VN Holden Statesmen/Hemi 511
National Records
Elapsed Time: 5.805 seconds John Zappia, June 2010, WSIDSpeed: 250.51 mph(403.15 km/h)M.Fabietti, Willowbank Raceway
Willowbank Raceway
Willowbank Raceway is a drag racing facility in Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 30 - 45 minutes drive west of Brisbane. It is part of the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct, which includes a kart racing track; Ipswich Sprint Racing Circuit, a short circuit dirt racetrack; Ipswich Motor...
, August 2009
Track Records
Perth MotorplexTrack ET Record-5.815 John Zappia, February 2009
Track Speed Record-247.25Mph(397.9 km/h) John Zappia, April 2009
Top Doorslammer 5 Second Club
The top doorslamer 5 Second Club is group of drivers who have run a 5 second pass only 12 drivers have ever run a 5. John Zappia was the first in the world to run a legal Doorslammer 5 with a 5.967 pass at 241.97 mph, on 17 September 2005, in his Rentco Monaro Top Doorslammer at Western Sydney International Raceway, NSW.Note: List not in order
John Zappia 5.805
Deno Brijeski 5.956
Robin Judd 5.822
Gary Philips 5.939
Maurice Fabietti 5.84
Peter Kapiris 5.859
Ben Bray 5.880
Stuart Bishop 5.98
Matt Abel 5.981
Mark Belleri 5.915
Aaron lynch 5.973
Pro Series Sponsors
Major sponsorsAuto One
Enzed
Official sponsors
Fuchs
Rare spares
Shannons
Official suppliers
Auto One- Official Auto parts store
Fuchs-Official oil
Harley Davidson Motor Cycles-Official bike
Lawrence & Hanson
MOTHERS polishes, waxes,cleaners-Official cleaning product
Sidchrome-Official tool
ANDRA Pro Series Tracks
Perth MotorplexPerth Motorplex
Perth Motorplex is a motorsport venue located at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. It caters mainly for drag racing and speedway, although other events are held there regularly. Over 275,000 patrons attend the venue each year to many varied events...
Kwinana Beach WA
Sydney Dragway
Eastern Creek NSW
Willowbank Raceway
Ipswich QLD
Past Champions
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Victor Bray |
| 1996-97 | Victor Bray |
| 1997-98 | Victor Bray |
| 1998-99 | Victor Bray |
| 1999-00 | Victor Bray |
| 2000-01 | Victor Bray |
| 2001-02 | Peter Kapiris |
| 2002-03 | Ben Bray |
| 2003-04 | Brett Stevens |
| 2004-05 | Ben Bray |
| 2005-06 | Steve Stanic |
| 2006-07 | Gary Phillips |
| 2007-08 | John Zappia |
| 2008-09 | John Zappia |
| 2009-10 | John Zappia |
| 2010-11 | John Zappia |