Social photos: Spring Nationals 2025
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week.
At the Spring Nationals are Ben Thornhill and Jodie Anderson; Alex Brown, Bianca O'Sullivan and Erin Hoare; Tex Griffiths; Peter Ramsay; Michael "Wombat" Brumfield; and Karen Brumfield. Photos: Glenn Power.
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The 2025 Spring Nationals at the Dragway at the Bend have delivered a record-breaking weekend for Australian drag racing, with standout performances from John Ricca and Damian Harris thrilling more than 22,000 fans.
Ricca set a new national benchmark in outlaw pro mod with a 5.406-second pass at 270.94 miles per hour, while Harris raised the bar in top fuel with a blistering 333.51mph run — the fastest ever recorded in Australia.
With perfect racing conditions, sold-out crowds and a festival atmosphere, the event cemented the Bend’s reputation as the country’s premier drag racing destination.
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Enjoying the drags are Simone Blyth; Mel Cooper and Josh and Jack Williams; Craig, Beau and Hudson Lavis; Rene and Cathy Engelsma; Keith Burgan; and Kaitlyn and Sam Rasheed. Photos: Glenn Power.
