Social photos: Spring Nationals 2025
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Genuine Support Services.






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.