NDRC – National Drag Racing Championship
Riverbend Nationals
Dragway at The Bend
March 28-29, 2026

Stacked Nitro Deck For Riverbend Nationals This Weekend

This weekend’s Riverbend Nationals at Dragway at The Bend will deliver a stacked nitro show, headlined by the first BLAHST Top Fuel and XPRO Nitro Funny Car double header of the year.

Joining these 11,000hp flame-throwing heavyweights in bringing the nitro will be a 15-car field of 3500hp Top Doorslammers and four 1500hp Top Fuel Motorcycles, both opening their 2026 campaigns at the March 28 and 29 event.

They will be joined by the stars of Pro Alcohol, Pro Mod, and more than 145 Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship racers, while a full off-track entertainment program keeps fans busy all weekend.

Top Fuel Motorcycle completes the nitro picture, with Corey Buttigieg, Damien Martini, Danny Rickard, and Ian Ashelford set to thrill. With last year’s winner and champion Damian Muscat taking a break, the door is wide open for any of these racers to make their mark and get their title chase off to a strong start.

At the same time, there will also be plenty of Pro Alcohol and Pro Mod heroes on the track, with Andrew Searle, Cheyne Phillips, John Cannuli, Steven Carpenter, and reigning champ Daniel Reed leading the Pro Alcohol charge in their second round of the season. The first Pro Mod action of 2026 will come from Adam Tassone, Lorenzo Gullotto, Peter Rallis, Zack Knezevic, and reigning champion Zoran Gajic; while more than 145 Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship racers will round out the on-track program, ensuring something for every drag racing fan over the two days.

For full event information and tickets, go to www.thebend.com.au/riverbend-nationals-2026

To learn more about the NDRC, visit www.nationaldragracing.com.au

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