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hts Nitro Up North Hidden Valley Drag Strip 8-9 July 2016 WORLD CLASS fastlane PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS and left the fuel pump out and didn’t put it back in so one was a cancelled run, and the other two were a 7.1 and a 7.04 I think. “We went 6.51 in the final which might be low ET, it was great to have the bike turned around, and a big thanks to our sponsors and crew and everyone.” Gary Phillips would overcome a slippery run to the Top Doorslammer winners circle, but he held on to take the victory from Mark Belleri with a 5.949 at 245.36 mph effort to Belleri’s 6.473 at 165.76 mph result. On his way to the final, he defeated Sam Fenech and Ben Bray while Belleri took on Vcitor Bray and John Zappia. “That was great. I love coming up here, it is fantastic, it is just a pity it is so hot!” said Phillips, who along with his fellow Top Doorslammer racers will also compete in next weekend’s Desert Nationals. John Zappia & crew. 9 time Australian Top Doorslammer Champion. b 03 9357 0469 www.crowcams.com.au