Steve Read Racing

After an underwhelming result at the 2026 Winternationals, Steve Read Racing opted for a crucial Test Session at Willowbank Raceway on August 15 at the track QDRC (Queensland Drag Racing Championship) round. The two planned shut-off passes netted the team exactly what they set out to do. A launch to 200ft to assess early clutch and fuel system settings, and a second pass to 660ft (half track). The 660ft half-track pass delivered Read a strong 4.214-second pass at 220.26mph. "This test...

Thursday, 5th March, 2026 Steve Read Racing contested Round 1 of the 2026 NDRC BLAHST Top Fuel Championship at the Sunset Strip in Mildura on February 27–28. It was the longest tow of the team’s young existence, hauling the Walker’s Turf Supplies Top Fuel Dragster from Queensland to country Victoria for two days of racing that would deliver tyre smoke, a critical mechanical discovery, and one of the most dramatic weather cancellations in recent NDRC history. But first, the Friday night...

Ipswich, QLD – 4th June, 2025 Steve Read Racing is proud to confirm the continued support of Walkers Turf Supplies for the upcoming 57th Winternationals, taking place 5th–8th June, 2025 at Willowbank Raceway. Based in Ipswich, the Walker family has played an increasingly hands-on role within Read’s Top Fuel operation over the last 12 months. Ian, Sue, Jacob (“Trev”), and Nick Walker are not only long-time supporters of local sport through their business—they now form part of the race crew....