Jim Read Racing boosted by PB pace

Boosted by an exciting new personal best ET of 3.783 at the last round, Hydraulink Jim Read Racing is riding a wave of confidence heading into this weekend’s Nitro Champs double header.

The team’s new PB arrived during a B-final victory against championship leader Wayne Newby in the latest trip to the Dragway at The Bend.

It even arrived despite an early shut-off for the Hydraulink Jim Read Racing Top Fuel Dragster.

Driver Phil Read admitted it was a nervous moment, but the result gives him a boost ahead the big double round in Sydney.

“The entire team was thrilled to run a three-seventy in Adelaide, and who knows what that could have been if I hadn’t lifted off – it sure hurt me to do it, I tell you that,” he said.

“With the win in Perth followed by this step forward in performance, it really has been a great boost for all of us – for me, for our entire crew, our brother, and our sponsors – as we head into this all-important double header.

“Hopefully we can keep this momentum going at home this weekend.

“With Justin and his boys preparing the track, we think we can improve on what we saw in Adelaide, so be sure to watch this space!”

Read currently sits fourth in the NDRC Top Fuel championship standings, but with two of the final three rounds this weekend, anything could still happen.

Hydraulink Jim Read Racing Crew Chief, Bruce Read said the team hopes to make the most of a test before taking on Sydney Dragway.

“As always, we are very well prepared, and we are really looking forward to the challenge,” he said.

“The car is showing great promise and potential, and I am confident we can give it a really good shake at Sydney this weekend, here is hoping some hometown luck can come into play for us as well.

“We will be taking advantage of the Friday testing before getting into the two championship rounds of racing over the weekend, and as always nothing will be left on the table. 

“The stakes are going to be high, but we are ready to do battle.

“With two events in one weekend for Top Fuel, we look forward to bringing more than 100 corporate guests over the Saturday and Sunday for what is set to be an epic show.

“Here’s hoping we can bring home the hardware, and perhaps a further new PB as well!”

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