dragboatracing.com 'down under'!!!!! We made it!

Gary James in 'Distant Thunder' racing in Australia at the Bill Davis Memorial Sunday 1-6-08. Photo by Roger Adams, www.sportcam.com.au

The ex 'Under Pressure' machine of Todd Ellingson has found a new home 'down under' in the hands of Chris Buhagiar. The boat now named 'TRIPPA'

The 'Moisture Missile' machine of Mick Trewin about to leave the holding rope in the 'Super Competition' class at the VDBC, 10/06/08

Rowan 'Skid' White in his awesome 'White Heat' racing in the Modified Stock class at the recent Victorian State Titles/ Bill Davis Memorial race meeting 1/6/08. Photo by www.sportcam.com.au

Matt Smith in 'Troycraft' charging down the National Water sports Centre in Melbourne at the recent Bill Davis Memorial drag boat race. Photo by www.sportcam.com.au

Mick Trewin gets some air in his flatbottom the 'Moisture Missile' at the National Water Sports Centre in Melbourne. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

The colorful 'Dog Style' DiMarco Hydro of Justin Foote on its way to the holding rope. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

The 'Superstar' Caz Colgan in the far lane driving her rocket ship 'Comited' against Andrew Burn in 'Running on Empty in the near lane in the Stock Eliminator class. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

The awesome looking 'Armegeddon' machine driven by Tony Tippelt in the Pro-Competition class looks certain to win his third National High Points Championship in a row. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

The power plant in the 'Nitro Thunder' gets a work over after a pass at the NWSC in Melbourne. photo by Gary James

"Top Fuel Hydro to the line"! The 'Nitro Thunder' makes it's way to the in ramp at the NWSC Melbourne. photo by Reece Marlow

The 'Silver Bullet' TAH prepares on the in ramp as driver Alan Muir sets himself for a blast down the liquid quarter mile at the NWSC. photo by Gary James

Coming back from a pass is the 'Thunder down Under' TAH owned by Craig Cook and driven by Paul Madill from New South Wales. photo by Gary James

'Flamed & Flat' a Cole flatbottom owned by Marty Lynch is Super Competition class crowd favourite. photo by Gary James

The 'Reflections' BAH owned by Tony Williams from New South Wales is one the most colorful boats on the water! photo by www.ozsport.com.au

VDBC club President Dale Bramhall in his Sanger hydro 'Altered Image' on the holding rope ready to go. photo by Gary James

The 'Troublemaker' TAH with John Seppings at the wheel, complete with Sainty Quad Cam engine behind him. the boat has been sold to a young guy in Melbourne, and is currently being set up with a capsule ready for Pro-mod racing next year! photo by www.ozsport.com.au

Steve Northey from Albury NSW and his super quick Suoer Stock machine 'Bender'. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

Chris Buhagiar in the 'Trippa' Pro Mod Hydro on the holding rope. Chris has a capsule ready to install over the winter lay off. photo by Gary James

The 'Distant Thunder' Pro Mod Hydro of Gary James is getting quicker each pass as the team start stepping up on the power. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

Paul Colgan in his Mod Stock boat 'Outkast' screaming down the track in Melbourne at the National Water Sport Centre.

Pro Competition class gun 'Fordmidable' with Mark Potter doing the driving for owner 'Big' John Bynon.

'The Piece' with Rocky Princi at the wheel is a crowd favourite whenever he hits the liquid quarter mile. Powered by an Arias 8.3lt power plant the boat competes in the TAH class. photo by www.ozsport.com.au

Some holding rope action as Pro Mod Hydro prepares to start at the National Water sports Centre in Melbourne. photo by Gary James

Justin Foote behind the wheel of Doug Kennedy's 'Infinity' Super Stock machine at the season final in Melbourne

First time racer Mick Waghorne in his Modified Eliminator machine called 'Rushin' Roulette' made a big impression on many at the season final in June 08.

The awesome blown small block powered 'Stone Cold' BAD boat with Russell Palmer at the wheel is the crowd pleaser where ever he races. Seen here in Melbourne, the boat puts on one hell of a show with its 130mph passes!

Doug Kennedy in the far driving 'Infinity' and in the near lane is Dave Peters in 'Assasin' in the Super Comp Class. photo by Reece Marlow

The far lane at the National Water Sports Centre is loaded with boats at the Signature Spas / Yella Terra Nationals in Melbourne 2008. photo by Gary James

The Top Fuel Hydro 'Nitro Thunder' launches off the line in a display of awesome power! The Paul Madill driven, Craig Cook owned Bullet machine is just a magnificent looking machine and a credit to the team down under! photo MBH

TFH 'Nitro Thunder' on its way to a record 240mph, at 3/4 track pass at the NWSC Melbourne. photo by MBH

The 'Super Nova' Super Stock Class boat of Tony Foley is one colourful race boat! photo by www.sportcam.com.au

An early morning shot of the National Water Sports Center looking down the track. A drag racers paradise! Can you imagine yourself racing down here?? photo by Gary James

The awesome fast 308ci powered machine of Rowan White in 'White Heat' show some ears on the prop just off the start line at the NWSC in Melbourne. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

The winner of the VDBC 'Encourgement Award' for 2008 was Andrew Cooke in 'Cut the Mustard', racing in the Stock Eliminator class up to 75mph.

Dale Bramhall in the 'Altered Image' hydro in the far lane up against 'Dog Style' with Justin Foote at the wheel at the NWSC in Melbourne. photo by www.sportcam.com.au

The 'Cocaine' machine of Johnny Clay, a Pro Competiton flatbottom, showing the crowd a flame out, coming from the headers. Woo hoo!! photo by; www.sportcam.com.au

One of the last photos of Alan Butcher driving the 'Annhilation' Pro Mod Hydro, before the boat was totalled in a big end crash, that left Alan seriously injured. Thankfully, he has had a full recovery over time and the team have a new boat, complete with capsule, and hopefully will be ready sometime in 2009. photo by Gary James

The 'Daddy Cool' Stock Eliminator boat driven by Transport Tycoon, Laurie Mills from Victoria.

Gary James (aka Gaz) in his 'Distant Thunder' Pro mod hydro, blasts down the LQM at the NWSC in Melbourne

Outboards a pair on the LQM at the recent Victorian State Titles held at the NWSC in Melbourne in January '09.

Paul Madill hammers the throttle in the TAH 'Thunder from Down Under' at the recent Victorian Titles drag boat race in Melbourne

The awesome looking Stock Eliminator boat 'Bad Medicine' flatbottom shows us some fin during a pass at the Victorian Titles race meeting in January '09.

Hydro action! 'Altered Image' driven by VDBC President Dale Bramhall in the near lane and 'Viper' Paul Colgan in the far lane.

Matt Smith in 'Troycraft' near lane has a battle on his hands with Rob Oliver in 'Chase the Ace' in the far lane in Modified Stock class racing.

'the Assasin', Dave Peters in the near lane takes on Mike Waghorne in 'Russian Roulette' in Super Stock class racing action.

The Super Compettion class gives the race fans some serious action as Australian Champion Mick Trewin in 'Moisture Missile' (near lane) takes on Mark Potter driving Tony Tippelt's ' 'Armageddon' in the far lane

ah, what would the boat drags be without some gorgeous Auusie babes!

The 'Silver Bullet' TAH warms up in the pits prior to racing at the NWSC in Melbourne. Pic by Gary James.

The 'Reflections' BAH/Pro mod of tony williams on his way to another Bill Davis Memorial Trophy win, at the Aussie Nationals 2009.

'She's Mad', Graham Mott in lane 1 takes on the 'Unleashed' machine of Brett Sheppard in lane 2 in the Pro Competition class.

Dave Bradford in the awesome 'Gassa' BAD class leads the way in lane 1 at the NWSC in Melbourne. photo by Gary James

no words need to be said here! mmmmmmmm, lucky Gaz!!!

Grant Brown in the 'Under Seige' modified Stock class, powered by a small block chev. photo by Gary James

Super Stock class boats 'Energy' driven by Dave Howie in the near lane, up against the 'Arrogant' machine of Richard Tiberi in the far lane. photo by Gary James

The new Australian speed record holder in the BAD class at 140mph is 'Unleashed' driven by Melbourne based Brett Sheppard. photo by Gary James

The Stock Eliminator flatbottom 'Flat Broke' with driver Rob Alexander at the wheel in a picture of concentration as he ventures down the liquid quarter mile at the NWSC in Melbourne. photo by Gary James

'Running on Empty' with Andrew Burn at the wheel in the Modified Stock class at the NWSC, Victorian Titles event. photo by Gary James

Brothers Troy & Jamie Hirst share the driving duties in their Modified Stock machine called 'XL-Erator' powered by a small block chevy. photo by Gary James

It's Outboard vs Inboard at the Aussie championships with 'River God' Brad Winter and Comited' Caz Colgan going head to head in the Stock eliminator class with the VDBC. photo by Gary James.

The 'Viper' hydro of Paul Colgan lifts the right hand sponson as he takes on some rough water at the NWSC in Melbourne. photo by Gary James

Here is a picture of the new VDBC 2009 race calander, available to everyone for free at the race track or general meetings. Featuring the 'Nitro Thunder' with Paul Madill at the wheel launcing the boat during a run, a 12 month calander, VDBC contacts and race dates!

Paul Hurst in 'Puff' launces off the start line in the Super Stock class

Hydro Action! Chris Buhagiar in 'Trippa' in the near lane with 'Viper', Paul Colgan in the far lane.

'XL-elerator' Troy Hurst in the near lane takes on the 'cookie man' Andrew Cooke in 'Cut the Mustard in the far lane in the Stock Eliminator class.

'Chase the Ace' with Rob Oliver at the wheel in the Modiified Stock Class up to 75mph.

2009-2010 race season poster