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25-Aug-2008 - The VDBC is proud to release the Race Calendar for the 2008-9 Race Season. Get your calendar out and click HERE... 16-Aug-2008 - The VDBC is proud to announce the Signature Spas Australian National High Points Champions for 2007-8 Race Season. Read the offical Club Announcement HERE.. 28-Jul-2008 - Club Announcement - Club Office Bearers have been elected for the 2008-9 Race Season and we welcome all new volunteers. Read the Club Announcement HERE.. 16-Jun-2008 - Ever wanted to do a 151mph run in a Pro Mod Hydro? Strap yourself in for this exclusive video clip from the capsule of the new Distant Thunder. Click HERE to visit our Videos page... 10-Jun-2008 - Did you catch all of the action at our recent Victorian State Titles and Bill Davis Memorial Cup event? Read up on a full coverage of the day's racing HERE... 26-May-2008 - The Liquid Quarter Newsletter for May 2008 is now released. Use the Newsletter button above or click HERE to view your copy... 23-May-2008 - Its time to renew your VDBC Membership for the 2008-9 Race Season. Win yourself an Embroided VDBC Jacket worth $150 by being an early bird. Read the Official Club Announcement HERE. 19-May-2008 - IMPORTANT - The 2008 Victorian State Titles Race Event scheduled for May 18th 2008 has been POSTPONED to Sunday June 1st 2008. Please see the Official Club Announcement HERE. 05-May-2008 - Did you catch Nitro Thunder's sweet run at the recent 2008 Signature Spas Australian National Drag Boat Championships? Check it out on our updated Video Downloads page HERE. 11-Mar-2008 - Check out the Official VDBC 2008 Summer Drag Boat Championships Race Report complete with Photo SlideShow HERE. 03-Mar-2008 - Now here's something special - PWC (Personal Water Craft) Drag Racing has hit the Australian liquid quarter mile!!! Don't miss Australia's very first drag boat event featuring PWC racing action. Read the official Club Press Release HERE. 18-Feb-2008 - Check out latest VDBC Merchandise with seven new products added. Buy your VDBC merchandise HERE. 13-Feb-2008 - Don't miss the 2008 Extreme Machine Show hosted by the Boronia Primary School. See the Official Club Announcement HERE. 04-Feb-2008 - Russell Palmer takes out the BIG prize at the recent Club 'Count Back' Fund Raiser. See the Official Club Announcement HERE. 04-Feb-2008 - Check out the photos from our recent 'Count Back' Fund Raiser HERE. 28-Jan-2008 - Yella Terra Hi-Performance Engine Parts sign on as major club sponsor for 2007-8 Race Season. See the Official Club Announcement HERE. 21-Jan-2008 -Don't miss the upcoming racing action at the 2008 Summer Drag Boat Championships in Carrum this February 17. See the Official Club Flyer HERE. 21-Jan-2008 -Check out the photo gallery from our most recent VDBC Club Day Race Event HERE. 28-Nov-2007 - IMPORTANT - The planned December Club Day venue has been changed from Nagambie to NWSC. Please read the Official Club Announcement HERE. 21-Nov-2007 - ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS - A Safety Capsule Orientation Day is planned for December 2007. All interested should read the Official Club Announcement HERE. 5-Nov-2007 - Have you heard the rumours about the Buhagiar duo's new Trippa? Check out the 'spy shots' HERE. 4-Nov-2007 - Check out some shots from the VDBC Drag Boat Display at the recent Bayswater Primary School Annual Fete HERE. 1-Nov-2007 - How'd ya like a peek at the new Moisture Missile by Mick Trewin and sponsored by Demak Timber? Get a gander HERE. 1-Nov-2007 - The VDBC is proud to congratulate all of the 2006-7 Australian Drag Boat Champions in their respective classes. Read the full Club Announcement HERE. 1-Nov-2007 - The following important Club Announcements were made to all Club Members by the VDBC Committee for November 2007. View them HERE. 30-Oct-2007 - Did you get to the VDBC Test N' Tune day at the National Water Sports Centre last weekend? Read the full Race Report HERE. 8-Oct-2007 - Be sure to check out our Classifieds section regularly with one new race boat and a Wanted ad uploaded today. View them HERE. 1-Oct-2007 -The Victorian Drag Boat Club is pleased to announce the winner of the VDBC Membership 'Early Bird' special is member Steve Baird... Read the full Club Announcement HERE. 24-Aug-2007 - Check out the VDBC's September 2007 Edition of the President's Report, Membership Report, The Holding Rope, and Bits from the Pits. 24-Aug-2007 - VDBC Announces New Rules for 2007-8 Racing Season. Read this important Club Announcement HERE. 24-Aug-2007 - Want the low-down on all of the action with the VDBC for the 2007-8 Race Season? Check out the most up to date Event Calendar, Club Meeting, and Social Calendars. 21-Aug-2007 - Get your official copy of the 2007 Signature Spas Australian Drag Boat National Championships DVD just released! View the Club Announcement HERE. 16-Jun-2007 - Check out the latest updates to our Photo Downloads section uploaded today. View them HERE. 15-Jun-2007 - Please note that the General Meeting scheduled for June 20th 2007 has now been cancelled. All are welcome at our next Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 18 2007. View more details HERE. 02-May-2007 - Be sure to check out our Classifieds section regularly with SIX new ads uploaded today. View them HERE. 16-Mar-2007 - Wanna see some wicked Drag Boat Video Clips? Check out three of our latest Video Downloads HERE. 13-Apr-2007 - Have you read VDBC's Race Report for the recent 'Signature Spas National Australian Drag Boat Championships' yet? Check it out HERE. 12-Apr-2007 - Please note that the scheduled date for the Victorian Drag Boat Titles has been changed from May 27th to May 13th at the National Water Sports Centre. View the updated Race Calendar HERE. 13-Mar-2007 - YOU'RE INVITED!!!. Come join us for a BBQ at Cardinia Reservoir on Sunday 25th March. Read the Official Club Announcement HERE. 12-Mar-2007 - Check out our latest SlideShow of the Official Launch of Nitro Thunder II at the National Water Sports Centre. View them HERE. 2-Mar-2007 - Didn't catch our Nitro Thunder on the River event last December? Check out our latest SlideShow HERE. 12-Feb-2007 - Be sure to check out our Classifieds section regularly with a new Race Boat ad uploaded today. View them HERE. 12-Dec-2006 -The official Race Report for the 2006 Nitro Thunder on the River event was uploaded today. Check out all the action HERE. 28-Nov-2006 -Be sure to check out our Classifieds section regularly with TEN new ads uploaded today. View them HERE. 20-Nov-2006 - Australia's FIRST Twin-Screw Top Fueler Launch Nite - Don't miss this monumental occasion this Friday the 24th November at the NWSC in Carrum. Read the Club Announcement HERE.. 15-Nov-2006 - Nitro Thunder on the River Event - This is one race event that you must NOT miss! 250+mph Twin-Screw Nitro Action Sunday 25th November at the NWSC in Carrum. Read the Official VDBC Press Release HERE.. 9-Nov-2006 - Moore Twins Have Arrived - The Victorian Drag Boat Club is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Lucas Graeme and Emily Fiona Moore. Read the Club Announcement HERE.. 26-Sep-2006 - Gossip Update - Heard the latest HOT gossip going around the VDBC for September? Check it out HERE.. 25-Sep-2006 - Article Update - Read up on the complete 2005-6 Race Season Wrap Up with the winners and grinners awarded for their season achievements. Check it out HERE... 22-Sep-2006 - Classifieds Update - How 'bout a new drag boat for the new race season or even a little carbon fibre accessory? Check out our Classifieds HERE for some new ads uploaded today.. 6-Sep-2006 - Be sure to check out our Classifieds section regularly with two new ads uploaded today. View them HERE. 1-Sep-2006 -MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE - "The time has come for membership renewals and we look forward to your support..." Read the Club Announcement HERE. 31-Aug-2006 -Club Announcement - Club Office Bearers have been elected for the 2006-7 Race Season and we welcome all new volunteers. Read the Club Announcement HERE. 31-Aug-2006 -The 2006-7 VDBC Season Calendar was uploaded today. Download it HERE. 21-Jul-2006 - Classifieds Update - Interested in a wall hanging of Jerry Kutz's record breaking 'Plumb Crazy'? Check out our Classifieds HERE. 17-Jul-2006 - Photo Albums Update - Check out the ELEVEN new VDBC Stand photos from the 2006 BIA Melbourne Boat Show that have been added to our Member's Photo Albums. 30-Jun-2006 - Links Update - A total of SEVEN new links have been added to our Links menu option above. Check out the new media links to drag boat photos, videos, and articles now! 21-Jun-2006 - The VDBC will once again be showcased at the upcoming 2006 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show. Read our official flyer HERE... 19-Jun-2006 - Classifieds Page Update - A ready-to-race drag boat hit our Classifieds page today - check it out by clicking HERE... 19-Jun-2006 - The Liquid Quarter Newsletter for May and June was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays under our Features menu... 18-May-2006 - A fundraiser event has been organised to raise money for Alan Butcher after his recent accident. Read the official flyer HERE... 24-Apr-2006 - TWO new video clips from the recent 2005 Spring Nationals were uploaded for our valued members today. Check them out HERE... 24-Apr-2006 - The April 2006 Liquid Quarter Newsletter was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays under our Features menu... 1-Apr-2006 - The VDBC and all its members mourn the loss of Kerry Lynch, who passed today at 12:43pm. Read our Club Announcement HERE... 30-Mar-2006 - We are proud to welcome another new VDBC member - Ryley McKill! Born March 30th 2006 to Tristan & Bree. Read the full club announcement HERE... 20-Mar-2006 - The March 2006 Liquid Quarter Newsletter was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays under our Features menu... 20-Mar-2006 - The official VDBC Race Report from our 2006 'Thunder on the River' was uploaded today. Read up on on all the racing action HERE... 21-Feb-2006 - The February 2006 Liquid Quarter Newsletter was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays under our Features menu... 21-Feb-2006 - Classifieds Page Update - One race motor and spares added to Classifieds page today - check them out by clicking HERE... 20-Jan-2006 - THREE new video clips from the recent 2005 Spring Nationals were uploaded for our valued members today. Check them out HERE... 20-Jan-2006 - The January 2006 Liquid Quarter Newsletter was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays under our Features menu... 20-Jan-2006 - The VDBC are proud to be working with the upcoming Lakes Motor Fest April 29th 2006 at Lakes Entrance Victoria with several boats going on display. Check out their comprehensive Web site for all the details HERE... 15-Dec-2005 - The Bill Davis Memorial / Summer Nationals event has been rescheduled. See Club Announcement for details ... 14-Dec-2005 - A new video clip of Australia's first and only Top Fuel Hydro, Nitro Thunder was uploaded today. Check it our HERE... 13-Dec-2005 - The December 2005 Liquid Quarter Newsletter was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays under our Features menu... 8-Dec-2005 - Classifieds Section updated today with two new additions - want to buy Australia's fastest flat bottom drag boat? Click HERE... 21-Nov-2005 - The latest Point Scores for the 2005-6 VDBC Signature Spas Drag Boat Series were uploaded today. Look under our Events menu for the link. The competition has started folks - don't miss a single race meeting! 21-Nov-2005 - Nicky Ellis wins the "Membership Early Bird Special" for the 2005-6 Race Season. Read the Club Announcement HERE... 16-Nov-2005 - THREE new Photo Albums were uploaded to the Members Section today from the official launch of Australia's FIRST Top Fuel Hydro - Nitro Thunder. View them HERE... 15-Nov-2005 - The latest Liquid Quarter Newsletter was uploaded today. Check out Prez Sez, The Holding Rope, and Birthdays for November 2005 under our Features menu. 15-Nov-2005 - Race Report for the season's Test 'N Tune day uploaded today. Read all about the VDBC's kick off to the new season HERE... 6-Oct-2005 - We are proud to welcome another new VDBC member - Joel Peter Goldsack! Born October 6th 2005 to Tanya & Rodney. Read the full club announcement HERE... 6-Oct-2005 - THREE new Photo Albums were added for our Members today. These include assorted photos from the 2004-5 Race Season, shots of the VDBC stand at the recent 2005 BIA Melbourne Boat Show, and coverage of our 2004-5 High Points Champions Presentation Night... 6-Oct-2005 - SIX new drag boat video clips were added to our Downloads section today for all members. Check them out HERE... 28-Sep-2005 - Read the very first Club Newsletter uploaded to our Web site in electronic format. Find the September Liquid Quarter under the Features | Newsletters menu or simply click HERE... 25-Sep-2005 - Don't miss out on the VDBC's Annual Car Rally planned for Sunday November 6th. Read the complete Club Announcement HERE... 22-Sep-2005 - New Club Meetings & Social Calendars added to our Events | Calendars menu. Check out the Club Meetings Calendar HERE... 21-Sep-2005 - The VDBC is proud to congratulate all of the winners of the Signature Spas Hi-Points Championships. Read the complete Club Announcement HERE... 20-Sep-2005 - Well-deserving VDBC Members recognized at APBA's Victorian Council Award Presentation Night. Read the complete Club Announcement HERE... 20-Sep-2005 - Check out the update to our Links menu... 19-Sep-2005 - MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - Totally NEW Members Only section to be added to VDBC Web site for 2005-6 Drag Boat Racing Season. Read the Season Intro HERE... 19-Sep-2005 - Classifieds Page Update - Two drag racing boats added to Classifieds page today - check them out by clicking HERE... 08-Aug-2005 - MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - The winner of the Signature Spa raffle was Mr. Rod Cooney from Sandringham. Congratulations Rod and thanks for your continued support of the Victorian Drag Boat Club! 1-Aug-2005 - Read up on all the latest benefits of your 2005-6 VDBC Membership in the complete Club Announcement HERE... 31-Jul-2005 - Photo Gallery Update - Check out four new photos of the Blown Alcohol Hydro 'Thunderbolt' added to our Photo Galleries. Click HERE to view the Album... 29-Jun-2005 - 2005 BIA Melbourne Boat Show - Catch the sensational VDBC display at this year's BIA Melbourne Boat Show right in the foyer of Melbourne's Exhibition Centre between 30th June - 4th July 2005. Five of VDBC's finest drag boats are on display with our enthusiastic members on hand to show you just how easy it is to get into drag boat racing. Click HERE for more information on Melbourne's premiere boat event... 20-Jun-2005 - 2005 Signature Spas High Point Championships Night - ALL are invited to our annual awards night to be held at the Village Green Hotel commencing 8:00pm. Click HERE to download your personal invitation... 20-Jun-2005 - 2005/6 VDBC Event Calendar - Check out our proposed event calendar for the fast approaching 2005-6 Drag Boat Racing Season. Click HERE to see the new calendar and make sure you get the dates onto your calendar NOW!... 20-Jun-2005 - Merchandise photos loaded - We are very pleased to have uploaded photos of selected merchandise to give you a better idea of the great products we have on offer. Click HERE to see our current merchandise products... 10-May-2005 - Photo Gallery Update - Check out our new Racing Class Photo Albums added HERE... 06-May-2005 - The second last race weekend for season 2004-2005, saw the Victorian Drag Boat Club host the Annual Victorian State Titles, a race that reliably brings them out of the woodwork every year. Read the full Race Report HERE... 05-May-2005 - Photo Gallery Update - Check out our new Super Comp photos added HERE... 04-May-2005 - So long as there has been Drag Boat Racing, there have been Drag Boat Racing Photog-raphers getting amongst the action capturing moments of speed, adrenalin, champions, and their glory. Read the new article dedicated to our tireless Drag Boat Racing Photographers HERE... 03-May-2005 - "We've got a boat that I'd reckon would do well down the 'liquid-quarter-mile'. What is the VDBC's race format and what classes do they run?". Read our new article that gives the full run-down on the way it's done down-under. >>More... 01-May-2005 - New to drag boat racing? Like a quick and simple summary of what it's all about? Read our new article dedicated to the basics of Drag Boat Racing HERE... 20-Apr-2005 - The Victorian Drag Boat Club is proud to welcome you to its totally new Web site redesigned from the ground up to bring you all the thrills and excitement of drag boat racing. Be sure to check back regularly to get the word on the next race meeting, read up on the latest results, drool over our photo galleries, and find out what's happening in our sport nation-wide. Read the full Welcome message from the Club President HERE... 03-Mar-2005 - The first appearance of a Top Fuel Hydro at the 2005 ‘Signature Spas’ Australian National Drag Boat Championships held in Melbourne on April 1st, 2 nd and 3 rd, was enough to raise plenty of interest, even from racers as far away as the USA. From the moment Sydney owner Craig Cook purchased the ex Mark Workentine “Beast from Easton” TFH in October last year, the skeptics would still not believe it until they saw it! Read the full report HERE... 30-Feb-2005 - The National Water Sports Centre in Carrum on Sunday April 3rd will be the venue for the first ever run of a Top Fuel Hydro at the ‘Signature Spas’ Australian National Drag Boat Championships. The Victorian Drag Boat Club Inc. will again host the most sought after titles at the World’s best drag boat racing venue, starting at 10.00am. Read the full Media Release HERE... 28-Feb-2005 - What a fantastic day we had in February for our newly named race day, The Summer Drag Boat Championships incorporating the Bill Davis Memorial Trophy for the Hydros. What a top turn out of boats in all classes, just a taste of what’s in store for April. Great to see Craig Cook and Paul Madill back, with the TAH “Thunder from Down Under”, and also Tony Williams with “Reflections” in his first competitive outing this season. What about Paul in that 213 mph pass, just amazing when you think that he has only been ion the cockpit for 5 minutes of driving time. Read the full report HERE... |