Australian Team Bringing International Flair to Eastern Conference Finals

This year’s NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals will have a bit of international flair as the Kanga Kids USA Junior Dragster Tour 2026 makes it way to Bristol Dragway in July. An exciting initiative dedicated to developing the next generation of racing talent, the Kanga Kids will feature four elite Australian Jr. drag racers traveling to the United States to compete in the Eastern Conference Finals.

“This tour is about more than racing—it’s about building confidence, resilience, and creating life-changing opportunities for young drivers on an international stage,” said Michael Bennett, Kaids Coordinator. “We’re proud to give Australian racers the chance to compete in the absolute heartland of drag racing.”

The drivers competing in the Eastern Conference Finals and events leading up to it are:

• Zayne Condello (3x Australian National Champion)

• Piper Bennett (2024 NSW Junior Champion)

• Luca Lamattina (Mult-time National Runner up)

• Savanna Condello (Mult-time National Runner up)

The team thanked the supporters who are helping make this possible: Greg at Simpson Race Products Australia, Nicole & Lily at the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC), Dennis from NHRA Division 2, Aaron & Scott from the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA), Jaime at Halfscale Dragsters, Trevor at GetM Performance, Nic at Nic Woods Racing, and Richard at Peyton Racing.