18 fastlane
VLADO TURIC
racerprofile
Team
VT RACING
DOB
08/08/1964
Hometown
Adelaide, South Australia
Status
Married with 3 Children
Occupation
Director of D&V Services
Started Racing
2014, Adelaide, Super street
Classes competed
Competed in Super street,
Super Sedan and Top Sportsman
ANDRA Racing highlights
Runner-up in Darwin
Best ET and Speed
7.88s @ 172MPH
Sponsors
Vlado Turic Pty Ltd
Hobbies
Drag Racing
Favourite Race Vehicle
John Zappia, Door Slammer
Favourite TV Show
Action movies
Favourite Food
Italian
Favourite race track
Darwin has the best atmosphere
You are currently one of five racers on max points in your bracket with two rounds left
to run in the season – how are you feeling about the championship battle?
I am feeling pretty good now that the car is all sorted, but it will be a hard race against
Jason Arbery and Greg Damiani who are very good racers. On the day, it could be anyone’s.
How has the season unfolded for you to this point?
It started off pretty good with coming runner-up in Darwin and then third place in Alice
Springs, but then in the middle of the season we had trouble with the car. Now it is all
coming together at the right time for the end of the season.
Your son Tommy races in Junior Dragster and he was the runner-up at Portland, what
is it like for you to watch him race?
It is very exciting watching him, especially as he is currently second (in the championship
for Summit Racing Equipment Junior Dragster) with a chance to take out the number one
spot in Australia. These are very proud moments.
What do you love most about drag racing?
The people, the atmosphere and the after parties.
What drives you to keep on drag racing?
The great atmosphere at every track around Australia
Are there any special people you would like to thank for being part of your drag
racing journey?
I want to send a very special thanks to Mark from Hunts man Racing for his support,
maintenance and putting together of the new combo for Top Sportsman, and the
transportation around Australia. I also want to thank Maxine Oppes for all of her time and
her help with Tommy and myself all over Australia, and Dave Baines for building a super
reliable engine. Finally, I also want to thank ANDRA, Summit Racing, all of the volunteers,
club officials, Ambulance staff and fire fighters; all of the great families and people you
meet at each track; and of course, last but not least, my family Sue, Tommy, Katarina and
Anthony.