Brisbane’s Dave Grubnic has made the 10th and final spot in the Countdown to 1 in the Top Fuel Dragster category of the NHRA, after making it through to the semi-finals of the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd in Minnesota.

‘Aussie Dave’ joined his Kalitta Racing Team-mate Doug Kalitta in making the playoffs. The points will now be re-set for the final six races of the season, including the premier event of the year; the US Nationals at Indianapolis