Wayne Yearbury: 1953 Studebaker
[Photo by: Ian Rainbow]
Wayne started drag racing in 1980. He raced a Top Alcohol dragster and two Top Alcohol funny cars before turning his attention to Top Doorslammer. Wayne has won the Nationals twice, once in Top Alcohol and in 2012 in Top Doorslammer. He has also won the points series once and the Blown Doorslammer Challenge series once. He is the quickest and fastest doorslammer driver in New Zealand, recording a 6.160 second pass at 235.89 mph at the 2014 Nitro Shootout, which he also won.
| Class | Top Doorslammer |
| Body | 1953 Studebaker (Carbon fibre by Anderson Race Cars) |
| Engine | 526 cubic inch BAE. Brad VI heads. |
| Supercharger | PSI |
| Fuel Injection | PSI Hat |
| Ignition | MSD Pro Mag 44 |
| Clutch | Crower |
| Gearbox | Lenco 3 speed |
| Differential | 9 1/2 Ford. Sheetmetal housing. 4.3 gears. 40 spline Strange axles. |
| Front Suspension | Strange struts |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with Strange shocks |
| Chassis | Terrys Chassis Shop |
| Wheels | 16 x 16 Cragar Beadlocks. Weld Aluma Stars |
| Tyres | 34.5 Hoosier. Goodyear Eagles. |
| Brakes | Strange |
| Paint | Wrap by Sign City |
| Major Sponsor | KC Tools, Wayco |
| Best times | 6.160 secs. 235.89 mph |