Australian Drag Racing Legend Brett Stevens who recently retired from the sport has been arrested and charged on serious drug charges.

Stevens, 44, of Narangba, was bailed to appear on March 30 after a brief appearence in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.

Stevens was charged with six drug offences including trafficking, producing and supplying drugs as well as possessing drug property.

The court was told that authorities had a court order to freeze assets connected to Mr Stevens including his race team & race car & bike fabrication business.

Magistrate Sheryl Cornack granted bail, noting Mr Stevens had known he was under investigation for some time and had made no attempt to flee.

Steven’s recently retired from the sport of drag racing at the height of his success in a move that shocked many connected with the sport.

Steven’s known to his fans as “The Boss” recently attended the Calder Park True Blue Drag Championships assisting a fellow competitor.

Speaking with Melbourne TV show In Pit Lane, Stevens said that he had retired due to the fact that he was no longer enjoying the sport.

“My wife said one morning, if you’re not enjoying it any more then give it away, I thought, yeah she’s right so I did.”

Stevens said that he still harboured the dream to compete in Nitro Funny Cars in the USA and run against his hero John Force.

The Australian National Drag Racing Association, the peak govening body for the sport in Australia issued a statement saying the news of the charges was an enormously disappointing situation for everyone involved in the sport.

“It is imperative that it is made clear that ANDRA, its members and our corporate partners do not condone in any way the illegal activities that have allegedly occurred.” said ANDRA CEO, Tony Thornton.