Race Report: NHRA At Denver, RTRA, And LODRS Action

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TORRENCE, BECKMAN, MORGAN, KRAWIEC STAND TALL ON THE MOUNTAIN

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Jack Beckman (Funny Car) led the winners list with their nitro class victories at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver on Sunday. They were joined by Larry Morgan (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle).


NHRA Mile-High Nationals

rc1Steve Torrence claimed his first Top Fuel Wally of the season on Sunday at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at the Bandimere Speedway to kick off the Western Swing. Torrence defeated Tony Schumacher in the final. 3.92 to a 3.94, with just .011-seconds separating them at the stripe. In Funny Car, Jack Beckman won his fourth race of the season, downing John Force in the money round, 4.19 to 4.29, while in Pro Stock, Larry Morgan unseated Bandimere king Allen Johnson in an exciting final round match, his 6.94 downing a quicker 6.93 on a holeshot. And in Pro Stock Motorcycle, Eddie Krawiec finally notched his first win on the year, as he fended off Hector Arana Jr. on a holeshot, 7.239 to 7.230.

229-JackBeckman-Sunday-DenverTop Fuel: Steve Torrence
Funny Car:
Jack Beckman
Pro Stock:
Larry Morgan
Pro Stock Motorcycle:
Eddie Krawiec
Super Stock: Dan Fletcher
Stock: Ryan Montford
Super Comp:
 Bill Percival
Super Gas: Michael Miller
Top Sportsman: Ron Williams
Top Dragster: Victoria Johnson


Tulsa Radial Revenge Tour Sunrise Nationals

rc2Driving DeWayne Mills’ potent twin-turbo Camaro, Rob Valden powered to victory in Radial vs The World at the Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park’s Radial Revenge Tour event over the weekend, part of the Radial Tire Racing Association series. Valden qualified fourth in the field and took down John Urist, Marty Robertson, and Rick Thornton on his road to the final, where he faced off with Jeff Sitton. There, a better light and a 4.13 was more than enough to hold off Sitton’s 4.28 effort for the win. And in X275, Chase Driskell outlasted a stellar 32-car field, eventually defeating Justin Carey in the final, 4.67 to 5.02.

Radial vs The World: Rob Valden
X275:
Chase Driskell
X275 Second Chance:
Cecil Whitaker
Outlaw 8.5:
Ray Parsons


NHRA Division 3

rc3California native Chris Demke furthered his national points lead in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA North Central divisional/regional event at the National Trail Raceway in Ohio over the weekend, as he defeated Mia Tedesco in the final round, 5.38 to 5.42. In Top Alcohol Funny Car, No. 2 qualifier Paul Noakes took a single into the winners circle, as opponent Chris Foster broke and was unable to make the bell.

Top Alcohol Dragster: Chris Demke
Top Alcohol Funny Car: Paul Noakes
Competition Eliminator: David Rampy
Super Stock: Todd Frantz
Stock: Austin Richardson
Super Comp:
 Kendra Rienschield
Super Gas: Steve Hoyt
Super Street: Marsha McFall
Top Sportsman: Jerry Albert
Top Dragster: Mike Trauth
Junior Dragster: Logan Galbraith


NHRA Division 7

rc3Garrett Richards claimed the West Coast Outlaw Pro Mod portion of the NHRA Pacific division Lucas Oil Series event at the Sonoma Raceway, as he defeated Rob Cacioppo in a great drag race, 6.031 to 6.037. In Competition Eliminator, Mike DePalma scored the Wally on opponent Scott McClay’s red light start, while Jim Grossi Jr. took Super Stock honors over Dennis Paz.

Competition Eliminator: Mike DePalma
Super Stock: Jim Grossi Jr.
Stock: Jody Lang
Super Comp:
 Val Torres
Super Gas: Greg Harrison
Super Street: Joseph Greco
Top Sportsman: Keith White
Top Dragster: Dean Hall
Sportsman Motorcycle: Jake Havens
Top Fuel Harley: Mike Beland
Pro Fuel Harley: Janette Thornley
Hot Street Harley: Michael Beland
Pro Gas Harley: Dani Grames
Screamin’ Eagle Performance Harley: John Cabral

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Andrew Wolf

Andrew has been involved in motorsports from a very young age. Over the years, he has photographed several major auto racing events, sports, news journalism, portraiture, and everything in between. After working with the Power Automedia staff for some time on a freelance basis, Andrew joined the team in 2010.
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