Dragzine Race Report: NHRA At Vegas, ODRC, And NMCA WEST Finale

HAMSTRA, WELLS TAKE ODRC TITLES IN BRADENTON Former ADRL champ Jason Hamstra scored a win in the family dragster in the Open Outlaw class to lead the list winners at the Outlaw Drag Racing Championship at the Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida over the weekend, headlining a list of worthy champions. Read More >>

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ODRC: Same Day Coverage on Dragzine. Former ADRL champ Jason Hamstra wheeled the family dragster to the Open Outlaw crown over Tom Wirth at the Outlaw Drag Racing Championship at the Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida over the weekend. Hamstra was joined by Rob Wells, who downed a tough customer in Billy Glidden, 4.15 to 4.18, in the Outlaw 10.5 final. Josh Klugger drove the Fiscus-Klugger Mustang to the Limited Street crown over Bill Futch, and Sean Ashe added some X275 hardware to his growing collection with a defeat of Troy Pirez Sr. The Pro Modified final, between Mike Stavrinos and Frank Cersosimo was called to a draw when both competitors were unable to make the call for the final.

NHRA: Dragzine’s Event Recap. Bob Vandergriff Jr. scored the second win of his Top Fuel career Sunday in Las Vegas, downing the favored Tony Schumacher in the final round at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Ron Capps, needing to stay even with points leader Jack Beckman to keep his title hopes alive, did just that, edging Beckman in the Funny Car final and closing the gap to just four points going into Pomona. Allen Johnson downed fellow Mopar runner Vincent Nobile in the Pro Stock finale, placing him on the brink of collecting his long-awaited first Pro Stock title. Eddie Krawiec edged out Matt Smith in the two-wheeled final, and Troy Coughlin, needing a win to come from behind and collect the Pro Modified championship, drove away from Don Walsh Jr. in the final to earn the first NHRA championship of his long driving career. For complete results from Las Vegas, log on to NHRA.com.

NMCA WEST: Joe Lepone Jr. scored a win in Pro Street at the NMCA WEST World Street Finals at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. over the weekend. Lepone downed Mike Bowman, 6.16 to slowing 7.15. The Young brothers, Kevin and Jeff, squared off in the 275 Drag Radial final, with Kevin scoring a 7.37 to 7.48 victory. Al Jimenez and his leaf spring Camaro took the True 10.5 hardware after opponent Ryan Jones lit the red bulb. For more from Bakersfield, visit NMCA Digital.

The Weekend Winner Circle

Outlaw Drag Racing Championship – Bradenton, Fla. Former ADRL champ Jason Hamstra scored a win in the family dragster in the Open Outlaw class to lead the list winners at the Outlaw Drag Racing Championship at the Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida over the weekend. Rob Wells, Sean Ashe, and Josh Klugger were also among the winners.     EVENT WINNERS Open Outlaw: Jason Hamstra Outlaw 10.5: Rob Wells Pro Modified: Mike Stavrinos/Frank Cersosimo Limited Street: Josh Klugger X275: Sean Ashe Outlaw 632: Rodney Campbell 5.50 Index: Dave Marcus Jr. 6.50 Index: Ray Reese Jr. 7.50 Index: Mark Mullen Click here to view more results >>

Big O Tires NHRA Nationals – Las Vegas, Nev. Bob Vandergriff Jr. scored his second career Top Fuel victory in upset fashion on Sunday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vega, defeating Tony Schumacher in the money round. Ron Capps, Allen Johnson, Eddie Krawiec, and Troy Coughlin joined him in the winners circle celebration.     EVENT WINNERS Top Fuel: Bob Vandergriff Jr. Funny Car: Ron Capps Pro Stock: Allen Johnson Pro Stock Motorcycle: Eddie Krawiec Pro Modified: Troy Coughlin Top Alcohol Dragster: Jim Whiteley Top Alcohol Funny Car: Tony Bartone Competition Eliminator: Bo Butner Super Stock: Dan Fletcher Stock: Bo Butner Super Comp: Luke Bogacki Super Gas: Steve Apted Click here to view more results >>