Monday Race Report – Anderson doubles up in Norwalk, IHRA visits across the border, and NHRA/IHRA divisional action

ANDERSON, DIXON, WILKERSON, SMITH, MUSI CLAIM WINS IN NORWALK Greg Anderson grabbed the double-up bonus for winning the K&N Horsepower Challenge and the event, while Larry Dixon, Tim Wilkerson, Matt Smith, and Pat Musi collected wins in their respective categories at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Read More >>

Mickey Thompson Monday Morning Race Report

NHRA: Event recap here on DRAGZINE. Greg Anderson put on a dominating performance by winning Pro Stock Eliminator Sunday and the K&N Horsepower Challenge on Saturday to earn the double-up bonus, while Tim Wilkerson bested John Force in a rematch of the Bristol Funny Car final. Pat Musi won the GSA Pro Mod Challenge in his first NHRA final round since 1981. Larry Dixon and Matt Smith also grabbed wins for Al-Anabi Racing in their respective categories. Full results at Drag Race Central and additional coverage at Competition Plus.

IHRA: Edmonton native Tim Boychuck took home two Ironman trophies during the IHRA Nitro Jam’s annual visit to Castrol Raceway in Canada, winning two of the three finals he competed in – winning Prostalgia Funny Car both days and falling in the Top Fuel final on Sunday to Bobby Lagana Jr., who also doubled-up. Young Canadian Ashley Bart won Pro Fuel on Saturday in her supercharged alcohol dragster in her first IHRA appearance, defeating Greg Serada. The West Coast Pro Modified Association held their event in-conjunction with the IHRA, with Tommy Johanns besting Rick Distefano, 6.33 to a slowing 8.54. Event recaps are available at IHRA.com for Saturday and Sunday’s action, and full results can be viewed at Drag Race Central.

NHRA Division 4: The NHRA’s Division 4 Lucas Oil Series visited Tulsa Raceway Park in Oklahoma over the weekend, where Michael Manners won Top Alcohol Dragster over Chase Copeland and Lee Callaway got the Top Alcohol Funny Car Wally in defeating Chris Foster. Kevin Self won a tight heads-up F/EA battle in the final round of Competition Eliminator. Full results are available at Drag Race Central.

NHRA Division 6: The Lucas Oil Series tackled the Woodburn Dragstrip quarter mile in Woodburn, OR. Joey Severance and Larry Miner grabbed wins in their respective Top Alcohol divisions, while Brandon Huhtala won Competition Eliminator over Rob Harrison. Event recap on NHRADiv6.com and full results at Drag Race Central.

IHRA Pro-Am Division 9:The IHRA Pro-Am Tour saw action at Dunn Benson Dragstrip in Benson, NC over the weekend. Brian Thompson won Top Dragster with a dead-on 4.66 over Lauren Freer, Jeremy Evans won a great Top Sportsman final alongside Jut Crumpler, and Clay Bullard won out in Super Stock. Check out event recap at IHRA.com and full results at Drag Race Central.

The Weekend Winner Circle

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals – Norwalk, OH Greg Anderson grabbed the double-up bonus for winning the K&N Horsepower Challenge and Pro Stock eliminator, while Larry Dixon, Tim Wilkerson, Matt Smith, and Pat Musi collected wins in their respective categories at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. EVENT WINNERS Top Fuel: Larry Dixon Funny Car: Tim Wilkerson Pro Stock: Greg Anderson Pro Stock Motorcycle: Matt Smith Pro Modified: Pat Musi Top Alcohol Dragster: Bill Reichert Top Alcohol Funny Car: Frank Manzo Comp Eliminator: Al Ackerman Super Stock: Mike Walter Stock: Ben Wenzel Super Comp: Kyle Cultrera Super Gas: Dan Northrop Top Dragster: James Monroe Click here to view more results >>

Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Edmonton native Tim Boychuck took home two Ironman trophies during the IHRA Nirto Jam’s annual visit to Castrol Raceway in Canada, winning two of the three finals he competed in – Top Fuel on Saturday and Prostalgia Funny Car on Sunday. Young Canadian Ashley Bart won Pro Fuel on Saturday in her supercharged alcohol dragster, defeating Greg Serada. EVENT WINNERS Top Fuel Day 1: Bobby Lagana Jr. Pro Fuel Day 1: Ashley Bart Prostalgia Funny Car Day 1: Tim Boychuk Top Fuel Day 2: Bobby Lagana Jr. Pro Fuel Day 2: Jeff Hamelink Prostalgia Funny Car Day 2: Tim Boychuk Pro Modified: Tommy Johanns Alcohol Funny Car: John Evanchuk Pro Mod Bike: Tony Clizbe Nitro Bike: Jason Arkinstall Pro Nostalgia A: Ron Sekura Pro Nostalgia B: Darrell Webb Elite 8 Top Dragster: Rick Ball Elite 8 Top Sportsman: Dean Branham Top Dragster: Dave Anderson Top Sportsman: Shawn Tracy Quick Rod: Mike Shannon Super Rod: Tim Richards Hot Rod: Carey Boychuk Super Stock: Art Congdon Stock: Norman LaPointe ET Bracket: Wayne Plester Top ET: Courtney Mageau Mod ET: Wayne Plester Junior Dragster: Kelly Admiraal Click here to view more results >>