North Carolina Pro Modified legend Todd “ King Tut ” Tutterow guides his 22-yearold son , Ty , into the pre-stage beams in preparation for the first qualifying pass at the PDRA North-South Shootout . Ty drove the GALOT Motorsports “ Tomcat ” ‘ 69 Camaro to the number-two qualifying position and the second final-round finish of his young Pro Boost career . The “ Tomcat ” was previously driven by Todd in NHRA Pro Mod competition before being converted to PDRA Pro Boost trim .

Photograph by Tara Bowker Maryland International Raceway | Mechanicsville , Maryland | Friday , June 2 , 2017

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