Drag Illustrated Issue 127, November 2017 | Page 113

RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET A stunning Virginia sunset provides a pictur- esque backdrop as eventual Pro Extreme world champion Mike Recchia backs up from a burnout. PILOT LIGHT Lou Sciortino’s beautiful 2006 Corvette was one of 15 Outlaw 10.5 entries in the Pilot Electric 10.5 class, added to the World Finals lineup just weeks before the event. SHOWBOAT Shane Eperjesi, who’s also a proven Top Dragster pilot, made his only PDRA start of the season aboard one of three Grothus Drag Bikes entries. The other two were ridden by multi-time event winner Brunson Grothus and his younger brother, Brody. BLOWING THE DOORS OFF Scott Farley’s screw-blown Pro Extreme ‘70 Camaro lost its driver’s-side door twice during wheels-up launches in qualifying. PDRA660.com 113