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out , handing over the win to Rawson and his Plymouth Duster .

The Wild Bunch winner was Dan Wilson , running the most consistent numbers averaged over the weekend . In the Willys Wars , Chris Cockburn won over a redlighting Dan Bates .

In the bike category , Richard Peachey ran an 8.861 at 143 mph to defeat Gary Hester and his slower 8.908 at 148 mph run . And last but not least , Graham Sykes took home the NSA Bike Shootout trophy defeating Ray Law ’ s 13.318 at 117 mph with a quicker 10.594 at 125 mph . Other mentionable highlights included : Tony Betts , driver of the “ Venom ” Camaro Nostalgia Funny Car , ran a new track record for Nostalgia Funny Car at 5.964 at 237 mph during eliminations against Paul Watts .

Graham Sykes set a world record E . T . for a steam-powered rocket bike with his “ Force of Nature ” bike covering the quarter mile in only 6.718 seconds .

Brian Whitfield ’ s newly built “ High Spirits ” Altered got all the attention . This hot rod really ticks all the boxes and is meticulously crafted . We can ’ t wait to see how it performs on the track . But this won ’ t happen as early as next year ’ s Dragstalgia , presumably .

The Dragstalgia Showmanship Trophies were awarded after the event as well . Trophy for the Burnout of the Weekend went to Simon Boot racing in Supercharged Outlaws . Best Backup Girl / Guy was chosen Paul Harris Racing of the Nostalgia Cannonball . Award for the “ Driving Job of the Weekend ” went to Adam Clayton ( Nostalgia Cannonball ). Brian Whitfield ’ s “ High Spirits ” Altered earned the Best Appearing Vehicle title . Wheelstand of the Weekend went to Doug McClure racing in Outlaw Anglia . The Best Appearing Crew was Rebel / Wrathchild ( Springfield Direct Wild Bunch ), and the Moment of the Weekend went to Aaron Windridge ( Supercharged Outlaws ). The Spirit of Dragstalgia award was given to John Willard for his efforts to travel all the way from Australia to compete in Outlaw Anglia . DI

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