STICK SHIFT NATIONALS

Mark Charcalla

drove his “ Bounty Hunter ” Ford Fairmont to the win against the Chevy Nova of Jeff Smith Jr . Adam Hull picked up the Ram Clutches Dash For Cash # 1 spot , while Doc Bilbrey clocked 4.88 at 144 MPH in his Corvette to receive No . 1 qualifier honors .

The success of the most recent Stick Shift Nationals continues to reflect the incredible sponsor support for this event . “ We had 126 total sponsors for the most recent running of this event !” beams Regenthal . “ Greg Butcher and Sandy Scarlette are the headline sponsors , along with all the other contributors who make this the richest stick shift gathering in existence !”

Regenthal is always quick to point out that his wife , Lisa , plays an intricate role in this event . “ If not for Lisa , this event would not happen ... and that goes back 13 years , not just the most recent running ! She ’ s the one who keeps track of everything and reminds me of stuff that needs done . Sherri Gerringer is a huge help , along with Mark Joyce , LeAnn Flint , and William Regenthal ,” concludes Regenthal .

The Stick Shift Nationals continues to be completely free to enter for car and driver , with payouts awarded to anyone who competes in eliminations , including first-round losers in the main event , as well as any racer who suffers the same fate in the Second Chance race . Basically , every driver who goes down the track in eliminations gets awarded for doing so . The most recent running saw a total of 124 entries make the trip to Julian , North Carolina , from all across the country . DI

Jimmy Hull , Second Chance winner

Jeff Smith Jr ., Second Chance runner-up

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