MOVERS & SHAKERS
REDEMPTION: One year after his NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals victory was revoked following a post-race tech inspection, NHRA Pro Mod star J. R. Gray gets his Bristol win after all. He earned his second win of the season driving the Al-Anabi Performance Camaro.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK:“ Labor of love” accurately describes the drag racing exploits of Tommy Castaneto( left), Britt Cummings( center), and Gaylon Rolison Jr. The longtime friends not only successfully operate Mississippi’ s Gulfport Dragway, but they’ re also the driving force behind the Great American Bracket Races, which are held at multiple tracks throughout the year.
P2 PARTY: Defending PDRA Pro Street world champion Ethan Steding is joined in the winner’ s circle by his parents, Kurt and Wendi, and younger sister, Lily, at U. S. 131 Motorsports Park, where Steding earned his second win of the season at the Northern Nationals wheeling his“ College Fund” P2 Contracting Camaro.
HOME TRACK HERO: Washington’ s own Dallas Glenn fist-bumps local fans as he takes the stage after winning the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Pro Stock. Glenn grew up bracket racing at Pacific Raceways before going on the road as a Pro Stock crew member.
ICE CREAM CHAMP: NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle contender Jianna Evaristo celebrates her third consecutive win in the ice cream eating contest held at Summit Motorsports Park during the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
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