NHRA Sportsman Classes at Joliet, Illinois

Photos by Ron Lewis

The 22nd annual NHRA Route 66 Nationals were held May 30-June 2 at Route 66 Raceway near Joliet, IL. More than 275 competitors took part in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories.

Top Alcohol Dragster: Chris Demke, Tujunga CA, URC-BAE, 5.265, 275.39 def. Megan Meyer, Olathe KS, Copeland-BAE, 5.594, 265.17.

TAD Low ET: Troy Coughlin Jr. 5.209 seconds

TAD Top Speed: Jackie Fricke 279.73 MPH

Top Alcohol Funny Car: Shane Westerfield, Anaheim CA, '18 Camaro, 5.460, 270.81 def. Doug Gordon, Paso Robles CA, '15 Camaro, 6.264, 204.54.

TAFC Low ET: Shane Westerfield 5.433 seconds

TAFC Top Speed: Annie Whiteley 271.68 MPH

Competition Eliminator: Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg IN, Spitzer, C/DA, 6.976, 175.84 def. Van Puckett, Monroe GA, '05 Cavalier, F/AA, 7.937, 162.35.

Super Stock: Vic Penrod, Walters OK, '69 Camaro, SS/CA, 9.949, 121.29 def. Justin Lamb, Henderson NV, '10 Cobalt, SS/AS, Foul - Red Light.

Stock Eliminator: Randi Lyn Shipp, Floyds Knobs IN, '67 Firebird, D/SA, 10.707, 117.55 def. Jeff Lopez, Fort Worth TX, '14 Camaro, FS/B, 9.413, 134.81.

Super Comp: Dave Dahlem, Tremont IL, American-Chevy, 8.884, 177.93 def. Megan Strassweg, Evansville IN, American-Chevy, Foul - Red Light.

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