(Justin Endicott – Box Gamblers Winner)
The action-packed IHRA Hot Rod Classic at Xtreme Raceway Park got off to a rousing start as Justin Endicott, Michael Turman and Cayson Walker captured hard-fought victories in Gamblers races.
The trio of Texans faced stiff competition throughout the evening in a race sponsored by Don Baskin Trucking LLC, M&M Transmission, Extreme Racing Oils, Stroud Safety, Hoosier Racing Tire, and TMF Metal Solutions.
Justin Endicott won the Box Gamblers final with a 6.014-second elapsed time at 113.92 against a 6.01 dial-in. He also held a slight .014 to .019 advantage at the starting line over his opponent Chance Turman. Turman posted a 4.89-second pass at 138.97 mph against a 4.88 dial-in.
Michael Turman secured the win in the No Box class when final-round opponent Frankie Radake triggered the red light. Turman, who raced his motorcycle to the win, had a winning package of a 5.745-second pass at 121.75 mph against a 5.71 dial-in with a .013 reaction time.
Cayson Walker completed the list of Friday winners in the Junior Dragster ranks. He won on a holeshot with a .043 to .092 advantage at the start over runner-up Kash Green Wilkinson. Walker posted a 7.948-second run at 76.43 mph on a 7.90 dial-in. Wilkinson’s sped down the drag strip in 7.91 seconds at 82.15 mph.
Congratulations to all the winners as the IHRA Hot Rod Classic kicks into high gear Saturday with the main event.
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