Brewer Wins Pro And Open Comp At Atlanta Dragway

Chad Brewer launches from the starting line in his 1973 Chevy Nova. Brewer would double up on Saturday, winning in both the Pro and Open Comp categories at the Atlanta Dragway. Photo by Tim Glover

Perfect conditions were the rule of the day for Saturday’s Easter weekend Summit ET Series event at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA.

Chad Brewer had a busy day fielding his ’73 Nova in two classes, Pro and Open Comp, but made the work worthwhile with the victory in each class. Meanwhile, Brothers Austin Bowden (8-12 Jr Dragster) and Chris Bowden (13-17 Jr Dragster) enjoyed making it to the final round in their classes, with Austin taking a victory trophy home. Racers also had the added attraction of watching NHRA Pro Stock racer and former champion Warren Johnson making six second test passes.

Covington, GA racer David Brand enjoyed the 6.50 Index win with his ’67 Camaro against Bobby McNair of West Union, SC. Brand parlayed a better reaction time and a 6.52 at 107.56 mph to take the win light. McNair’s ’82 Mustang actually crossed the finish line stripe 0.015 seconds in front of Brand, but broke out with a 6.47 at 101.88 mph trying to beat Brand. Defending champion Stan Sinack (’69 Dart – Lilburn, GA) ended his day in the semi-final round.

John Norris (near lane) beat Travis Burel (far lane) for the 7.00 index victory. Photo by Tim Glover

John Norris, a multi-time Index champ from Royston, GA chose to drive Kenneth Mason’s ’80 Malibu in 7.00 Index, a good move for both men. For this event, Norris faced Travis Burel’s immaculate ’87 Monte Carlo SS, and took the win stripe a mere 0.015 seconds in front of Burel. Norris’ time was 7.01 at 94.51 mph and Burel carded a 7.03 at 96.75 mph. Gerry Williams, who finished runner up in the first event of the season, made it all the way to the semi-final round during tonight’s action in his Snellville, GA based ’73 Challenger.

Chad Brewer of Canton, GA is no stranger to the winner’s circle, and began his day well with a victory in Open Comp Full Body. Brewer was ready in the final, but Jeff Wagner made it a bit easier by turning on the dreaded red light with a barely red -0.007 second react. Brewer’s ’73 Nova turned in a good 7.19 at 94.19 mph (7.18 dial), and Wagner’s Braselton, GA based ’71 Duster went 8.17 at 85.87 mph on an 8.13 target. Former Open Comp champ Charlie McCulloch ended his day in the semi-final round.

Jesse Young scored the win in the Super Pro category Saturday. Photo by Tim Glover

Jesse Young of Danielsville, GA jumped from a semi-final finish last week to the Super Pro winner’s circle on Saturday. Young’s ’00 Undercover dragster actually had an ailing carburetor beginning in round two, but he quickly adapted to it by dialing the car slower and racing the finish line. Young faced off against long time racer Doug Richardson from Ballground, GA, and while both drivers turned in .01 over elapsed times, a slight reaction time advantage gave Young the final round win. Richardson’s ’02 Miller dragster went 5.06 at 136.02mph, and Young’s mount posted a 4.82 at 135.06mph. Thomas Bell (’11 Undercover dragster – Toccoa, GA) was the lone semi-finalist.

“It was pure luck,” Young said after the win. “I just dialed up and raced the finish line.”

Chad Brewer enjoyed his second win of the day, this time in the Pro category. Brewer’s opponent, Woody Bryant from Bowman, GA, was also trying very hard for perfection in the final, but he tried just a little too hard, resulting in a -0.003 second red light in his ’82 Camaro, handing the victory to Brewer. However, Brewer would have been very difficult to beat, as he posted a 0.013 second react, and knowing he had the win in hand, legged his ’73 Nova on out through the finish line with a 7.178 at 94.99 mph (7.18 dial). Chris Moat (’74 Nova – Commerce, GA) earned the semi-finalist portion of the purse.

“It’s definitely been a long day,” Brewer said. “This doesn’t happen very often.”

Jay Rhyne returned to Atlanta Dragway's victory lane with a win in the motorcycle category Saturday. Photo by Tim Glover

The Motorcycle final was also determined by a red-light. This time the beneficiary was Jay Rhyne (’82 Suzuki – Athens, GA). Rhyne’s run was still very close, with a 9.36 at 140.01 mph on a 9.34 dial. Mark Welch’s red-lighting ’05 Suzuki went just a little too quick on the top end also, with a 9.84 at 141.05 mph (9.90 dial). For the second week running, Michael Tlapa (’01 Hayabusa – Loganville, GA) made it to the semi-final round. The other semi-finalist was David Fletcher (’84 Kawasaki – Lawrenceville, GA).

Harold Wilson earned the Sportsman win with his Winder, GA based ’74 Nova against Howard Warren, who was undefeated in 2012 Sportsman action up to that point.

“He’s definitely good,” said Wilson about Warren.

Wilson put that out of his mind in the final, setting his sights on the win light, and used a better reaction time to take the win stripe with a 13.16 at 101.59 mph (13.15 dial). Warren’s Douglasville, GA based ’72 Maverick also ran 0.01 over, with a 12.01 at 109.60 mph, but trailed Wilson at the finish line. Josh Richardson (’90 Mustang – Stockbridge, GA) was the semi-final finisher.

“I want to thank God for blessing me and everyone at Atlanta Dragway,” Wilson said. “I also want to wish everyone a happy Easter.”

Austin Bowden and his dad, Bobby, celebrate Austin's win in the 8-12 Jr. Dragsters Saturday. Photo by Tim Glover

Proud father Bobby Bowden enjoyed watching both of his sons make it to the final round in their respective classes.

First up was ten year old Austin Bowden who enjoyed his first ever race win in the 8-12 Jr Dragster class. The Homer, GA racer actually broke out slightly with an 8.975 at 72.94 mph (8.98 dial), but the race was already over when 12 year old Charlie Smith from McDonough, GA left the starting line too early with a red-light. Smith also broke out, posting an 8.971 at 74.31 mph (8.98 dial). Last week’s winner, Trey Butler (10 – Jackson, GA) and Malone Wilson (12 – Tallapoosa, GA) earned the semi-finalist trophy for their day’s work.

Zach Hebert (17 – Evans, GA) ended up winning the 13-17 Jr Dragster trophy, courtesy of a dead-on 7.900 at 79.50 mph pass (7.90 dial). Hebert’s opponent was 15 year old Chris Bowden of Homer, GA, who had just watched his brother win the 8-12 class. Bowden’s car turned in an off-pace 8.14 at 80.14 mph (7.99 dial). Brittney Hellemn (16 – Buford, GA) took home the semi-finalist trophy.

For more info on upcoming events at Atlanta Dragway, visit atlantadragway.com.

Atlanta Dragway – Commerce, GA
Race Results – April 7, 2012

SUPER PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN

Win: Jesse Young ’00 Undercover Danielsville, GA 4.82 135.06 (4.81)

R/U: Doug Richardson ’02 Miller Ballground, GA 5.06 136.02 (5.05)

Semi: Thomas Bell ’11 Undercover Toccoa, GA

PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN

Win: Chad Brewer ’73 Nova Canton, GA 7.178 94.99 (7.18)

R/U: Woody Bryant ’82 Camaro Bowman, GA (foul) 10.91 49.76 (7.29)

Semi: Chris Moat ’74 Nova

SPORTSMAN CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN

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R/U: Howard Warren ’72 Maverick Douglasville, GA 12.01 109.60 (12.00)

Semi: Josh Richardson ’90 Mustang Stockbridge, GA

MOTORCYCLE BIKE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN

Win: Jay Rhyne ’81 Kawasaki Athens, GA 9.36 140.01 (9.34)

R/U: Mark Welch ’05 Suzuki Bowman, GA (foul) 9.84 141.05 (9.90)

Semi: Michael Tlapa ’01 Hayabusa Loganville, GA

Semi: David Fletcher ’84 Kawasaki Lawrenceville, GA

6.50 INDEX CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN

Win: David Brand ’67 Camaro Covington, GA 6.52 107.56 (6.50)

R/U: Bobby McNair ’82 Mustang West Union, SC 6.47 101.88 (6.50)

Semi: Stan Sinack ’69 Dart Lilburn, GA

7.00 INDEX CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN