For the first time in 2015, the final six spots in the Summit Super Series field is being determined by comparing all the runner-up runs in Summit Super Series race held at each Summit Team Final.  The term “best package” has been used as a way to describe the values that are used in determining the six spots.

This weekend will feature Summit Team Finals action in IHRA’s Division 9 Raiders division at Piedmont Dragway in Julian North Carolina.  This is the fifth of nine events in the Summit Team Finals Series.

With the help of an all US 131 final in Modified, Team US 131 was able to hold off Team Grand Bend Motorplex for a five point victory to claim the Division 5 Thunder Summit Team Finals championship.

Two of the three Summit Super Series final rounds at Carolina Dragway’s D2 East Summit Team Finals featured Ware Shoals and Bradenton racers.  Unfortunately for Team Bradenton, they came out on the short end of both races.  Ware Shoals Mod ET driver Mike Johnson and Ware Shoals Junior racer Samantha Hollingstowth are advancing on to the Summit Super Series World Championships.  Johnson defeated Bradenton racer Many Sousa and Hollingsworth defeated Johnny Brannen from team Bradenton.

In Top ET John Rougas from Green Cove took the win over Darlington racer Steve Hilburn.  Rougas will also advance to the Summit Super Series World Championship in Memphis on October 9-10.

Bill Swain brought an early victory for home track team US 131 as he emerged victorious during the Summit Super Series race today at the D5 Thunder Summit Team Finals.  Swain took out Osceola racer Bill Casner who had a .001 advantage on the tree but broke out by .001. 


SUMMIT SUPERSERIES - Top Final                        
Bill Swain, US 131 Motorsports Park (.025) 7.682 on 7.65, 171.62
def. Bill Casner, Osceola Dragway (.024) 9.189 on 9.19, 144.97  - Bryan Epps photo

Team Central Illinois captured the Mod ET title thanks to Rick Shofner’s run through the field.  Shofner defeated Will Steckley from team US 131 in the final round.  Shofner gave up .02 to Steckley on the tree but played the finish line better running .01 over his dial.


SUMMIT SUPERSERIES - Mod Final                        
Rick Shofner, Central Illinois Dragway (.036) 9.498 on 9.48, 140.14
def. Will Steckley, Grand Bend Motorplex (.016) 9.010 on 8.97, 141.33 - Bryan Epps photo

In the Junior class team Grand Bend will be sending Luke Schwemler to the Summit Super Series World Championship in Memphis.  Schwemler held off US 131 ace Adam Barr.  Both drivers were almost identical on the starting line but Schwemler was dialed tighter and ran .02 over his dial to Barr’s .03 over effort.


UMMIT SUPERSERIES - Junior Final                        
Luke Schwemier, Grand Bend Motorplex (.038) 7.928 on 7.9, 82.30
def. Adam Barr, US 131 Motorsports Park (.031) 7.959 on 7.92, 80.79 - Bryan Epps photo

Complete Event Result from Last Weekends Team Finals Event at Amarillo Dragway. 

Amarillo Team 1 dominates the event with 36 points compared to the 25 point total for Runner-Up Amarillo Team 2.

Continuous listing of the best runner-up totals updated weekly after each team finals event.

All calculations are based upon the closest to perfect run system.  Negative or positive reaction times or distance above or below dial in are weighted the same in the total.

Just like little Charlie in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, John Enno, Cory Heckenlaible and Darien Legge Jr. found the golden ticket that gains them entry into the Summit Super Series World Championships through the wild card drawing that was recently completed.

The final 2015 points standings for the Summit Pro-Am Tour are now updated and posted online.  Click here for the final results:  http://www.ihra.com/stats/point-standings

Congratulations to our Summit Pro-Am Champions and our Top 3 finalists that have earned their way to the Summit Tournament Of Champions October 9-10 during teh Summit World Finals at Memphis International Raceway.

Complete Resutls from this weekends Junior Team Finals Event at Little River Dragway