Martin Stewart's flawless GTO ran a 7.87 during A/Gas qualifying at the Bakersfield March Meet, good for the fifth spot. Stewart strapped a .454 holeshot on first round opponent, Sean Renteria, only to have the blower belt break midway through the run, handing Renteria the win. Stewart's long smoky burnouts and engine lope where very popular with the crowd.

Dawn Mazi
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