2016 Norwalk Shakedown Photos and Results

Marco Abruzzi outlasted a tough 48 car field to win top sportsman.

Maybe, just maybe the persistent rain on Saturday that washed out the entire day actually washed away the bad karma that hung over the beginning of the 14th Shakedown at the Summit presented by Mickey Thompson. Friday night saw wall bangers, blown engines, blown rear center pieces, disintegrating drivelines and a car literally flying through the traps. While the toll on equipment was high, all drivers involved were unhurt. Sunday however, turned out to be a beautiful day with great racing in all classes as racers tried to take home large chunks of the $155,000 prize fund.

Photos and highlights by David Oakes

Michigan’s Don Walsh Jr was low qualifier in pro mod with a 5.851.

Mike Janis had a rough weekend. Blew a rear end Friday and lost in round 1 of eliminations on Sunday.

Shawn Pevlor set an Ultra Street world record with a 4.763 and won it all on Sunday.

Kevin Fiscus’ Mustang took Pro Mod with a 5.97 @ 211.76 over a tire shaking Melanie Salemi.

Tom Bailey’s STREET DRIVEN Camaro won the $5000 G-Force Race Cars “Money Shot” with a 6.01.

Outlaw 10.5 low qualifier and winner Phil Sliskovic’s Camaro from Canada.

Top Sportsman runner-up Glenn Butcher takes out Luc Angler in Round 2.

Pro Mod runner-up Melanie Salemi rattled the tires in the final against Fiscus.

Mark Micke’s beautiful 78 Malibu is your winner in Outlaw Limited Street.

Boyd Beyer’s 6.32 pass was low in top sportsman qualifying.

Darren Hiltenbran outran Trace Meyer in the X275 final with a 4.57 @ 154.09.