Add jet dragsters, funny cars, and lots of fireworks to an NHRA Division 3 points race, and you get the 18th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser at Summit Motorsports Park. Lots of rain during the preceding week and more predicted for elimination day resulted in a condensed schedule, and the event concluded on Saturday. Photo highlights by Dave Oakes.
A surprise contestant in Super Comp was Robert Hight’s daughter, Autumn.
Jeff Dona’s wheelstanding Firebird defeated Pete DAgnolo for the Super Stock win.
Mike Badia upset #1 qualifier Jeff Brooks for the Oakley top sportsman title
Jim Prevo took out Danny Nelson with a 6.12-215.34 for the win in Oakley Top Dragster
Jeff Chadderson was the #1 qualifier in top alcohol dragster
Jeff Brooks put his Henry J on the top sportsman pole with a 6.22
The #1 spot in Oakley Top Dragster went to Ed Dudley at 6.102
Sean Bellemeur reset the Alcohol FC track record at 5.39 and swept the event as well.
After a long absence, Stan Sipos made his return to BB/FC racing.
JP Gutierez defeated Rich McPhillips with a 5.32 to a shut off 9.37 for the alcohol dragster title
