Humes wins big at The Footbrake Nationals

Ernie Humes led the weekend with his double up win on Saturday at the Footbrake Nationals at Farmington Dragway.

With $5k to win both days at Farmington Dragway, footbrake racers traveled from all over in hopes to park their ride in the winners circle. Ernie Humes led the weekend with his huge double up on Saturday, something he had always dreamed of doing.

Saturday Results

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Ernie Humes shocked the world and took home the win and the runner-up in the Footbrake class. Semi-finalists were Garrett Howell and Tim Douglas.

In the Top Eliminator class, it was Rick Johnson over Ron Phipps in the final round.

Sunday Results

Tom Hettig took home the Footbrake trophy after defeating last year’s winner Tim Douglas in the final round. Semi-finalist was George Harper.

In Top Eliminator, it was Shawn Lingerfelt, who was .0009, over JR Hodges.

An avid racer herself, Megan Strassweg, 28, sees her two worlds collide with DragChamp – journalism and drag racing. Megan resides in Evansville, IN, and she pilots a 2015 American Dragster in the NHRA North Central Division 3 Super Comp series, along with some local bracket racing on the side. Her passion for racing began early, having grown up at the racetrack, and she remains committed to the sport.

You can reach Megan on Facebook or email at megan@dragchamp.com

You can reach Megan on Facebook or email at megan@dragchamp.com