DragChamp Top 10 List – 8/26/20 Edition

Nathan Sexton tops the list after running himself in the Loose Rocker $15K final, Brandon Schmall makes his third straight Top 10 appearance, Nate Alexander doubles up and much more. Find all the details in the DragChamp Top 10 List.

08/26/20 – For the second straight week the world famous Top 10 List makes history! A week after Graeme Rufenacht became the first Jr. racer to top the weekly Top 10, we went for two in a row as we have two Top 10 Lists this week. Due to the large number of Jr. racers showing up each week, we felt it was best if we split the list this week. First we have the “Big Car” Top 10 followed by the “Jr.” Top 5. We hope you enjoy both list this week, let us know what you think. Now, cinch those Pro 1 belts down and let’s get it on!

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To be considered for the DragChamp Racer of the Month title, racers must make at least one Top 10 List during the month. The Racer of the Month is announced each month in the DragChamp Magazine. Click the image below to view the current issue.

Special thanks to DragChamp Nation and your help each week putting this list together. We couldn’t do it without the nominations submitted to our Facebook page.

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DragChamp Top 10 List – 08/26/20

1 – Nathan Sexton

24 year old Nathan Sexton soars to the top spot this week after an outstanding performance at the Loose Rocker Bigfoot Triple 10’s. On Saturday Sexton drove his 8.40-second Mustang to the final round. Oh I forgot to mention he met himself in the $15K final round! Sexton outlasted a tough field of 230+ footbrake competitors to capture the win and runner-up. This comes on the heels of his $10K victory a few weeks ago at the Colonial Classic and he also won a $5K in July.

2 – Brandon Schmall

Brandon Schmall made the list for the third straight week after yet another big win. Coming off of a win and runner-up at Eddyville two weeks ago, and a $4K 64-Car Shootout at Cedar Falls, Brandon completed the trifecta with a $5K victory at Cedar Falls over the weekend.

3 (tie) – Nate Alexander

Nate Alexander enjoyed a huge weekend at Mid-Michigan after doubling up. Alexander drove to the $5K win on Saturday and added a $2K victory on Sunday to wrap up a wildly successful weekend.

3 (tie) – Taylor Iacono

Taylor Iacono was the big winner at the NHRA Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at New England. Iacono drove to the LODRS Super Street win on Friday before rolling into the finals for the postponed JEGS SPORTSnationals on Sunday. Currently Taylor is sitting on the bye at three cars in the SPORTSnationals which will be completed an upcoming race.

4 – Deadly Devin Dudley

No Loose Rocker race would be complete without a Deadly Devin Dudley sighting. The Bigfoot Triple 10s were no exception as Dudley once again collected the Loose Rocker trophy and $15K victory on Sunday. Dudley is now one of the winningest drivers in Loose Rocker history.

5 (tie) – Tyler Bohannon

A few days after his DragChamp Show appearance, Tyler Bohannon stopped the hottest driver in the country, Hunter Patton, to collect a $12,500 payday at the Dick Weinle Memorial race at Edgewater.

5 (tie) – Lane Austin Cavar

Lane Austin Cavar kicked off the new This is Bracket Racing Driver Series with a double up at Bemerton Raceway. Cavar added a Super Quick runner-up on Sunday to his two Super Pro points victories.

6 (tie) – Cody Spears

Cody Spears continues to dominate pretty much everywhere he goes. Last weekend he earned two wins in two different states! He won Saturday night at Greer Dragway and won on Sunday at Bristol Dragway.

6 (tie) – TJ Trench

TJ Trench has been on a hot streak lately making three final round appearances in a couple of weeks. During this run, the only person that’s been able to stop him in the final round has been his sister! He made two finals at US 41 recently and followed that with a win at Byron Dragway last weekend.

7 – Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas has been dominate at Bonne Terre and Gateway recently. In the last three weekends he’s made four finals, one in Super Pro, one in Pro, and two in Footbrake! That’ll get you a spot on the list!

8 – Robert Holton

Robert Holton has dominated the South Carolina bracket scene lately picking up wins at Darlington and South Carolina Motorplex. In the last four races, has two wins, a runner-up, and a semifinal. He’s also locked up the season points championship with one race remaining.

9 – Nasty Nick Hastings

Nasty Nick was well…nasty last weekend. Nick drove two entries down to three cars at the Loose Rocker Triple 10s Gamblers race. He met Cody Barnhart in the semi’s where he dropped one entry. After a bye in the other entry, Hastings returned to take down Barnhart for the $3K victory.

10 – Brandon Bailey

Brandon Bailey entered the weekend at Bristol 4th in the Footbrake points chase. After winning his second straight race at the famed facility, Bailey captured the Footbrake championship!

Jr. Racer Top 10 List

1 – Joshua Sisk

Joshua Sisk has enjoyed an unbelievable season in Jr. Street and Jr. dragster. In 8 Jr. Street races, Sisk has won 7 times! He added a NHRA Division 1 title to that list as well. In the Jr. dragster, Sisk earned two semifinal appearances at the Eastern Conference Finals. To top the year off, Joshua also doubled in both cars winning Jr. Street and Jr. dragster on the same day at Mason Dixon Dragway!

2 – Hunter Wolfe

Hunter Wolfe in on a heater after back-to-back doubles! Wolfe won twice at the Double Duece Nationals at National Trail Raceway. He followed that with another double up for a Wally at a National Trail points race.

3 (tie) – Rylee “Curlz” Wells

Rylee “Curlz” Wells pulled off the double at Gulfport Dragway last weekend. Wells swept the 13-17 year old class winning both races on Saturday!

3 (tie) – Shelby Thurman

Shelby Thurman matched Wells’ performance with a double of her own. She parked her jr. on the dance floor at Music City on Saturday night and Beech Bend on Sunday!

4 – Jaina Embley

Jaina Embley makes a return appearance on the Top 10 List after winning back-to-back races, a Wally, and capturing the Track Championship at Island Dragway!

5 (tie) – Landon Exner

DragChamp has a special shout out to Landon Exner. This young man picked up his first Jr. Street win in his first event on Saturday night. After breaking something in the valve train on his first time trial (looked like a lifter or cam lobe), I helped his dad Matt patch up the motor in hopes that it would make it through the night. The patch held up just long enough for Landon to drive to the win against some stiff competition including names such as Trumble and Rufenacht. Landon drove the wheels off of this car at the finish line to claim the W! This is the same car that Landon’s dad and grand father won in which made the night so special. Btw, The engine was knocking like crazy after the final. Oh, almost forgot, this came on the heels of a runner-up in his Jr. last weekend. Congrats young man!

5 (tie) – Brylea Tilson

Brylea Tilson continues to impress in her rookie season. On Saturday at Thunder Valley Raceway Park, Brylea drove to two finals picking up a win, a runner-up, and a couple of trophies in the process!

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