The DragChamp Top 10 List – 8/5/20 Edition

Cory Gulitti doubles up for $30K, Cory Heidt wins $50K World Super Pro Challenge, Roy Hagadorn wins $50K on a motorcycle, and Zack Smith wins $10K in a jr. dragster! Find all the details in the DragChamp Top 10 List.

08/05/20 – Big money continued to flow in the bracket racing community as bracket racers ascended on race tracks across the country. There was a $50 grander in Michigan, twin $15K’s in Texas, the Loose Rocker $10K’s in Virginia, a $50K motorcycle race, and a $10K Jr. dragster race! We have a great Top 10 for you this week so cinch those Pro 1 belts down and let’s get to it.

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DragChamp Top 10 List – 08/05/20

1 – Cory Gulitti

Cory Gulitti locks down the top spot after his double on Saturday at the Under the Lights twin $15K’s at Pine Valley Raceway. Just two weeks ago Cory grabbed a $15K victory at the CP Racing Promotions Under the Lights race at the Texas Motorplex. After rain washed out Friday’s racing, the decision was made to run both $15K’s back-to-back on Saturday. Cory marched through the tough Texas field to claim both big checks. Gulitti will look to extend his streak at the upcoming CP Racing Promotions Chubby 20K’s on Labor Day weekend at the Texas Motorplex.

2 – Cody Heidt

Cody Heidt drove his Malibu doorslammer to winners circle at the World Super Pro Challenge to claim the prestigious $50,000 victory. Heidt was .009 dead zero in the final to turn back Ricky Adkins. The win came against a field consisting of the top bracket racers in the country.

3 – Roy Hagadorn

Although we don’t cover a lot of motorcycle racing, but when the NHDRO put on a $50,000 to win bracket race, we pay attention. The big winner on the weekend was Roy Hagadorn who won the Big Show to earn a $50,000 payday. Roy is no stranger to winning as he’s earned two trips to the Summit ET Finals in Pomona with one national championship win!

4 (tie) – Zach Smith

Speaking of big races, Beaver Springs Dragway’s Summer Blast offered Jr. dragster racers a shot at $10,000! Zach Smith took home the big victory to secure the four spot this week.

4 (tie) – Mike Hoff

While the weather didn’t cooperate much at the Loose Rocker Colonial Classic, 71 year old Mike Hoff outlasted the Top ET field on Sunday to earn a $10K payday and a Iron Eagle trophy.

4 (tie) – Nathan Sexton

Nathan Sexton proved you don’t need a fast race car to win big bucks. Racing his 8.40-second street car in the Footbrake class at the Colonial Classic, Nathan drove through the talented field to earn the $10,000 victory!

5 – Kelly Smith

While Kelly Smith didn’t walk away from the World Super Pro Challenge with the biggest check but he did come away with the most wins. Smith was the No-Box 32 winner on Thursday and Sunday in his S-Dime.

6 (tie) – Jeff Riedel

Jeff Riedel enjoyed a successful outing at Ardmore Dragway on Saturday. In the No-E final, Riedel defeated Aaron Jones to earn his first win of the day. He then drove past Jake Howard in the No-E Green final before squaring off against Bryson Parks in the King of the Track runoff. Riedel claimed the Wally after posting a .008 and one above 6.45 to earn win #3 on the day.

6 (tie) – Jimmie Barrett

While we didn’t get a ton of details, we do know Jimmie Barrett made three finals in one day at Central Illinois Dragway! That’s enough to secure a Top 10 spot.

7 (tie) – Palmatier Brothers

The Palmatier brothers enjoyed a big day at the Back 2 School race at Emerald Coast Dragway. Wyatt “Big Poppa” Palmatier earned the W in the first main event while brother Maverick grabbed the win in the second main event. Maverick also captured the High Roller win to cap off the big night.

7 (tie) – Nathan Mendenhall

Nathan Mendenhall collected the High Roller victory and made a semifinal appearance in the Beaver Springs Summer Blast $10K race to lock down his Top 10 spot.

8 – Kevin Render

Kevin Render won two Wally’s at Island Dragway last weekend after winning Super Pro and Pro on the same day!

9 (tie) – Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor doubled the hard way at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park. Taylor drove the yellow Camaro to the win Saturday night then switched cars on Sunday and drove his Nova to the W!

9 (tie) – Dennis Pearson

Dennis Pearson earned Super Pro wins at World Wide Technology Raceway and Jeffers Motorsports Park to earn his spot on the Top 10 List.

10 (tie) – Lucas Walker

Lucas Walker made a return appearance to the Top 10 List after making his way to two finals last weekend. Walker pulled his famous split and quit in the Pro final before earning the Super Pro win at Beech Bend. He pulled off the Super Pro win by swapping feet in the Top Bulb class.

Shout Out

Graeme Rufenacht extended his final round streak to 14 weekends. The last 14 weeks he’s been to a race, he’s made at least one final round each week. After helping Team DragChamp’s Austin Free get his new Jr. ready to test, Graeme drove to another final round only to come up red. Graeme’s record this season is unreal.

Kane Kern continues to drive the wheels off his Jr. dragster. This week the tiny but mighty racer from Louisiana claimed the High Roller victory at the Back 2 School race in Florida. Each week this young man continues to impress with his consistency and passion for the sport. He’s a hell of a competitor too.

Janie Palm may have lost the NHDRO $50K final but she still earned a $12,000 payday for her efforts. Palm raced to the big money final leaving off the bottom bulb against competitors using delay boxes.

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