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Winners Crowned at 25th Annual Big John Memorial

Six racers claimed wins at the 25th Annual “Big John” Memorial Bracket Championships at Rockingham Dragway.

ROCKINGHAM, NC- Rockingham Dragway held their 25th Annual “Big John” Memorial Bracket Championships August 19-20, 2023. The event featured two days of Top ET, Footbrake and Junior Dragster classes. All class winners also had the opportunity to run for a Wally.

See full results below!

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Saturday Results

Top ET

Michael Paschal picked up Saturday Top ET win over Scott Macy. Michael also earned the Wally in the weekend run-off!

Michael Paschal, Saturday Top ET Winner
Michael Paschal, Saturday Top ET Winner
Scott Macy , Saturday Top ET Runner-up
Scott Macy , Saturday Top ET Runner-up

Footbrake

Steve Lucas captured the Saturday Footbrake final round win over Ernie Humes.

Junior Dragster

In Saturday’s Junior Dragster class, Carter Jackson earned the final round win over Brooks McMath. Carter also claimed a Wally.

 Carter Jackson, Saturday Junior Dragster Winner
Carter Jackson, Saturday Junior Dragster Winner
Brooks McMath (left), Saturday Junior Dragster Runner-up
Brooks McMath (left), Saturday Junior Dragster Runner-up

Sunday Results

Top ET

TG Paschal claimed the Sunday Top ET win over David Lowe.

TG Paschal, Sunday Top ET Winner "Big John" Memorial
TG Paschal, Sunday Top ET Winner
David Lowe, Sunday Top ET Runner-up "Big John" Memorial
David Lowe, Sunday Top ET Runner-up

Footbrake

In Sunday’s Footbrake class, Ernie Humes earned the win over Matt Ward. Ernie was also the Wally Footbrake run-off winner.

Ernie Humes, Sunday Footbrake Winner "Big John" Memorial
Ernie Humes, Sunday Footbrake Winner
Matt  Ward, Sunday Footbrake  Runner-up "Big John" Memorial
Matt Ward, Sunday Footbrake Runner-up

Junior Dragster

In Sunday’s Junior Dragster class, Ava Ward captured the final round win over Brooks McMath. Ava also earned a Wally.

Ava Ward, Sunday Junior Dragster Winner "Big John" Memorial
Ava Ward, Sunday Junior Dragster Winner

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the 25th Annual “Big John” Memorial Bracket Championships at Rockingham Dragway.

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