DragChamp Top 10 List – 9/27/23 Edition

Michael Turman Jr. triples up at D4 IHRA ET Finals to lead the DragChamp Top 10 List presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance

9/27/23 – DragChamp has accumulated the best performers from the past weekend for the Top 10 List presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance. Check out the Top 10 List below to see how they ranked.

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DragChamp Top 10 List

1 – Michael Turman Jr.

Michael Turman Jr. takes the #1 spot this week after winning three Ironman trophies at the IHRA Division 4 ET Finals at Xtreme Raceway. Turman rode his motorcycle to a Gamblers victory, the Race of Champions W (where he beat his dad in the final), and a win in the main event final. With a trio of trophies in hand, Turman now turns his focus to the IHRA World Finals where he’ll compete for the world title.

2 – Mike Morehead

Mike Morehead comes in a close second this week after doubling up at the NHRA D4 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader in Tulsa. Moorehead defeated Bob Gulitti in both finals to complete the divisional double.

3 – Brad Cole

Brad Cole posts the biggest payday of the week after winning $20,000 at the Staging Light Oktoberfast Bracket Nationals at Edgewater. Cole defeated Roy St. Denis in the final to earn the #3 spot.

4 – Wes May

Wes May extended his recent hot streak with a $3,000 Gamblers victory at the Oktoberfast at Edgewater. May’s latest victory comes on the heels of his $20K victory last week at the OG Million.

5 – CJ Yaeger

CJ Yaeger grabs a Top 5 showing after picking up a Top Bulb $10,000 victory while racing off the bottom at Edgewater. After winning the No-Box class Friday night, Yaeger moved into the Top Bulb class where he finished strong for a $10K payday. On Sunday, Yaeger made the No-Box finals for the second time but fell short of the double.

6 – Derrick Patton

The Patton family has enjoyed an outstanding season as Daryl and his sons, Hunter and Derrick, have all visited the winner’s circle multiple times this year. Derrick, who is leading the family in victories this season, doubled up once again this past weekend. After making the trek from Texas to Louisiana, Derrick doubled up at State Capitol Raceway winning the Box and No-Box class in his purple Ford.

7 – Shannon Gilmore

Shannon Gilmore made the finals on back-to-back nights at Music City to grab the lucky 7 spot. Gilmore raced to a runner-up in Friday’s $5K before winning Saturday’s $10K.

8 – Rich Komor

Rich Komor was very busy at Gulfport Dragway over the weekend after posting three final round finishes. Komor won the Race of Champions and then posted two runner-up finishes in the main event. He made the Box and No-Box finals only to come up short in both finals. His Box runner-up was even more impressive as he was leaving off the bottom against the Top Bulb field.

9 – Lance Howdyshell

Lance Howdyshell won the IHRA D1 Box title for the second year in a row. On both occasions Howdyshell won the Top Bulb class leaving off the bottom. His victory this past weekend was his second in a row as he won the week prior at Eastside.

9 – Terry Robinson

Terry Robinson, the reigning NHRA D5 SST Champ, came within one win light of a double at Tulsa. Robinson won the 1st race at the double divisional before falling in the final round of the second half of the doubleheader.

10 – Aaron Jordan

Aaron Jordan doubled up in the Sportsman class at the D4 IHRA Finals to earn a Top 10 spot this week. Jordan drove his pickup to wins in the Race of Champions and the IHRA main event.

10 – Kyle Green

Kyle Green closes out the Top 10 List after posting a $5K win and a $10K runner-up at Music City Raceway.

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