Perkinson, Furr Win at PDRA North vs. South Shootout

Randy Perkinson and Steve Furr both visited the winners circle at the PDRA North vs. South Shootout at Maryland International Raceway.

Photos from Gary Rowe.

BUDDS CREEK, MD – Randy Perkinson and Steve Furr conquered the PDRA North vs. South Shootout at Maryland International Raceway to pick up the trophies in Elite Top Sportsman and Elite Top Dragster.

Joining them in the winners circle were Mike Alexander Jr. (TS), Richie Allen (TD), Carson Hoyle (PJD), Lexus Trauth (TJD), and Brittanie Ulmer (BB).

Read the race recap below for more!

PDRA North vs. South Shootout

Elite Top Sportsman

Randy Perkinson defeated Tim Lawrence in the final round to pick up the trophy. Perkinson was .011 and ran a 3.821 at 190 mph on his 3.80 dial-in to head to the winner’s circle.

Bruce Thrift and Mark Payne were the semi-finalists.

Elite Top Dragster

Steve Furr defeated Alan O’Brien in the final round to pick up the trophy. Furr had the starting line advantage, .013 to .054, and ran a 3.810 at 189 mph on his 3.80 dial-in to head to the winner’s circle.

Charles Careccia and Larry Roberts were the semi-finalists.

Top Sportsman

Scott Wasko defeated Ed Foley in the final round to pick up the trophy in Top Sportsman. Wasko had the starting line advantage, .018 to .056, and ran a 4.142 at 163 mph on his 4.11 dial-in to head to the winner’s circle.

Joe Roubicek was the semi-finalist.

Top Dragster

Dickie Smith defeated Maximus Butcher in the final round to take home the trophy. Smith put up an .019 package to lock Butcher out at the hit, running a 4.358 at 154 mph on his 4.35 dial-in.

Chad Traylor was the semi-finalist.

Pro Jr. Dragster

Ryan Harris picked up the trophy after defeating Alyssa Tilghman in the final round. He was .019 up front and ran a 7.900 at 82 mph on the 7.90 index.

Kameron Helms and Ellyse Galley were the semi-finalists.

Top Jr. Dragster

James Beattle III defeated Victoria Beaner in the final round to pick up the win. He was .027 up front and ran a 8.948 at 73 mph on his 8.96 dial-in.

Braydon Crayton and McKenna Robinson were the semi-finalists.

Bracket Bash

Mike Reavis defeated Kyle Hustwayte in the final round to pick up the win. He was .025 up front and ran a 4.773 at 141 mph on his 4.75 dial-in after Hustwayte was late at the hit.

Jacob Nahory was the semi-finalist.

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