Chomiski, Handras hoist trophies at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

Taylor Chomiski and Michael Handras both held trophies at the end of the day at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Taylor Chomiski and Michael Handras both picked up trophies at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Chomiski picked up his first NHRA National event Wally while Handras continued on his hot streak of a season that he has had.

Joining them in the winner’s circle was Brett Speer (SS), Joe Sorensen (STK), and Josh Dalrymple (SG).

Read the race recap below to learn more about the winners!

Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

Competition Eliminator

Taylor Chomiski took home his first NHRA National event Wally after defeating Scott Linder in the final round. Linder was -.025 at the start, handing the win over to Chomiski. Taylor was .056 on the tree and coasted to an 8.962 at 100 mph to head to the winner’s circle.

Ashton Hudson and David Triplett were the semi-finalists.

Super Stock

Brett Speer picked up his sixth NHRA National event Wally after defeating Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. in the final round. Speer was .003 and put together an .019 package to lock out Hidalgo, who was .034 on the tree. Speer ran a 10.306 at 122 mph on his 10.29 dial-in.

Brad Burton was the semi-finalist.

Stock Eliminator

HEADS UP! Joe Sorensen and Chad Langdon matched up in the final round for a F/SA battle. Langdon had the starting line advantage, .026 to .072, but Sorensen reeled him in quickly at the stripe and was able to take home his fourth career NHRA National event win.

Steve Wann and Jerry Emmons were the semi-finalists.

Super Comp

Michael Handras took home his third NHRA National event Wally after defeating Toby Payne in the final round. Handras had the starting line advantage, .009 to .029, and ran a 9.001 at 178 mph to pick up the win on a double-breakout.

Gabe Torres was the semi-finalist.

Super Gas

Josh Dalrymple visited the winners circle after defeating Rodger Sauder in the final round to pick up his second NHRA Wally. Sauder had the starting line advantage, .030 to .036, but Dalrymple was able to get the trophy on a double-breakout. He ran a 10.019 at 153 mph on the 10.05 index.

Donnie Durenberger was the semi-finalist.

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