KB sweeps the 3rd annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race

Kevin Brannon shined throughout the weekend at the 3rd annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race, picking up two of the three big checks.

BENSON, NC – Hundreds of racers traveled to Galot Motorsports Park to honor the life of Sean Serra, an incredible friend, brother, and drag racer. Big Block Promotions kicked off the weekend on Friday with a $20,000-to-win race, a $31,390-to-win race on Saturday, and another $20,000-to-win race on Sunday. They also had a $10,000-to-win Fast 48 1000′ shootout, along with tons of awards and giveaways.

Kevin Brannon nearly swept the weekend, parking it in the winner’s circle on both Saturday and Sunday! The Paschal brothers received an honorable mention, with T.G. picking up the win on Friday and Michael winning the 1000′ shootout.

Read more about the event below!

3rd annual Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race

Dreamweaverz Friday

T.G. Paschal parked his dragster in the winner’s circle for $20,000 on Friday. T.G. used a stout .003 package to stop Kyle Hustwayte, who laid down run of .015 total beside him in the finals.

Quarterfinalists included Jessica Biddle, Eric Aman, Tommy Plott and Paschal/Hustwayte.

FuelTech Saturday

Kevin Brannon found himself in the winner’s circle on Saturday evening for his first big check of the weekend. Brannon used .004 reaction time and took a .020 stripe to seal the victory over Mike Rogers in the final round for the big $31,390 check.

Quarterfinalists included Thomas Davis, Michael Carpenter, Robert Holton, Austin Logan and Brannon/Rogers.

Not to be outdone by his brother T.G., Michael Paschal pulled off the Paul Campanella’s Auto Centers $10,000 1000′ shootout victory Saturday night.

Paschal took down Erich Rawlins in the final round for the big check.

VP Racing Fuels Sunday

Kevin Brannon followed up his Saturday win with the Sunday $20,000 victory – taking down John Taylor in the final round. KB used a .009 reation time and took .013 at the finish line to take the win over Taylor who was .008 and .03 over.

Logan Westmoreland, Donovan Williams, Ryan Mason and Tommy Plott were the additional quarterfinalists.

KB was also awarded the Champ’s Performance Parts/Schuster Paint Works MVP as he is the first repeat winner of the Sean Serra Memorial Drag Race and went the most rounds throughout the weekend!

Congratulations to all the winners! #139PForever

An avid racer herself, Megan Strassweg, 28, sees her two worlds collide with DragChamp – journalism and drag racing. Megan resides in Evansville, IN, and she pilots a 2015 American Dragster in the NHRA North Central Division 3 Super Comp series, along with some local bracket racing on the side. Her passion for racing began early, having grown up at the racetrack, and she remains committed to the sport.

You can reach Megan on Facebook or email at megan@dragchamp.com