Mendenhall, Jordan win big at SubZero Showdown

January 23, 2025

Nathan Mendenhall and TJ Jordan both took home big checks at the 2nd annual Chrin’s Automotive SubZero Showdown.

MORGANTOWN, PA – The 2nd annual Chrin’s Automotive SubZero Showdown brought a record-breaking number of entries in each class and gave racers an opportunity to dust off their skills on the practice tree in the off-season! The event consisted of a High Roller race and a Pro-Tree race, a $1,000-to-win Bottom Bulb event, and a $3,000-to-win Top Bulb main event.

Nathan Mendenhall, TJ Jordan, Cam Murray, and Brandon Karaquezian all visited the winner’s circle and made their trip to Pennsylvania well worth it.

See full event results below.

Advanced Tree Care Pro-Tree

Cam Murray picked up the first win of the day in the pro-tree race over Andy Anderson in the final round.

CJ Ketterer bowed out in the semi-final round.

Magic Hat Cleaners High Roller

Brandon Karaquezian was victorious over Amanda Boicesco in the final round of the High Roller event to take home the trophy.

TJ Jordan took both his entries to the semi-finalist round where he ultimately fell short.

Hoop’s Bottom Bulb

TJ Jordan continued on his streak and took home the big check in the Bottom Bulb competition. He took out Sean Conway in the final round.

Dylan Moyer was the lone semi-finalist.

3k Marty’s Garage Main Event

Nathan Mendenhall found himself in the final round at the end of the evening in the Top Bulb race and defeated Dana Bochan to take home the Happy Gilmore check and trophy.

Mike Mowday and Amanda Boicesco were the semi-finalists.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the 2nd annual Chrin’s Automotive SubZero Showdown!

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