Lockhart, Talbot, and Beard Lead Winners at 13th Annual Bottom Bulb Bash & Jr. Dragster Bonanza

Fourteen racers cashed in at the 13th Annual Bottom Bulb Bash & Jr. Dragster Bonanza at US 131 Motorsports Park.

MARTIN, MI- The 13th Annual Bottom Bulb Bash & Jr. Dragster Bonanza took place July 23–26, 2026, at US 131 Motorsports Park. This year’s event featured two $5,000-to-win main events for No Box racers, along with a $10,000-to-win main event and a 32-Car Shootout on Saturday.

Junior Dragster racers competed in multiple index classes on Friday, followed by age-group classes on both Saturday and Sunday. A Junior Dragster Combo Race was also held Friday night.

The weather cooperated throughout the weekend, allowing racers to complete the entire event as scheduled.

See full results below.

Friday Results

No-Box $5,000 to win

Charlie Lockhart of Mayfield, Kentucky, captured the first No Box victory of the weekend by defeating Seth Jimenez in the final round. Lockhart posted a .035 reaction time and ran 6.125 on his 6.11 dial-in to secure the $5,000 win over Jimenez, who was .053 at the starting line and ran 6.086 on a 6.07 dial-in.

The semi-finalist were Jeff Green and Jaden Durst.

7.90 Index Jr. Dragster

Michigan’s own Ean Guenthardt picked up the 7.90 Index Junior Dragster class victory in a double-breakout final round over Carson Wied. Liesy Lawson was the semifinalist.

8.90 Index Jr. Dragster

Ethan Russell defeated Trista Pitsch in the 8.90 Index Junior Dragster final round on Friday. Russell posted a .028 reaction time and ran 8.915 to claim the victory over Pitsch, who was .039 on the tree and ran 8.921.

Ethan Klinger and Xavier Butler were the semi-finalists.

11.90 Index Jr. Dragster

Barbara Ann Howley used a better reaction time and ran closer to her dial-in to capture the 11.90 Index Junior Dragster class victory over Easton Francis in the final round.

JoAnna Cartwright was the semifinalist.

Jr. Dragster Combo

Tyler Wied captured the Junior Dragster Combo Race victory by defeating Austin Perrone in the final round. Wied posted a stellar .010 reaction time and ran 7.994 on his 7.95 dial-in to secure the win. Perrone was a tad late on the tree and broke out, giving Wied the victory.

Derek Peters & Ethan Russell were the semi-finalists.

Saturday Results

No-Box $10,000 to Win

Jay Talbot earned the Saturday $10,000 No Box main event victory by defeating Friday’s $5,000 winner, Charlie Lockhart, in the final round. Talbot posted a .023 reaction time and ran 6.178 on his 6.15 dial-in to claim the win. Lockhart ran dead-on with a seven but was a bit late on the starting line, finishing as the runner-up.

Tom Aretakis Jr. & Jaeden Durst were the semi-finalists.

Beginner Jr. Dragster 

Addie Farrell defeated JoAnna Cartwright in the Saturday Beginner Jr. Dragster class.

Elena Russell & Barbara Ann Howley were the semi-finalists.

Advanced Jr. Dragster

Friday’s 8.90 runner-up, Trista Pitsch made her way back into the winner’s circle on Saturday, picking up the Advanced Jr. Dragster win. Cole Taylor was the runner-up finisher and Colten Hinton was the semi-finalist.

Master Jr. Dragster

Ean Guenthardt makes back-to-back wins, earning the 7.90 Index win on Friday and now the Saturday Master Jr. Dragster win. The runner-up was Carson Wied and semi-finalists were Kenize Wanamaker & Tyler Wied. This was also Carson’s second final and runner-up of the weekend. In the final round, Ean was .016 and ran dead-on nine to capture the win over Carson’s 0.37 and 7.982 on a 7.93 dial-in. 

No Box 32-Car Shootout

Jon Lowery posted a .008 reaction time and ran dead-on with a two to capture the No Box 32-Car Shootout victory over Joel Young. Young had a .020 reaction time but broke out, running 6.096 on his 6.10 dial-in, to finish as the runner-up.

The semi-finalists were Justin Wanamaker & Ron Smith.

Sunday Results

No-Box $5,000 to win

Michael Beard of Galloway, Ohio, wrapped up the weekend with a $5,000 No Box victory over Mike O’Rourke Jr. in the final round. Beard posted a .020 reaction time and ran dead-on with a four to claim the win over O’Rourke, who was .011 on the tree and ran 6.055 on his 6.04 dial-in.

Steve Collier & Stan Jones Jr. were thsemi-finalists.

Beginner Jr. Dragster 

Easton Francis picked up the Sunday Beginner Junior Dragster victory after Barbara Ann Howley turned on the red light in the final round, giving Francis the automatic win.

Elena Russell & Finley Ross were the semi-finalists.

Advanced Jr. Dragster

In the battle of the ladies, Georgia Baker turned on the final win light to capture the Sunday Advanced Junior Dragster victory over Mia Sanders.

Leland Ross III was the lone semi-finalist.

Master Jr. Dragster

In Sunday’s Master Junior Dragster class, Roman Iocoangeli picked up the final-round victory over Vince Tiburzi. Iocoangeli posted a .025 reaction time and ran 7.945 on his 7.90 dial-in to secure the win over Tiburzi, who was .027 on the tree but broke out.

The semi-finalists were Demi Cox and Cassidy Becker.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists from the 13th Annual Bottom Bulb Bash & Jr. Dragster Bonanza at US 131 Motorsports Park.

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