B.C. Rider Victorious at “The Rock”

Nitro Harley class racing during the IHRA’s Spring Nationals at Rockingham Dragway last weekend produced a first ever IHRA “Ironman” for B.C. racer Mike Scott….

Scott, representing the small town of Blind Bay in British Columbia, defeated teammate Randal Andras in the finals of the nitro-powered Harley Davidson class. From the second spot on the ladder, Scott overcame a slight holeshot to take the win with a 6.449 pass at 207.72 mph, just ahead of Andras’ slowing 6.767, 211.46 run.

Scott, who was aboard a Jay Turner owned motorcycle, had wins over Alvin Kobernusz and Mark Cox on his way to the final.

Nitro Harley Eliminations Summary:

Round 1 – Jay Turner, 6.963, 151.75 def. Tii Tharpe, 14.432, 74.68; Randal Andras, 6.818, 236.63 def. Larry Brancaccio, 23.296, 20.94; Mike Scott, 6.468, 213.27 def. Alvin Kubernusz, broke; Mark Cox, 6.648, 196.76 def. Jake Stordeur, 6.819, 192.06

Semis – Andras, 6.345, 219.65 def. Turner, 6.910, 158.32; Scott, 6.407, 220.84 def. Cox, 6.515, 223.28

Final – Scott, 6.449, 207.72 def. Andras, 6.767, 211.46

Nitro Harley Final Qualifying Summary:

1. Jay Turner 6.351, 213.16; 2. Mike Scott 6.398, 216.41; 3. Mark Cox 6.499, 218.44; 4. Randal Andras 6.523; 5. Larry Brancaccio 7.108, 197.16; 6. Jake Stordeur 7.219, 158.46; 7. Alvin Kubernusz 7.351, 162.55; 8. Tii Tharpe (no time)

Posted by:  Larry Crum