Canadian Photo Extra from Arizona Nationals

Canadian racer participation during last weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix was as usual – significant!   Here is a photo summary of just some racer highlights….

Regina's Abe Loewen was once again the top finishing Canadian racer -- going to the semi-final round in Super Stock.

Regina’s Abe Loewen was once again the top finishing Canadian racer — going to the semi-final round in Super Stock.

Calgary's Ken Mostowich entered his great looking new Davis-built Corvette in Super Gas

Calgary’s Ken Mostowich entered his great looking new Davis-built Corvette in Super Gas

Edmonton's Todd Lesenko was highly impressive again in the great looking Canadian themed Uni-Select/Worsham Racing Dodge Charger.

Edmonton’s Todd Lesenko was highly impressive again in the great looking Canadian themed Uni-Select/Worsham Racing Dodge Charger.

Tom Nolan's awesome '64 Ford A/SA was once again a big fan favorite in Stock.

Tom Nolan’s awesome ’64 Thunderbolt A/SA was once again a big fan favorite in Stock. Tibor Kadar drove the car at Phoenix.

A truly surprising Canadian entry was that of New Brunswick's James Cowie who towed all that way to Phoenix.

A truly surprising Canadian entry was that of New Brunswick’s James Cowie who towed all that way to Phoenix.

 

Jeff Arend had his quickest lap yet in his new ride -- hitting 4.173 secs and 302.48 mph in the Jim Dunn Racing Charger

Jeff Arend had his quickest lap yet in his new ride — hitting 4.173 secs and 302.48 mph in the Jim Dunn Racing Charger

Bob Marshall brought down his cool Chevy S-10 from Olds Alberta for Super Stock competition.

Bob Marshall brought down his cool Chevy S-10 from Olds Alberta for Super Stock competition.

"Frankie" Plaizier-Giroux entered her Team Ace Racing dragster in Super Comp.

“Frankie” Plaizier-Giroux entered her Team Ace Racing dragster in Super Comp.

Regina's Grant Singer had his SS/CM '90 Camaro really flying high at Phoenix

Regina’s Grant Singer had his SS/CM ’90 Camaro really flying high at Phoenix

After finishing r/up at Pomona in Super Comp - Scott Taylor lost in round #2 at Phoenix

After finishing r/up at Pomona in Super Comp – Scott Taylor lost in round #2 at Phoenix

2nd gen racer Casey Plaizier entered his Alberta-based Lock Surgeon B/SA in Stock

2nd gen racer Casey Plaizier entered his Alberta-based Lock Surgeon B/SA in Stock

Photos by:  Bruce Biegler

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