Canadian Photo Extra from NHRA Las Vegas

NHRA’s recent SummitRacing.com Nationals at “The Strip” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway included a spectacular Canadian racing presence.   Here is a photo essay of just some of the participants and highlights….

Ken Reich's all new Chevy Cobalt from Edmonton was a winner in Competition eliminator with skilled driver Adam Bowdish at the wheel.

Ken Reich’s all new Chevy Cobalt from Edmonton was a winner in Competition eliminator with skilled driver Adam Bowdish at the wheel.

Regina's Grant Singer was the top finishing Canadian in Super Stock -- winning 3 rounds in his SS/BS Camaro before falling to World Champion Jimmy DeFrank.

Regina’s Grant Singer was the top finishing Canadian in Super Stock — winning 3 rounds in his SS/BS Camaro before falling to World Champion Jimmy DeFrank.

Frankie Plaizier-Giroux drove her husband Dale's dragster in Super Comp.

Frankie Plaizier-Giroux drove her husband Garth’s dragster in Super Comp.

A truly great sight at Las Vegas was an appearance by Shawn Cowie (and new wife Taylor) who were back at the track taking in the action!

A truly great sight at Las Vegas was an appearance by Shawn Cowie (and new wife Taylor) who were back at the track taking in the action!

Calgary's Jirka Kaplan had a highly impressive run in TAFC - going to the semi-final round in the BearsPaw Petroleum Ford Mustang.

Calgary’s Jirka Kaplan had a highly impressive run in TAFC – going to the semi-final round in the BearsPaw Petroleum Ford Mustang..

Jim Isherwood's '67 Belvedere SS/DA from Mission BC was a huge fan favourite in Super Stock

Jim Isherwood’s ’67 Belvedere SS/DA from Mission BC was a huge fan favourite in Super Stock.

After great back to back events at Pomona and Phoenix - Edmonton's Todd Lesenko was a surprise DNQ at Las Vegas

After great back to back events at Pomona and Phoenix – Edmonton’s Todd Lesenko was a surprise DNQ at Las Vegas

Tibor Kadar just missed giving car owner Tom Nolan (Lacombe AB) his first national event win.  Nolan's spectacular A/SA '64 Fairlane was runner-up in Stock eliminator.

Tibor Kadar just missed giving car owner Tom Nolan (Lacombe AB) his first national event win. Nolan’s spectacular A/SA ’64 Fairlane was runner-up in Stock eliminator..

Toronto-native Jeff Arend had his best run so far as new driver for Jim Dunn Racing.  Jeff lost by a very close margin to Robert Hight in FC round #1.

Toronto-native Jeff Arend had his best run so far as new driver for Jim Dunn Racing. Jeff lost by a very close margin to Robert Hight in FC round #1..

Justin Bond's new '57 Chevy  from British Columbia was a real eye catcher in Super Gas

Justin Bond’s new ’57 Chevy from British Columbia was a real eye catcher in Super Gas

Casey Plaizier race two cars at the event including his team's signature "Manglia" Super Gasser.

Casey Plaizier drove two cars at the event including his race team’s signature and familiar “Manglia” Super Gasser..

Truly good guy Geoff Goodwin (Red Deer AB) entered his Synoil-sponsored Chevy in TAFC with driver Jason Rupert advancing to the 2nd round.

Truly good guy Geoff Goodwin (Red Deer AB) entered his Synoil-sponsored Chevy in TAFC with driver Jason Rupert advancing to the 2nd round..

Defending S/C World Champion Al Kenny had a strong run in S/G at Las Vegas - lasting to the 4th round in his Corvette.

Defending S/C World Champion Al Kenny had a strong run in S/G at Las Vegas – lasting to the 4th round in his Corvette..

Darrell Dietz from Medicine Hat Alberta entered his wicked AA/SA Mustang in NHRA national event competition for the first time.

Darrell Dietz from Medicine Hat Alberta entered his wicked AA/SA Mustang in NHRA national event competition for the first time..

Bob and Shelly Marhall (from Olds AB) entered their Chevy S-10 GT/TA (formally raced by Victoria Smith) in Super Stock.

Bob and Shelly Marhall (from Olds AB) entered their Chevy S-10 GT/TA (formally raced by Victoria Smith) in Super Stock..

Howie Stevens ran his cool Ford Mustang C/A from BC in Competition eliminator at Las Vegas

Howie Stevens ran his cool Ford Mustang C/A from BC in Competition eliminator at Las Vegas.

Byron Setters was the top qualifying Canadian in Super Stock at -.935 with his awesome 2009 G5.

Byron Setters was the top qualifying Canadian in Super Stock at -.935 with his awesome 2009 G5..

Car owner Kenny Gilmour and driver Greg Hunter warm up their TAD prior to eliminations.

Car owner Kenny Gilmour and driver Greg Hunter warm up their TAD prior to eliminations..

Charlene Gullett (from Calgary) drove her high flying GT/JA Olds at the event.

Charlene Gullett (from Calgary) drove her high flying GT/JA Olds at the event..

Mike Pruss was a busy man at Las Vegas racing two cars -- including his meticulous '67 Camaro F/Stocker.

Mike Pruss was a busy man at Las Vegas racing two cars — including his meticulous ’67 Camaro F/Stocker.

 

 All Photos by:  Bruce Biegler

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