Numerous Western Canadian racers descended to sunny Arizona last weekend to race at NHRA’s Carquest Nationals….

The man behind "Winners Choice Racing" - Tom Nolan qualified his superb running GT/CA G5 #13 in Super Stock

The man behind “Winners Choice Racing” – Tom Nolan – qualified his superb running Alberta-based GT/CA G5 #13 in Super Stock

Don Thomas was the top finishing Canadian overall at Phoenix - going the the "final four" in Super Stock with his ultra reliable 2004 Grand Am.

Don Thomas was the top finishing Canadian overall at Phoenix – going the the “final four” in Super Stock with his ultra reliable 2004 Grand Am.

Grand Durie (from Vegreville AB) went to the 3rd round in Top Dragster class competition.

Grand Durie (from Vegreville AB) went to the 3rd round in Top Dragster class competition.

Calgary's Charlene Gullett qualified her high-flying '85 Olds Cutlass in the middle of the Super Stock pack

Calgary’s Charlene Gullett qualified her high-flying ’85 Olds Cutlass in the middle of the Super Stock pack

Ed Hutchison once again was a popular entry in Super Gas with his award winning Victoria-based Corvette

Ed Hutchison once again was a popular entry in Super Gas with his award winning Victoria-based Corvette

Mike Lucas's great looking Camaro (Fort St. John BC) was the only Canadian car in Top Sportsman

Mike Lucas’s great looking Camaro (Fort St. John BC) was the only Canadian car in Top Sportsman

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Super Comp class competition included Albert a based racers Scott Taylor (top) and Len Mayer.

Super Comp class competition included Alberta based racers Scott Taylor (top) and Len Mayer.

Caitlan Setter's Red Deer-based GT/CA Cobalt was one of two cars entered by Bryon Setters at the event.

Caitlan Setter’s Red Deer-based GT/CA Cobalt was one of two cars entered by Bryon Setters at the event.

Bob Marshall's Chevy S-10 faces off against fellow Albertan Don Thomas.

Bob Marshall’s Chevy S-10 faces off against fellow Albertan Don Thomas.

All photos by:  Bob Johnson