Pro Eliminator: Brian Thaden was the #5 qualifier going into Sunday’s eliminations. He had to have a little luck getting to the winners’ circle, as the #1 qualifier, Jeff Green went up against Thaden and red lit, giving the win to Brian and his first win in the class.
In the Top Fuel Hydro final, it’s Problem Child (near lane) vs. Shockwave. Results: PC 4.15 ET at 225 and SW, 4.29 at 153.
Pro Outlaw: Winner Vic Esposito’s Freak Show took the win over Jim Richards in the final. With a field of 19 boats, Esposito had to go four rounds and a bye round for the trophy. His numbers in the final: 5.401 on a 5.40 index, with a speed of 167+ mph.
Hoppy Harris got the win in Modified Eliminator with a 10.01 elapsed time over Don Blayney, who broke out with a 9.98. Harris had to race his way with no byes all the way to the final for the event win.
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