US 13 Dragway - Laura Landry Wins Points Opener - Sunday, April 5, 2015

US 13 Dragway – Laura Landry Wins Points Opener – Sunday, April 5, 2015

5Apr SP Win

U.S. 13 Dragway’s first-ever IHRA points season opener got under way on Easter Sunday, April 5th. As racers gathered to prepare for a long season of drag racing, the track had its first points winners.

TOP ELIMINATOR: Laura Landry – 9.408/140.97 mph on a 9.40 dial to win over Mark Cathell.

Winner: Laura Landry (Photo credit: Stephanie Dennis)

The final round became an all door car final when Laura Landry of Selbyville, Del., and Mark Cathell of Seaford, Del., met in the Top Eliminator finals. Cathell left first with his 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass and Landry put together a great run with her 1967 Chevelle to take the win over Cathell. Semi-finalist Toya Peek lost to Cathell as Landry had the bye into the finals.

PRO ELIMINATOR: Ryan Groton – 11.959/111.28 mph on a 11.93 dial to win over Michael Vandenheuvel.

Winner: Ryan Groton (Photo credit: Stephanie Dennis)

Ryan Groton of Laurel, Del., drove his 1978 Camaro to the final round of Pro against Michael Vandenheuvel in his 1989 Oldsmobile. Groton, with the better reaction time, took the win over Vandenheuvel, who ran too fast against his dial. Making semi-finalist appearances were Tim Foskey Jr., who lost to Groton, and Glen Isom, who lost to Vandenheuvel.

PRO BIKE: James Farmer – 8.448/152.15 mph on a 8.45 dial to win over Jimmie Miller.

Winner: James Farmer (Photo credit: Stephanie Dennis)

James Farmer of Denton, Md., took the win over Maryland International Raceway champion Jimmie Miller in the final. With both drivers on a breakout run, Farmer took the win running closer to his dial to seal the deal. Semi-finalist Turon Davis lost to Miller as Farmer had the bye into the final.

STREET ELIMINATOR: Josh Davis – 12.326/106.69 mph on a 12.30 dial to win over Sharon Landry.

Winner: Josh Davis (Photo credit: Stephanie Dennis)

The final round of Street had Josh Davis of Seaford, Del., take the win with his 1977 Pacer over Sharon Landry of Townsend, Del., in her 2002 Camaro. Landry left early, giving the automatic win to Davis.

HOT ROD: Sean Adkins – 13.849/99.18mph on a 13.75 dial to win over Henry Osowiecki.

Winner: Sean Adkins (Photo credit: Stephanie Dennis)

Sam Adkins of Seaford, Del., took the Hot Rod win over Henry Osowiecki in his Chevy S-10. Osowiecki also left early to give the automatic win to Adkins.

JR DRAGSTER 1: Keith Riddle – 8.998/62.07 mph on a 8.97 dial for the win over Nyck Shirkey.

Winner: Keith Riddle (Photo credit: Stephanie Dennis)

Keith Riddle of Millsboro, Del., got a great start to the season by taking the win over Nyck Shirkey. Shirkey ran too fast to give Riddle the win in Jr Dragster 1.

JR DRAGSTER 2: Jacob Bowie 7.998/80.52 on a 7.96 dial to win over Dacia Powell.