Tyler DePascale (age 6-9), Bobby Pennabaker Jr. (10-12), and Cory Ream (13-17) took home the first Wallys in the new Direct Cabinet Sales-backed Jr. Dragster series run in conjunction with Division 1's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The trio outlasted the competition during the Memorial Day weekend event at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa.
Final-round results from the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at
Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa.:
Driver | Hometown | Reaction | E.T. | (Dial) |
6-9 | ||||
Tyler DePascale | Parlin, N.J. | .049 | 12.706 | (12.57) |
James Antonette | Valley Stream, N.Y. | .110 | 15.121 | (14.96) |
10-12 | ||||
Bobby Pennabaker Jr. | Morgantown, Pa. | .006 | 9.059 | (8.97) |
Kate Hall | Nokesville, Va. | .098 | 8.991 | (8.90) |
13-17 | ||||
Cory Ream | Narvon, Pa. | .010 | 8.172 | (8.10) |
Santina Santamaria | Holland Patent, N.Y. | .267 | 7.991 | (7.97) |
Photos by Diane Kubicke and Phil Hutchison (Division1Photos.com)
Tyler DePascale, near lane, defeated James Antonette to win the 6-9 age-group Wally.
Bobby Pennabaker Jr. took home top honors in the 10-12 bracket, defeating Kate Hall in the title round.
Cory Ream, far lane, outlasted Santina Santamaria in the 13-17 category.