Vic Esposito and his “Freak Show” Pro Mod battled his way through four rounds of action and ended the day with a 7.05 to 7.13 win over Bryan Sanders and the Houston, Texas-based “Hydrochondriac”.  (James Drew photo)

Congratulations should go out to all the IHBA drag boat racers for putting on a great season opening event and, with the Lucas Oil involvement, drag boat racing’s future has never looked brighter. The IHBA/LODBRS racers return to action on June 19-21 in Chowchilla, Calif.

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series Sportsman Winners:

PE: “Joint Venture” Dave Kathriner def.
“Smokin Aces” Brian Schmid
TE: “No Clue” Bill McGuinn def.
“Born Insanity” Duane Thornton
ME: “Abracadabra” Bob Prigmore def.
“Lights Out” Josh Patridge  

Tony Scarlatta’s “Wet Dream” defeated Dave Lipinski’s “Hot Shot Hydro” in PCE.  (Jon LeMoine photo)