AA FUNNY CAR

Last month Shawn Bowen finished second in the championship points for the DragRacingOnline.com AA/FC Challenge presented by Lucas Oil.  (Bob Johnson photo)

Like Haight, Shawn Bowen and his colorful “Violator” ’77 Pontiac were simply dominant in Bowling Green. Qualifying #1 with a 5.983 (the quickest run of the weekend), Bowen continued his march to the top on Sunday with a conservative 6.232 to defeat a crossed up Mike Lewis in Justin Grant’s “Stardust” ‘Cuda in the opener, then went on to take the final with a 6.045 at 246.48 over Troy Martin’s 6.288/229.31. The win was Bowen’s second of the season.

Troy Martin ran the best he ever has in Goodguys competition posting a stout 6.084 at 233.84 mph in the first round.  (Bob Johnson photo)

Funny Car Round Results

First Rd: Shawn Bowen, Grand Blanc, MI ’77 Pontiac 6.232/241.37 def. Mike Lewis, Brownsburg, IN ’72 Cuda 6.780/214.45; Troy Martin, Pierceton, IN ’73 Dodge 6.084/233.84 def. Randy Baker, Waukee, IA ’70 Ford Maverick 8.988/202.18

Final: Shawn Bowen 6.045/246.48 def. Troy Martin 6.288/229.31