Ron Muncy driving the “Foolish Pleasure II” dragster.

Walden & Parks Crowned Champions

Words by Chris Graves
Photos by Max Cackle Photos

The Southwest Junior Fuel Association concluded the 2011 racing season in style Oct. 22 at the Texas State Championships at San Antonio Raceway, an event presented by the Texas Timing Association. Entering the event, Scott Parks held a comfortable lead in the points standings behind the wheel of Darrell Walden’s dragster. Fourteen teams made the tow and were welcomed with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine as the call went out to bring them to the lanes for the first session of qualifying.

Final Qualifying Order:

1. Scott Parks (Burlingame, Kansas) – 7.27/181
2. Ken Hawkins (Pooleville, Texas) – 7.50/177
3. Mike Millsap (Sachse, Texas) – 7.65/170
4. Steve Dunkin (Aledo, Texas) – 7.70/168
5. Richard Brady (Ft. Worth, Texas) – 7.71/170
6. Joe Scarlata (Garland, Texas) – 7.74/166
7. Ron Muncy (Weatherford, Texas) – 7.80/168
8. Chuck Rearick (Arlington, Texas) – 7.84/168
9. Brian Briggs (Lake Charles, Louisiana) – 7.984/167
10. Thomas Hixson (Roanoke, Texas) – 7.985/158
11. Bill Tumlinson (Victoria, Texas) – 8.01/160
12. Mike Buchanan (Wichita, Kansas) – 8.21/163
13. Kenny Stroud (Owasso, Oklahoma) – 8.54/154
14. Tony Lee (San Antonio, Texas) – 8.87/146