Laurie Cannister

McIntire then surpassed his rival with a 4.716, 235.73 shot in a win over former world champion Laurie Cannister who was making her nitro debut behind the wheel of the “Bullet Bob” Pontiac.

In the final McIntire lit the tires and had to get out of the throttle early while Gallen raced right down broadway with a 4.880, 228.19 in picking up his 12th career victory.

In Pro Fuel Robin Samsel dominated the dragster class, leading the way from start to finish picking up his third career victory.