Dennis Radford (Steven Bunker photo)

The second round placed Williamson against Meadors and Burbage against Maggio. Williamson got the easy win over Meadors after Meadors’ car popped out of gear at the hit of the throttle and Williamson took the scenic route down the track with a loose 6.23 for the win. In the other pair Burbage got to the stripe first with a clean and smooth 6.15 to Maggio’s peddling 6.90.

Maggio’s team takes a victory lap in front of the Boise fans.  (Steven Bunker photo

The final round placed Burbage against Williamson with Burbage having lane choice. Williamson had an opportunity to defend his title as the 2010 Nightfire winner but Burbage was dead set on winning the first NHRA Wally trophy of his racing career. When the cars were staged and the tree dropped Burbage was hooked and gone while Williamson shook the tires and could only watch Burbage run an impressive 6.09, which was the low ET for eliminations to take the win and get the first “Wally” of his racing career.

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