Nobile got the K&N Horsepower Challenge win over Jason Line. (Richard Muir photo)

NHRA pros at Norwalk, Ohio

Words compiled by Kay Burk
Photos by Donna Bistran, Jeff Burk, Ron Lewis, and Richard Muir

NHRA Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile probably felt like he was dreaming after he ran the table at the July 6-8 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Nobile began with a $50,000 victory in Saturday’s K&N Horsepower Challenge race, and then finished the rout by successfully defending his title in Sunday’s final eliminations. In the process, Nobile earned a $25,000 double-up bonus from NHRA, bringing his total haul to more than $100,000 for the weekend.

Nobile pocketed another 25K for winning the Pro Stock final on Sunday. (Ron Lewis photo)

“This is incredible,” said Nobile, who has now won five times in just 38 starts as a professional. “Never in a million years did I think we could come in here, win both races, and get that double-up bonus. We have a great team and when everything is clicking, we’re tough to beat but at the same time, winning seven-straight rounds against the best racers in Pro Stock is almost impossible to do. I’m just in shock.”