ADRL at Memphis

Scruggs’ Win At Home Track Highlights ADRL’s Memphis Return

Words by Josh Hachat
Photos courtesy ADRL

Jason Scruggs’ third win in the American Drag Racing League in 2012 ended up being one of his favorite and it also proved to be a historic one. At his home ADRL track and with plenty of friends and family watching, the Pro Extreme star went 3.736 at 207.34 mph to beat Brandon Pesz in the finals of the Memphis Drags III at Memphis International Raceway.

It pushed Scruggs’ career win total in the ADRL to nine, which gives him the most wins in the history of the class.

“This is awesome. The folks at this track are so nice and the track is just great. I would rate this win here as one of the best I’ve ever had,” Scruggs said. “We had the whole family here and a bunch of friends, including some who had never been to a drag race, so this is a cool feeling.”

Scruggs provided one of the many highlights in the ADRL’s return to Memphis, as track records were set across the board when track conditions were nearly flawless.

The two-time PX world champion traded blows with the heavy hitters in the class, but he had the final say, running a track record 3.616 at 209 mph in the second round and a 3.633 at 209 mph in the semifinals.

All of it came after the team frantically swapped motors after a mishap in qualifying.

“There was very good air out there today and we had some luck along the way,” Scruggs said. “Changing the motor during the race added some pressure, but it all worked out.”