NHRA pros at Denver

Reaching the peak

Results compiled by Kay Burk
Photos by Richard Muir

Defending NHRA Pro Stock world champion Allen Johnson continued his incredible run at Bandimere Speedway and raced to his fourth win of the 2013 season Sunday at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals.

Spencer Massey (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car) and Shawn Gann (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event, the 14th of 24 in the 2013 season.

TOP FUEL

Spencer Massey's Battery Extender Powered by Schumacher team reached the summit at Thunder Mountain and won the Top Fuel title to get his third Wally trophy of the season.

Crew chief Phil Shuler tuned Massey to four runs between 3.966 seconds and 3.996 seconds en route to his 13th title in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Bandimere Speedway sits roughly a mile above sea level with thin air, depriving the nitro-powered machines of oxygen and making it a challenge for drivers, crew chiefs and team members.