John Montecalvo dispatched Kevin Bealko and Trevor Eman in order to face Matt Bertsch in the U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock final. Montecalvo posted a slightly better reaction time and reached the finish line first at just over 222 mph. (Adam Cranmer photo)

Montecalvo traveled back to New York State after winning the Bradenton Nitro Jam the previous weekend to tend to his paving business and then flew to West Palm Beach for this weekend's contest.

"Two for two! It's unbelievable to win back to back," Montecalvo exclaimed. "It's hard enough to win one race, but to win back to back, it just takes a tremendous amount of focus, a tremendous amount of focus from the team. We're gonna ride this thing out."

Montecalvo was asked which was more difficult, winning at PBIR or capturing the victory last week at Bradenton.

"I think, really, last week. We haven't raced in IHRA since 2009 when we won the world championship. We were still adjusting to running the quarter mile. It just felt so good to get that win. Getting that one out of the way made this one a little bit easier. It built confidence. It built momentum. That goes a long way."

McIntire’s “McAttack” pulls away in the far lane as Mike Smith’s red “Jungle Jim” goes into tire shake.  (Steve Gruenwald photo)

Mike McIntire Jr. and his tangerine-hued Camaro have become regular visitors to IHRA Nitro Jam victory lane. McIntire talked about his father, who recently underwent heart surgery and did not make the trip to Palm Beach.

"My dad wasn't here this weekend but he was watching the live TV feed," said McIntire. "He was pretty jacked up. I called him right away and the emotions were flying and he's getting yelled at by nurses to relax. Everybody's happy. He's very proud. We worked our tails off for him. We said last week was for him but this was 'way more important to get this for him.

"It was nice having more than eight cars. It brings out the competition. It steps everybody's games up. It was a good weekend."