(Chris Haverly photo)

“There are no words to explain it,” Snavely said. “Everybody just worked their butts off constantly. All the parts and pieces just came together. I’m still excited that I even came here. I’m sure it’ll set in but it’s unbelievable.”

Snavely, competing in only his second career NHRA Pro Mod race, sped past Bill Glidden, Steve Matusek, and reigning and two-time world champion Rickie Smith in the earlier rounds. He entered eliminations as the No. 3 qualifier. 

Janis, the current points leader, raced past Troy Coughlin, Michael Biehle II, and No. 1 qualifier and 2011 Pro Mod world champion Khalid alBalooshi before meeting Snavely in the final.

The final round. (Chris Haverly photo)