Corey Buttigieg

Corey Buttigieg survived a scary ride in his Pro Stock Motorcycle semifinal when his back tire tore off the bead sending him on a wild slide into the braking area.

Somehow he managed to keep the Harley Buell upright despite the bike weaving from side to side on a superb ride into the final to face Locky Ireland.

Down to one cylinder after the damage sustained in the semi, Buttigieg cruised to the win on a slow 13.026-second pass when Ireland heartbreakingly broke down at the line.

Buttigieg eliminated Ryan Learmonth in Round 1 on a clean pass when Learmonth launched and broke down shortly after twisting the throttle.

The next round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series returns back to Calder Park March 12-13.