The answer came quick and painfully for Murphy as the engine went silent not long after it started as the fuel pump shaft broke leaving Murphy once again a bridesmaid, and watching Fry take the win and her first ever Wally. (Tim Marshall photo)

Nitro Kitty was elated as tears of joy flowed down her cheeks. The team was also elated as this was a 180-degree turnaround from the 2016 March Meet when they saw their car destroyed in a shutdown area shunt with Jim Murphy.

In the end, what could have been “one of those days” for Mendy Fry, turned out to be one of the most memorable days of her life.

(Tim Marshall photo)