Staff Report
Racers from across the western United States converged on Fallon over the weekend as Top Gun Dragstrip hosted the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pacific Division National Open and Junior Championship Series races.
The three-day event, held May 29-31, brought sportsman racers, junior dragsters, motorcycle competitors, and bracket racers to Fallon for two Pacific Division National Open races and two Junior Championship Series events.
The competition was part of the NHRA's 75th-anniversary season and drew participants seeking valuable divisional points and national recognition.
Activities began Thursday with racer arrivals and a community gathering in downtown Fallon, before racing action got underway on Friday with test-and-tune sessions and qualifying. Competition continued throughout the weekend at the local dragstrip.
Top Gun Dragstrip remains one of Northern Nevada's premier motorsports venues and regularly hosts NHRA-sanctioned events from spring through fall. The National Open weekend is among the track's largest annual events, attracting racers, crews, family members, and spectators to Churchill County.
In addition to the on-track competition, the event provided an economic boost for local businesses as racers and visitors filled hotels, restaurants, and shops throughout the weekend.
The National Open races were followed by regular Top Gun Dragstrip points competition, which continues throughout the summer racing season.
Comment
Comments