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Mildura Sunset Strip
22-23 OCT
More first time winners dominated the storylines once again
in the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at Mildura
Sunset Strip while some familiar faces went back-to-back.
SUPERCHARGED OUTLAWS
Mark Zauch won his first ever ANDRA Christmas Tree with
a win over Justin Russell in the Supercharged Outlaws
final despite a fuel leak between the final two rounds a
makeshift temporary fix.
“I came up here just to get the car down the track,” said
Zauch.
“I wasn’t planning on winning, we just wanted to test a few
things – I did some maintenance on the car myself so I was
a little bit sceptical if it was going to be alright and yeah,
we went and pulled this out.
“We had a little fuel leak (before the final) that we didn’t
have enough time to weld it up so we duct taped a few rags
underneath the tank to soak up the fuel to give it our best
shot. I cracked a good reaction time and came out with the
trophy.
“I’d like to thank my old man, he drives me around
everywhere, pays for all the transport so thank you Dad. And
to all the crew for the weekend, Chris, Donna, my brother
Chris, Colleen and a special thank you to Dave Baines who
has always been on the phone and helped me out where he
can. I can’t thank him enough.”
Russell was competing in his second straight final following
a runner up in the Desert Nationals at Alice Springs Inland
Dragway in July. But his wait will continue, as it was a fairy
tale finish for Zauch.
As the 7th placed qualifier, Zauch had the handicap advantage
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Photos by: Drags SA, David Hope, Outlaw Images.
against all his elimination opponents however
he would face quicker opponents as a result.
He held on in all three rounds defeating Doina
Day and Steven Walker before getting the
jump with a huge holeshot advantage on the
start line to win the final.
Reacting in .043 seconds to Russell’s .214,
Zauch stayed the course for an unexpected
victory on a winning 4.974 at 140.92 mph and
a 4.95 dial in to 4.311 at 164.61 mph on a 4.28
dial in.
TOP SPORTSMAN
Defending Top Sportsman Champion Jason
Stares went 2:1 in final rounds this season
defeating Michael Braggs who was making his
debut in the bracket.
Stares was a late entry to the event and the
decision paid dividends qualifying 2nd and
setting him on another winning path past
John Zappia & crew.
9 time Australian Top
Doorslammer Champion.
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