Drag Illustrated Issue 120, April 2017 | Page 18

A LONG TIME COMING Emotions ran high in the winner’s circle at Royal Purple Raceway following the conclusion of the NHRA Spring Nationals when Steve Matusek scored his first career NHRA Pro Mod victory behind the wheel of the of the Aeromotive Fuel Systems- sponsored Chevy Camaro fielded by Danny Rowe Racing and tuned by blown alcohol racing legend Jimmy Rector. Clearly, Rowe, a longtime friend of Matusek’s and a fellow driver in the hyper-competitive J&A Service NHRA Pro Mod eliminator, was every bit as excited as his teammate following the big win. Photograph by Wes Buck Royal Purple Raceway | Baytown, Texas | Sunday, April 23, 2017 18 | D r a g I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com Issue 120