Drag Illustrated Issue 136, September 2018 | Page 48

MOVERS & SHAKERS
#TEAMBIGDON
DI photographer Tara Bowker led a fundraising effort
to benefit PDRA announcer “Big Don” Ellison’s cancer
battle during the PDRA Super Strip Nationals. Pictured
with DI Editor-in-Chief Nate Van Wagnen and Top
Sportsman driver Jamie Fowler, Bowker raised over
$1,500 selling wristbands and stickers provided by
Don’s wife, Calli.
MILE-HIGH MOMENT
Leah Pritchett celebrates with Mark Malmstead, Head of Dodge Brand Marketing & Communications,
following her win in the Mopar Dodge 1320 “Angry Bee” Top Fuel dragster at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA
Nationals Powered by Mopar at Bandimere Speedway.
Marty
McFly
All is well in the world of
“McFly’n’” Marty Stinnett as
he steers his stock wheelbase,
small-block-powered Mustang
back to the pits after a Radial
vs. the World qualifying ses-
sion at the Street Car Super
Nationals in St. Louis.
HELPING HAND
Scattered rain showers limited the racing action at the
PDRA Super Strip Nationals, but the delays didn’t seem
to bother Avery Cox, daughter of Pro Nitrous standout
Jay Cox. She went for a bike ride through the pits with
the assistance of grandpa Lloyd.
BIG DOG INDEED
Reidsville, North Carolina’s Cam Clark won
his first two Big Dog Shootout trophies in
spectacular fashion, driving the H&H Racing
‘69 Camaro to back-to-back victories at
Piedmont Dragway. Clark enjoyed a massive
winner’s circle celebration and was even
congratulated by Los Angeles Chargers
wide receiver Keenan Allen, who was in at-
tendance at the Big Double double race.
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