Drag Illustrated Issue 156, May 2020 | Page 24

THE WA 800-222-9092 www.MickeyThompsonTires.com BURNING MONEY Edgewater, Florida’s James Thompson celebrates in style, roasting the Mickey Thompson slicks on his ‘72 Malibu in the World Doorslammer Nationals winner’s circle after taking runner-up honors in the Pro ET class. It was Thompson’s latest accomplishment at Orlando, where he also won the 2019 Sportsman track championship. He’s known throughout the Southeast for lighting up win lights and parking in winner’s circle at bracket races from Palm Beach to South Georgia and points in between. Photograph by Chris Simmons Orlando Speed World Dragway | Bithlo, Florida | Sunday, March 8, 2020 24 | Drag Illustrated | DragIllustrated.com Issue 156