Winners Crowned In Mohnton, Biondo Gains 50th National Victory

Mohnton, PA – Multiple winners were recognized today as the NHRA Keystone Nationals concluded at Maple Grove Raceway after rain delays over the weekend. Winners were recognized in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Stock, Super Comp and the rest of the classes that encompass the nationwide series.

In the Top Alcohol Dragster final round the audience witnessed Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., chase down Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., for the winning light. Fricke registered a victory pass of 5.263 seconds, 278.92 mph to Demke’s 8.594 seconds, 97.72 mph. This is Fricke’s first National event Wally trophy in her second final round appearance.

Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., was able to outlast Sean Bellemeur of Placentia, Calif., in the Top Alcohol Funny Car finale. Bohl made a victory pass of 5.579, 267.06 besting Bellemeur’s 5.514, 268.60.

Hometown fans were excited to see fellow Pennsylvanians Peter Biondo, Warminster Pa., and Jack Sepanek Jr, Moosic, Pa., compete in the Super Comp final round. Biondo faced little resistance marking a run at 8.902, 179.23, as Sepanek fouled at the line. Peter Biondo scored his 50th National victory in his home state.

In Comp Eliminator, Al Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., put together a winning run, gaining the starting line advantage and running 7.881, 168.98 defeating Joe Carnasciale, Cranston R.I., 8.890, 150.55.

The other drivers visiting the winner’s circle Peter Biondo in Stock Eliminator; Craig Porter in Super Gas; and Michael Iacono

in Super Stock.

The following are NHRA Keystone Nationals results’ from Maple Grove Raceway that finished today:

Top Alcohol Dragster

Jackie Fricke, 5.263, 278.92 def. Chris Demke, 8.594, 97.72.

Top Alcohol Funny Car

Andy Bohl, Chevy Camaro, 5.579, 267.06 def. Sean Bellemeur, Chevy Camaro, 5.514, 268.60.

Comp Eliminator

Al Ackerman, Dragster, 7.881, 168.98 def. Joe Carnasciale, Chevy Cavalier, 8.890, 150.55.

Super Stock

Michael Iacono, Chevy Camaro, 9.958, 130.64 def. Carroll Morris, Ford Mustang, 10.073, 130.56.

Stock Eliminator

Peter Biondo, Chevy Camaro, 10.352, 114.82 def. Michael Iacono, Camaro, 10.524, 118.63.

Super Comp

Amanda Boicesco, Dragster, 8.902, 179.23 def. Jack Sepanek Jr., Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

Super Gas

Craig Porter, Ford Mustang, 9.886, 164.63 def. Edward Alessi Jr, Pontiac Catalina, 9.865, 165.23.