Aaron Hambridge - Snap On Nitro Champs Wrap-up

Hambridge reaches semis at Nitro Champs

It was a big weekend for ANDRA Top Alcohol Dragster racer Aaron Hambridge and the rest of Team APM with their one-shot qualifying effort hurting the motor but still good enough for third place outright.

With the track temp dropping through the 60 degree mark long before the first round of eliminations, the team knew they'd have to be on their game if they were to progress further. Their opponent for this match-up was Steven Reed in his Funny Car - a seasoned competitor and always one to watch. After a healthy burnout, Hambridge staged the car and brought the revs up, ready for the tree. From the hit the race was Aaron's with a P.B. 5.65 @ 248mph enough to dispatch Reed but not enough for lane choice against reigning Top Alcohol champ, Wayne Newby.

With conditions deteriorating rapidly, the Team APM crew stepped things up to go after the win against Newby's 5.55 / 255mph machine. Everything looked good until an uncharacteristic red light by Hambridge handed the win to his opponent.

While the previous day's engine mishap proved a setback, the low-budget Team APM operation performed well against some of the big names of the sport and banked a new personal best to boot.

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