Thompson Rolls the Dice in Vegas

Thompson Rolls the Dice in Vegas

Clint Thompson competed at this past weekend’s NHRA Las Vegas
Nationals looking for some good luck as the season charges towards the
finish line later this month. Thompson, who had a great final round
outing at his last national event appearance in Charlotte NC, was
looking for more of the same in Sin City.

Thompson, started his weekend off well by qualifying third with a
blistering 5.60 at 258 MPH. This set up a first round meeting with
fellow Division 6 opponent John Evanchuk. At the light it was Evanchuk
out first with an 0.049 reaction time to Thompson’s 0.065. Thompson
got a little out of shape about 200 feet out which allowed Evanchuk to
get the win light with a 5.65 at 251 MPH to Thompson’s 5.80 at 247 MPH.

Thompson will race at next weekend’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
event also being held in Vegas before moving on to Pomona CA for the
Auto Club Finals.