Bill Reichert and Andy Bohl each picked up wins as they worked their way though eliminations at O’Reilly Raceway Park for the Lucas Oil Spring Spectacle of Speed in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes respectively.
Reichert, Owosso, Mich., dominated the field recording low elapsed times in each round of eliminations saving his best run of the day for his final round against Ken Perry, Richmond Hill, Ont. Reichert clocked in at 5.320 seconds at 265.85 mph to Perry’s 5.424 at 260.41 mph.
Perry’s final round appearance assured him a berth in the prestigious JEGS Allstars as the North Central division’s rep in the best-of-the-best competition between NHRA’s seven geographic divisions. Reichert will also be competing in the event as the defending JEGS Allstar champion.