In the re-scheduled NHRA Arizona Nationals from February, Mera Silvia and Mike DeCarolis took the wins in Top Dragster and Super Street respectively. Silvia of nearby Upland, Calif., took on Tony Jardino, San Dimas, Calif., and held on with a 199.94 mph run in 6.757 seconds to Jardino’s 6.816 at 197.65 mph. The win was Silvia’s first of her career for an NHRA national event.
DeCarolis, Chandler, Ariz., drove his ‘72 Nova past Virgil Dallugue, Redlands, Cailf., and his ’72 Duster. DeCarolis ran 10.917 on a 10.90 dial in for the win.
Today was also opening day for the NHRA JEGS Pacific Sportsnationals presented by K&N at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway as Silvia’s dad, Wayne Silvia, also of Upland, took the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Sportsman with a lap of 6.772 seconds at 207.11 mph.