The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division held a thrilling doubleheader at Numidia Dragway, with Joe Carnasciale, Robert Don, and Matt Lisa emerging as prominent winners in race 2. Sunday’s final highlights included:
Competition Eliminator: Joe Carnasciale from Ashaway, R.I., triumphed with his ’07 Cavalier, clocking 8.966 seconds, defeating Santo Volpe’s ’32 Bantam.
Super Stock: Robert Don of Foxboro, Mass., took victory in his ’92 Mustang, completing the race in 11.334 seconds against Dan Walleigh’s ’69 AMX.
Stock Eliminator: Matt Lisa, driving a ’68 Camaro, won with a time of 10.848 seconds, defeating Douglas Hoven’s ’70 Nova.
Super Comp: Michael Handras from Brooklyn, N.Y., edged out Jason Kenny with a close finish.
Super Gas: George Smith claimed victory in his ’68 Camaro while Dean Mathauser fouled.
Super Street: Thomas Amorosi secured a win against Michael Epprecht.
Other winners included Michael Daniele in Top Sportsman and Kevin Robb in Top Dragster, showcasing impressive speeds. The Junior Dragster categories also featured strong performances from Hudson Bleakley and Olivia Torchia.
Saturday’s qualifying results saw Frank Affronti leading in Competition Eliminator with an impressive run under the index. This event highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of racers across various classes, making for an exciting weekend of drag racing.