The 5th annual Lil’ Bucks Hootenanny at Dragway 42 brought thrilling competition to West Salem, OH, despite challenging weather forecasts. The event, hosted by the Yaeger brothers, saw a remarkable turnout, with 345 entries on Friday and an impressive 449 on Saturday across Box and No-Box categories.

Champions emerged throughout the weekend, which ran from Thursday to Sunday. Notable winners included:

Friday:

• Box: Matt Dadas defeated Ryan Sparks.
• No-Box: Jordan Wilhelm prevailed over Justin Vickers.

Saturday:

• Box: Jeff Hura triumphed against Brian Willingham.
• No-Box: Ron Boyce overcame Marcus Puru.
• Super Bike Shootout: Ryan Robaugh claimed victory over Rick Poole.
• Junior Dragsters: Lucas Sowers bested Parker Karas.

Sunday:

• Box: Lou Greco won against Zach Smith.
• No-Box: Jon Lowery defeated Jaeden Durst.
• Super Bike Shootout: Eric Harmon outperformed Don Stokes.
• Junior Dragsters: Nathan Grill triumphed over Brylan Biondo.

Among the drivers, Megan Bohannon from Louisville, Kentucky, races a 2015 American Dragster in the NHRA North Central Division 3 Super Comp series, showcasing her dedication to the sport. She also contributes to TB Promotions, aiding in race organization and social media management.

The event was a testament to passion and commitment to drag racing, further cementing its status as a key racing weekend.

Source: dragchamp.com