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Michael Beard · 10-17-2011, 11:46 AM

Congratulations to Stock World Champion, "Philbilly" Phil Combs, Super Stock World Champion Gianni Cantusci, Stock racer Matt Hawk who won the IHRA Summit No-Box World Championship with his bracket car, and Sportsman Spectacular winners Anthony Bertozzi (SS), and the big bear Brandon Peterson (Stock). Special tip o' the cap to The Legend Chip Johnson for winning the Hot Rod World Championship, and Myron Piatek for the honor of being named IHRA Sportsman of the Year!

Thanks once again to Terry Knott for letting me shoe his Dart Sport (and lettering it up with Duck Tape once again!), and for providing 'food and shelter'. Terry was a great crew chief as normal, taking care of all the little details so I could hop back and forth between the two cars. Sorry for no Live From updates this weekend... with two cars, barely had time to do the logbook, let alone much else. But what a great weekend! Semis in Super Stock, and a Runner-Up and a Semi in Stock.

This entire weekend was blessed with some great weather, albeit tricky conditions with wind gusts over 20mph, and a barometer that moved from 29.30 to 29.80 in the three days. What a great run event, and a good crowd on hand to enjoy some incredible sportsman racing. Anybody that missed this one REALLY missed out! Thank you IHRA, and particularly Summit Racing Equipment for stepping up in a very big way, and for being such an integral part of the event. Summit didn't just send banners and say 'we're sponsoring the race'... they had a pretty sizable STAFF there, and treated everyone like royalty. We're all grateful for your kindness and generosity.

Pics...
- Terry Knott's freshly Ducked-up H/CM Dart Sport
- eventual Sportsman Spectacular Stock champion Brandon Peterson
- Moser Axle Mania and Div. 1 Stock Champ Lisa Bolton
- Duck Tape pits
- Johnny Fisher's K/SA Mirada
- Freshly crowed IHRA Summit No-Box World Champ Matt Hawk's Stocker
- Freshly married Hillarey Sloan-Leggette, G/CM Camaro
- Super Stockers ready to roll
- IHRA Div. 9 Pro-Am Starter Josh Peake

10-17-2011, 11:46 AM	#14
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: IHRA Tournament of Champions Congratulations to Stock World Champion, "Philbilly" Phil Combs, Super Stock World Champion Gianni Cantusci, Stock racer Matt Hawk who won the IHRA Summit No-Box World Championship with his bracket car, and Sportsman Spectacular winners Anthony Bertozzi (SS), and the big bear Brandon Peterson (Stock). Special tip o' the cap to The Legend Chip Johnson for winning the Hot Rod World Championship, and Myron Piatek for the honor of being named IHRA Sportsman of the Year! Thanks once again to Terry Knott for letting me shoe his Dart Sport (and lettering it up with Duck Tape once again!), and for providing 'food and shelter'. Terry was a great crew chief as normal, taking care of all the little details so I could hop back and forth between the two cars. Sorry for no Live From updates this weekend... with two cars, barely had time to do the logbook, let alone much else. But what a great weekend! Semis in Super Stock, and a Runner-Up and a Semi in Stock. This entire weekend was blessed with some great weather, albeit tricky conditions with wind gusts over 20mph, and a barometer that moved from 29.30 to 29.80 in the three days. What a great run event, and a good crowd on hand to enjoy some incredible sportsman racing. Anybody that missed this one REALLY missed out! Thank you IHRA, and particularly Summit Racing Equipment for stepping up in a very big way, and for being such an integral part of the event. Summit didn't just send banners and say 'we're sponsoring the race'... they had a pretty sizable STAFF there, and treated everyone like royalty. We're all grateful for your kindness and generosity. Pics... - Terry Knott's freshly Ducked-up H/CM Dart Sport - eventual Sportsman Spectacular Stock champion Brandon Peterson - Moser Axle Mania and Div. 1 Stock Champ Lisa Bolton - Duck Tape pits - Johnny Fisher's K/SA Mirada - Freshly crowed IHRA Summit No-Box World Champ Matt Hawk's Stocker - Freshly married Hillarey Sloan-Leggette, G/CM Camaro - Super Stockers ready to roll - IHRA Div. 9 Pro-Am Starter Josh Peake Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 10-17-2011 at 12:29 PM. Reason: added pics