Story and Photos By Michelle PetroRoss Neimeoller, of Ross Nemo Racing, took the win in the Super Stock class clocking a top speed of 95.2 mph over Brett Nance with a speed of 93.3mph.Kristian Ichazo edged out Jose Gonzalez to win the Stock class with 81.9mph over Jose's top speed of 81.4mph.
MidState Motors' sponsored racer, Ron Allison, took the Spec class with a very respectable 91.3mph on board his Yamaha. Game Over racer Carlos Cruz came in close behind with a 81.7mph run.Tonito Lopez registered 73.1 mph on the radar gun in the Naturally Aspirated (NA) class for the win.The rest of the day unfolded like clockwork until April Hibdon took a nasty spill against Victor Gonzales in the Spec Class loser bracket race. April ejected right at the finish line and seemed to be in trouble. Course Marshal Randy was there in an instant along with April's Husband, Kerry, who was on deck to race next.
As she was brought in, we were relieved to see that she was talking and laughing. The entire Hydrodrag crowd, competitors and spectators alike gave April a supportive round of applause as she was transported to the local hospital. No doubt she will be sore after that dismount. April, you are one tough chick and we wish you a very quick and speedy recovery.
Carlito DeValle was able to take back the crown in the unlimited class which was the highlight of the weekend. Congratulations to all the winners:
Unlimited Class: 1st Carlito DeValle - Seadoo 2nd Stan Hightower - Yamaha 3rd Duke Zorn - YamahaSuperStock Class: 1st Stan Hightower - Yamaha 2nd Ernesto Calas - SeaDoo 3rd Carlos Cruz - YamahaStock Class: 1st Troy Snyder - Yamaha 2nd Stan Hightower Yamaha 3rd Scott Rice YamahaSpec Class: 1st Kerry Hibdon - Yamaha 2nd Victor Gonzalez - Yamaha 3rd April Hibdon - YamahaNA Class: 1st Clay Barbee - Yamaha 2nd Tonito Lopez - Yamaha 3rd Rob Hoffman - SeaDooA full account of the event will be published in Pro Rider Watercraft Magazine. Stay tuned for updates and news of round 2!
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