defeated Bo Butner in his “Cars”-themed Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Camaro. Bringing back his blue Corral Boots Mustang, Fernando Cuadra Jr. The only Elite Motorsports Pro Stock drivers to make a Round One exit were those who were facing another Elite machine in the opposite lane. 1 qualifier position for the sixth time this season thanks to a blistering run of 6.579-seconds at 208.75 mph. Leaving the prestigious track, Elite Motorsports holds the first (Enders), second (Coughlin), and third (Aaron Stanfield) positions in the points standings.Įnders started race day from the No. in the final round today to secure her ninth victory at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Enders faced her teammate Troy Coughlin Jr. Today’s win in Las Vegas is the 15th win for the Elite Motorsports Pro Stock team. She held onto that lead for the rest of the season. Enders took over the points lead early in the season after her third win of the year in Houston. Enders shares this distinction with Jeg Coughlin, Greg Anderson, Warren Johnson and Bob Glidden. Only four other Pro Stock drivers have earned five or more world championship titles in the 71-year history of the sport. It lit a fire under our team to become champs again.” 2 on the car and that didn’t sit well with any of us. This season, like every season, we set out to win races and win a championship and we did just that. “This whole season has been a dream come true for our whole team. They all make it possible for me and I’m living my dream. As a personal goal, we wanted to get that 10th win and I have the best guys that stand beside me. 1, win the race and win the championship, it’s been a badass day. “My crew chief said we were going to go for it, and I just had to drive. “What an incredible day,” Enders continued. It’s nice to see all of those sacrifices paid off. “We have worked really hard to get here and we’ve sacrificed a lot. “As a kid with big dreams, this makes me want to pinch myself,” said Enders. That laser focus served her well as she racked up win after win in her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Camaro, including first-time victories at three tracks that had previously eluded her. She proclaimed throughout the season that she was playing for keeps and would not rest until the championship was hers. She went on to win the entire event, marking her tenth win of the season and surpassing her previous career best of nine event wins in one season.Įnders began the year with a renewed fire and drive to win. The standout driver clinched the championship by winning the semifinal round of competition but that did not deter the fan-favorite driver. Erica Enders earned her fifth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world championship today at the 22nd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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