2016 NHRA Mello Yello Awards Ceremony
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Jason Line and Jerry Savoie were the headliners crowned as world champions Nov. 14 during the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland.
The four drivers were honored for their season-long achievements and presented with checks and trophies for winning 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship titles.
Other special moments of the evening included Connie Kalitta being honored as the recipient of the first ever NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Cory Reed being named the winner of the Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award, and Dodge being named the NHRA Manufacturers Cup champion.
Part 1: Welcome, Dave Rieff and Tony Pedregon; NHRA President Peter Clifford; Lifetime Achievement Award: Connie Kalitta
Part 2: Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions; J&A Service Pro Mod champion: Rickie Smith; Coca-Cola Vice President Racquel Mason; Pro Stock Motorcycle 2-10 finishers; Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Jerry Savoie
Part 3: Manufacturers Cup champion: Dodge; Pro Stock 2-10 finishers; Mello Yello Pro Stock champion Jason Line
Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award: Cory Reed
Part 5: Funny Car 2-10 finishers; Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps
Part 6: Top Fuel 2-10 finishers; Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Antron Brown