NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Tom Martino’s bid for a third straight Comp win in Reading remained intact until the final round, where he lost to Christopher Piston, who was appearing in his first career final round. Piston, in a four-cylinder powered F/DA, ended Martino’s Reading winning streak at 14 rounds in the final with an (-.503) 8.117 that was boosted by a sharp .011 reaction time. Piston also drove to wins against Chip Ippolito, Pat Ross, and David Kramer to reach the final.