NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Shannon Nicoletti, of nearby Lakewood, Colo., joined the list of first-time national event winners in Super Comp thanks to a strong final-round performance against Mitch Mustard. Nicoletti grabbed a slight lead at the start and drove to a 9.557 on the altitude-adjusted 9.50 index to secure the win over Mustard’s 9.579. Nicoletti set up for the final with a perfect light on his semifinal bye run and also scored a holeshot win against Chad Webber earlier in eliminations.