The 3rd Annual Pro Truck Nationals at West Michigan Sand Dragway went down on July 19. There was a ton of excitement built around this race, and it did not disappoint. Let’s take a look back at this race through a “photo extra” with photos from our friends Mike Ellington (Sand Drag Central – www.sanddragcentral.com) and Rich Simon (Richard’s Auto Parts).
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Bobby Hugo - Pro Truck Winner (Rich Simon Photo)
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Dave Kramer - Pro Truck 2nd Place (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Fred Hugo - Pro Truck Semi-Finalist (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Jim Brantley - Pro Truck Semi-Finalist (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Pro Truck waiting for round one in the staging lanes. (Rich Simon Photo)
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Mark Mosher - Pro Truck class (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Ryan Poortenga - Pro Comp class Runner-Up (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Charley Willis - Catreaction Pro Comp Buggy (Mike Ellington Photo)
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John Ramlow - Pro Comp class winner. (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Tom Hartman (Near Lane) vs. Trent Everett (Far Lane) - Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Gary Vereeke (Near Lane) vs. John Dreher (Far Lane) - Fastest 4WD Shootout (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Dan Wies (Far Lane) vs. Dave Kramer (Near Lane) - Fastest 4WD Shootout (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Dawn Turnock - Pro Index (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Troy Turnock - Top Eliminator Fiat (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Kristy Whitten - Pro Index (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Lani Young - Junior Dragster class winner (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Jay Poortenga - Pro Index winner (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Dave Stinson - Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Jim Brantley (Near Lane) vs. Jay Poortenga (Far Lane) - Round 1 Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Mark Groenink (Near Lane) vs. Tom Hartman (Far Lane) - Round 1 Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Randy Dowd (Far Lane) vs. Dale Flaugher (Near Lane) - Round 1 Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Brian Wagner (Near Lane) vs. Mike Page (Far Lane) - Round 1 Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Mike Bolyard (Near Lane) vs. Fred Hugo (Far Lane) - Round 1 Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Rich Simon (Far Lane) vs. Troy Turnock (Near Lane) - Round 1 Pro Truck (Mike Ellington Photo)
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Scott Schyett Bad Frog Funny Car (Mike Ellington Photo)