The 16th Annual Appletree Automotive U.S. Sand Nationals at West Michigan Sand Dragway is complete after a weekend of great weather and close racing. Bob Piunti emerged victorious in the Top Fuel class defeating a four car field, while Troy Turnock topped a six-car class in Top Eliminator. We’ll have photos, video, and more coverage in the coming weeks from this event.
Results
Top Fuel
1st-Bob Piunti
2nd-Troy Turnock
3rd-Rob Schyett
Top Eliminator
1st-Troy Turnock
2nd-Lori Goodale
3rd-Scott Schyett
Pro Index
1st-Kristy Whitten
2nd-Willie Berzley
3rd-Ed Engel
Pro Comp
1st-Tim Holstege
2nd-Mark Mosher
3rd-Reny Villemure
Pro Mod Truck
1st-Ben Dozeman
2nd-Trent Everett Jr.
3rd-Fred Hugo
3rd-Jim Brantley
Pro ATV
1st-Rich Wood
2nd-Brad Adams
3rd-Shawn Roth
3rd-Matt Stewart
Comp
1st-Tom Hartman
2nd-Tom Bray
3rd-Lee Reynders
3rd-Matt Willis
Modified
1st-Rick Browe
2nd-Wade Berger
3rd-Jason Hendricks
3rd-Roger Young
ATV
1st-Brad Adams
2nd-Reanna Hessoun
3rd-Brian McWethy
Junior Dragster
1st-Tyler Lirones
2nd-Alex Rammacher
3rd-Tyler Walla
3rd-Caitlyn Shamblin
Junior ATV
1st-Samantha Schyett
2nd-Payton Brooks
3rd-Devin Reust
3rd-Tyler Woodbury
Mighty Midgets
1st-Dylan DeHaan
2nd-Makayla Beld
3rd-Tanner Hartman
Gambler (Friday)
1st-Tom Bray
2nd-Willie Berzley
Top Fuel
Qualifying
1. Rob Schyett 2.80
2. Bob Piunti 2.89
3. Jay Poortenga 2.95
4. Troy Turnock 3.03
Round One
Bob Piunti (W) 2.92 def. Jay Poortenga NT-Broke
Troy Turnock (W) 3.03 def. Rob Schyett 2.96
Final Round
Bob Piunti (W) 2.88 def. Troy Turnock 3.08
Top Eliminator
1. Troy Turnock 3.03
2. Lori Goodale 3.04
3. Scott Schyett 3.05
4. Rob Lemon
5. Frank Phaff
6. Jay Poortenga
Round One
Troy Turnock (W) 3.21 def. Jay Poortenga 3.36
Lori Goodale (W) 3.05 def. Frank Phaff 3.13
Scott Schyett (W) 3.14 def. Rob Lemon 3.18
Round Two
Troy Turnock (W) NT Bye
Lori Goodale (W) def. Scott Schyett NT-Broke
Final Round
Troy Turnock (W) 3.17 def. Lori Goodale 3.12