Alcohol eliminations are complete at Lebanon Valley Dragway with the
prestigious Wally trophies going to Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Darren
Nicholson from Mission Viejo, Calif., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver
Frank Manzo, of Morganville, N.J. Parings are also set for the
remaining classes of Sunday’s eliminations at the fourth NHRA Northeast
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.
Nicholson, who made his third divisional appearance, picked up his
first win of the season. He defeated the divisional points leader to
reach the finals in which he posted a 5.600 second, 256.45 mph pass to
defeat Rich McPhillips of Phoenixville, Pa., to pick up the hardware.
Top Alcohol Funny Car legend Frank Manzo once again staked his claim by
posting back to back wins and Lebanon. His final pass of 5.647 seconds
at 254.76 mph was more than enough to pick up his third divisional win
of the year and cement his place at the top of the Northeast.