In the grand scheme of motorsport aerodynamics, a 1957 Mopar has as much aerodynamic advantage as a boat anchor. On Saturday afternoon at the ANDRA Castrol Edge Winternationals, a boat anchor has never been more proficient.

Peter Kapiris, a mainstay in Aussie Top Doorslammer competition, drove his lumbering beast to the top of provisional first session qualifying with a 5.859 second pass at 246.44 miles per hour.

Kapiris beat out 18 other drivers looking to find a spot in the provisional and rain-delayed field. The event is rescheduled for July.

 In the grand scheme of motorsport aerodynamics, a 1957 Mopar has as much aerodynamic advantage as a boat anchor. On Saturday afternoon at the ANDRA Castrol Edge Winternationals, a boat anchor has never been more proficient.

Peter Kapiris, a mainstay in Aussie Top Doorslammer competition, drove his lumbering beast to the top of provisional first session qualifying with a 5.859 second pass at 246.44 miles per hour.

Kapiris beat out 18 other drivers looking to find a spot in the provisional and rain-delayed field. The event is rescheduled for July.

“It’s pretty tough just to qualify in the show and this event, the Castrol Edge Winternationals is the biggest meeting of the year,” Kapiris said. “It’s just a big honor even to qualify because the competition is so tough.”

Many of the seasoned veterans within Top Doorslammer are predicting  an all-five second field for the first time in the history of the eliminator. The quickest field of doorslammers has been 6.06 seconds.

After the first session, three of the eight provisional first session qualifiers were in the fives.

As great of an accomplishment as qualifying for a Top Doorslammer field is, there’s no replacement for lifting the Christmas Tree trophy at the end of the meeting.

“One you pat yourself on the back, the other, you get hammered and celebrate for months.” Kapiris said with a smile.

Winning with a boat anchor qualifies as a reason to celebrate.

 

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