Mason Wright celebrated his first victory of the season at the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, defeating J.R. Gray in the final round at Route 66 Raceway. This win comes a year after he crashed at Route 66 Raceway.
Wright earned his second career win in NHRA Pro Mod when Gray went red in the final. Wright posted a solid run of 5.734, 251.25, in his Chevrolet Camaro after qualifying No. 1 with a time of 5.676, 253.66.
His consistent performance throughout eliminations helped secure the win, as he took down competitors Chip King, Mike Stavrinos, and Ken Quartuccio, all while maintaining times in the low 5.70s.
“You can’t take any of these teams lightly. The team carried me the whole way today,” said Wright, who moved to fifth in the standings.
Gray reached the final round for the second time this season after defeating Derek Menholt, Billy Banaka, and Kevin Rivenbark. With his performance this weekend, Gray vaulted to the points lead, with teammate Stavrinos in second and Rickie Smith in third.
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns June 6-8 during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway.
