Run for the Stripe: Sorokin Hole Shot not Enough Against McGee
Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield - Despite a hard charge out of the gate and a stout one flat sixty-foot time by Adam Sorokin, Rick McGee made it over the stripe first and took the win light in round two eliminations top fuel eliminations at the California Hot Rod Reunion. McGee said he watched Sorokin get out on him at the green, but then kept his eye on the stripe and his foot in the throttle of his hemi-powered top fuel entry in the attempt to catch up to the Chevrolet. Sorokin was out keeping his own eyes on the finish, but heard the the high unmistakeable sound of a high winding top fuel engine at maximum volume off to his right on the top end of the racetrack, and watched as McGee crossed the stripe just ahead of him for the win. In the end Sorokin’s 5.93 ET at 209 miles per hour was not enough for McGee’s 5.81 ET and 249 mile per charge in this battle of top fuel hot rods.
Tags: Adam Sorokin, California Hot Rod Reunion, CHRR, nitromethane, Rick McGee, top fuel
It’s great to see the Hot Rod coming around.
I was watching the video stream courtesy of Bangshift and I gotta say it was a real nailbiter. I thought you had him even after the puff until the win light came on in the wrong lane.
I’m sending a “Small Block Mafia” decal to you guys via Adam. I think you’ll get a tickle out of it and hope you can find a spot for it.
It’s really great to see the mouse back in action and a great pleasure watching the progress of the car and team.
I like to think I see plenty of win lights for you guys in the future and will waiting anxiously for the next outting.
Sincerly,Tim Gilbreth