Lawson Wins First NHRA National Event with Randy Meyer Racing

Lawson Wins First NHRA National Event with Randy Meyer Racing

March 29th, 2014 – At the home track of Kansas-based team, Randy Meyer Racing, Shayne Lawson earned his first NHRA National event win at Heartland Park Topeka for the 26th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals.

Driving for team owner, Randy Meyer, Shayne piloted the Smart Chicken Price Chopper A/Fuel Dragster, alongside teammate Chase Copeland. With only one opportunity to qualify in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks, due to rain, Shayne was able to lay down the second quickest pass of the session, and top speed of the event, a 5.26 E.T. at 273 mph, while Chase claimed the tenth spot with his 5.42 E.T. at 260 mph.

For the first round of eliminations, Shayne beat the 15th qualifier, Dean Dubbin, with the quickest pass of the round, a 5.25 E.T. at 272 mph. Chase, who faced the seventh qualifier, Chris Demke, lost with a slower 5.47 E.T. at 263 mph. Shayne went on to beat Demke in the following round with a 5.35 E.T. at 268 mph, followed by a 5.34 E.T. at 268 mph to defeat Forrest Fair in the semi-finals.

Cheering on the Randy Meyer Racing Team as they advanced onto the final round of eliminations was Smart Chicken and Price Chopper, who invited a nonprofit organization known as PointMan, who provides a spiritual, physical, and social atmosphere for wounded warriors to connect with each other and their families. With much support behind him, Shayne won his first NHRA National event with a 5.32 at 269 E.T. beating Monroe Guest’s 5.54 E.T. at 250 mph.

Don’t forget! This race will air on May 31st at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET/6:30 AM - 7:30 AM PT on ESPN2.

Randy Meyer Racing would like to thank their sponsors for their support and dedication to the team: Lucas Oil, Smart Chicken, Price Chopper, Aeromotive Fuel Systems, NGK Spark Plugs, MOTOR MEDIC, Quik-Latch Products, Boninfante, Taylor Cable, Belzona Industrial Solutions, Rezner trailers, ARP, MAHLE Clevite, Hedman Hedders, and Moroso.

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