In semifinal action Bruno stunned John Montecalvo who was hoping to make up some ground in the Pro Stock points race. Despite a very close battle, Bruno was able to get the best of the New Yorker with a holeshot win on his way to his first semifinal of the year.

Thanks to Bruno’s upset victory, Frank Gugliotta retained his points lead despite a first round exit. With two races to go Gugliotta holds a narrow 14-point edge over Montecalvo.

In other second round action Berner nipped J.R. Carr at the line, Martino got around John Konigshofer and Bertsch received a bye run.

In what might go down as the biggest win of the year, John Montecalvo took advantage of a stunning first round matchup with point leader Frank Gugliotta after rain positioned the top two in points together right off the bat. With soggy conditions giving the Elite Motorsports Pro Stock bunch only one round of qualifying over the weekend, Gugliotta found himself in the unfamiliar position of starting on the bottom half of the ladder while Montecalvo found himself fourth.

That single pass placed Gugliotta against the No. 2 man in points and Montecalvo made the most of the situation. With both cars struggling off the line, Montecalvo was able to get back in the groove first on his way to a huge first round victory over his nemesis, but a stunning second round loss allowed Gugliotta to retain his lead.

SPORTSMAN AND EXHIBITION

Frank Patille defeat Jim Barker to win the Northeast Outlaw Pro Modified class. Patille had a very consistent afternoon and saved the best for last with a 6.171 elapsed time at 228.19 miles per hour in the to claim the win. Barker ran a 6.301 E.T. at 231.83. Patille defeated Matt Deitsch, Derrick Townes and Jeff Rodgers to pick up the win. (photo courtesy NEOPMA)

In the Pro Sled class Scott Marsh recorded a victory over Jay Pearl after a thrilling weekend of competition. Marsh ran an 8.466 elapsed time at 151.94 miles per hour to pick up a holeshot over Pearl (8.421). Marsh defeated Rick Ramano, Kevin Zucco and Ryan Mason to pick up the win from the 10th qualifying spot.

In Pro Comp, Dave Bereau recorded a victory over Roland Deering Jr. with a 6.352-second pass at 213.54 miles per hour to Deering’s 6.357 at 224.96.

Rounding out the action were IHRA’s sportsman classes.

Top Sportsman: Gary Bingham, Pontiac Grand Am, 7.579, 176.79, def. Ryan Ondrejko, Pontiac GTO, 6.881, 202.61.

Top Dragster: Nick Willard, Dragster, 7.020, 169.72, def. Val DiGenova, Dragster, 7.016, 180.86.

Super Stock: Jacques Blais, Ford Mustang, 9.699, 136.14, def. Jack Chin, Oldsmobile Achieva, 10.220, 128.13.

Stock: Don Pires Jr., Chevy Nova, 11.474, 112.75, def. Bill Sheppard, Plymouth Duster, 12.183, 108.20.

Quick Rod: Lisa Bingham, Dragster, 20.346, 50.36, def. Brad Coryell, Dragster, broke.

Super Rod: Francis Ross, Chevy Camaro, 9.930, 170.79, def. Tracy Ogden, Chevy S-10, 9.856, 156.03.

Hot Rod: Ray Knight, Ford Mustang, 10.916, 126.57, def. Rob Hyatt, Ford Pinto, 10.893, 130.12.

ET Bracket: John Harper, Chevy Corvette, 8.599, 157.58, def. Albert Gouveia, Chevy Camaro, 9.768, 136.61.

Top ET: John Harper, Chevy Corvette, 8.564, 157.71, def. Rick Costa, Dodge Dart, 8.516, 160.04.

Mod ET: Albert Gouveia, Chevy Camaro, 9.715, 130.22, def. Matt Coco, Chevy S-10, 11.726, 116.17.