With rain threatening race conditions, the Ford Summer Drags final rounds were pushed up in order
to avoid another postponement. John Montecalvo and the Maxam Equipment Chevy faced off against
Jason Collins. Montecalvo brought the fireworks as he stole a huge advantage off the starting line
and never looked back to take the win with a 4.19 at 164.87.
Montecavlo was thrilled with his first ADRL Extreme Pro Stock win. "We've been working hard toward
this, and I knew our time was coming. It feels good to have that first win under our belts. I
almost didn't come to this race because of holiday and family plans, but I'm sure glad I did now.
Many thanks to Maxam Equipment for coming on board this weekend. We're proving to be a good team
this weekend! I also want to thank my wife and the team for all their hard work, Sonny's Racing
Engines, and all the guys that stand behind this team."
Montecalvo won't have long to revel in his accomplishments as he gears up for the Hardee's
Independence Drags today. He currently stands third in qualifying as his final round match up
against Collins also served as his first round of qualifying for the Independence Drags. They have
two more rounds of qualifying today with the race to be completed tonight. If Montecalvo continues
with his incredible lights and solid runs, he may be well on his way to another victory this
holiday weekend. "It's rather fitting that this red, white and blue Maxam Equipment Cobalt took the
victory on this Independence Day weekend," said the Champ. "Let's do it again tomorrow!"
