Sat, 29 Oct 2011, 10:30 PM Balooshi Wins NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod World Championship

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LAS VEGAS --

Roger Burgess presents Khalid Balooshi with the Championship trophy.

Khalid Balooshi won the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing world championship Saturday at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.

Balooshi clinched his first world championship and the $50,000 champion's prize when he powered his Speedtech '68 Camaro to a 5.956-seconds at 240.59 mph past Mike Janis in the first round of eliminations.

"This was such a great season for us," said Balooshi. "I appreciate everyone who's worked with us, our team, my team owner and everyone involved. I had such an amazing year and this just tops it off. I'm very excited."

Balooshi's world championship-winning season included race wins in Gainesville and the Las Vegas spring race, a final round appearance in Houston, and No. 1 qualifiers in Gainesville, and Atlanta.

While Balooshi clinched his world championship today, defending event winner Brad Personett raced to the No. 1 qualifying position, then advanced to the second round of eliminations. Personett powered his '68 Camaro to a 5.848 at 256.70 to take the top spot in the category, then drove past Adam Flamholc in the first round of eliminations. Personett and Balooshi will meet in the second round as eliminations continue Sunday.

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