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Sportsman SummaryComing off an exciting Runner-Up finish in Denver recently, Jay Storey is looking forward to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 5 doubleheader in Topeka, Kan. this weekend. Competing in Stock with his gorgeous 2018 Copo Camaro and Super Stock in a 2022 Copo, Storey is one of several Patterson Elite drivers who will vie for points and pride at this much-anticipated event at Heartland Motorsports Park.
The Patterson Elite team is prepared to give its hometown crowd a great show in Stock and Super Stock. In addition to Storey’s participation in both aforementioned categories, Todd Patterson (2019 Copo FSS/D), as well as his sons Aydan (2014 Copo FSS/F) and A.J. (2001 S10 Pickup GT/TD) will be competing in Super Stock. Rounding out competition in Stock is Patterson Elite driver Ryan Montford in his 2013 Copo FSS/C.
“Topeka has always been our favorite racetrack,” said Aydan Patterson. “We’ve got a lot of teammates and customers competing this weekend and we are looking forward to watching them in action. It’s fun to have a doubleheader at this track where so many friends and family can come out and see what we do. I think it’s going to be an exciting weekend.”
Other Patterson Elite drivers and customers looking for success this weekend include:
TOP SPORTSMANChris ArnoldAllen FirestoneGreg Lair Mike Morehead
COMPETITION ELIMINATORSteve BasgallMike DePalmaRoyce Lee Freeman
SUPER STOCKJames Elias FSS/BTerry Elias FSS/BJohn Harder FSS/BTim Nicholson GT/M
STOCKLarry Dyck FS/B
In other NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition news, David Cuadra will be running his Top Sportsman car in Seattle at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals. D. Cuadra went several rounds last week in Sonoma and he plans to add more to his count in Seattle.

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing SeriesPro Stock competition is heating up in the final leg of the famed Western Swing as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series rolls into Seattle for the first time in three years. The 33rd annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals kick off this Friday and the Elite Motorsports Pro Stock team is ready to rock the Northwest.
Points leader Erica Enders won last weekend in Sonoma where she was also the No. 1 qualifier. The standout driver plans to take that momentum into this event and is excited to return to Seattle where she has one previous win (2012) and one runner-up finish (2017).
Sitting right behind Enders in the Pro Stock points race is her Elite Motorsports teammate Aaron Stanfield. Stanfield has had a phenomenal season thus far and he’s ready to give the crowd a show in Seattle. This is his first appearance at the Western Swing’s final event, and he’s primed for the challenge.
Despite the substantial number of wins 2017 Pro Stock World Champion Bo Butner has amassed in his Pro Stock career, he has yet to nab a Wally from Seattle. The fan-favorite driver is looking to change that this weekend.
While Troy Coughlin Jr. is no stranger to Pacific Raceway, this will be the first time he’s competed in Pro Stock at this track. He’s continued to gain momentum all season long in his Elite-powered Pro Stock car and will be one to watch at this event.
The Cuadra family legacy continues to gain momentum and fans this season with patriarch Fernando Cuadra Sr. competing alongside his sons, Fernando Jr. and Cristian. Each of these talented drivers is looking for a breakthrough this weekend.
The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals begin on Friday, July 29th.

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