FALLON, NV (Sept. 17) — Due to myriad of problems this season at Top Gun Drag Strip was shortened. Despite this the track was able to run the season’s final races this weekend. First up to finish Sunday’s eliminations were the Junior Dragsters. In the final round Sparks racer Nicholas Morris beat Kellen Schmid. The 2023 Junior Dragster champ was Jayce Schmid and the Rookie of the Year was Chayson Schierost. Next the eliminations proceeded. At one time a driver that lost their run, for a small contribution, would race in a By Back where the winner went back into

FALLON, NV (April 24) — Top Gun Dragstrip opened its season this weekend. Both the Summit ET and Junior Dragsters were on hand as well as a few drivers and riders tuning and testing their rides.  Since the program on Sunday was running so smoothly it was decided to have three rounds of qualifying rather than the usual two. This gave the racers and their crew additional time to make any adjustments that were needed.  After a lunch break it was time for elimination as the countdown for determining the day’s champions. There were four divisions running in the Summit

FALLON, NV (Sept. 19) — Top Gun Dragstrip ended the 2021 season this weekend with a three-day show. It started with $5 Dollar Friday where spectators get in for just five dollars but if they want to race fifteen dollars more lets them make runs down the track. All weekend was the annual MOPAR vs the World competition as well as the Top Gunner Shoot on Saturday. On Sunday the King of the Track finals ended the season. The King of the Track pits all four champions in a winner-take-all elimination. Lining up for that final run were Frank Barrett

FALLON, NV (4-25) – Despite winds and cool weather this weekend area drag racers took to the track at Top Gun Drag Strip this weekend. As usual there was tire smoke, thunder and fast speeds.   The day got started normally but before some of the semi finals could be run there was a rain delay. May have happened earlier as well.   One area of concern was the shut down area where the racers were at top speed. After the last episode ended it took the track crew about 20 minutes and things were ready to go again.  

FALLON, NV (Sept 13) – Top Gun Drag Strip ended it’s shortened 2020 season this weekend. It was a busy two days with additional races Saturday night and one on Sunday. Two oil downs helpd up the show for a couple of hours Saturday but before and after those the rounds continued to roll. Finally it was time for the finals. One additional race was the MOPAR vs The World contest. The winner’s prize was $1,000 and every time there was a round a MOPAR lined up against another car. When the dust settled Saturday’s winner was Brandon Clark who

FALLON, NV (JULY 12) – Top Gun Dragstrip held two days of drag racing this weekend. The event was punctuated by heat, both off and on the track. One of the youngest drivers did some thing no one else matched that weekend. In fact it was a great day for a pair of Junior Dragster drivers. There were six Junior Dragster racers on hand Sunday. After the eliminations it was time for the final round. Dakota Sasser took his place in the right lane and rolled forward first through pre-staging then for full staging. In the left lane was rookie

FALLON, NV (June 14) – Top Gun Drag Strip began its delayed season with a bang. It hosted a round of the NHRA Pacific National Open Series that brought racers from as far away as Montana and maybe Texas. Checking the NHRA sheet there were 13 classes racing Sunday with five of them being in Junior Dragster and Comp. These youngsters are earning their racing spurs and race on a 1/8th mile track unlike their big brethren. On Sunday there were only two local area winners. One was Fallon’s Walt Stacey, who drove is 83 Ford to victory in Sportsman

SPARKS, NV (March 8) – Sunday was a big day for certain drivers that race at Top Gun Dragstrip. An inspector from the NHRA visited to certify those chassis that needed it. Asked about this John Stauverman, racing operations manager and president for Top Guy Dragstrip, said, “The Chassis Certification held here at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks is sponsored by the NHRA and Top Gun Dragstrip. Any car capable of running in the 9’s needs to have certain requirements in the roll cage and safety equipment. NHRA every three years will inspect these cars and make sure they comply

FALLON, NV (June 9) – Top Gun Drag Strip, located south of Fallon, hosted the NHRA Pacific National Open this weekend. It was a Division 7 double header of horsepower and fantastic speed as every one from kids to adults got their chance on the strip. The NHRA brought Super Street, Super Comp, Super Gas as well as Super stock/Stock Combo cars to this meet. These were combined with the usual Summit ET classes. In addition, since it’s their last points race for the NHRA District 7, there were over 60 Junior Dragsters on hand in various age groups. Setting