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Bilton, Keir, Jackson Take Gamblers Wins at Darlington Dragway

Saturday, 04 May 2024 Written by 
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HARTSVILLE, SC — A trio of racers came up with Gamblers wins Friday at the IHRA Hot Rod Classic hosted by the legendary Darlington Dragway.

Jason Bilton in Box, Adam Keir in No Box and Carter Jackson in Junior Dragster all scored memorable victories at the historic track, while Lane Morgan was the golf cart /pit bike winner.

Thanks to IHRA Hot Rod Classic sponsors Don Baskin Trucking LLC, M&M Transmission, Extreme Racing Oils, Stroud Safety, Hoosier Racing Tire, and TMF Metal Solutions for their support throughout the weekend.

Bilton drove his blue Chevrolet Vega GT down the track in 6.075 seconds at 108.93 mph in the Box Gamblers victory. Bryce Pittman was runner-up in his white Chevrolet Camaro, posting a run of 5.956 seconds at 116.40 mph. Bilton had the .008 to .016 advantage at the tree.

Jason Bilton

Box 2nd

There were more victories for the Bowtie Brigade as the No Box final saw Keir drive to the win in his silver Chevy S-10 pickup despite Ross Freeman getting a .024 to.039 better start. Keir finished in 6.769 seconds at 100.04 mph. Freeman roared down the drag strip in 5.877 seconds at 111.58 mph in his white Chevy Nova.

No Box 1st

No Box 2nd

Jackson was the winner in his red, white and blue patriotic-themed Junior Dragster with a 7.905-second pass at 83.91 mph coupled with a .015 reaction time. Braydon Crayton had a great start at .007, but came up just short with his 8.921-second elapsed time at 72.25 mph.

Junior 1st

Junior 2nd

After eliminations, more fun ensued with the golf cart and pit bike race. In a battle of two wheels, Morgan rode his bike to the win over Robert Holton.

GCPB 1st

GCPB 2nd

You can click here to check out the IHRA-TV channel on YouTube to watch the action from the Gamblers' race.

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