CORDOVA, IL. (June 25, 2005) - The AC Delco Slingshot Nationals and ThunderFest Event presented by RM Distributing was a huge success. The event featured 250 mile-per-hour Top Fuel Dragsters, flame throwing Jet Cars, Wheelstanders, Nitro Fueled Altereds and Fireworks. “This event has became a national attraction” said Track Operator Scott Gardner.”  Winning the featured show, Top Fuel, was Brett "The Sheriff" Harris from Kaysville, Utah. Harris broke both ends of the track record clocking a 5.94 ET at a whopping 253 MPH. T

Brett Harris approaches the top end during his first qualifying attempt.

Harris gets suited up with the help of Don Tyrrell.

Roger "Radar" Lechtenberg and Brett wish each other luck prior to their first round match up.

Harris heats the tires on Nitro Thunder before a packed house.

Harris was out first and never looked back as Lechtenberg in Dale & Kat Suhr's Iowa based "Orange Crate" fueler smoked the tires early in the run.

The final found Harris pitted against Dan Russell out of Kellogg, Iowa.

This one was over at the hit as Harris strapped a huge holeshot on Russell and laid down a picture perfect 5.969 at 248.02. The Iowa based car shut off way early to a parts saving 8.654 at just 96.97.

The Cordova Safety Crew at the top end after the final.

Brett and Don head back to the pits after the big win.

Brett and Jack Harris with crew and staff celebrate an overwhelming win.

Brett Harris - # 1 again.

At the end of the night Jack Harris awarded Roger "Radar" Lechtenberg and car owners Dale & Kat Suhr their long overdue 250 MPH Club hats. Radar carded a 252.51 at the 2004 World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova. That gave him the # 6 spot in this exclusive club.
250 MPH Club