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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Jr. Dragster Super Series Champions named…
Beavercreek junior dragster driver EDMOND ELLISON was officially named the overall champion of the inaugural JEG’S OHIO JUNIOR DRAGSTER SUPER SERIES on Monday, Sept. 22.
Ellison, who raced in the 10-12 year old division, had to defeat Trenton driver KENNY CARSON JR. to earn the right to represent the division in the overall championship run-offs. Ellison defeated 13-14 division winner MIKE MORRIS, of Dayton, in the final, and won a $1,000 savings bond. Morris took home a $500 bond for his efforts.
The first-ever series held a total of six Junior Dragster events at Ross Township’s Tri-State Dragway, just outside Hamilton; Kil-Kare Dragway in Xenia; National Trail Raceway in Columbus; Pacemaker’s Dragway in Mount Vernon and Edgewater Sports Park in Cleves, just outside Cincinnati.
More than 80 cars were entered in the JEG’s Ohio Jr. Dragster Super Series this season.
Overall Points Series winners for their respective age groups were: 8-9 Year Olds: Marissa Babb, Xenia 10-12 Year Olds: Ellison, Beavercreek 13-14 Year Olds: Morris, Dayton 15-17 Year Olds: Olivia Voges, Erlanger, Ky.
