NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur clinched the championship on Saturday when he beat DJ Cox in his round-two matchup then knocked out Andy Bohl in the semifinals and Phil Burkart in the final round with a strong 5.403. Burkhart left first but lost traction while Bellemeur cruised to the title. The championship is the second in Top Alcohol Funny Car for team owner Tony Bartone, who won as a driver in 1996.