Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Super Gas winner Jim Perry
Jim Perry, the 2009 NHRA Super Gas national champion, earned his sixth national event title by stopping Rich Price in the final round. Perry, in his S-10 pickup truck, got the best of a double-breakout against Rich Price, 9.894 to 9.893. Perry was solid throughout eliminations including a .009 light and a 9.910 in his quarterfinal win over Jeff Webb. Price was also impressive with a pair of perfect 9.900 runs in back-to-back rounds late in eliminations.