CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 14, 2008 Race fans looking forward to the grand opening of the zMax Dragway @ Concord, and the running of the Inaugural Carolinas Nationals, were treated to a spectacular weekend of on-track action that culminated with a Sunday afternoon Pro Stock victory for Pontiac’s Justin Humphreys. The 27-year-old Humphreys captured his first career win by defeating Kurt Johnson in an all-GM final round, and he provided Pontiac with its 189th all time victory in NHRA Pro Stock competition.

“I’ve been anxious to get back in this Pontiac,” Humphreys said. “It has Warren Johnson and Kurt Johnson horsepower under the hood, and we’ve had Warren over in our pit area helping us out after every round. This is a huge win, especially to come here to this facility. It’s brand new, it’s our first time here, and the fans were amazing all weekend. It’s pretty unreal. It hasn’t hit me yet but I’m sure it will soon. We’re excited and happy to be in the winner’s circle and hopefully we’ll be back soon.”

Humphreys entered Sunday’s eliminator with the RaceRedi Pontiac GXP qualified in the No. 11 position. He defeated Rob Mansfield in round one with a 6.754 e.t. at 206.07 mph, Jim Yates in round two with a 6.714 e.t. at 206.20 mph, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the semifinal round with a 6.707 second run at 205.82 mph. In the finals, Johnson’s car broke a starter-drive gear and could not stage. Humphreys staged his Pontiac GXP, but shook the tires hard as soon as he left the line, and then coasted to the finish line to claim his first career victory.
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