The meteoric rise of Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Brayden Davis continued on Saturday in Richmond, as he defeated teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and grabbed the No. 1 qualifier for the second straight race on his Powertrain/RevZilla/Motul/
Racing in his first NHRA specialty race, Davis went 6.772 at 198.70 to defeat Gadson, last week’s winner in Bristol, picking up his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victory. Earlier in the day, Davis went 6.757 at 198.65 to claim the top spot for the second straight race. It is only Davis’ third career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, but he’s quickly proven to be a major factor in the class.
“I’ve said a million times, but when you race for the Vance & Hines team you know, you have top-notch equipment, and with Andrew [Hines, crew chief] on the keyboard, when he says it’s going to do something, it’s going to do it,” Davis said. “It’s proved it every pass this weekend. You never go up there with any doubt, and it’s left up to you, and if you get beat, then it just wasn’t your day
“I’m enjoying the moment and the ride while I have it. I really feel like we have a good shot at it tomorrow. I had the bike to beat in Bristol and I just messed up. It’s going to be interesting, but I think if I stay .020 on the Tree, and the bike stays consistent and stays healthy, then we should make it an interesting day.”
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.757, 198.85 vs. 16. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.924, 194.72; 2. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.768, 201.43 vs. 15. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.907, 196.44; 3. John Hall, Beull, 6.787, 199.97 vs. 14. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.898, 196.50; 4. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.793, 199.49 vs. 13. Ron Tornow, Victory, 6.898, 198.55; 5. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.801, 197.54 vs. 12. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.897, 197.62; 6. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.809, 199.73 vs. 11. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.877, 198.09; 7. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.813, 199.70 vs. 10. Dystany Spurlock, Buell, 6.870, 194.66; 8. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.848, 198.44 vs. 9. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.863, 199.29.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Brandon Litten, 6.960, 192.58.
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