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Austin Vincent Secures Second 2026 Win, Tops PDRA Thunder Valley Super Street Points
Highlights
- Austin Vincent won second 2026 PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown race
- Vincent leads Super Street points with 98-point advantage over McGee
- Vincent’s final pass was 4.583 seconds, beating Troy Hill
- Vincent and McGee had identical qualifying times; Vincent led trap speed
- McGee exited early in round two after losing to Scott Marshall
- Next race August 27-29 at Galot Motorsports Park, NC
Austin Vincent takes his second 2026 victory at the PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown at Bristol Dragway, moving 98 points clear of Connor McGee in Super Street with two races remaining.
The season becomes a two-driver fight, as trailed in pre-event analysis, with Vincent and McGee splitting every 2026 win despite weight and nitrous tweaks demanding rapid, disciplined setup responses.
Vincent leaves Bristol with a 98-point Super Street lead.
Qualifying underscores parity. Both clock 4.628 seconds, yet Vincent claims P1 on trap speed, 157.98mph to 150.78, as detailed in qualifying coverage.
Eliminations tilt Vincent’s way when Eric Osteen cannot compete, handing a bye. He then defeats debutant Jackson Henderson, whose ’87 Buick Grand National produces a 4.722 best.
Vincent responds with a 4.618 at 151.29mph to reach the final, validating extensive testing and swift between-round tuning after Thursday practice difficulties.
The final is decisive. Vincent’s Vincent Performance ’88 Mustang delivers 4.583, while Troy Hill shuts off his 2000 Mustang early, registering 6.484 at 73.95mph.
Final round: 4.583 seconds defeats Troy Hill after early shutdown.
McGee exits in round two after a big wheelie forces him to pedal. Scott Marshall advances with 4.654 at 156.05 against McGee’s 4.915 at 147.44.
Both title contenders have won every 2026 event so far.
The points swing matters but does not end the contest. A 98-point margin equates to less than a round, keeping jeopardy high across starts, lane choice, and tune-up execution.
Focus now shifts to August 27-29 at Galot Motorsports Park in Benson, the Red Line Oil PDRA’s second visit, where evolving regulations and adaptability will continue shaping outcomes.
For broader context on event dynamics and performances, see our 2026 PDRA Throwdown overview.
Visual Summary
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Austin Vincent
4.583s (Win)
4.583s (Win)
Troy Hill
6.48s
Early Shutoff
6.48s
Early Shutoff
New Super Street Points Leader!
+98
Vincent’s Lead
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Austin Vincent
2 wins
Points leader
Points leader
4.628s Top Qualifier
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Connor McGee
2 wins
Current challenger
Current challenger
Lost R2 after wheelie
McGee’s Big Wheelie
Both drivers face
added weight & nitrous rules
added weight & nitrous rules
Tied in qualifying at 4.628s – Vincent takes pole by speed (157.98 mph).
Testing & quick tuning made the difference.
2 races left—
Championship still up for grabs!
Championship still up for grabs!
Next: Galot Motorsports Park, Aug 27–29
2026 Super Street Season
Vincent Takes Command
With his second win and a powerhouse performance at Thunder Valley, Austin Vincent pulls ahead in the Super Street title chase.
But with McGee still close and two races left, this rivalry is far from settled.
Will Vincent hold his lead
or will McGee rise again?
With his second win and a powerhouse performance at Thunder Valley, Austin Vincent pulls ahead in the Super Street title chase.
But with McGee still close and two races left, this rivalry is far from settled.
Will Vincent hold his lead
or will McGee rise again?
Miles Carter covers grassroots and regional drag-strip action, from bracket racing to street-legal shootouts. His event previews and performance-upgrade guides keep local racers up to speed on timing-slip trends, tire tech, and weekend race highlights.
