The Atlantic Canadian Stock Superstock racers were in Sydney last weekend, competing in the 2026 John Scotti National Hod Rod Association National Open series. The first event unfolded on Saturday and Chris Chapman from Onslow Mountain, N.S., powered his high flying 1969 Chevelle E/SA to a first-place finish at Cape Breton Dragway. Chapman defeated Bill Clark from Dartmouth. Photo by GERARD BRYDEN /CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentThe busiest weekend of drag racing wrapped up with drivers taking home Wally trophies during the National Hot Rod Association national open at Cape Breton Dragway.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentOn Saturday, a pair of local drivers captured national awards including Benny Niesten of Millville and Gordon Ferguson of Homeville.Article contentArticle contentNiesten captured the Wally Trophy in the super gas division. Jim Morrison of Merrit Island, Fla., and James Lyons of Black Brook, N.S., rounded out the top three in the division.Article contentFerguson also claimed the Wally Trophy in the bike-sled division. Wayne Morris of Westville, N.S., Stuart Ferguson of Bedford, N.S., and Dillon Bolger of Charlottetown finished in the top four.Article contentMichelle MacNeil of Scotch Village, N.S., won the national title in the top sportsman and top dragster divisions. James MacNeil of Stellarton, N.S., and Ashley Walker of Sackville, N.S., were among the top three.Article contentIn the super comp division, Justin Cummings of Bloomfield, N.B., captured the Wally Trophy, while Jason MacNeil, Trevor Cowie of Doaktown, N.B., and Mark Green of Berwick, N.B., were also among the top drivers.Article contentBryson MacNeil finished in first place with a Wally Trophy in the super street division. Charles Coughlin of Wellington, P.E.I., and Benny Niesten concluded the top three in the division.Article contentArticle contentChris Chapman of Onslow Mountain, N.S., won the national award in the stock and super stock division. Bill Clark of Dartmouth, Jale Johnson of Milton, N.S., and Mike Ingram of Middle Sackville completed the top four drivers.Article contentArticle contentThe Wally Trophy was presented to Maria Pearson of Cornwall, P.E.I., in the junior dragster division. Carter MacLean of Hunter River, P.E.I., Hudson Clowater, and Madalyn Campbell of Victoria Mines concluded the top four.Article contentWally trophies were also handed out on Sunday after racing was cancelled on Friday due to weather conditions.Article contentBenny Niesten won his second national title of the weekend in the super street division to highlight the NHRA event. Bryson MacNeil and Charles Coughlin finished in the top three drivers in the class.Article contentPeter Carpenter of Bellville, N.B., won the Wally Trophy in the top sportsman and top dragster division. Jason MacNeil and Todd Chase of Pine Glen, N.B., were also among the top drivers in the class.Article contentIn the super comp division, Brett Ramsay of Wellington, P.E.I., claimed the national award. Justin Cummings and Jim Morrison concluded the top three in the division.
National awards: Wally trophies handed out by National Hot Rod Association at Cape Breton Dragway
