Aaron Stanfield Doubles Up in St. Louis with World Championship and Midwest Nationals Wins
“I didn’t know too much about the championship scenarios, I just knew I needed to go some rounds to clinch it,” said Stanfield, who opened the season with a win at the historic Gatornationals. “We had a lot of confidence. We worked hard, and we found some power to get our race car working a little bit better. We made some nice laps this weekend.”
Aaron Stanfield, Factory Stock Showdown world champion and Midwest Nationals winner (photo credit Auto Imagery)
Stanfield has led the points throughout the season but coming into the NHRA Midwest Nationals he was confident in his team’s performance. Throughout the season his COPO Camaro has also posted a runner-up finish at the SpringNationals in Houston and the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The second championship was more challenging to Stanfield who closed out the 2020 season with five consecutive wins.
“The first championship one was pretty awesome,” said Stanfield. “I wouldn’t say one was better than the other. They are both special and we have worked so hard to get this championship. This one is just as special as the first one. Short of getting a Pro Stock win this was a really good day. I wish I could have gone a little further in Pro Stock but congrats to Erica (Enders). I was happy to see her win.”
Aaron Stanfield, Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown world champion (photo credit Auto Imagery)
The performance competition throughout the Factory Stock Showdown class was evident as Dodge Challenger Drag Pak driver Mark Pawuk posted a stout 182 mph run in the first round. The battle between the Chevrolet COPOs and the Dodge Drag Paks is something that draws attention to the factory stock class according to Stanfield.
“I try not to get out of the box when it comes to who we are racing,” said Stanfield. “You really need to mentally stay in your own lane and focus on what you can do. That is what we did this weekend. I think the Dodges are making some big strides. It is cool to see the ETs coming closer together. That equates to some really good drag racing like we have seen this weekend.”
(Photo credit Auto Imagery)
SpringNationals
$1,000 bounty collected by David Barton, defeated Gatornationals winner Aaron Stanfield
Norwalk Nationals
$1,000 bounty collected by Bill Skillman, defeated Houston winner David Barton
Mile-High Nationals
$1,000 bounty collected by Arthur Kohn, defeated Norwalk No. 1 qualifier David Barton
Topeka Nationals
$1,000 bounty collected by David Barton, defeated Denver winner Stephen Bell
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals
$1,000 bounty collected by Jesse Alexandra, defeated Topeka winner John Cerbone
NHRA Midwest Nationals
$1,000 bounty collected by Leonard Lottig, defeated U.S. Nationals winner Jesse Alexandra
2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Schedule/Results
Gainesville - Aaron Stanfield, winner; Kevin Skinner, runner-up
Houston - David Barton, winner; Aaron Stanfield, runner-up
Norwalk – Chuck Watson II, winner; Bill Skillman, runner-up
Denver – Stephen Bell, winner; Leah Pruett, runner-up
Topeka – John Cerbone, winner; Leah Pruett, runner-up
Indianapolis, Jesse Alexandra, winner; Aaron Stanfield, runner-up
St. Louis, Aaron Stanfield, winner; Leonard Lottig, runner-up
Las Vegas. NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, October 29-31
Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Top Ten
1. Aaron Stanfield, 651
2. David Barton, 430
3. John Cerbone, 409
4. Jesse Alexandra, 403
5. David Janac, 367
6. Leah Pruett, 366
7. Stephen Bell, 339
8. Mark Pawuk, 304
9. Leonard Lottig, 283
10. Doug Hamp, 281
About Constant Aviation
Constant Aviation specializes in aircraft and engine maintenance, major repairs, avionics, interiors and paint. In addition, it offers mobile response services through its AOG division, and accessory and composite services through its Nextant Aerospace division. With more than 15 years of expertise in a comprehensive array of business jet airframes, Constant Aviation has raised the bar in aircraft maintenance expectations by focusing on quality, always. In 2021, Constant Aviation became the official aircraft maintenance and AOG support of the NHRA and the title sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class. For more information, visit https://www.constantaviation.com/ or call 216.261.7119. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
