A week after winning his first NHRA event in Bristol, Joe Welch struck again with a second title in the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown in Norwalk. Welch crossed the finish line just .011-second ahead of former Pro Stock racer Mark “Cowboy” Pawuk, who reached the final in just his second appearance in the Factory Stock class after more than a decade out of the sport. Welch ran his win streak to eight consecutive rounds with an 8.107 to 8.115 victory in the all-Dodge final round.