The grunt produced by Dean Scott's 540cu inch big block Chevvy-powered Holden ute took the popular Super Sedan class event at the New Zealand Drag Racing Association's Southern National Series in Motueka on Saturday.
The Whanganui racer beat more than 40 competitors in the class, which is based on self-nominated times over the traditional quarter-mile track.
Scott's best run was an 8.85 second dash over the quarter-mile, clocking a 252.67km/h top speed.
"We had a bit of luck go our way for a change," Scott said yesterday.
"I was the only competitor from Whanganui, but there was plenty from the North Island. Super Sedan is a popular class and there were more than 40 entered on Saturday."