Michael Nale Wins Pro 275 Finale, Grantley Schloss Crowned Champion

Michael Nale finished the FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series season in the Pro 275 winner’s circle, defeating Grantley Schloss in the final round at No Mercy 17.

While Nale claimed the event victory, Schloss closed out the season as the Pro 275 champion.

Nale qualified his 1968 Camaro fifth with a 3.654 at 207.46 mph. He opened eliminations with a 3.654 at 207.21 mph against Eddie Harrison, then improved to a 3.636 at 205.91 mph to defeat Lyle Barnett in round two.

A 3.649 at 206.73 mph against Ernie Dampier sent Nale to the final. Schloss reached the other side of the matchup after a close semifinal win over Mo Hall.

Nale left with a .040 reaction time in the final and repeated his best elapsed time of the day, running 3.636 at 206.29 mph. Schloss followed with a 3.767 at 198.29 mph, giving Nale the No Mercy 17 victory.