Slate Cummings parked his teams Moser Engineering backed late model Camaro in the San Antonio Raceway winners circle Sunday evening after defeating Terry Emmons in the Stock Eliminator final at the opening IHRA Division 4 Summit Pro-Am Series event. The Hammond, LA resident nearly duplicated that feat in his Super Stock Grand Am after mowing through the field in that class as well, only to have a mechanical failure end his quest for the double victory in the final round.

Cummings, a former IHRA World Champion in both Top Dragster and Super Stock, made a rare appearance in Stock Eliminator at the event, as the Moser Camaro is normally driven by Slate’s brother, and former IHRA Quick Rod World Champion, Britt Cummings. Before knocking off the always tough Terry Emmons in the final round, Slate Cummings had the unenviable task of defeating Terry’s brother Jerry in round two. He then defeated Fred Henson in the third round to earn the semi-final bye run, setting up the final clash with Emmons. There, Cummings left with an uncharacteristic .046 reaction, but still had the starting line advantage over Emmons’ .067. That margin was more than enough as Cummings used his finish line skills to take the stripe by a scant .000 margin and win a double-breakout affair with a -.014 10.856.

While Cummings was rolling thru the Stock Eliminator field, he was also making a mockery of the Super Stock class on Sunday. In the opening four rounds, his worst reaction time was a great .014, as he advanced past notable Super Stock combatants Cody Blackmon and Terry Emmons. That set up a final round match-up with chassis builder DeWayne Custer. Having just defeated Emmons for the Stock title minutes before, Cummings looked primed and ready for an elusive “Double” victory, but his equipment did not cooperate. When Cummings staged for the final and set the transbrake, his Moser Engineering Grand Am rocked back out of the stage beams, ending his bid for the double win with an automatic red light.

“Two final rounds is a great way to start the season,” said Cummings. “I just want to thank my father Larry, my brother Britt, our entire family, Moser Engineering for all they do for our team and sportsman racing in general, Wegner Enterprises for building the motor in the Camaro, and each of our marketing partners for making our success possible.” Those partners include Reher & Morrison, River Parrish RV, Meguiars, Trick Switch Panels, CSR Performance Products, B&M Performance, Borla, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Mickey Thompson Tires, K&N, Holley Performance, Amalie Oil, Weld Wheels, Richmond Gear, Altronics, Harwood, Nitroplate, Edelbrock, Mr. Gasket, Wingo Racing Engines, Biondo Racing Products, Auto Meter, Mullis Race Cars, Torco, Simpson Safety Equipment, Sullivan Transmissions, The Race Shop, and Milodon.  Visit Cummings Motorsports online at www.BayouBoyzRacing.com