The Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) brought its unique brand of wheels-up, four-speed nostalgia drag racing to Jackson Dragway in Tennessee, and the fifth championship stop of 2025 delivered exactly what fans have come to expect – tight racing, dramatic finishes, and plenty of storylines that will be talked about long after the Hub City Hullabaloo.
Jackson, a town rooted in musical history as the birthplace of Rockabilly, proved the perfect backdrop for SEGA’s blend of old-school showmanship and raw horsepower. Presented by Don Baskin Truck Sales, the Hullabaloo lived up to its name with high-revving excitement and a crowd fully engaged in the drama of nostalgia drag racing.
In A/Gas, SEGA’s quickest and fastest machines, Ben Christopher finally broke through with his first win of the season in his Happy Daze Chevy II. Christopher, a frequent finalist in recent years, outpaced defending champion Leslie Horne under the westward-setting sun to claim the long-awaited victory. “Finally!” Christopher exclaimed, holding the gold cup in celebration after a string of runner-up finishes.
B/Gas once again came down to points leader Ken Rainwater and Tennessee’s own Charlie Lee, a rematch from Brainerd Motorsports Park. Lee qualified No. 1 and was looking for back-to-back wins, but Rainwater’s Renegade Chevy II edged him with a 5.78 to Lee’s 5.79, securing Rainwater’s third victory of 2025 and stretching his lead in the standings…