SUPER COMP
John Young, Vancouver, Wash., dragster, 8.903, 167.25 def.
Ed Hauter, Lynnwood, Wash., dragster, 9.831, 101.39.
SUPER GAS
John Whitmore, Myrtle Creek, Ore., '34 Ford, 9.943, 154.30 def.
Kevin Kleineweber, Phoenix, Ariz., '02 Corvette, 10.039, 138.34.
TOP DRAGSTER
Kevin Kleinweber, Phoenix, Ariz., dragster, 7.266, 179.11 def.
Brian Phillips, Prosser, Wash., dragster, 7.626, 174.89.
Sunday
WOODBURN, Ore. (July 12, 2009) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division 32nd Annual Les Schwab Challenge event at Woodburn Dragstrip was called prematurely due to rain. NHRA has met will all of the finalists and today's final rounds of eliminations for six sportsman categories, including Top Alcohol Funny Car, will be completed at one of the several upcoming division and national events.
Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Brandon Johnson of Shelton, Wash., was able to beat Mother Nature and Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., in the final to pick up the hardware. Johnson made his way out of the No.2 qualifying position and posted a troubled 7.064 second, 246.03 mph pass to pick up the win. This marks his first victory of the season and doubles his divisional points.
Due to rain, Top Alcohol Funny Car was cut short, so No.1 qualifier Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., and Brian Thiel of Pleasant Grove, Calif., will square off in the finals at a later date.
Other top winners that were able to make their final passes included Tom Brown, Sedro Wolley, Wash., in Super Street; Daryl Hemnley of Burley, Wash., in Top Sportsman; and Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., was victorious in Sportsman Motorcycle.
The next Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event is at Yellowstone Dragstrip. The race is slated for August 21-23.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division 32nd Annual Les Schwab Challenge event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Round 1
1) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.363, 266.90 def.
8) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., broke;
2) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.504, 262.46 def.
7) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.602, 229.65;
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.442, 264.62 def.
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 6.747, 248.20;
4) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.489, 255.02 def.
5) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.489, 258.62;
Semifinals
Carlson, 5.366, 264.70 def. Severance, 5.394, 265.95;
Johnson, 5.511, 262.85 def. Davis, 5.582, 262.85;
Final
Johnson, 7.064, 246.03 def. Carlson, 7.642, 158.89.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
Round 1
5) John Lombardo Jr., Brea, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.675, 252.52 def.
4) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.773, 247.66;
7) Brian Thiel, Pleasant Grove, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.972, 242.45 def.
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.167, 205.85;
6) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.746, 233.94 def.
3) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.762, 248.48;
1) Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '09 Mustang, 5.711, 253.09 def.
8) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.829, 248.20;
Semifinals
Payne, 5.659, 251.74 def. Lombardo Jr., 5.719, 251.67;
Thiel, 5.931, 245.23 def. Webster, 7.332, 126.86;
SUPER STREET
Tom Brown, Sedro Wolley, Wash., '66 Chevy II, 10.904, 135.86 def.
Jim Glenn, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Firebird, 10.954, 126.05.
TOP SPORTSMAN
Daryl Hemnley, Burley, Wash., '02 Chevrolet, 7.427, 185.60 def.
Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash.,
'04 Cavalier, foul.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '75 Kawaski, 9.736, 130.60 def.
Shawn Bleh, Salem, Ore., '09 Suzuki, 9.023, 142.72.
Saturday
WOODBURN, Ore. (July 11, 2009) – In the final rounds of qualifying at Woodburn Dragstrip, Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., claimed the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes. Local racer Joe Sorensen of Woodburn remained at the top of the Stock class as well. This weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, which will wrap up tomorrow with eliminations, is the fifth of seven in Northwest division competition
Severance sits No.2 in overall division points with hopes of picking up his first victory of the season. He posted a class leading run of 5.419 seconds at 265.64 mph. Justin Davis of Murrieta, Calif., who was Friday's top qualifier, dropped down to the third spot.
Payne, who held the top spot after Friday's qualifying, improved his numbers by posting a 5.703 second, 253.80 mph run. He is looking for his second divisional win of the year, to increase his Southeast division standing. The division's points leader, Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., sits in the No.2 qualifying position going into Sunday
Top qualifiers in other classes include Comp Eliminator driver Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz.; Don Little, Westley, Calif., in Super Stock; and local Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., remained at the top of Stock Eliminator. Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., was the No.1 qualifier in Top Sportsman; Paul Gladden of Tracy, Calif., leads Top Dragster; and Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., held the No.1 qualifying position in Sportsman Motorcycle with a perfect 0.000-second reaction time.
Racing continues Sunday with gates opening at 8 a.m. and eliminations beginning at 9 a.m. First round of eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are scheduled for noon.
General Admission with a pit pass is $25 on Sunday. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Woodburn Dragstrip at (503) 982-4461 or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division 32nd Annual Les Schwab Challenge event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.419 seconds, 265.64 mph
2) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.425, 266.82
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.438, 264.55
4) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.473, 248.13
5) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.565, 257.43
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.642, 250.97
7) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.682, 248.13
8) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 6.148, 227.44
First round TAD pairings
1) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.419 seconds, 265.64 mph vs.
8) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 6.148, 227.44
2) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.425, 266.82 vs.
7) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.682, 248.13
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.438, 264.55 vs.
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.642, 250.97
4) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.473, 248.13 vs.
5) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.565, 257.43
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '09 Mustang, 5.703 seconds, 253.80 mph
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.725, 252.52
3) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.740, 247.18
4) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.753, 246.84
5) John Lombardo Jr., Brea, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.754, 250.83
6) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.761, 251.39
7) Brian Thiel, Pleasant Grove, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.784, 247.45
8) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.806, 248.55
Not Qualified
9) Sean Bellemeur, Tustin, Calif., '05 Firebird, 5.810, 243.96
10) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim Hills, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.814, 244.16
11) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.860, 239.55
12) Keeter Ray, Newport Beach, Calif., '09 Mustang, 5.893, 239.23
13) Jim Peters, Molalla, Ore., '08 Impala, 6.115, 238.15
First round TAFC pairings
1) Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '09 Mustang, 5.703 seconds, 253.80 mph vs.
8) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.806, 248.55
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.725, 252.52 vs.
7) Brian Thiel, Pleasant Grove, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.784, 247.45
3) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.740, 247.18 vs.
6) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.761, 251.39
4) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.753, 246.84 vs.
5) John Lombardo Jr., Brea, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.754, 250.83
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '00 S-10, C/T, 8.161 seconds, -0.779 (under index)
2) Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.615, -0.765
3) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 7.810, -0.730
4) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.350, -0.630
5) Doug Lambeck, Corona Del Mar, Calif., '06 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.365, -0.605
6) Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., '04 Cavalier, C/SMA, 8.253, -0.577
7) Terry Spargo, Delta, B.C., '02 Cavalier, A/AP, 6.707, -0.553
8) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 8.789, -0.541
9) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '09 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.307, -0.523
10) Steve Graham, S. San Francisco, Calif., '04 Grand Am, C/A, 7.472, -0.508
SUPER STOCK
1) Don Little, Westley, Calif., '70 Challenger, SS/JA, 10.076 seconds, -1.224 (under index)
2) Kevin Cour, Flanders, N.J., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.179, -1.221
3) Alan Falcone, Seattle, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.556, -1.144
4) Chuck Stubeck, Chatsworth, Calif., '69 Roadrunner, SS/FA, 9.616, -1.134
5) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '09 Cobalt, SS/BM, 8.868, -1.082
6) Rob Youngblood, Nampa, Idaho, '76 Corvette, SS/J, 10.072, -1.028
7) Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, SS/CM, 8.932, -0.868
8) Mike Parmenter, Portland, Ore., '55 Chevy, SS/P, 11.983, -0.817
9) Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '69 Camaro, SS/DA, 9.707, -0.793
10) Jim Caughlin, Woodburn, Ore., '96 Escort, SS/FS, 11.985, -0.765
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, AA/SA, 9.613 seconds, -1.287 (under index)
2) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.564, -1.236
3) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '98 Camaro, C/SA, 10.468, -1.232
4) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, H/SA, 11.251, -1.199
5) Pete Kost, Seattle, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.751, -1.199
6) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '95 Firebird, D/SA, 10.652, -1.198
7) Jim Durham, Stonyford, Calif., '72 Duster, F/SA, 10.957, -1.193
8) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.261, -1.189
9) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/S, 10.071, -1.179
10) Steve Cozakos, Marysville, Wash., '69 Nova, G/SA, 11.127, -1.173
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 GT500, 6.975 seconds, 196.12 mph
2) Ray Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 7.262, 188.00
3) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.334, 187.69
4) Lee Goranson, Gresham, Ore., '97 Cutlass, 7.435, 185.29
5) Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.473, 183.48
6) Daryl Hemnley, Burley, Wash., '02 Chevrolet, 7.478, 184.88
7) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.541, 180.79
8) Doug Arthur, Auburn, Wash., '90 Beretta, 7.578, 183.00
9) Steve Downs, Edgewood, Wash., '01 S-10, 7.644, 177.16
10) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '02 Neon, 7.704, 175.84
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., dragster, 6.614 seconds, 207.42 mph
2) Paul Snell, Sandy, Utah, dragster, 6.761, 201.11
3) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.952, 194.30
4) Eddy Plaizier, Edmonton, Alb., dragster, 6.956, 193.92
5) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 6.974, 193.71
6) Jonathan Fiello, Baumont, Calif., dragster, 6.978, 190.11
7) Kenny Upton, Garden Grove, Calif., dragster, 6.979, 193.54
8) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 6.995, 194.59
9) Randy Pressel, Colton, Ore., dragster, 7.058, 190.79
10) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.070, 188.83
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Scott Pollacheck, Medford, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.000
3) Jim Iverson, Salem, Ore., '09 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003
4) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '75 Kawaski, SMC, 0.003
5) Danny Lee Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 GSXR, SMC, 0.004
6) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '04 Suzuki, SMC, 0.005
7) Nick Puhl, Port Orchard, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.005
8) Jim Shellenberger, Salem, Ore., '79 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.005
9) Roger Wolff, Dundee, Ore., '90 Suzuki, SMC, 0.012
10) Jeff Lilly, Aloha, Ore., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.020
Friday
WOODBURN, Ore. (July 10, 2009) – In the first rounds of qualifying at Woodburn Dragstrip, Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Justin Davis of Murrieta, Calif., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Jay Payne from Claremont, Calif., took the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes. This weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, which runs through Sunday, is the fifth of seven in Northwest division competition
Davis jumped into the top spot by running a 5.498-second, 260.49 mph pass. The division six competitor has been battling his way through the season, but is still looking for his first win. Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., grabbed the No.2 spot going into Saturday's final qualifying runs.
In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Payne made a 5.740-second, 246.37 mph run to claim the pole. He is looking for his second divisional win of the year, to increase his Southeast division standing. The second and third qualifying positions were locked by Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., and Ken Webster of Red Deer, Alb., respectively.
Comp Eliminator is lead by Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz.; Don Little of Westley, Calif., took the top spot in Super Stock; and hometown racer Joe Sorensen of Woodburn, took the pole in Stock Eliminator. Anchorage, Alaska, resident Ray Martin outran the field in Top Sportsman; Paul Gladden from Tracy, Calif., leads Top Dragster class, and Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., took the No.1 qualifying position in Sportsman Motorcycle with a perfect 0.000-second reaction time.
Racing continues Saturday with gates opening at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon and 4 p.m. Sunday's gates open at 8 a.m. with eliminations beginning at 9 a.m. First round of eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are scheduled for noon.
General Admission with a pit pass is $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Woodburn Dragstrip at (503) 982-4461 or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.498 seconds, 260.49 mph
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.521, 258.62
3) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.565, 256.26
4) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.967, 237.71
5) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 6.368, 227.44
6) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 6.475, 215.00
7) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 8.045, 101.01
8) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 8.903, 91.38
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '09 Mustang, 5.740 seconds, 246.37 mph
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.773, 251.53
3) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.812, 249.30
4) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim Hills, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.815, 244.16
5) John Lombardo Jr., Brea, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.819, 236.40
6) Brian Thiel, Pleasant Grove, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.859, 245.96
7) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.880, 241.80
8) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.884, 239.04
Not Qualified
9) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 6.027, 244.96
10) Keeter Ray, Newport Beach, Calif., '09 Mustang, 6.078, 239.23
11) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.103, 224.71
12) Sean Bellemeur, Tustin, Calif., '05 Firebird, 6.208, 199.11
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '00 S-10, C/T, 8.161 seconds, -0.779 (under index)
2) Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.647, -0.733
3) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 7.810, -0.730
4) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.393, -0.587
5) Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., '04 Cavalier, C/SMA, 8.253, -0.577
6) Terry Spargo, Delta, B.C., '02 Cavalier, A/AP, 6.707, -0.553
7) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 8.804, -0.526
8) Craig Schuck, Springfield, Ore., dragster, C/ED, 7.365, -0.505
9) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '09 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.402, -0.428
10) Steve Graham, S. San Francisco, Calif., '04 Grand Am, C/A, 7.558, -0.422
SUPER STOCK
1) Don Little, Westley, Calif., '70 Challenger, SS/JA, 10.076 seconds, -1.224 (under index)
2) Alan Falcone, Seattle, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.556, -1.144
3) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.261, -1.139
4) Chuck Stubeck, Chatsworth, Calif., '69 Roadrunner, SS/FA, 9.616, -1.134
5) Rob Youngblood, Nampa, Idaho, '76 Corvette, SS/J, 10.072, -1.028
6) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '09 Cobalt, SS/CM, 8.868, -0.932
7) Mike Parmenter, Portland, Ore., '55 Chevy, SS/P, 11.983, -0.817
8) Jim Caughlin, Woodburn, Ore., '96 Escort, SS/FS, 11.985, -0.765
9) Brian Weber, Mesa, Ariz., '86 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.440, -0.760
10) Dino Kost, Auburn, Wash., '91 Calais, SS/DM, 9.297, -0.753
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, AA/SA, 9.613 seconds, -1.287 (under index)
2) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.564, -1.236
3) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '98 Camaro, C/SA, 10.468, -1.232
4) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, H/SA, 11.251, -1.199
5) Pete Kost, Seattle, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.751, -1.199
6) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '95 Firebird, D/SA, 10.652, -1.198
7) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/S, 10.071, -1.179
8) Steve Cozakos, Marysville, Wash., '69 Nova, G/SA, 11.127, -1.173
9) Mary Ann Method, Weston, Ore., '69 Nova, C/SA, 10.556, -1.144
10) Jim Durham, Stonyford, Calif., '72 Duster, F/SA, 11.013, -1.137
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Ray Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 7.315 seconds, 153.26 mph
2) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.361, 187.34
3) Lee Goranson, Gresham, Ore., '97 Cutlass, 7.467, 185.29
4) Daryl Hemnley, Burley, Wash., '02 Chevrolet, 7.519, 183.26
5) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.542, 180.79
6) Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.546, 182.96
7) Doug Arthur, Auburn, Wash., '90 Beretta, 7.613, 182.66
8) Steve Downs, Edgewood, Wash., '01 S-10, 7.715, 177.16
9) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '02 Neon, 7.749, 175.54
10) Wayne Linder, Sunnyside, Wash., '95 Daytona, 7.838, 177.86
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., dragster, 6.628 seconds, 207.42 mph
2) Paul Snell, Sandy, Utah, dragster, 6.785, 201.11
3) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.952, 194.30
4) Eddy Plaizier, Edmonton, Alb., dragster, 6.956, 193.92
5) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 6.974, 193.71
6) Kenny Upton, Garden Grove, Calif., dragster, 6.979, 193.54
7) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 6.995, 194.59
8) Jonathan Fiello, Baumont, Calif., dragster, 7.031, 190.11
9) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.070, 188.83
10) Randy Pressel, Colton, Ore., dragster, 7.088, 190.23
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Jim Iverson, Salem, Ore., '09 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003
3) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '75 Kawaski, SMC, 0.003
4) Danny Lee Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 GSXR, SMC, 0.004
5) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '04 Suzuki, SMC, 0.005
6) Nick Puhl, Port Orchard, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.005
7) Jim Shellenberger, Salem, Ore., '79 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.005
8) Shawn Bleh, Salem, Ore., '09 Suzuki, SMC, 0.022
9) Doug Rathbun, Oak Harbor, Wash., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.026
10) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '90 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.030
Preview
WOODBURN, Ore. – Woodburn Dragstrip will host the Les Schwab Tires Challenge, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, July 10-12, 2009. The race is the fifth of seven in NHRA's Northwest division and will feature drivers in eight categories, including 250 mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, vying for points leading to divisional and national championships. The division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
There is a tight battle brewing for the division title in the Top Alcohol Funny Car ranks where a scant 22 points separates first place from third. Reigning division champion, Junction City, Ore., racer Brian Hough, is leading the charge after scoring a win at Mission (B.C.) Raceway Park and going to the semis at the division's last two races, at Spokane (Wash.) County Dragway and Pacific Raceways in Seattle. However, Ken Webster of Red Deer, Alb., is just one point back. Webster won in Spokane and went to the semis in Seattle. Klamath Falls, Ore., racer Clint Thompson is also in hot pursuit. Thompson's best showing was his runner-up finish in Seattle.
Things are much clearer in the Top Alcohol Dragster class. Shawn Cowie is leading the points handily after scoring five wins in as many races. The Delta, B.C., resident started the season with wins at out-of-division races in Chandler, Ariz., and Las Vegas then went on to win the three Northwest division races he's attended. Current division champion Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., is in second place after scoring runner-up points to Cowie in Spokane and Seattle. In Seattle, former Northwest division champion Steve Federlin was back behind the wheel of his dragster for the first time in two years. The Oregon City resident, who has four division titles to his credit, went to the semis.
Gates at Woodburn Dragstrip open at 8 a.m. every day. Qualifying and time trials start Friday at 9 a.m. and continue Saturday morning at 9. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have one qualifying run on Friday, at 3 p.m., and two on Saturday, at noon and 4 p.m. Eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
Tickets for the Les Schwab Tires Challenge event are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children, ages 6 to 14, are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Woodburn Dragstrip is located at 7730 Highway 219, 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
The next NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event will be at Yellowstone Dragstrip in Acton, Mont., Aug. 21-23.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: Les Schwab Tires Challenge, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The event is the fifth of seven in Northwest Division competition. The division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
WHERE: Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore. Track is located at 7730 Highway 219, 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, July10-12, 2009
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Les Schwab Tires Challenge:
FRIDAY, July 10 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 11 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, July 12 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.
TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $25 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Woodburn Dragstrip, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $151,875, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.
2008 EVENT WINNERS: Thomas Bayer, Top Alcohol Dragster; Brian Hough, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Dean Carter, Comp Eliminator; Tony Mandella, Super Stock; Jody Lang, Stock Eliminator; John Young, Super Comp; Mike Ferderer, Super Gas; Thomas Golden, Super Street
BONUS PROGRAMS:
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND -- a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2009 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions. Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.
JEGS ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $119,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance. The 2010 Jegs Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes as well as Top Sportsman and Top Dragster. The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2010 Jegs Allstars. Points are based on in-division races only.
The winning division's team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions. Winners in Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will each earn $5,000. Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece. Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $25,000 towing fund to get to the event.
Event sponsor, Jegs High Performance, is offering a "double up" bonus to Jegs Allstars participants. Any 2010 Jegs Allstars champion who also wins the national event will have his/her Allstars prize doubled.
NHRA SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE SERIES presented by HARLEY DAVIDSON: The NHRA Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $14,000 champions' purse posted by Harley Davidson will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.
AUTO MAX USA TOP SPORTSMAN SERIES: The Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in the Northwest division's Top Sportsman class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $3,500 champions' purse Posted by Auto Max USA will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.
NORTHWEST DIVISION TOP DRAGSTER SERIES: The Northwest Division Top Dragster Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in the Northwest division's Top Dragster class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $3,500 champions' purse will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.
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