WOODBURN, Ore. – In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Garrett Bateman, Albany, Ore., and Mike Doushgounian, San Martin, Calif., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively.
Bateman, worked his way through the field and ran 5.272 seconds at 272.64 mph in his final round victory over Don St. Arnaud, Edmonton, Alb, who clocked in at 13.260 seconds, 83.79 mph. Both cars in the final were nitro injected cars, with Bateman laying down an impressive run and low ET of the event to take the win as St. Arnaud smoked the tires at the hit.
Doushgounian, faced off against Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., and posted a winning run of 6.515 seconds, 233.34 mph in his '06 Mustang. Thompson drove to a 10.182 second, 87.44 mph lap for his runner up finish. This was the first time that Thompson and Doushgounian have faced each other and this was also Doushgounian's first ever final round. This was a pedal fest between the drivers but Doushgounian took the win and also receive his first ever Lucas Oil win.
Aaron Strong, who was the runner-up at this event last year, picked up his second win of the year in Comp taking out Ryan Warter while reigning Northwest Lucas Oil Super Comp Champion Michael Dalrymple downed Garrett Quinlan for the Super Comp title. Strong, who won back in May in Spokane, went 8.121 at 165 mph to Warter's 8.623 at 155. Dalrymple, Sunnyside, Wash., took the win when Garrett Quinlan left with a red-light foul start.
Other racers visiting the winner's circle this weekend were Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., in Super Stock; Steven Cozakos, Marysville, Wash., in Stock Eliminator; Steve Laskowske, Tigard, Ore., in Super Gas; and Gordon Boven, Boise, Idaho, in Super Street. In the Northwest division's RH Racecars Top Sportsman series it was Michael Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., taking the win while Brian Carlquist, Zillah, Wash., won in the Rig Rentals Top Dragster Series. Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley-Davidson also competed in this event and Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., took home the win.
Northwest Division racers head to Pacific Raceways for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, August 15-17.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division Les Schwab Challenge at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
ROUND ONE
1) Don St. Arnaud, Edmonton, Alb., 5.335, 278.37 def.
9) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., broke;
7) Garrett Bateman, Albany, Ore., 5.328, 271.49 def.
2) Johnny Ahten, Santa Clarita, Calif., foul;
3) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.395, 268.49 def.
6) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.676, 252.17;
4) Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.381, 266.98 def.
5) Megan McKernan, Sierra Madre, Calif., 5.392, 271.08;
SEMI-FINALS
St. Arnaud, 5.319, 280.02 def. Severance, 12.971, 97.42;
Bateman, 5.374, 271.49 def. Cowie, 5.373, 267.61;
FINALS
Bateman, 5.272, 272.64 def. St. Arnaud, 13.260, 83.79.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
ROUND ONE
4) Sean Bellemeur, Anaheim, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.640, 256.99 def.
5) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.670, 250.83;
3) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.667, 258.17 def.
6) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.912, 231.66;
7) John Lombardo Jr., Brea, Calif., '14 Mustang, 5.634, 260.34 def.
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '10 Mustang, 5.671, 255.31;
1) Mike Doushgounian, San Martin, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.639, 258.47 def.
8) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.847, 244.83;
SEMI-FINALS
Doushgounian, 5.596, 259.44 def. Bellemeur, 5.658, 256.92;
Thompson, 5.582, 259.74 def. Lombardo Jr., 5.571, 260.79;
FINALS
Doushgounian, 6.515, 233.34 def. Thompson, 10.182, 87.44.
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Aaron Strong, Auburn, Wash., '98 S-10, B/T, 8.121, 165.44 def.
Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.623, 155.87.
SUPER STOCK
Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., '81 Malibu, GT/JA, 10.779, 114.15 def.
Jim Caughlin, Woodburn, Ore., '96 Escort, SS/ES, 11.381, 114.73.
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Steven Cozakos, Marysville, Wash., '69 Nova, G/SA, 13.043, 70.85 def.
Larry Scarth, Manhattan Beach, Calif., '98 Trans Am, D/SA, foul.
SUPER COMP
Michael Dalrymple, Sunnyside, Wash., '09 Mullis, 8.875, 164.38 def.
Garrett Quinlan, Nampa, Idaho, '08 Racetech, foul.
SUPER GAS
Steve Laskowske, Tigard, Ore., '67 Nova, 9.930, 153.58 def.
Ross Childers, Gladstone, Ore., '84 Thunderbird, 9.972, 159.71.
SUPER STREET
Gordon Boven, Boise, Idaho, '72 Plymouth, 10.923, 134.64 def.
Justin Cooper, Medical Lake, Wash., '67 Satellite, 10.894, 143.65.
TOP SPORTSMAN
Michael Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '09 Stratus, 7.315, 190.07 def.
Ray Martin, Anchorage, Alaska,
'63 Corvette, 6.853, 198.41.
TOP DRAGSTER
Brian Carlquist, Zillah, Wash., '02 Mullis, 7.288, 184.42 def.
Andy Spiegel, Acton, Calif., '12 Spitzer, 6.607, 198.63.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE PRESENTED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON
Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, 7.969, 163.33 def.
Mike Ramirez, Fairfield, Calif., '79 Kawasaki, 8.227, 153.21.
The following are Sunday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division Les Schwab Challenge at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Don St. Arnaud, Edmonton, Alb., 5.347 seconds, 278.37 mph
2) Johnny Ahten, Santa Clarita, Calif., 5.370, 261.24
3) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.394, 268.09
4) Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.405, 267.61
5) Megan McKernan, Sierra Madre, Calif., 5.456, 269.78
6) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.522, 256.70
7) Garrett Bateman, Albany, Ore., 5.590, 267.30
8) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.663, 254.59
Not Qualified
9) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., 5.980, 236.65
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Mike Doushgounian, San Martin, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.620 seconds, 259.66 mph
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '10 Mustang, 5.626, 254.88
3) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.627, 258.32
4) Sean Bellemeur, Anaheim, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.650, 257.43
5) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.721, 247.04
6) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.773, 251.11
7) John Lombardo Jr., Brea, Calif., '14 Mustang, 5.787, 258.24
8) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.803, 246.30
Not Qualified
9) Jirka Kaplan, Calgary, Alb., '09 Mustang, 5.808, 251.18
10) Randy Parker, Puyallup, Wash., '04 Mustang, 5.898, 236.22
11) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.902, 247.93
12) Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.934, 255.82
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Brian Hyerstay, Springfield, Ore., '06 Framworks, G/D, 8.967 seconds, -0.693 (under index)
2) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., '12 Neil & Parks, A/ND, 6.768, -0.662
3) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '10 GXP, C/A, 7.250, -0.640
4) Adam Bowdish, Vancouver, Wash., '13 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.086, -0.624
5) Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.703, -0.557
6) Aaron Strong, Auburn, Wash., '98 S-10, B/T, 8.174, -0.526
7) Garth Giroux, Driftpitte, Alb., '03 Cavalier, C/AA, 7.351, -0.519
8) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, F/SMA, 8.686, -0.474
9) Bruce Perkin, Maple Ridge, B.C., '96 Beretta, E/A, 7.882, -0.368
10) Tony Mandella, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., '92 Camaro, I/SMA, 9.249, -0.261
SUPER STOCK
1) Don Little, Westley, Calif., '70 Challenger, SS/JA, 10.008 seconds, -0.992 (under index)
2) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '97 Camaro, SS/JA, 10.012, -0.988
3) Jim Caughlin, Woodburn, Ore., '96 Escort, SS/ES, 11.224, -0.976
4) Jim Isherwood, Mission, B.C., '67 Belvedere, SS/DA, 9.316, -0.884
5) Shawn Blair, Sumas, Wash., '68 Dart, SS/JA, 10.159, -0.841
6) Alan Falcone, Seattle, Wash., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.278, -0.822
7) Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '69 Camaro, SS/DA, 9.382, -0.818
8) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '98 Avenger, GT/AA, 9.317, -0.783
9) Mike Nottingham, New Westminister, B.C., '67 Fairlane, SS/EA, 9.595, -0.755
10) Leo Glasbrenner, Chino, Calif., '97 Formula, GT/DA, 9.758, -0.742
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Steven Cozakos, Marysville, Wash., '69 Nova, G/SA, 10.990 seconds, -1.010 (under index)
2) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '96 Corvette, C/SA, 10.463, -0.937
3) Jim Storms, Renton, Wash., '72 Barracuda, G/SA, 11.065, -0.935
4) Peter Oliviero, Belfair, Wash., '82 Capri, R/SA, 13.133, -0.917
5) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '76 Road Runner, I/SA, 11.392, -0.908
6) Matt Kielman, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.384, -0.866
7) Angela Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '65 Valiant, K/SA, 11.789, -0.861
8) Norm Webber, Puyallup, Wash., '72 Corvette, C/SA, 10.559, -0.841
9) Mike Loge, Antioch, Calif., '72 Barracuda, H/SA, 11.318, -0.832
10) Steven Horton, Port Orchard, Wash., '73 Maverick, U/SA, 14.028, -0.822
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Dale Giroux, Canyon Creek, Alb., '12 Camaro, 6.649 seconds, 207.32 mph
2) Ray Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 6.894, 199.37
3) Daryl Hemley, Burley, Wash., '02 Cavalier, 6.944, 202.02
4) Mike Williams, Tilley, Alb., '09 GXP, 6.979, 198.06
5) Curt Geise, Auburn, Wash., '08 GTO, 7.001, 200.35
6) Gary Forkner, Temecula, Calif., '12 Camaro, 7.089, 197.06
7) Barry Hobson, Seattle, Wash., '05 Grand AM, 7.112, 194.25
8) Richard Okerman, Torrance, Calif., '89 Beretta, 7.118, 194.67
9) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.143, 193.17
10) Michael Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '09 Stratus, 7.207, 193.54
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Quentin Chambers, Bellingham, Wash., dragster, 6.462 seconds, 208.38 mph
2) Ryan Carlson, Maple Valley, Wash., '10 RCF, 6.635, 207.23
3) Andy Spiegel, Acton, Calif., '12 Spitzer, 6.653, 201.38
4) Moe Trujillo, Happy Valley, Ore., '02 Undercover, 6.701, 202.61
5) Bob Button, Winters, Calif., '11 Spitzer, 6.726, 203.29
6) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., '12 Spitzer, 6.848, 195.99
7) Clinton Geise, Renton, Wash., '14 Spitzer, 6.850, 193.67
8) Dan Provost, Abbotsford, B.C., '06 Undercover, 6.868, 197.41
9) Gerry Devenpeck, Belfair, Wash., '10 Monden, 6.876, 198.32
10) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., '08 Mullis, 6.877, 198.15
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE PRESENTED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON
1) Denny Alves, El Centro, Calif., '83 Suzuki, SMC, 0.004 seconds reaction time
2) Reggie Mackay, Lemon Grove, Calif., '95 Buell, SMC, 0.007
3) Cody Cumpton, Vancouver, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.007
4) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.010
5) Pete Miclette Sr, Garberville, Calif., '07 Suzuki, SMC, 0.020
6) Jordan Miclette, Garberville, Calif., '97 Suzuki, SMC, 0.030
7) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '75 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.040
8) Don DePeel, Gladstone, Ore., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.055
9) Mike Ramirez, Fairfield, Calif., '79 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.151