Indianapolis Lucas Oil Series event completes in Norwalk

4/30/2016


DIVISION 3
Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis
Clermont, Ind., April 29-May 1, 2016

Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central


Event completion (May 21)

NORWALK, Ohio - Marty Thacker and Scott McVey out ran the competition to take the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car for the postponed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division Ray Skillman Chevrolet Spring Spectacle of Speed.  The event, originally schedule at Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Indianapolis was completed this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio, during their Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser event.

Thacker, Robinson, Ill., laid down his best pass of the year with a 5.352 second run at 267.32 mph in defeating Gord Gingles who has problems right off the start and had to get out of the throttle. Thacker took out No. 2 qualifier Jared Drehar, Clinton, Ind., in round one and Krista Baldwin, Upland, Calif., in his semifinal match up.

McVey qualified in the No. 7 spot and upset both the numbers two and three qualifiers in Chris Foster and Tony Bogolo on his way to facing Paul Noakes in the final round.  Noakes upset the No. 1 qualifier and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil World Champion Jonnie Lindberg in his semifinal round.

In the all Canadian final it was Noakes, London, Ont., out first but McVey, Ile Des Chenes, Manit., took the win in 5.804, 261.57 as Noakes had problems and shut his car down early.

Jason Lynch marched through the fields in both Super Comp and Super Gas as he advanced to the final round in both classes.  The Pleasant View, Tenn., racer took out Pat Martin, London, Ohio, in Super Comp with a lap of 8.905, 171.66 but fell to Marcus Bush, Erie, Ill., just missing the double-up.  Bush went 9.879 at 154.97 to Lynch's 9.867, 161.46 for the double breakout win in his '77 Nova.

Todd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., held off Ray Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., for the Comp Eliminator title while Ashley Tidrick and Jeff Sexton won in the Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster and the Brodix/Steve Schmidt Top Sportsman respectively.  Frantz clocked in at 8.670 in his '08 Pontiac to beat the quicker Skillman at 7.908 in his '14 Mustang.

Tidrick, Cynthiana, Ky., downed Ed Dudley, Fishers, Ind., going 6.200 at 219.65 mph to Fishers 6.637, 202.73 and Fairborn, Ohio, resident Sexton ended Tim Irwin's day with a 7.115, 166.50 run to Irwin's 7.908, 170.75

Other racers visiting the winner's circle this weekend were Chad Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., Super Stock; John Kunsak, Wexford, Pa., in Stock; Michael Gramlich, Maybe, Mich., in Super Street; and Matt Ernst, Clinton, Iowa, in Pro Stock Snowmobile

The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Ray Skillman Chevrolet Spring Spectacle of Speed:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.352, 267.32  def.
Gord Gingles, Winnipeg, Manit., 12.521, 63.36.

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Scott McVey, Ile Des Chenes, Manit., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.804, 261.57  def.
Paul Noakes, London, Ont., '09 Mustang, 10.040, 96.88.

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Todd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., '08 Pontiac G5, F/SMA, 8.670, 142.42  def.
Ray Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '14 Mustang, B/EA, 7.908, 141.34.

TOP DRAGSTER
Ashley Tidrick, Cynthiana, Ky., '10 Agan, 6.200, 219.65  def.
Ed Dudley, Fishers, Ind., '11 Spitzer, 6.637, 202.73.

TOP SPORTSMAN
Jeff Sexton, Fairborn, Ohio, '03 Cavalier, 7.115, 166.50  def.
Tim Irwin, Portland, Ind., '96 Lumina, 7.908, 170.75.

SUPER COMP
Jason Lynch, Pleasant View, Tenn., '13 American, 8.905, 171.66  def.
Pat Martin, London, Ohio, '08 American, 8.885, 179.16.

SUPER STOCK
Chad Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '88 Camaro, SS/AS, 9.445, 142.07  def.
Dave Dupps, Germantown, Ohio, '08 Cobalt, GT/EA, foul.

SUPER GAS
Marcus Bush, Erie, Ill., '77 Nova, 9.879, 154.97  def.
Jason Lynch, Pleasant View, Tenn., '95 Cutlass, 9.867, 161.46.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
John Kunsak, Wexford, Pa., '15 Camaro Copo, FS/C, 9.489, 143.11  def.
Andrew Hill, Royal Oak, Mich., '70 Camaro, D/SA, 10.839, 113.95.

SUPER STREET
Michael Gramlich, Maybe, Mich., '78 Malibu, 10.883, 134.20  def.
Craig Meyer, Kendallville, Ind., '62 Fury, 10.872, 136.75.

DRAW/RFC SUPER COMP SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Don Higgins, Mapleton, Ill., '13 American, 8.915, 175.66  def.
Leo Zynda, Clinton Twp, Mich., '97 Advanced, 8.929, 178.57.

DRAW/RFC SUPER GAS SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Dwight Nuest, Kouts, Ind., '82 Rampage, 9.885, 153.72  def.
Bob Locke, Whiteland, Ind., '57 Corvette, 9.868, 158.06.

DRAW/RFC SUPER STREET SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Jim Unum II, Anna, Ohio, '67 Chevy II, 10.945, 138.43  def.  Tony Tanner, Morningview, Ky., '72 Cutlass, 10.962, 130.97.


Event postponement (April 30)

INDIANAPOLIS – Despite the best efforts of NHRA and track officials, final eliminations from the Ray Skillman Chevrolet NHRA Spring Spectacle of Speed at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis were postponed late Sunday, due to rain.

All of Saturday's scheduled qualifying and eliminations were lost to rain, but several rounds were completed on Sunday, including the first elimination rounds in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car.

In Top Alcohol Dragster, 2015 event runner-up Brandon Booher defeated Ken Perry. In the semifinals Booher is scheduled to race Gord Gingles, who eliminated defending event champion and low qualifier, Mia Tedesco. The other semifinal pairing will feature former North Central Division champion, Marty Thacker going against class newcomer Krista Baldwin. Baldwin, the granddaughter of Top Fuel legend Chris "the Greek" Karamesines, won the first round after opponent Robin Samsel smoked the tires, while Thacker earned his spot in the semifinals with a win against Jared Dreher.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, defending national champion Jonnie Lindberg continued to be the class of the field. After qualifying No. 1, Lindberg made the quickest run of the event thus far in round one with a 5.521-second run at 265.12 mph. Lindberg got a single run in the first round after 2015 event champion Todd Robertson did not make the call. In the semifinals, Lindberg will be paired with Paul Noakes, who took out Rob Pfeister in the opening round. The other semifinals pairing will feature Scott McVey and Tony Bogolo, who defeated Chris Foster and Ray Drew, respectively.

In other competition, defending North Central Division champions Todd Frantz (Competition Eliminator), Nick Morris (Super Stock), and Tony Fagnilli (Super Gas), each advanced to round two, as did defending Top Dragster national champion, Marco Abruzzi.

The remainder of eliminations will be completed at a future event, with an official announcement to come from the NHRA North Central Division office shortly. The next Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event for the North Central Division is Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio May 20-22.


Saturday

BROWNSBURG, Ind. – Racers made final qualifying runs today as the fields were set for the Spring Spectacle of Speed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. 

Racers in 11 classes of competition took to the track that included Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars, Stock and Super Stock, and Pro Stock Snowmobile.  Gates open at 7 a.m. on Sunday with racing scheduled to start at 8 a.m.  Tickets are $20 for adults and children 12 and under are FREE with a paid adult. For more information please call Lucas Oil Raceway (317) 969-8600 or visit www.lucasoilraceway.com

The following are Saturday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Ray Skillman Cheverolet Spring Spectacle of Speed:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.304 seconds, 262.13 mph
2) Ray Hack, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.333, 263.41
3) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 5.339, 272.12
4) Brandon Booher, Urbana, Ill., 5.363, 257.14
5) Krista Baldwin, Upland, Calif., 5.375, 270.81
6) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.410, 263.20
7) Ken Perry, Markham, Ont., 5.467, 263.15
8) Gord Gingles, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.619, 259.11
Not Qualified
9) Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., 5.673, 192.33
10) John Paul Gutierrez, Berkley, Mich., 5.717, 184.09
11) Brandon Greco, Roscoe, Pa., 6.244, 158.39
12) Mia Tedesco, Pittsburg, Pa., 9.788, 91.15
13) Eric Vollmer, Bourbonnais, Ill., 9.884, 86.37
14) Jerry Powell, Atlanta, Ind., (no time)

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Jonnie Lindberg, Upplands Vausby, Sweden, '10 Monte Carlo, 5.568 seconds, 260.66 mph
2) Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '15 Mustang, 5.643, 246.30
3) Tony Bogolo, Hamilton, Ohio, '01 Avenger, 5.717, 255.00
4) Ray Drew, Hales Corners, Wis., '14 Mustang, 7.619, 112.21
5) Scott McVey, Ile Des Chenes, Manit., '06 Monte Carlo, 7.997, 115.07
6) Rob Pfeister, Crestwood, Ky., '04 Camaro, 13.823, 64.20
Not Qualified
7) Todd Robertson, Harrison Twp., Mich., '12 Monte Carlo, (no time)

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Ron Bohn, Benton Harbor, Mich., '14 Spitzer, J/D, 7.529 seconds, -0.781 (under index)
2) Ray Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '14 Mustang, B/EA, 7.522, -0.748
3) Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.780, -0.680
4) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '12 Camaro, C/AA, 7.264, -0.676
5) Rick Brown, Lebanon, Ohio, '00 Chevy S10, B/TA, 8.227, -0.653
6) David Billingsley, Decatur, Ill., '14 Camaro, L/A, 8.724, -0.646
7) Todd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., '08 Pontiac G5, F/SMA, 8.618, -0.642
8) Robert Bailey, Wabash, Ind., '03 Agan, A/ED, 6.670, -0.640
9) Mark Kirkman, Monmouth, Ill., '08 BOS, A/DA, 6.538, -0.632
10) Mike Farrell, Louisville, Ky., '34 Chevy, B/SR, 7.789, -0.631

SUPER STOCK
1) Ray Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '10 Mustang, FSS/D, 8.788 seconds, -1.112 (under index)
2) Bill Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '10 Mustang, FSS/E, 8.958, -1.092
3) Dan Kyle, Laurenceburg, Ind., '87 Firebird, GT/GA, 9.864, -1.036
4) Dallas Kelly, Cleves, Ohio, '64 Fairlane, SS/B, 8.947, -0.953
5) Irvin Johns, Memphis, Ind., '08 Cobalt, GT/AA, 9.160, -0.940
6) Todd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., '05 Cavalier, GT/CA, 9.460, -0.940
7) David Neal, Columbus, Ind., '05 Sunfire, GT/B, 9.201, -0.899
8) Sam Monteleone, Harrison Twp, Mich., '13 Cobra JET, FSS/D, 9.031, -0.869
9) Ernie Neal, Columbus, Ind., '05 Cavalier, GT/C, 9.333, -0.867
10) Dave Dupps Jr, Germantown, Ohio, '87 Camaro, GT/IA, 10.338, -0.862

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Rich Rinke, Oxford, Mich., '13 Copo Camaro, FS/E, 9.749 seconds, -1.201 (under index)
2) Bill Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '14 Mustang, FS/A, 8.553, -1.147
3) Mike Pustelny, Almont, Mich., '15 Copo, FS/G, 10.284, -1.066
4) Scott Libersher, Wilmington, Ill., '15 Copo Camaro, FS/C, 9.243, -1.057
5) Dan Tool, Jacksonville, Ill., '80 Mustang, V/SA, 14.475, -1.025
6) Steve Novosel, Troy, Mich., '15 Copo Camaro, FS/D, 9.614, -0.986
7) Dave Walther, Lanesville, Ind., '69 Camaro, G/S, 10.985, -0.915
8) David Garrity, Greenfield, Ind., '74 Apollo, M/SA, 11.940, -0.910
9) Carlton Sweasy, Louisville, Ky., '74 Corvette, G/SA, 11.119, -0.881
10) Tommy Pettigrew, Gallatin, Tenn., '77 Firebird, K/SA, 11.776, -0.874

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Mick Snyder, Demotte, Ind., '63 Corvette, 6.207 seconds, 228.61 mph
2) Lester Johnson, Cynthiana, Ky., '55 Bel AIR, 6.249, 223.73
3) Kyle Dvorak, Mchenry, Ill., '63 Corvette, 6.324, 221.34
4) Ryan Hill, Valparaiso, Ind., '02 Firebird, 6.598, 211.23
5) Andy Horne, Delaware, Ohio, '10 Mustang, 6.621, 205.38
6) Tommy Turner, Naples, Fla., '12 GXP, 6.708, 210.21
7) Mark McDonald, Boonville, Ind., '67 Mustang, 6.712, 203.52
8) Michael Chitty, Ames, Iowa, '04 Cavalier, 6.746, 204.82
9) Marco Abruzzi, Warren, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 6.823, 202.24
10) Tim Weise, Cardington, Ohio, '12 Mustang, 6.853, 198.73

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Michael Smith, Owosso, Mich., '06 Bowen, 6.009 seconds, 231.79 mph
2) Richard Edwards, Terre Haute, Ind., '15 Ironman, 6.023, 229.59
3) Shanna Snyder, Elkhart, Ind., '06 Spitzer, 6.034, 233.32
4) Glen Vardy, Burlington, Ont., '97 Mike BOS, 6.073, 229.35
5) Mike Wharram, Morton, Ill., '95 Uyehara, 6.088, 232.19
6) Dan Norris, Brighton, Mich., '08 BOS, 6.100, 227.31
7) Mike Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, '16 Page, 6.171, 224.62
8) Ashley Tidrick, Cynthiana, Ky., '10 Agan, 6.195, 220.94
9) Marty Cheeseman, New Albany, Ohio, '15 Spitzer, 6.244, 233.24
10) Zach Sackman, Channahon, Ill., '10 Spitzer, 6.244, 229.16

PRO STOCK SNOWMOBILE
1) Louis Wirbel, Marion, Mich., '04 Skidoo MXZ, 8.363 seconds, 152.00 mph
2) Scott Hagen, Oxford, Mich., '13 Ski DOO, 8.383, 154.65
3) Kyle Shilts, New Richmond, Wis., '15 Artic CAT, 8.437, 149.12
4) Paul Austin, Seattle, Wash., '10 Artic CAT, 8.481, 151.89
5) Kurt Schultz, Saginaw, Mich., '15 Skidoo, 8.606, 144.44
6) Matt Ernst, Clinton, Iowa, '11 Arctic CAT, 9.003, 122.60
7) Ed Illgen, Rockford, Ill., '10 Artic CAT, 9.097, 138.06
8) Ron Bray, Anoka, Minn., '14 Artic CAT, 9.600, 143.64


Friday

BROWNSBURG, Ind.– The NHRA North Central Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked off today at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the Spring Spectacle of Speed event as nearly 500 racers took to the track for opening day qualifying and time trials.

Highlighting the day's action was the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes who made single qualifying runs as did the racers in Comp Eliminator, the Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster and the Brodix/Steve Schmidt Top Sportsman.  Each of these classes will make a pair of qualifying runs on Saturday that will set the fields for Sunday's Eliminations.

Saturday's racing action gets underway at 8 a.m. for final time trials and qualifying in all classes.  Saturday's caps off the day with the alcohol classes making two runs set for 1 and 5 p.m.  Eliminations are scheduled to begin Saturday afternoon for a few classes and continue on Sunday.

Tickets are $20 for adults and children 12 & under are FREE with a paid adult.  For more information please call Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis (317) 969-8600 or visit www.lucasoilraceway.com

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Ray Skillman Cheverolet Spring Spectacle of Speed:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.304 seconds, 262.13 mph
2) Ray Hack, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.333, 263.41
3) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 5.339, 272.12
4) Brandon Booher, Urbana, Ill., 5.363, 257.14
5) Krista Baldwin, Upland, Calif., 5.375, 270.81
6) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.410, 263.20
7) Ken Perry, Markham, Ont., 5.467, 263.15
8) Gord Gingles, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.619, 259.11
Not Qualified
9) Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., 5.673, 192.33
10) John Paul Gutierrez, Berkley, Mich., 5.717, 184.09
11) Brandon Greco, Roscoe, Pa., 6.244, 158.39
12) Mia Tedesco, Pittsburg, Pa., 9.788, 91.15
13) Eric Vollmer, Bourbonnais, Ill., 9.884, 86.37
14) Jerry Powell, Atlanta, Ind., (no time)

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Jonnie Lindberg, Upplands Vausby, Sweden, '10 Monte Carlo, 5.568 seconds, 260.66 mph
2) Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '15 Mustang, 5.643, 246.30
3) Tony Bogolo, Hamilton, Ohio, '01 Avenger, 5.717, 255.00
4) Ray Drew, Hales Corners, Wis., '14 Mustang, 7.619, 112.21
5) Scott McVey, Ile Des Chenes, Manit., '06 Monte Carlo, 7.997, 115.07
6) Rob Pfeister, Crestwood, Ky., '04 Camaro, 13.823, 64.20 Not Qualified
7) Todd Robertson, Harrison Twp., Mich., '12 Monte Carlo, (no time)

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Ron Bohn, Benton Harbor, Mich., '14 Spitzer, J/D, 7.529 seconds, -0.781 (under index)
2) Ray Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '14 Mustang, B/EA, 7.522, -0.748
3) Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.780, -0.680
4) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '12 Camaro, C/AA, 7.264, -0.676
5) Rick Brown, Lebanon, Ohio, '00 Chevy S10, B/TA, 8.227, -0.653
6) David Billingsley, Decatur, Ill., '14 Camaro, L/A, 8.724, -0.646
7) Todd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., '08 Pontiac G5, F/SMA, 8.618, -0.642
8) Robert Bailey, Wabash, Ind., '03 Agan, A/ED, 6.670, -0.640
9) Mark Kirkman, Monmouth, Ill., '08 BOS, A/DA, 6.538, -0.632
10) Mike Farrell, Louisville, Ky., '34 Chevy, B/SR, 7.789, -0.631

SUPER STOCK
1) Ray Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '10 Mustang, FSS/D, 8.788 seconds, -1.112 (under index)
2) Bill Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '10 Mustang, FSS/E, 8.958, -1.092
3) Dan Kyle, Laurenceburg, Ind., '87 Firebird, GT/GA, 9.864, -1.036
4) Dallas Kelly, Cleves, Ohio, '64 Fairlane, SS/B, 8.947, -0.953
5) Irvin Johns, Memphis, Ind., '08 Cobalt, GT/AA, 9.160, -0.940
6) Todd Frantz, Louisville, Ky., '05 Cavalier, GT/CA, 9.460, -0.940
7) David Neal, Columbus, Ind., '05 Sunfire, GT/B, 9.201, -0.899
8) Sam Monteleone, Harrison Twp, Mich., '13 Cobra JET, FSS/D, 9.031, -0.869
9) Ernie Neal, Columbus, Ind., '05 Cavalier, GT/C, 9.333, -0.867
10) Dave Dupps Jr, Germantown, Ohio, '87 Camaro, GT/IA, 10.338, -0.862

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Rich Rinke, Oxford, Mich., '15 Copo, FS/E, 9.749 seconds, -1.201 (under index)
2) Bill Skillman, Greenwood, Ind., '14 Mustang, FS/A, 8.553, -1.147
3) Mike Pustelny, Almont, Mich., '15 Copo, FS/G, 10.284, -1.066
4) Scott Libersher, Wilmington, Ill., '15 Copo Camaro, FS/C, 9.243, -1.057
5) Dan Tool, Jacksonville, Ill., '80 Mustang, V/SA, 14.475, -1.025
6) Steve Novosel, Troy, Mich., '15 Copo Camaro, FS/D, 9.614, -0.986
7) Dave Walther, Lanesville, Ind., '69 Camaro, G/S, 10.985, -0.915
8) David Garrity, Greenfield, Ind., '74 Apollo, M/SA, 11.940, -0.910
9) Carlton Sweasy, Louisville, Ky., '74 Corvette, G/SA, 11.119, -0.881
10) Tommy Pettigrew, Gallatin, Tenn., '77 Firebird, K/SA, 11.776, -0.874

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Mick Snyder, Demotte, Ind., '63 Corvette, 6.207 seconds, 228.61 mph
2) Lester Johnson, Cynthiana, Ky., '55 Bel AIR, 6.249, 223.73
3) Kyle Dvorak, Mchenry, Ill., '63 Corvette, 6.324, 221.34
4) Ryan Hill, Valparaiso, Ind., '02 Firebird, 6.598, 211.23
5) Andy Horne, Delaware, Ohio, '10 Mustang, 6.621, 205.38
6) Tommy Turner, Naples, Fla., '12 GXP, 6.708, 210.21
7) Mark McDonald, Boonville, Ind., '67 Mustang, 6.712, 203.52
8) Michael Chitty, Ames, Iowa, '04 Cavalier, 6.746, 204.82
9) Marco Abruzzi, Warren, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 6.823, 202.24
10) Tim Weise, Cardington, Ohio, '12 Mustang, 6.853, 198.73

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Michael Smith, Owosso, Mich., '06 Bowen, 6.009 seconds, 231.79 mph
2) Richard Edwards, Terre Haute, Ind., '15 Ironman, 6.023, 229.59
3) Shanna Snyder, Elkhart, Ind., '06 Spitzer, 6.034, 233.32
4) Glen Vardy, Burlington, Ont., '97 Mike BOS, 6.073, 229.35
5) Mike Wharram, Morton, Ill., '95 Uyehara, 6.088, 232.19
6) Dan Norris, Brighton, Mich., '08 BOS, 6.100, 227.31
7) Mike Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, '16 Page, 6.171, 224.62
8) Ashley Tidrick, Cynthiana, Ky., '10 Agan, 6.195, 220.94
9) Marty Cheeseman, New Albany, Ohio, '15 Spitzer, 6.244, 233.24
10) Zach Sackman, Channahon, Ill., '10 Spitzer, 6.244, 229.16

PRO STOCK SNOWMOBILE
1) Louis Wirbel, Marion, Mich., '04 Skidoo MXZ, 8.363 seconds, 152.00 mph
2) Scott Hagen, Oxford, Mich., '13 Ski DOO, 8.383, 154.65
3) Kyle Shilts, New Richmond, Wis., '15 Artic CAT, 8.437, 149.12
4) Paul Austin, Seattle, Wash., '10 Artic CAT, 8.481, 151.89
5) Kurt Schultz, Saginaw, Mich., '15 Skidoo, 8.606, 144.44
6) Matt Ernst, Clinton, Iowa, '11 Arctic CAT, 9.003, 122.60
7) Ed Illgen, Rockford, Ill., '10 Artic CAT, 9.097, 138.06
8) Ron Bray, Anoka, Minn., '14 Artic CAT, 9.600, 143.64



Preview

INDIANAPOLIS –The Spring Spectacle of Speed at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis starts the North Central Division April 29 - May 1. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series earn points leading to divisional, regional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $519,000. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division's Brodix/Steve Schmidt Top Sportsman Series and Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster Series will also run in conjunction with the event.

Gates at Lucas Oil Raceway open at 7 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials start at 9 a.m. Friday and continue Saturday at 8 a.m. Top Dragster, Comp Eliminator and Top Sportsman qualify Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny qualify at 4 p.m. on Friday and 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Eliminations begin on Saturday at 2 p.m. and will continue Sunday at 8 a.m. with first round of eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at noon on Sunday.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event are $20 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

For more information call the track, (317) 969-8600, or visit www.LucasOilRaceway.com. 2

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Spring Spectacle of Speed, one of six events in North Central Division competition where drivers earn points leading to divisional, regional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $519,000. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division's Brodix/Steve Schmidt Top Sportsman Series and Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster Series will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Indianapolis. Track is located on Indiana Highway 136, four miles west of Interstate 465 at exit 16.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, April 29 - May 1

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, April 29 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator qualify at 2:30 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualify at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, April 30 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials continue at 8 a.m. Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator qualify at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying at 1 and 5 p.m. Eliminations begin at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, May 1 - Gates open at 7 a.m. Eliminations continue at 8 a.m. Round 1 for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS - $20 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please contact Lucas Oil Raceway, (317) 969-8600, or visit www.LucasOilRaceway.com.

2015 EVENT  WINNERS: Mia Tedesco, Top Alcohol Dragster; Todd Robertson, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Todd Franz, Comp Eliminator; Brina Splingaire, Super Stock; Austin Richardson, Stock Eliminator; Ray Connolly, Super Comp; Steve Theodor, Super Gas; Ryan Dillman, Super Street; Gerard Milette, Top Sportsman; Rob Moser, Top Dragster

BONUS PROGRAMS:
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND
: a $519,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2016 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional, regional and national champions. Regional awards include $10,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions with Divisional awards of $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 $124,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance. The 2016 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 point earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2016 Jegs Allstars. Points are based on in-division races only.

The winning regional and division teams will share $25,000 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, $5,000 to Top Sportsman and Top Dragster champions, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions. 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 2016 Jegs Allstars champion who also wins the national event will have his/her Allstars prize doubled.


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