Winners crowned in Englishtown

9/9/2012


DIVISION 1
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Englishtown, N.J., Sept. 7-9, 2012 

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


Sunday

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – In the final results from Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and the final round in the NHRA Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Lincoln Morehead took the win in Super Stock and the division points lead over Kent Hanley to lead the list of winners at Raceway Park.

Morehead faced off with Kent Hanley for the Super Stock win and possibly the Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship with Morehead coming out on top for the win and the lead in the division standings.  Although this is the final event in the Northeast Division, racers can travel outside their home division and continue to score championship points.  Morehead clocked in at 10.249 seconds at 121.62 in his '87 Camaro for the win.

In Comp Eliminator it was Ray Vierheller turning on the win light to take home the trophy over Frank Aragona, Freehold, N.J.  Aragona appeared to be on his way to the win but Vierheller caught him just before the finish line with a 7.288 second, 179 mph run.  The runner-up finish should give Aragona the division title.

Michael Kaufman and Jason Hoff took wins in the division's MXI/Magnaflux Top Sportsman and Top Dragster classes presented by Select Performance.  Kaufman, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., ran down Dennis Gaboriault in his '67 Corvette in 6.804, 201.55 for the win and division points leader Hoff beat Gary Koebbe who went too quick by .004 seconds and broke out in trying to hold off Hoff.

Stock Eliminator saw a good close race in the final with Bob Broadbent beat Lenny Williams in his '69 Camaro clocking in at 10.303 seconds, 128.49 mph.

Rounding out the winners at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park were Jack Sepanek in Super Comp over Michael Daymude, Mike Sawyer defeated John Maggiulli in Super Gas, Timmy Markoglu held off Marty Krohn in Super Street and Ed Armstrong downed Adam Fricke in Pro Stock Snowmobile.

The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park:

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Ray Vierheller, Barberton, Ohio, McKenney, D/DA, 7.288, 179.02  def.
Frank Aragona, Freehold, N.J., dragster, F/ED, 8.070, 159.17.

SUPER STOCK
Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro, N.Y., '87 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.249, 121.62  def.
Kent Hanley, Newtown, Conn., '94 Cavalier, GT/BA, 9.552, 140.87.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Bob Broadbent, Hampton, N.H., '69 Camaro, A/S, 10.303, 128.49  def.
Lenny Williams, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., '71 Gran Sport, F/SA, 11.176, 117.41.

SUPER COMP
Jack Sepanek, Moosic, Pa., dragster, 8.933, 167.01  def.
Michael Daymude, Hedgeville, W.V., dragster, 8.906, 166.58.

SUPER GAS
Mike Sawyer, Leominster, Mass., '03 Cavalier, 9.898, 166.15  def.
John Maggiulli, East Hanover, N.J., '00 Corvette, foul.

SUPER STREET
Timmy Markoglu, Staten Island, N.Y., '69 Camaro, 10.969, 139.27  def.
Marty Krohn, Pennsburg, N.J., '81 Camaro, 10.951, 130.07.

MXI/MAGNAFLUX/SELECT PERFORMANCE TOP SPORTSMAN
Michael Kaufman, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., '67 Corvette, 6.804, 201.55  def.
Dennis Gaboriault, Millbury, Mass., '07 Mustang, 6.892, 179.85.

MXI/MAGNAFLUX/SELECT PERFORMANCE TOP DRAGSTER
Jason Hoff, Littlestown, Pa., dragster, 6.870, 196.04  def.
Gary Koebbe, Fairfield, Conn., dragster, 7.016, 191.59.

PRO STOCK SNOWMOBILE
Ed Armstrong, Westfield, Mass., '03 Ski Doo, 8.217, 156.05  def.
Adam Fricke, Demotte, Ind., '03 Ski Doo, 8.306, 155.47.


Saturday

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – Day two is complete, fields were set and eliminations are underway for all classes in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.  Highlighted by the division's Top Dragster and Top Sportsman classes, racers took to the track for final qualifying and early rounds of eliminations today with final rounds scheduled for Sunday.  Winners will take home their share of the prize money along with the coveted "NHRA Wally" trophy during the winner's circle celebration tomorrow.

Racing starts up at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning.  Tickets are $15 for adults, children 6-11 are just $5and kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult.  Every ticket includes a Pit Pass.  For more information please call Raceway Park (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

The following are Saturday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park:

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Michael Hanratty, Rocky Hill, Conn., dragster, K/A, 7.759 seconds, -0.601 (under index)
2) Calvin Hill, Tamaqua, Pa., '09 Grand AM, I/AA, 8.120, -0.550
3) Anthony Niemczyk, Levittown, Pa., dragster, I/D, 6.766, -0.534
4) Brian Darcy, Newburgh, N.Y., dragster, A/ND, 6.927, -0.493
5) Ray Vierheller, Barberton, Ohio, dragster, D/DA, 7.451, -0.469
6) Sal Biondo, Middle Village, N.Y., '07 Cavalier, D/EA, 8.309, -0.461
7) Elio Mannino, Pine Brook, N.J., '06 Escort, B/AA, 7.077, -0.453
8) Frank Aragona, Freehold, N.J., dragster, F/ED, 8.221, -0.439
9) Al Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., dragster, F/D, 8.170, -0.430
10) Greg Mannix, Oxford, Pa., dragster, B/ED, 7.062, -0.418

SUPER STOCK
1) Gary Richard, Bay Shore, N.Y., '10 Mustang, SS/EA, 9.343 seconds, -1.007 (under index)
2) Jacques Blais, Tolland, Conn., '98 Mustang, GT/EA, 9.791, -0.859
3) Richard Diorio, E. Brunswick, N.J., '55 Bel Air, SS/PA, 11.806, -0.844
4) Mark LaBrecque, W. Springfield, Mass., '02 S-10, GT/TC, 10.259, -0.841
5) John Armstrong, Kingston, N.S., '69 Corvette, SSA/A, 8.871, -0.829
6) Guy DesJardins, St. Bruno, Quebec, '67 Camaro, SS/FA, 9.641, -0.809
7) David Thomas, West Chester, Pa., '69 Corvette, SS/BA, 9.131, -0.769
8) Jeff Roell, Danbury, Conn., '93 Mustang, GT/GA, 10.152, -0.748
9) Douglas Linke, Old Bridge, N.J., '96 Firebird, GT/MA, 11.004, -0.746
10) Russell Linke, Old Bridge, N.J., '73 Corvette, SS/JA, 10.258, -0.742

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Gary Richard, Bay Shore, N.Y., '10 Mustang, A/SA, 9.953 seconds, -1.047 (under index)
2) Tim Bishop, Queenstown, Md., '97 Firehawk, B/S, 10.273, -0.927
3) Kenneth Miele, Egg Harbor Twp, N.J., '10 Mustang, G/SA, 11.086, -0.914
4) Jonathan Allegrucci, Mayfield, Pa., '11 Challenger, BB/SA, 9.414, -0.886
5) Joe Cokinos, Elmwood Park, N.J., '96 S-10, P/S, 12.484, -0.866
6) Jim Boudreau, Tewksbury, Mass., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.393, -0.857
7) Katie Sepanek, Moosic, Pa., '72 Chevelle, I/SA, 11.470, -0.830
8) Edward Bednaz, Terryville, Conn., '69 Nova, B/S, 10.379, -0.821
9) Stan Giermanski, Linden, N.J., '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.434, -0.816
10) Barry Parker, Southwick, Mass., '74 Corvette, G/SA, 11.193, -0.807

SUPER COMP
1) Jack Sepanek, Moosic, Pa., dragster, S/C, 8.903 seconds, 0.003 (over index)
2) Chase Fahnestock, Newville, Pa., dragster, S/C, 8.905, 0.005
3) Tom Boyle, West Chester, Pa., dragster, S/C, 8.906, 0.006
4) Shawn Fricke, Flemington, N.J., dragster, S/C, 8.910, 0.010
5) Jeff Kundratic, Fallston, Md., dragster, S/C, 8.910, 0.010
6) Michele Costa, Freehold, N.J., dragster, S/C, 8.910, 0.010
7) Michael Daymude, Hedgeville, W.V., dragster, S/C, 8.911, 0.011
8) Richard Dorr, Watertown, N.Y., dragster, S/C, 8.915, 0.015
9) Bob Armstrong, Peabody, Mass., dragster, S/C, 8.915, 0.015
10) Mike Robilotto, Albany, N.Y., dragster, S/C, 8.916, 0.016

SUPER STREET
1) James Russo, Bohemia, N.Y., '86 Mustang, S/ST, 10.902 seconds, 0.002 (over index)
2) Richard Knarich Sr, Seaford, Del., '73 Vega, S/ST, 10.902, 0.002
3) Ray Butler, Enfield, Conn., '80 Malibu, S/ST, 10.903, 0.003
4) Richard Preiser, Brooklyn, N.Y., '67 Camaro, S/ST, 10.908, 0.008
5) John Maggiulli Sr., E. Hanover, N.J., '69 Camaro, S/ST, 10.914, 0.014
6) William Nycz, Pilesgrove Twp., N.J., '70 Dart, S/ST, 10.920, 0.020
7) Peter Sanca, North Haven, Conn., '77 Vega, S/ST, 10.926, 0.026
8) Mike Fedeli, Staten Island, N.Y., '81 Firebird, S/ST, 10.929, 0.029
9) Ryan Roberts, East Meadow, N.Y., '68 Nova, S/ST, 10.931, 0.031
10) Art Gardner, Somers, Conn., '69 Nova, S/ST, 10.939, 0.039

MXI/MAGNAFLUX/SELECT PERFORMANCE TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Tyler Hard, Harrisburg, Pa., '68 Camaro, 6.749 seconds, 204.60 mph
2) Jeff Brooks, Fredericksburg, Va., '51 Henry J, 6.825, 201.82
3) John Bartunek, Pearl River, N.Y., '05 Cobalt, 6.837, 203.74
4) Todd Fontana, Montvale, N.J., '98 Firebird, 6.860, 201.22
5) Ray Bamond, Paterson, N.J., '68 Camaro, 6.866, 197.39
6) Ryan Ondrejko, Roslindale, Mass., '12 Camaro, 6.867, 201.85
7) Michael Kaufman, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., '67 Corvette, 6.880, 202.03
8) Dennis Gaboriault, Millbury, Mass., '07 Mustang, 6.920, 200.92
9) Bob Evernham, Holbrook, N.Y., '88 Thunderbird, 7.019, 199.94
10) Anthony Arcuni, W. Babylon, N.Y., '95 Cutlass, 7.057, 194.91

MXI/MAGNAFLUX/SELECT PERFORMANCE TOP DRAGSTER
1) Glen Puluse, Woodland Park, N.J., dragster, 6.339 seconds, 216.97 mph
2) Timothy Antinora, Kendall, N.Y., dragster, 6.506, 210.57
3) Adam Krause, Bel Air, Md., dragster, 6.670, 207.53
4) Scott Hall, Ledyard, Conn., dragster, 6.748, 197.02
5) David Petrofske, Lititz, Pa., dragster, 6.804, 199.55
6) Nick Willard, Leominster, Mass., dragster, 6.846, 195.93
7) Michael Trangone, Parsippany, N.J., dragster, 6.861, 196.36
8) Joe DeGuara, Nesconcest, N.Y., dragster, 6.862, 195.65
9) Kara Stricker, Mohnton, Pa., dragster, 6.896, 195.11
10) Greg Kelley, Hainesport, N.J., dragster, 6.917, 199.67

PRO STOCK SNOWMOBILE
1) Ed Armstrong, Westfield, Mass., '03 Ski Doo, 8.415 seconds, 151.78 mph
2) John Evans, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., '00 Ski Doo, 8.601, 147.52
3) Adam Fricke, Demotte, Ind., '03 Ski Doo, 8.610, 151.46
4) Tiina Duncanson, Acton, Ont., '10 Ski Doo, 8.639, 148.71
5) Scott Marsh, Highland, N.Y., '05 Ski Doo, 8.806, 148.48
6) Scott Evans, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., '00 SkiDoo, 9.140, 135.89
7) Gary Schweikert, Slatington, Pa., '03 Ski Doo, 9.693, 125.94
8) Rich Daly, Union Springs, N.Y., '02 Ski Doo, 10.999, 79.18




Friday

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – The National Hot Rod Association is at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park this weekend for the Northeast Division 46th Annual NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Points Meet.  Racing kicked off today with qualifying and time trials for nearly 500 racers in nine different classes battling it out on the quarter mile for both championship points and their share of the event purse and contingency payouts.  Comp Eliminator, Top Dragster and Top Sportsman classes each made initial qualifying hits today along with qualifying and time trials for all other classes in competition.

Qualifying and time trials will continue on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. for all categories with Comp Eliminator qualifying at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. followed by rounds 1 and 2 of eliminations at 4 and 5 p.m.  The divisions MXI/Magnaflux Top Dragster and Top Sportsman presented by Select Performance will qualify at 11:30 a.m. and run rounds 1 and 2 beginning at 3 p.m.  Pro Stock Snowmobile will make two qualifying runs and complete all rounds of eliminations on Saturday.

Tickets are $15 Saturday and Sunday, children 6-11 are just $5 and kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult.  Every ticket includes a Pit Pass.  For more information please call Raceway Park (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park:

SUPER STOCK
1) Gary Richard, Bay Shore, N.Y., '10 Mustang, SS/EA, 9.343 seconds, -1.007 (under index)
2) Jacques Blais, Tolland, Conn., '98 Mustang, GT/EA, 9.791, -0.859
3) Richard Diorio, E. Brunswick, N.J., '55 Bel Air, SS/PA, 11.806, -0.844
4) Mark LaBrecque, W. Springfield, Mass., '02 S-10, GT/TC, 10.259, -0.841
5) John Armstrong, Kingston, N.S., '69 Corvette, SSA/A, 8.871, -0.829
6) Guy DesJardins, St. Bruno, Quebec, '67 Camaro, SS/FA, 9.641, -0.809
7) David Thomas, West Chester, Pa., '69 Corvette, SS/BA, 9.131, -0.769
8) Jeff Roell, Danbury, Conn., '93 Mustang, GT/GA, 10.152, -0.748
9) Douglas Linke, Old Bridge, N.J., '96 Firebird, GT/MA, 11.004, -0.746
10) Russell Linke, Old Bridge, N.J., '73 Corvette, SS/JA, 10.258, -0.742

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Gary Richard, Bay Shore, N.Y., '10 Mustang, A/SA, 9.953 seconds, -1.047 (under index)
2) Tim Bishop, Queenstown, Md., '97 Firehawk, B/S, 10.273, -0.927
3) Kenneth Miele, Egg Harbor Twp, N.J., '10 Mustang, G/SA, 11.086, -0.914
4) Jonathan Allegrucci, Mayfield, Pa., '11 Challenger, BB/SA, 9.414, -0.886
5) Joe Cokinos, Elmwood Park, N.J., '96 S-10, P/S, 12.484, -0.866
6) Jim Boudreau, Tewksbury, Mass., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.393, -0.857
7) Katie Sepanek, Moosic, Pa., '72 Chevelle, I/SA, 11.470, -0.830
8) Edward Bednaz, Terryville, Conn., '69 Nova, B/S, 10.379, -0.821
9) Stan Giermanski, Linden, N.J., '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.434, -0.816
10) Barry Parker, Southwick, Mass., '74 Corvette, G/SA, 11.193, -0.807

MXI/MAGNAFLUX/SELECT PERFORMANCE TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Tyler Hard, Harrisburg, Pa., '68 Camaro, 6.757 seconds, 203.43 mph
2) Jeff Brooks, Fredericksburg, Va., '51 Henry J, 6.825, 201.82
3) Ryan Ondrejko, Roslindale, Mass., '12 Camaro, 6.867, 201.85
4) Todd Fontana, Montvale, N.J., '98 Firebird, 6.874, 200.92
5) Michael Kaufman, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., '67 Corvette, 6.880, 202.03
6) Dennis Gaboriault, Millbury, Mass., '07 Mustang, 6.920, 200.92
7) Bob Evernham, Holbrook, N.Y., '88 Thunderbird, 7.054, 199.94
8) Anthony Arcuni, W. Babylon, N.Y., '95 Cutlass, 7.060, 194.91
9) David Miller, Canterbury, Conn., '02 S-10, 7.088, 191.19
10) Gerard Milette, St. Etienne, Quebec, '63 Corvette, 7.096, 197.10

MXI/MAGNAFLUX/SELECT PERFORMANCE TOP DRAGSTER
1) Glen Puluse, Woodland Park, N.J., dragster, 6.339 seconds, 216.97 mph
2) Timothy Antinora, Kendall, N.Y., dragster, 6.506, 210.57
3) Scott Hall, Ledyard, Conn., dragster, 6.748, 197.02
4) David Petrofske, Lititz, Pa., dragster, 6.818, 199.23
5) Nick Willard, Leominster, Mass., dragster, 6.846, 195.93
6) Michael Trangone, Parsippany, N.J., dragster, 6.861, 196.36
7) Joe DeGuara, Nesconcest, N.Y., dragster, 6.862, 195.65
8) Kara Stricker, Mohnton, Pa., dragster, 6.896, 195.11
9) Greg Kelley, Hainesport, N.J., dragster, 6.917, 199.67
10) Scott Luken, Perry Hall, Md., dragster, 6.928, 194.91




Preview

 

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Old Bridge Township Raceway Park will conclude the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division on Sept. 7-9. The event is one of 43 scheduled across the country 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 Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division's MXI/Magnaflux Top Sportsman and Top Dragster Series' presented by Select Performance will also run in conjunction with the event along with Pro Stock Snowmobiles.

 

Gates at Raceway Park open at 8 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Qualifying and time trials start at 10 a.m. Friday and continue Saturday at 10 a.m. Comp Eliminator will qualify once on Friday at 5 p.m. and twice on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with eliminations beginning at 4 p.m. Top Dragster and Top Sportsman will have one qualifying run on Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 p.m. with eliminations at 3 and 4:15 p.m. Eliminations for other classes start Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and continue Sunday at 10 a.m. Top Dragster and Top Sportsman continue eliminations on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

 

Tickets at Raceway Park for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event are $10 Friday, $15 Saturday and $15 Sunday. Children 6 to 11 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

 

Raceway Park is located at 230 Pension Road in Englishtown. Take exit 9 off the New Jersey Turnpike to Route 18. Go south to Englishtown exit, Route 527, and proceed to Pension Road. Go left and Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is a quarter-mile on the left. For more information call the track, (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

 

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

 

WHAT: Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series: the last of seven events in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast 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 Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division's MXI/Magnaflux Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Series' presented by Select Performance will also run in conjunction with the event as well as Pro Stock Snowmobiles.

 

WHERE: Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, New Jersey. Track is located at 230 Pension Road in Englishtown. Take exit 9 off the New Jersey Turnpike to Route 18. Go south to Englishtown exit, Route 527, and proceed to Pension Road. Go left and Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is a quarter-mile on the left.

 

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, September 7-9, 2012

 

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, September 7 - Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials start at 10 a.m. Top Dragster and Top Sportsman qualifying is at 4 p.m. Comp Eliminator qualifies at 5 p.m.

 

SATURDAY, September 8 - Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials start at 10 a.m. Comp Eliminator qualify at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with eliminations beginning at 4 p.m. Top Dragster and Top Sportsman qualify at 11:30 a.m. with eliminations at 3 p.m. All other class eliminations begin at 2 p.m.

 

SUNDAY, September 9 - Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations continue at 10 a.m. Top Dragster and Top Sportsman eliminations resume at 10:30 a.m.

 

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS - $10 Friday, $15 Saturday, $15 Sunday. Children 6-11 are $5 each day. Kids 5 and under are admitted free with paid adult. For more information please call Raceway Park, (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

 

2011 EVENT WINNERS: Duane Shields, Top Alcohol Dragster; Frank Manzo, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Gerry Russo, Comp Eliminator; Peter Biondo, Super Stock; Mike Ficacci, Stock Eliminator; Richard Leone, Super Comp; Peter Biondo, Super Gas; Chris Butcher, Super Street

 

BONUS PROGRAMS: NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND: A $519,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2012 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 $119,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance. The 2012 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 2012 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, $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.


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