Local racer Stephens scores at Firebird Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event
5/5/2009


DIVISION 6
Firebird Raceway
Boise, Idaho, May 1-3, 2009 

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

Monday

BOISE, Idaho (May 4, 2009) -- The 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is in the books. Although most of the final rounds were delayed a day by rain, it was worth the wait for the racers who ended up in the winner's circle Monday, including Nampa's Scott Stephens who earned the Top Sportsman win. Stephens was joined in the winner's circle by Super Stock racer Steve Wann of Modesto, Calif., and Clarance Bidniack, a Stock Eliminator competitor from Edmonton, Alta.

Stephens had qualified his '98 Monte Carlo in the No. 11 spot and beat top qualifier Curt Geise of Auburn, Wash., in the semis. In the final he squared off against No. 10 qualifier Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash. Stephens made a 13.033-second, 64.96 mph pass when Matthews red-lighted in his '67 Nova.

Wann was the No. 2 Super Stock qualifier in his '69 Barracuda and in the final he took on Sandy, Ore., resident Bill Parmenter in a '57 Chevy. Wann ran 9.907 seconds at 133.31 mph to Parmenter's 12.409-second, 103.12 mph run in a double-breakout win. Bidniack ran his '70 Roadrunner against Tibor Kadar of Peoria, Ariz., in the final. In another double-breakout race, Bidniack ran 10.970 seconds at 119.96 mph to Kadar's 10.879-second, 119.87 mph effort in his '67 Camaro.

Super Comp racer Steve Apted, Medford, Ore., also made it to the winner's circle when he ousted Bart Hiatt of Fallon, Nev., in the final. Dave Kelly, Walla Walla, Wash., scored the win in Super Gas as he beat Ken Heard of Rindgefield, Wash. The win in Super Street went to Tom Manfred, Liberty Lake, Wash., who bested Steve Reynolds, another Nampa racer. In Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson, Gary Moreno, La Verne, Calif., earned the win over Seattle's Miles Hauer. In Super Pro, Meridian resident Ed Cutler scored the win over Ed Sexton of Star and Caldwell racer Troy Pecht grabbed the win in Pro, beating Chris Hall of Brigham City, Utah, in the final.

Eliminations in Comp Eliminator and Nostalgia Top Fuel were finished on Sunday. Jeff Lane, North Bend, Ore., beat Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., in Comp Eliminator and Mike McLennan, Oakley, Calif., got the win in Nostalgia Top Fuel over Jim Murphy, Santa Rosa, Calif.

The final round of Top Dragster, between J.R. Leerkamp of Olympia, Wash., and Jon Riedel of Arlington, Wash., will be run during the division's race at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash.

Northwest division racers head to Mission (B.C.) Raceway Park for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, 19-21, 2009.

The following are the final results from the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford at Firebird Raceway:

SUPER STOCK
Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '69 Barracuda, SS/HA, 9.907, 133.31 def.
Bill Parmenter, Sandy, Ore., '57 Chevrolet, SS/MA, 12.409, 103.12

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Clarance Bidniak, Edmonton, Alb., '70 Roadrunner, B/SA, 10.970, 119.96 def.
Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '67 Camaro, D/SA, 10.879, 119.87

SUPER COMP
Steve Apted, Medford, Ore., '67 Corvette, 9.131, 162.89 def.
Bart Hiatt, Fallon, Nev., dragster, 9.127, 173.44

SUPER GAS
Dave Kelly, Walla Walla, Wash., '02 Firebird, 10.221, 149.45 def.
Ken Heard, Ridgefield, Wash., '86 Mustang, 10.206, 147.63

SUPER STREET
Tom Manfred, Liberty Lake, Wash., '81 Mustang, 11.204, 126.76 def.
Steve Reynolds, Nampa, Idaho, '71 Nova, 11.156, 127.42

TOP SPORTSMAN
Scott Stephens, Nampa, Idaho, '98 Monte Carlo, 13.033, 64.96 def.
Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, foul

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Gary Moreno, La Verne, Calif., '06 H-D, 9.776, 133.55 def.
Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, 9.551, 103.37

SUPER PRO
Ed Cutler, Meridian, Idaho, '72 Vega, 9.685, 126.22 def.
Ed Sexton, Star, Idaho, '66 Galaxie, 10.358, 129.40

PRO
Troy Pecht, Caldwell, Idaho, '68 Camaro, 10.116, 131.08 def.
Chris Hall, Brigham City, Utah, '70 Camaro, 10.265, 128.79

The following categories were completed Sunday night:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '07 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.454, 156.54 def.
Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 8.283, 140.84.

NOSTALGIA TOP FUEL
Mike McLennan, Oakley, Calif., dragster, 6.775, 190.15 def.
Jim Murphy, Santa Rosa, Calif., '09 Dragster, broke.

Sunday

BOISE, Idaho (May 3, 2009) – Comp Eliminator racer Jeff Lane  and Nostalgia Top Fuel pilot Mike McLennan made their way to the winner's circle at Firebird Raceway. Unfortunately, they were the only categories to be completed.  Despite the best efforts of NHRA and Firebird Raceway officials, the final rounds of the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, will be finished up on Monday. 

Lane, a resident of North Bend, Ore., qualified his '07 Cobalt in the No. 4 spot and took out No. 1 qualifier Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., in round two of eliminations.  In the final, he squared off against Arvada, Colo., racer Clint Neff and his '23 roadster.  The pair left the line with identical reaction times but Neff slowed giving Lane the win.

McLennan, a resident of Oakley, Calif., qualified No. 2 with a 6.068-second, 244.43 mph pass.  In the final he ran 6.775 seconds at 190.15 mph against Jim Murphy, Santa Rosa, Calif., who was disqualified when he crossed the center line.

Racers in all other categories will continue eliminations Monday starting at 9 a.m.

Northwest division racers head to Mission, B.C. for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.  Mission Raceway Park will play host May 22-24.

The following are the final results for Comp Eliminator and AA/Nitro Fuel Dragster from the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, at Firebird Raceway:

COMP ELIMINATOR
Jeff Lane, North Bend, Ore., '07 Cobalt, 8.454 seconds, 156.54 mph def.
Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, 8.283, 140.84

NOSTALGIA TOP FUEL DRAGSTER
Mike McLennan, Oakley, Calif., 6.775, 190.15 def.
Jim Murphy, Santa Rosa, Calif., no time

Saturday

BOISE, Idaho (May 2, 2009) – Rain delayed the final rounds of qualifying at 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, several hours but racing got underway at about 3 p.m. In the end, there were no changes in the top qualifiers from Friday's action and Oregon City, Ore., resident Adam Bowdish kept the No. 1 spot in Comp Eliminator and Eric Bell of Chandler, Ariz., stayed in the top spot in Super Stock and Poctello's Jon Percy is the No. 3 qualifier in Super Stock.

Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., leads the Stock Eliminator field and Curt Geise, Auburn Wash., heads up Top Sportsman. Rexburg, Idaho's Steve Cook is the best qualifier in Top Dragster and Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., leads the contingent in Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson. Four local favorites are in the top 10 in the Sportsman Motorcycle field as well. Boise residents Rich Pedraza (No. 4), Jacob Wood (No. 9) and Jim Lambert (No. 10) along with Pocatello's Mike Butterfield (No. 8) will be among those vying for the win at Firebird Raceway.

Because the weather outlook for Sunday does not bode well, NHRA and track officials will run as many rounds of eliminations as possible Saturday night but racing will Sunday at Firebird Raceway. For the latest information call the track, (208) 938-8986, or visit www.FirebirdOnline.com.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results at 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, at Firebird Raceway:

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 9.096 seconds, -0.694 (under index)
2) Alan Ellis, Mapleton, Utah, '23 roadster, A/AP, 6.755, -0.685
3) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 8.119, -0.641
4) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '07 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.474, -0.576
5) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.613, -0.567
6) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.884, -0.556
7) Jim Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.942, -0.538
8) Aaron Strong, Milton, Wash., '05 Cavalier, F/A, 8.309, -0.521
9) Doug Lambeck, Corona Del Mar, Calif., '06 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.706, -0.484
10) Lonnie Kuenzli, Meridian, Idaho, '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.635, -0.425

SUPER STOCK
1) Eric Bell, Chandler, Ariz., '70 Challenger, SS/EA, 9.352 seconds, -1.648 (under index)
2) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '69 Barracuda, SS/HA, 9.828, -1.432
3) Jon Percy, Pocatello, Idaho, '64 Savoy, SS/AA, 8.906, -1.424
4) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '09 G5, GT/AA, 9.333, -1.417
5) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '08 Cobalt, GT/BA, 9.533, -1.367
6) Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '09 G5, GT/BA, 9.536, -1.364
7) Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 8.952, -1.328
8) Tom Nolan, Lacombe, Alb., '02 S-10, GT/TA, 9.893, -1.317
9) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '05 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.847, -1.313
10) Bruce Lippstreu, Fairfield, Calif., '98 Grand Am, GT/FA, 10.206, -1.264

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.159 seconds, -1.771 (under index)
2) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, K/SA, 11.658, -1.722
3) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '73 Dart, F/SA, 11.000, -1.550
4) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.418, -1.512
5) Glenn Person, Regina, Sask., '70 Challenger, C/SA, 10.590, -1.500
6) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '98 Camaro, C/SA, 10.600, -1.490
7) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.379, -1.481
8) Richie Pauley, Newhall, Calif., '68 Mustang, C/SA, 10.615, -1.475
9) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.876, -1.444
10) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '67 Camaro, D/SA, 10.829, -1.411

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Curt Geise, Auburn, Wash., '08 GTO, 6.936 seconds, 201.02 mph
2) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 GT500, 7.024, 196.42
3) Wayne Ryder, Baker City, Ore., '55 Pickup, 7.154, 188.75
4) Spencer Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 7.181, 192.80
5) Craig Olson, Camano Island, Wash., '07 Stratus, 7.356, 187.14
6) Brian Steif, Billings, Mont., '63 Corvette, 7.410, 186.64
7) Jake Neibauer, Billings, Mont., '63 Corvette, 7.506, 181.96
8) Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.638, 180.57
9) Bob Israelson, Lynwood, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.679, 168.44
10) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.767, 177.51

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Steve Cook, Rexburg, Idaho, dragster, 6.715 seconds, 198.85 mph
2) Paul Snell, Sandy, Utah, dragster, 6.790, 200.80
3) Annie Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., dragster, 6.910, 195.65
4) Mark Colton, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.979, 194.00
5) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.044, 192.55
6) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.092, 191.36
7) Rick Mickelson, Smithfield, Utah, dragster, 7.140, 187.11
8) Randy Pressel, Colton, Ore., dragster, 7.150, 188.95
9) Dan Lafferty, Wendell, Idaho, dragster, 7.157, 190.23
10) Eric Stroh, Gig Harbor, Wash., dragster, 7.177, 186.45

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, 0.001 seconds reaction time
2) Gary Moreno, La Verne, Calif., '06 H-D, 0.004
3) Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, 0.005
4) Rich Pedraza, Boise, Idaho, '00 Polaris, 0.006
5) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '90 Kawasaki, 0.009
6) Craig Jensen, Chubback, Idaho, '98 Polaris, 0.011
7) Ron Glenhill, Taylorsville, Utah, '07 Suzuki, 0.011
8) Mike Butterfield, Pocatello, Idaho, '96 Polaris, 0.012
9) Jacob Wood, Boise, Idaho, '01 Artic Cat, 0.013
10) Jim Lambert, Boise, Idaho, '02 Artic Cat, 0.024

Friday

BOISE, Idaho (May 1, 2009) – The 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, kicked off today at Firebird Raceway. Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., leads the qualifiers in Comp Eliminator in his '89 Trans Am while Eric Bell, Chandler, Ariz., is No. 1 in his '70 Challenger Super Stocker.

Hal Sorenson of Vancouver, Wash., wheeled his '69 Camaro to the top spot in Stock Eliminator and Auburn, Wash., racer Curt Geise is atop the Top Sportsman class behind the wheel of his '08 GTO.  Rexburg, Idaho's Seve Cook is No. 1 in Top Dragster and Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., set the pace in Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson.  Also qualified the top 10 in the Sportsman Motorcycle class are Boise residents Rich Pedraza (No. 4), Jacob Wood (No. 9) and Jim Lambert (No. 10).  Pocatello's Mike Butterfield is No. 8.

Racing continues Saturday and Sunday at the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford.  Gates at Firebird Raceway open at 8 a.m. both days. Final qualifying and time trials start Saturday at 9 a.m.  and eliminations start Sunday morning at 9.  The action on both days will include AA/Nitro Fuel Dragsters, lead by recent March Meet winner Brett Harris.   

Tickets for the event are $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.  

Firebird Raceway is located on Highway 16, five miles north of Highway 44.  For more information, call the track, (208) 938-8986, or visit www.FirebirdOnline.com.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, at Firebird Raceway:


COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 9.096 seconds, -0.694 (under index)
2) Alan Ellis, Mapleton, Utah, '23 roadster, A/AP, 6.755, -0.685
3) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 8.119, -0.641
4) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '07 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.474, -0.576
5) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.884, -0.556
6) Jim Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.942, -0.538
7) Aaron Strong, Milton, Wash., '05 Cavalier, F/A, 8.309, -0.521
8) Randy Goff, Las Vegas, '01 S-10, E/A, 8.177, -0.353
9) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 7.401, -0.259
10) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 23.799, 15.619

SUPER STOCK
1) Eric Bell, Chandler, Ariz., '70 Challenger, SS/EA, 9.352 seconds, -1.648 (under index)
2) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '69 Barracuda, SS/HA, 9.828, -1.432
3) Jon Percy, Pocatello, Idaho, '64 Savoy, SS/AA, 8.906, -1.424
4) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '09 G5, GT/AA, 9.333, -1.417
5) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '08 Cobalt, GT/BA, 9.533, -1.367
6) Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '09 G5, GT/BA, 9.536, -1.364
7) Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 8.952, -1.328
8) Tom Nolan, Lacombe, Alb., '02 S-10, GT/TA, 9.893, -1.317
9) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '05 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.847, -1.313
10) Bruce Lippstreu, Fairfield, Calif., '98 Grand Am, GT/FA, 10.206, -1.264

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.159 seconds, -1.771 (under index)
2) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, K/SA, 11.658, -1.722
3) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '73 Dart, F/SA, 11.000, -1.550
4) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.418, -1.512
5) Glenn Person, Regina, Sask., '70 Challenger, C/SA, 10.590, -1.500
6) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '98 Camaro, C/SA, 10.600, -1.490
7) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.379, -1.481
8) Richie Pauley, Newhall, Calif., '68 Mustang, C/SA, 10.615, -1.475
9) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.876, -1.444
10) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '67 Camaro, D/SA, 10.829, -1.411

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Curt Geise, Auburn, Wash., '08 GTO, 6.936 seconds, 201.02 mph
2) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 GT500, 7.024, 196.42
3) Wayne Ryder, Baker City, Ore., '55 Pickup, 7.154, 188.75
4) Spencer Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 7.181, 192.80
5) Craig Olson, Camano Island, Wash., '07 Stratus, 7.356, 187.14
6) Brian Steif, Billings, Mont., '63 Corvette, 7.410, 186.64
7) Jake Neibauer, Billings, Mont., '63 Corvette, 7.506, 181.96
8) Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.638, 180.57
9) Bob Israelson, Lynwood, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.679, 168.44
10) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.767, 177.51

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Steve Cook, Rexburg, Idaho, dragster, 6.715 seconds, 198.85 mph
2) Paul Snell, Sandy, Utah, dragster, 6.790, 200.80
3) Annie Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., dragster, 6.910, 195.65
4) Mark Colton, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.979, 194.00
5) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.044, 192.55
6) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.092, 191.36
7) Rick Mickelson, Smithfield, Utah, dragster, 7.140, 187.11
8) Randy Pressel, Colton, Ore., dragster, 7.150, 188.95
9) Dan Lafferty, Wendell, Idaho, dragster, 7.157, 190.23
10) Eric Stroh, Gig Harbor, Wash., dragster, 7.177, 186.45

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, 0.001 seconds reaction time
2) Gary Moreno, La Verne, Calif., '06 H-D, 0.004
3) Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, 0.005
4) Rich Pedraza, Boise, Idaho, '00 Polaris, 0.006
5) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '90 Kawasaki, 0.009
6) Craig Jensen, Chubback, Idaho, '98 Polaris, 0.011
7) Ron Glenhill, Taylorsville, Utah, '07 Suzuki, 0.011
8) Mike Butterfield, Pocatello, Idaho, '96 Polaris, 0.012
9) Jacob Wood, Boise, Idaho, '01 Artic Cat, 0.013
10) Jim Lambert, Boise, Idaho, '02 Artic Cat, 0.024

Preview

BOISE, Idaho – Firebird Raceway will host the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, May 1-3, 2009.  The race is the first of six on the NHRA Northwest division schedule and will feature drivers in six racing categories vying for valuable points leading to divisional and national championships.  The division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, the Northwest Division Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.  The weekend extravaganza will also showcase AA/Nitro Fuel Dragsters, headed up by recent March Meet winner Brett Harris.

Some racers, including Nampa's Dick Vander Meer, have gotten a jump on the season by competing at out-of-division races.  Vander Meer ran at Pacific division events in Chandler, Ariz., and Las Vegas.  In Chandler the Super Comp racer went to the fourth round but suffered a first-round loss in Las Vegas.  Those numbers are good enough to give him a slight edge in the point standings so he comes into Firebird leading the Super Comp class.  However, there are four other racers within reach of the former division champion.  Earl Cunningham, Bonney Lake, Wash.; Jerry Denton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.; George Preszler, Kennewick, Wash.; and Bob Woodruff, Maple Valley, Wash., are all just 11 points back.

Two of the division's reigning champions were in the final round of this race a year ago.  Super Gas champion Mike Ferderer of Buckley, Wash., scored the win over Portland, Ore., racer Rodney Lee and Super Street champion Nikki Cannon, Bothell, Wash., was runner-up to Dudley Gee of Canby, Ore.

Gates at Firebird Raceway open at 8 a.m. each day.  Qualifying and time trials start Friday morning at 9 and continue Saturday at 9 a.m.  Racers in Comp Eliminator will qualify at 1 and 4 p.m. on Friday and at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday.  Eliminations will start Sunday at 9 a.m.  AA/Nitro Fuel Dragsters will run throughout the weekend.

Tickets for the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday.  Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. 

Firebird Raceway is located on Highway 16, five miles north of Highway 44.  For more information call the track, (208) 938-8986, or visit www.FirebirdOnline.com.

NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will continue the 2009 season north of the border.  Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C., will host the second race May 22-24.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan Wiebold Ford, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships.  Categories include Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The event is the first of six in Northwest Division competition. The division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Northwest Division Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.  The event will also showcase AA/Nitro Fuel Dragsters, lead by recent March Meet winner Brett Harris, on Saturday and Sunday.

WHERE: Firebird Raceway, Boise, Idaho.  Track is located on Highway 16, five miles north of Highway 44.

WHEN:  Friday through Sunday, May 1-3, 2009

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the 39th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Dan   Wiebold Ford:

FRIDAY, May 1 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m.  Comp Eliminator qualifying sessions are scheduled at 1 and 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, May 2 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.  Comp Eliminator qualifying is at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, May 3 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. 

 

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 6 to 12 year old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Firebird Raceway, (208) 938-8986 or visit www.FirebirdOnline.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: Alan Ellis, Comp Eliminator; Brad Plourd, Super Stock; Kelly Thomas, Stock Eliminator; Aaron Kinard, Super Comp; Mike Ferderer, Super Gas; Dudley Gee, 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 $100,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance.  The 2009 Jegs Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes.  The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2009 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.  Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece.  Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

 

Event sponsor, Jegs High Performance, is offering a "double up" bonus to Jegs Allstars participants.  Any 2009 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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