DIVISION 5
Brainerd Int'l Raceway
Brainerd, Minn., May 22-24, 2009
Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central
Sunday
BRAINERD, Minn. (May 24, 2009) – Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., scored his first win of the season at the Thunder on the Lakes event, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. Roger Bateman, a Calgary, Alb., racer, made his way to the winner's circle for the first time this year in his Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Kracht, who was in the final round at an out-of-division race in Dallas in April, scored the win in his second out of the year. Starting from the No. 1 qualifying spot, he laid down a 5.434-second, 242.58 mph pass against runner-up Jared Dreher of Clinton, Ind. Dreher red-lighted in the final round.
Bateman squared off against Prior Lake, Minn.'s Bruce Carlson in the first round of eliminations and had a bye run in the semis. In the final he was slated to run against Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit. However, in his win over Vern Moats in the semis, McVey damaged his motor and was unable to make the call in the final handing the win to Bateman.
Bub Miller, Overland Park, Kan., earned the win in Comp Eliminator, beating out Matthew Harris, Nebraska, City, Neb. Super Stock racer Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., wheeled his '09 Cobalt to the winner's circle over veteran racer Gary Stinnett of Emporia, Kan. In Stock Eliminator, Brad Haugaard, North Branch, Minn., drove his '72 Demon to the win over Curtis Hieb, Chamberlain, S.D. The Super Comp win went to Kevin Dyck, Winnipeg, Manit., who ousted Gillette, Wyo., racer Mark Potts. Todd Nielsen, Fremont, Neb., beat Chuck Rose, South Sioux City, Neb., for the Super Gas win and the Super Street champion was Troy Luberda, Foley, Minn., who beat Steve Domingues, Derby, Kan. Rob Meservier, Thunder Bay, Ont., grabbed the win in Top Sportsman over Vern Laurin Jr. of Duluth, Minn. The Top Dragster winner, Manly, Iowa's Clarence May, took the win over Brad Basgall, Hays, Kan. Nowthen, Minn., racer Brian Johnson rode his '05 Suzuki to the winner's circle in the Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson class. Johnson beat out Zach Schrupp, Mound, Minn.
NHRA West Central division racers head to Denver for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Bandimere Speedway will host the series June 19-21.
The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd Int'l Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Round 1
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., no time def. bye
4) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.516, 250.32 def.
3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.926, 245.27
5) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 9.825, 140.33 def.
2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 11.262, 73.25
Semifinals
Dreher, no time def. bye
Kracht, 5.406, 258.32 def. Murray, 8.568, 130.53
Final
Kracht, 5.434, 242.58 def. Dreher, foul
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
1) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '08 Mustang, 5.948, 248.57 def.
6) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '06 Corvette, 6.072, 244.74
2) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '05 Monte Carlo, 7.244, 237.21 def.
5) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '04 Firebird, 7.717, 209.98
3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.761, 246.03 def.
4) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 6.054, 217.98
Semifinals
Bateman, 5.604, 251.72 def. bye
McVey, 5.747, 249.44 def. Moats, 5.897, 252.80
Final
Bateman, 8.126, 105.23 def. McVey, broke
COMP ELIMINATOR
Bub Miller, Overland Park, Kan., '08 Cobalt, I/SMA, 9.158, 146.43 def.
Matthew Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '05 Grand Am, E/A, 7.767, 174.57
SUPER STOCK
Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., '09 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.737, 128.36 def.
Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.461, 146.07
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Brad Haugaard, North Branch, Minn., '72 Demon, F/SA, 11.158, 116.90 def.
Curtis Hieb, Chamberlain, S.D., '98 Firebird, F/SA, 11.672, 114.13
SUPER COMP
Kevin Dyck, Winnipeg, Manit., dragster, 9.903, 138.66 def.
Mark Potts, Gillette, Wyo., dragster, 9.956, 162.82
SUPER GAS
Todd Nielsen, Fremont, Neb., '90 Firebird, 9.900, 151.15 def.
Chuck Rose, S. Sioux City, Neb., '71 Challenger, 9.908, 153.74
SUPER STREET
Troy Luberda, Foley, Minn., '73 Corvette, 10.910, 140.27 def.
Steve Domingues, Derby, Kan., '67 Camaro, foul
TOP SPORTSMAN
Rob Meservier, Thunder Bay, Ont., '68 Chevelle, 7.315, 184.80 def.
Vern Laurin Jr., Duluth, Minn., '93 Daytona, 7.908, 174.03
TOP DRAGSTER
Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 6.887, 194.24 def.
Brad Basgall, Hays, Kan., dragster, 7.081, 189.68
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Brian Johnson, Nowthen, Minn., '05 Suzuki, 9.097, 130.97 def.
Zach Schrupp, Mound, Minn., '06 Kawasaki, 8.647, 154.53
Saturday
BRAINERD, Minn. (May 23, 2009) – In the final rounds of qualifying at Brainerd Int'l Raceway's Thunder on the Lakes NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., held on to No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Alcohol Dragster while Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alta., moved his Top Alcohol Funny Car to the top of the field.
Kracht blasted a 5.395-second, 256.80 mph pass in yesterday's qualifying and that was enough to keep him in the top spot. Because of the odd number of cars in competition, Kracht will have a bye run in the first round of eliminations Sunday. Former division champion Richard Putz of Earlville, Iowa, made a 5.422-second, 263.41 mph lap to move from the No. 5 spot into the No. 2 position.
Bateman, who is the defending division Funny Car champ, started the day in the No. 6 spot and made a 5.588-second, 255.43 mph pass to put him in the top spot. Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., is the second-place qualifier with a 5.693-second, 253.71 mph pass.
Comp Eliminator racer Pat Nahan of St. Cloud, stayed in the No. 1 qualifying spot as did Ronald Roddel, Sioux Falls, S.D., in Super Stock. In Stock Eliminator, Peter Boslovitch, Lockport, Manit., grabbed the No. 1 spot in his '80 Malibu. J.J. Heber, Aurora, Colo., remained No. 1 in Top Sportsman and Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., continues to lead in Top Dragster. Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., moved to the top of the field for Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson.
Racing continues Sunday at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. Gates open at 7 a.m. Sunday and eliminations start at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round of eliminations on Sunday at noon.
Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd Int'l Raceway are $20 Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $10 and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Brainerd Int'l Raceway is located at 5523 Birchdale Road in Brainerd. For more information call the track, (866) 444-4455, or visit www.BrainerdRaceway.com.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and Sunday's first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series (OR NAME OF EVENT IF APPLICABLE) event at TRACK:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.395 seconds, 256.80 mph
2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.422, 263.41
3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.426, 261.88
4) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.587, 246.21
5) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.925, 228.23
First round TAD pairings
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.395 seconds, 256.80 mph vs. Bye
2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.422, 263.41 vs.
5) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.925, 228.23
3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.426, 261.88 vs.
4) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.587, 246.21
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '08 Mustang, 5.588 seconds, 255.43 mph
2) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.693, 253.71
3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.720, 254.14
4) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 5.758, 250.18
5) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '04 Firebird, 5.766, 244.47
6) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '06 Corvette, 5.799, 247.25
First round TAFC pairings
1) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '08 Mustang, 5.588 seconds, 255.43 mph vs.
6) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '06 Corvette, 5.799, 247.25
2) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.693, 253.71 vs.
5) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '04 Firebird, 5.766, 244.47
3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.720, 254.14 vs.
4) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 5.758, 250.18
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Pat Nahan, St. Cloud, Minn., dragster, E/D, 7.400 seconds, -0.720 (under index)
2) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '03 S-10, C/T, 8.277, -0.663
3) Bruno Massel, Woodbridge, Ill., '08 Cobalt, DD/AT, 7.248, -0.652
4) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., dragster, A/ND, 6.829, -0.631
5) Matthew Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '05 Grand Am, E/A, 7.722, -0.608
6) Paul Pittman, Bloomington, Minn., '07 Cobalt, B/AA, 7.059, -0.581
7) Shaun Vincent, Omaha, Neb., '02 S-10, C/TA, 8.567, -0.563
8) Bub Miller, Overland Park, Kan., '08 Cobalt, I/SMA, 9.133, -0.537
9) Bill Riemenapp, LaCrosse, Wis., '07 GTO, B/EA, 7.829, -0.511
10) Bruce Schmiedl, Regina, Sask., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.378, -0.492
SUPER STOCK
1) Ronald Roddel, Sioux Falls, S.D., '02 Grand Am, GT/MA, 10.748 seconds, -1.302 (under index)
2) David Bogner, Kearney, Neb., '92 Daytona, SS/CS, 9.353, -1.297
3) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, SS/CS, 9.430, -1.220
4) Larry DeForrest, Ramsey, Minn., '98 Firebird, SS/IA, 9.857, -1.143
5) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.392, -1.008
6) Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., '09 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.705, -0.995
7) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., '69 Camaro, SS/EA, 9.677, -0.973
8) Terry Johnson, Maple Grove, Minn., '85 Mustang, SS/M, 10.940, -0.960
9) Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., '88 Cutlass, SS/MA, 11.204, -0.946
10) Brad Haugaard, North Branch, Minn., '07 Stratus, GT/EA, 10.020, -0.930
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Peter Boslovitch, Lockport, Manit., '80 Malibu, K/SA, 11.599 seconds, -1.351 (under index)
2) Charles Blossom, Woodbury, Minn., '04 Neon, AF/S, 12.848, -1.302
3) James Findell, Zimmerman, Minn., '73 Duster, F/SA, 10.898, -1.252
4) Dale Findell, Cambridge, Minn., '73 Barracuda, H/SA, 11.311, -1.139
5) Tyler Wudarczyk, Salina, Kan., '73 Camaro, G/SA, 11.171, -1.129
6) Ron Glowa, St. Andrews, Manit., '71 Demon, E/SA, 10.873, -1.127
7) James Blair, Pierre, S.D., '69 Camaro, C/SA, 10.580, -1.120
8) Lawrence Line, Wright, Minn., '85 Monte Carlo, K/SA, 11.831, -1.119
9) Jami Jones, Grimes, Iowa, '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.190, -1.110
10) Stephen Hagberg, Berthoud, Colo., '64 Savoy, A/SA, 10.193, -1.107
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) J.J. Heber, Aurora, Colo., '06 Mustang, 6.896 seconds, 199.88 mph
2) Dave Slatten, Ft. Collins, Colo., '05 Grand Am, 7.053, 196.07
3) Billy Banks Jr., Oak Grove, Mo., '57 Chevy, 7.070, 193.60
4) Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, '03 Grand Am, 7.211, 196.87
5) Rick Wilson, Independence, Mo., '69 Camaro, 7.281, 186.25
6) Dustin Premer, Kearney, Neb., '69 Mustang, 7.342, 186.28
7) Rob Meservier, Thunder Bay, Ont., '68 Chevelle, 7.402, 188.81
8) Michael Chitty, Ames, Iowa, '04 Cavalier, 7.451, 186.20
9) Dave Monhollon, Ozawkie, Kan., '67 Chevy II, 7.500, 181.35
10) Gary Loeffelholz, Shafer, Minn., '04 Mustang, 7.508, 179.56
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., dragster, 6.126 seconds, 225.79 mph
2) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster, 6.757, 204.85
3) Martin Schmidt, Oak Grove, Minn., dragster, 6.822, 193.85
4) Joel Newman, Royalton, Minn., dragster, 6.836, 178.38
5) Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 6.841, 194.80
6) Darin Stettner, Regina, Sask., dragster, 6.967, 188.31
7) Jeremy Siffring, Arlington, Neb., dragster, 6.969, 192.19
8) Ian Parker, Thunder Bay, Ont., dragster, 6.997, 193.71
9) Brad Basgall, Hays, Kan., dragster, 7.044, 190.38
10) Leslie Feist, Clearwater, Minn., dragster, 7.053, 189.68
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '78 Kawasaki, 0.004 seconds reaction time
2) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '85 Suzuki, 0.005
3) Jeff Arpin, Winnipeg, Manit., '90 Suzuki, 0.005
4) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., '78 Kawasaki, 0.005
5) Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, Minn., '06 Buell, 0.006
6) Zim Dog Hansen, Maplewood, Minn., '92 Suzuki, 0.007
7) Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Minn., '06 Suzuki, 0.007
8) Ron Bray, Anoka, Minn., '08 Ski Doo, 0.008
9) Willie Braddy, Savage, Minn., '99 Kawasaki, 0.008
10) Toby Giese, Kandiyohi, Minn., '83 Suzuki, 0.009
Friday
BRAINERD, Minn. (May 22, 2009) – In the opening day of racing at Brainerd Int'l Raceway's Thunder at the Lakes event, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Dan Kracht of Gretna, Neb., set the pace in Top Alcohol Dragster while Des Moines, Iowa's Vern Moats heads up the Top Alcohol Funny Car contingent. St. Cloud racer Pat Nahan is No. 1 in Comp Eliminator.
Kracht blasted the field with a 5.395-second, 256.80 mph pass. The No. 2 qualifier, Ed Schmeeckle of Gothenburg, Neb., ran 5.465 seconds at 261.88 mph.
Moats, a veteran racer wheeling his '08 Mustang, laid down a 5.720-second lap at 254.14 mph. Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, is in the second qualifying spot with a 5.758-second, 248.25 mph pass. Bruce Carlson of Prior Lake, Minn., is qualified No. 4.
Nahan drove his dragster to the top spot, just ahead of Tom Schmidt of Lindstrom, Minn. Ronald Roddel, Sioux Falls, S.D., leads the Super Stock class in his '02 Grand Am and James Findell of Zimmerman, Minn., took his '73 Duster to the top of the Stock Eliminator field. Aurora, Colo., resident J.J. Heber is No. 1 in Top Sportsman, Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., leads in Top Dragster and Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., rode to the top of the Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson field.
Racing continues Saturday and Sunday at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Qualifying and time trials continue Saturday at 9 a.m. and eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have two qualifying sessions on Saturday, at 1 and 4 p.m., and run first round of eliminations on Sunday at noon.
Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd Int'l Raceway are $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $10 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Brainerd Int'l Raceway is located at 5523 Birchdale Road in Brainerd. For more information call the track, (866) 444-4455, or visit www.BrainerdRaceway.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Brainerd Int'l Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.395 seconds, 256.80 mph
2) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.465, 261.88
3) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.721, 237.42
4) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.925, 228.23
5) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 17.816, 37.09
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.720 seconds, 254.14 mph
2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '02 Camaro, 5.758, 248.25
3) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.772, 251.81
4) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '06 Corvette, 5.799, 247.25
5) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.882, 242.02
6) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '08 Mustang, 5.941, 235.19
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Pat Nahan, St. Cloud, Minn., dragster, E/D, 7.453 seconds, -0.667 (under index)
2) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '03 S-10, C/T, 8.277, -0.663
3) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., dragster, A/ND, 6.845, -0.615
4) Matthew Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '05 Grand Am, E/A, 7.722, -0.608
5) Bruno Massel, Woodbridge, Ill., '08 Cobalt, DD/AT, 7.391, -0.509
6) Bub Miller, Overland Park, Kan., '08 Cobalt, I/SMA, 9.167, -0.503
7) Bill Riemenapp, LaCrosse, Wis., '07 GTO, B/EA, 7.848, -0.492
8) Brian Antony, Lonsdale, Minn., '00 Avenger, B/AP, 7.390, -0.490
9) Bruce Schmiedl, Regina, Sask., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.426, -0.444
10) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.822, -0.438
SUPER STOCK
1) Ronald Roddel, Sioux Falls, S.D., '02 Grand Am, GT/MA, 10.748 seconds, -1.302 (under index)
2) David Bogner, Kearney, Neb., '92 Daytona, SS/CS, 9.507, -1.143
3) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, SS/CS, 9.566, -1.084
4) Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., '09 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.732, -0.968
5) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.439, -0.961
6) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., '69 Camaro, SS/EA, 9.719, -0.931
7) Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., '88 Cutlass, SS/MA, 11.222, -0.928
8) Terry Johnson, Maple Grove, Minn., '85 Mustang, SS/M, 10.999, -0.901
9) Bob Sherwood, Sioux Falls, S.D., '04 Cavalier, SS/AM, 8.419, -0.881
10) Brad Haugaard, North Branch, Minn., '07 Stratus, GT/EA, 10.093, -0.857
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) James Findell, Zimmerman, Minn., '73 Duster, F/SA, 10.941 seconds, -1.209 (under index)
2) Charles Blossom, Woodbury, Minn., '03 Neon, AF/S, 12.957, -1.193
3) Dale Findell, Cambridge, Minn., '73 Barracuda, H/SA, 11.347, -1.103
4) Jami Jones, Grimes, Iowa, '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.201, -1.099
5) Stephen Hagberg, Berthoud, Colo., '64 Savoy, A/SA, 10.203, -1.097
6) Lawrence Line, Wright, Minn., '85 Monte Carlo, K/SA, 11.882, -1.068
7) Rod Neugebauer, Mitchell, S.D., '71 Duster, D/SA, 10.799, -1.051
8) Scott Dugdale, Circle Pines, Minn., '67 Chevelle, I/S, 11.453, -1.047
9) Tyler Wudarczyk, Salina, Kan., '73 Camaro, G/SA, 11.259, -1.041
10) Peter Boslovitch, Lockport, Manit., '80 Malibu, K/SA, 11.926, -1.024
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) J.J. Heber, Aurora, Colo., '06 Mustang, 7.010 seconds, 197.88 mph
2) Dave Slatten, Ft. Collins, Colo., '05 Grand Am, 7.053, 196.07
3) Billy Banks Jr., Oak Grove, Mo., '57 Chevy, 7.115, 193.38
4) Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, '03 Grand Am, 7.211, 190.11
5) Rick Wilson, Independence, Mo., '69 Camaro, 7.290, 185.87
6) Dustin Premer, Kearney, Neb., '69 Mustang, 7.354, 185.51
7) Michael Chitty, Ames, Iowa, '04 Cavalier, 7.490, 186.00
8) Gary Loeffelholz, Shafer, Minn., '04 Mustang, 7.548, 179.25
9) Gary Caspers, Crystal, Minn., '08 Mustang, 7.649, 179.02
10) Larry Demers, Carroll, Iowa, '88 Corvette, 7.655, 178.38
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., dragster, 6.126 seconds, 224.92 mph
2) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster, 6.759, 203.65
3) Martin Schmidt, Oak Grove, Minn., dragster, 6.866, 192.22
4) Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 6.892, 194.04
5) Darin Stettner, Regina, Sask., dragster, 6.967, 188.07
6) Jeremy Siffring, Arlington, Neb., dragster, 7.007, 189.90
7) Brad Basgall, Hays, Kan., dragster, 7.061, 189.58
8) Leslie Feist, Clearwater, Minn., dragster, 7.078, 189.50
9) Dustin Krezonski, Thunder Bay, Ont., dragster, 7.119, 187.44
10) Ian Parker, Thunder Bay, Ont., dragster, 7.138, 190.89
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '85 Suzuki, 0.005 seconds reaction time
2) Jeff Arpin, Winnipeg, Manit., '90 Suzuki, 0.005
3) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., '78 Kawasaki, 0.005
4) Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, Minn., '91 Suzuki, 0.006
5) Zim Dog Hansen, Maplewood, Minn., '92 Suzuki, 0.007
6) Ron Bray, Anoka, Minn., '02 Ski Doo, 0.013
7) Bruce Sampson, Forest Lake, Minn., '82 Kawasaki, 0.013
8) Zach Schrupp, Mound, Minn., '06 Kawasaki, 0.014
9) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '00 Kawasaki, 0.014
10) Dave Kieffer, Spring Lake Park, Minn., '86 Suzuki, 0.015
Preview
BRAINERD, Minn. – The NHRA West Central division's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will head to Brainerd Int'l Raceway (BIR) for Thunder at the Lake, May 22-24, 2009. The race is the second of six in division competition 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 Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series, West Central Division Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
Some racers have gotten a jump in the point standings by attending out-of-division events earlier this season. Among them are Stock Eliminator racers Scott and Brad Burton of Golden, Colo. The father-son duo is currently in first and second place, respectively, in the division's Stock Eliminator standings. The pair went to Pacific division races in Chandler, Ariz., Tucson, Ariz., and Las Vegas. Scott went to the final round in both Tucson and Las Vegas and scored the win in Vegas. Brad made it to the fourth round at both those races.
Michael Miller of Santa Fe, N.M., is another early-bird racer. He comes into BIR leading the points in both Super Comp and Super Gas. Miller competed in Tucson and Las Vegas. In Tucson he went to the fourth round in Super Comp and was runner-up in Super Gas. In Las Vegas he went to round-five in Super Comp and round-four in Super Gas. Starbuck, Minn., resident Trevor Larson is in second place in the Super Comp point standings after outings in Chandler and Tucson. Larson went to the semis in Chandler.
Gates at BIR open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday and at 7 a.m. Sunday. Qualifying and time trials start Friday morning at 9 and continue Saturday at 9 a.m. Competitors in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have one qualifying session on Friday, at 4:30 p.m., and two on Saturday, at 1 and 4 p.m. Eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars will run first round at noon.
Tickets for Thunder at the Lake are $20 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Children, 6 to 12 years old, are $10 each day. Kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. A "Superweek" ticket is also available. For more information call the track, (866) 444-4455, or visit www.BrainerdRaceway.com.
NHRA West Central division racers will head to Denver for the next event. Bandimere Speedway will host the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series June 19-21.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: Thunder at the Lakes, 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 second of six in West Central Division competition. The division's Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series, West Central Division Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
WHERE: Brainerd Int'l Raceway, Brainerd, Minn. Track is located at 5523 Birchdale Road in Brainerd.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, May 22-24, 2009
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:
FRIDAY, May 22 -- 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 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 23 -- 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 1 and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 24 -- Gates open at 7 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 -- $20 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $10 each day. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. "Superweek" tickets are also available; for more information please call BIR, (866) 444-4455 or visit www.BrainerdRaceway.com.
PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $156,025, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.
2008 EVENT WINNERS:
Diana Harker, Top Alcohol Dragster; Paul Anderson, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Bruno Massel, Comp Eliminator; Travis Sorokie, Super Stock; Ben Line, Stock Eliminator; Bob Fuller, Super Comp; Mike Wiblishouser, Super Gas; Rick Milinazzo, 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.
AEROMOTIVE LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $3,000 bonus fund paid to the low qualifiers in Comp Eliminator, Super Stock and Stock Eliminator at each of the division's six races. The best qualifying driver in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock will each get $200 per event, while the best qualifier in Stock Eliminator will get $100 per race.
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.
JERRY HAAS RACE CARS TOP SPORTSMAN SERIES: The Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors
in the West Central division's Top Sportsman class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $2,750 champions' purse posted by Jerry Haas Race Cars will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.
West Central Division Top Dragster Series: The West Central Division Top Dragster Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in the West Central 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.
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.
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