DIVISION 6
Mission Raceway Park
Mission, B.C., May 22-24, 2009
Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central
Sunday
MISSION, B.C. (May 24, 2009) – Delta resident Shawn Cowie won his third race of the year in Top Alcohol Dragster at the Lordco BC Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, at Mission Raceway Park. Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., joined Cowie in the winner's circle after scoring the Top Alcohol Funny Car win and Rob Harrison of North Vancouver earned the Comp Eliminator trophy.
Cowie, who won out-of-division races in Phoenix and Las Vegas, started the day from the No. 2 qualifying spot. He beat High River, Alta., racer Ashley Bart in the opening round and in the semis he blasted a 5.290-second, 271.08 mph pass to beat Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash. In the final, Cowie ran 5.330 seconds at 270.10 mph to beat Dale Carlson of Olympia, Wash.
Hough was event's No. 1 qualifier and due to the odd number of Top Alcohol Funny Cars in competition, he had a bye run in the first round then, in the semis and the final round, his competitors red-lighted. First it was Rob Atchison, London, Ont., and in the final it was John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alta.
Harrison qualified in the No. 16 spot and in the end he squared off against Brandon Huhtala of Puyallup, Wash. Harrison ran his '05 Cavalier to a 7.779-second, 153.11 mph lap to Huhtala's 7.529-second, 154.13 mph effort in his '97 Cutlass.
Jody Lang, another Puyallup resident, got the win in Super Stock, driving his '81 Malibu to the win over Casey Setter, Red Deer, Alta. Greg Kielman, Vancouver, Wash., drove to the Stock Eliminator win in his '69 Camaro, beating out Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., in a '76 Roadrunner. Super Comp racer Geoff Hughes, Eagle, Idaho, jettisoned Chuck Linne, Port Orchard, Wash., in the final and in Super Gas, Ken Heard, Ridgefield, Wash., beat Dave Kelly, Walla Walla, Wash., in the final. Larry Miner, Sedro-Wolley, Wash., won in Super Street, ousting Dudley Gee, Canby, Ore., in the final round. The Top Sportsman final was a battle between two Snohomish, Wash., racers. Randy Johnson wheeled his '04 Cavalier to the win over Tony Hopkins in a '97 Firebird. Jon Riedel, Arlington, Wash., got the Top Dragster win when Wes Garvin, Kennewick, Wash., was unable to make the call and Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., beat Surry resident Al Omond in the final of Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson. In exhibition categories run this weekend, Damien Cowden, Victoria, B.C., won in Top Fuel Harley and Jime Behnke, Coquitlam, B.C., won in Super Pro.
Northwest division racers head to Spokane, Wash., for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Spokane County Raceway will hold its first Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, June 12-14.
The following are the final results from the Lordco BC Nationals at Mission Raceway Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.437, 261.17 def.
9) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 6.568, 252.03;
2) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.316, 270.92 def.
7) Ashley Bart, High River, Alta., 7.888, 100.78;
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.332, 265.40 def.
6) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.405, 266.98;
5) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.466, 263.54 def.
4) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.437, 261.93;
Semifinals
Carlson, 5.374, 264.47 def. Johnson, 6.009, 219.99
Cowie, 5.290, 271.08 def. Severance, 5.374, 264.47
Final
Cowie, 5.330, 270.10 def. Carlson, 5.597, 243.70
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
1) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.622, 257.87 was unopposed
2) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alta., '02 Firebird, 5.750, 252.03 def.
7) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alta., '05 Camaro, 15.834, 51.30
3) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.641, 254.38 def.
6) Tim Nemeth, Chilliwack, B.C., '02 Camaro, 7.283, 144.48
5) Rob Atchison, London, Ont., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.917, 250.34 def.
4) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alta., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.780, 250.83
Semifinals
Evanchuk, 5.699, 252.52 def. Thompson, 5.639, 256.04
Hough, 5.664, 250.76 def. Atchison, foul
Final
Hough, 5.641, 256.55 def. Evanchuk, foul
COMP ELIMINATOR
Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.779, 153.11 def.
Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.529, 154.13
SUPER STOCK
Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., '81 Malibu, GT/JA, 11.849, 86.33 def.
Casey Setters, Red Deer, Alta., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, foul
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Greg Kielman, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, H/SA, 11.808, 109.60 def.
Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '76 Roadrunner, I/SA, 11.609, 112.21
SUPER COMP
Geoff Hughes, Eagle, Idaho, dragster, 8.891, 171.23 def.
Chuck Linne, Port Orchard, Wash., dragster, 8.885, 165.74
SUPER GAS
Ken Heard, Ridgefield, Wash., '86 Mustang, 9.881, 151.13 def.
Dave Kelly, Walla Walla, Wash., '02 Firebird, 9.880, 156.71
SUPER STREET
Larry Miner, Sedro-Wolley, Wash., '69 Camaro, 10.884, 143.88 def.
Dudley Gee, Canby, Ore., '66 Mustang, 10.872, 134.42
TOP SPORTSMAN
Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.480, 184.23 def.
Tony Hopkins, Snohomish, Wash., '97 Firebird, foul
TOP DRAGSTER
Jon Riedel, Arlington, Wash., dragster, broke def.
Wes Garvin, Kennewick, Wash., '32 Bantam, broke
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, 7.933, 153.47 def.
Al Omond, Surry, B.C., '94 Kawasaki, 8.162, 174.24
TOP FUEL HARLEY
Damien Cowden, Victoria, B.C., 7.015, 204.49 def.
Andy Beauchemin, Sherwood Park, Alta., 7.683, 198.36
SUPER PRO
Jime Behnke, Coquitlam, B.C., '67 Barracuda, 10.145, 129.83, def.
Rick Bart, High River, Alta., Dragster, 8.226, 164.62
Saturday
MISSION, B.C. (May 23, 2009) – Qualifying is complete at the Lordco BC Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Mission Raceway Park. Shelton, Wash., racer Brandon Johnson drove his Top Alcohol Dragster to the top of the field and Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., remained the best qualifier in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Terry Spargo of Delta continued to lead the Top Sportsman class and Burnaby's Kelly Vos stayed atop the Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson class.
Johnson moved past Delta resident Shawn Cowie when Cowie failed to improve on Friday's qualifying run. Johnson's 5.360-second, 266.11 mph pass was enough to move him ahead of Cowie whose best run was 5.371 seconds at 269.94 mph. Mission resident Leo Grocock and Sumas racer Bill Edwards Jr. both failed to make the eight-car eliminations field.
Hough did not improve on his initial qualifying pass either but his 5.657-second, 256.77 mph lap was enough to keep him ahead of John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., who moved from the No. 3 spot to No. 2 with a 5.706-second, 251.35 mph pass.
Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., drove his '04 Cavalier up one spot to be the top qualifier in Comp Eliminator. In Super Stock, Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., stayed in the No. 1 spot and Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., moved from the third spot in Stock Eliminator to No. 1. Neil Lachelt, Kelowna, B.C., moved to the No. 1 spot in Top Dragster.
Racing continues Sunday at Mission Raceway Park. Gates open at 8 a.m. and eliminations start at 9 a.m. Eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
General admission tickets for the Lordco BC Nationals are $20. Pit passes are $5 each day. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
Mission Raceway Park is located 10 miles north of Sumas, Wash., on Highway 11. For more information call the track, (604) 826-6315, or visit www.MissionRaceway.com.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and Sunday's first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the Lordco BC Nationals at Mission Raceway Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.360 seconds, 266.11 mph
2) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.371, 269.94
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.408, 260.64
4) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.426, 262.92
5) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.484, 258.47
6) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.485, 261.39
7) Ashley Bart, High River, Alb., 5.560, 241.15
8) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.621, 253.95
Not Qualified
9) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.662, 252.10
10) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.738, 247.45
11) Leo Grocock, Mission, B.C., 6.161, 210.37
First round TAD pairings
1) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.360 seconds, 266.11 mph vs.
8) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.621, 253.95
2) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.371, 269.94 vs.
7) Ashley Bart, High River, Alb., 5.560, 241.15
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.408, 260.64 vs.
6) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.485, 261.39
4) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.426, 262.92 vs.
5) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.484, 258.47
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.657 seconds, 256.77 mph
2) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.706, 251.35
3) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.708, 253.37
4) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.735, 252.88
5) Rob Atchison, London, Ont., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.779, 253.59
6) Tim Nemeth, Chilliwack, B.C., '02 Camaro, 5.811, 248.31
7) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alb., '05 Camaro, 6.200, 214.54
First round TAFC pairings
1) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.657 seconds, 256.77 mph vs. Bye
2) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.706, 251.35 vs.
7) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alb., '05 Camaro, 6.200, 214.54
3) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.708, 253.37 vs.
6) Tim Nemeth, Chilliwack, B.C., '02 Camaro, 5.811, 248.31
4) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.735, 252.88 vs.
5) Rob Atchison, London, Ont., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.779, 253.59
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., '04 Cavalier, C/SMA, 8.127 seconds, -0.703 (under index)
2) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 8.674, -0.686
3) Dale Giroux, Canyon Creek, Alb., '05 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.004, -0.636
4) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 6.847, -0.633
5) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.361, -0.619
6) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 8.950, -0.590
7) Jim Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.671, -0.579
8) Ray Hadford, Everett, Wash., dragster, A/ND, 6.889, -0.571
9) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 7.973, -0.567
10) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '07 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.269, -0.561
SUPER STOCK
1) Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '09 G5, GT/BA, 9.215 seconds, -1.335 (under index)
2) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '09 Cobalt, GT/BA, 9.256, -1.294
3) Mike Pruss, Red Deer, Alb., '02 Firebird, SS/IA, 9.751, -1.249
4) Tom Nolan, Lacombe, Alb., '02 S-10, GT/TA, 9.653, -1.197
5) Alan Falcone, Seattle, '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.518, -1.182
6) Jim Storms, Renton, Wash., '98 Avenger, GT/FA, 9.931, -1.169
7) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '09 G5, GT/AA, 9.263, -1.137
8) Casey Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.296, -1.104
9) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '05 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.722, -1.078
10) Caitlin Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '96 Camaro, GT/EA, 9.874, -1.076
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.495 seconds, -1.305 (under index)
2) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '98 Camaro, C/SA, 10.395, -1.305
3) Bruce Flodin, Abbotsford, B.C., '95 Dodge, R/SA, 13.084, -1.266
4) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '67 Camaro, D/SA, 10.585, -1.265
5) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.203, -1.247
6) Bob Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '68 Nova, F/S, 10.907, -1.193
7) Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., '69 Nova, B/SA, 10.362, -1.188
8) Larry Peterson, Eugene, Ore., '71 Chevelle, B/SA, 10.363, -1.187
9) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '95 Firebird, D/SA, 10.696, -1.154
10) Chuck Porter, Edmonton, Alb., '85 Camaro, J/SA, 11.602, -1.148
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Terry Spargo, Delta, B.C., '02 Cavalier, 6.569 seconds, 211.96 mph
2) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., '96 Corvette, 6.836, 204.77
3) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 Mustang, 6.927, 191.73
4) Randal Olynyk, Edmonton, Alb., '96 Firebird, 7.003, 194.97
5) Roy Moznik, Surrey, B.C., '69 El Camino, 7.004, 198.80
6) Craig Olson, Camano Island, Wash., '07 Stratus, 7.263, 189.51
7) Frank Nelson, Auburn, Wash., '05 Cavalier, 7.290, 191.04
8) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.311, 189.03
9) Steve Nicholson, Aldergrove, Alb., '66 Nova, 7.443, 188.16
10) Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.453, 184.23
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Neil Lachelt, Kelowna, B.C., dragster, 6.546 seconds, 212.36 mph
2) Steve Daniluk, Red Deer, Alb., dragster, 6.700, 198.63
3) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.873, 195.27
4) Geordie Castle, Sherwood Park, Alb., dragster, 6.879, 195.05
5) Eddy Plaizier, Edmonton, Alb., dragster, 6.941, 192.88
6) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 6.960, 194.25
7) Norm Mitchell, Montrose, B.C., dragster, 6.965, 193.21
8) John Evans, North Delta, B.C., dragster, 6.992, 191.36
9) Dale Green, Kent, Wash., dragster, 6.997, 191.08
10) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.023, 191.28
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Kelly Vos, Burnaby, B.C., '78 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003
3) Doug Rathbun, Oak Harbor, Wash., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.005
4) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.007
5) Jim Shellenberger, Salem, Ore., '79 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.013
6) Jan Cook, Kamloops, B.C., '75 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.016
7) Jon Jenkins, Richmond, B.C., '80 Suzuki, SMC, 0.018
8) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '90 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.020
9) Al Omond, Surry, B.C., '94 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.021
10) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '75 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.038
Friday
MISSION, B.C. (May 22, 2009) – Shawn Cowie of Delta is leading the Top Alcohol Dragster qualifiers at the Lordco BC Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Mission Raceway Park, while Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., is No. 1 in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Another Delta resident, Terry Spargo leads the Top Sportsman contingent and Kelly Vos of Burnaby is the best qualifier in Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson.
Cowie made a 5.371-second, 269.94 mph pass which was enough to put him ahead of No. 2 qualifier Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash. Severance ran 5.408 seconds at 260.64 mph.
Hough laid down a 5.657-second, 256.77 mph lap in the opening round of qualifying while Clint Thompson of Klamath Falls, Ore., ran 5.748 seconds at 251.53 mph to put him in the second slot. Chilliwack's Tim Nemeth is qualified in the No. 4 position.
Dale Groux, Canyon Creek, Alb., is the best qualifier in Comp Eliminator, Byron Setters is No. 1 in Super Stock and Tibor Kadar heads up the Stock Eliminator class. In Top Dragster, Steve Daniluk, Red Deer, Alb., is in the top spot. Several other local racers have qualified in the top 10 in their classes, including Bruce Flodin of Abbotsford who is No. 2 in Stock Eliminator; Roy Moznik of Surrey who is No. 5 in Top Sportsman; and Sportsman Motorcycle riders Jon Jenkins of Richmond (No. 3) and Al Omond of Surry (No. 5).
Racing continues Saturday and Sunday at Mission Raceway Park. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days. Qualifying and time trials continue Saturday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are slated to run at 1 and 4 p.m. Eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
General admission tickets for the Lordco BC Nationals are $20 each day. Pit passes are $5 each day. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
Mission Raceway Park is located 10 miles north of Sumas, Wash., on Highway 11. For more information call the track, (604) 826-6315, or visit www.MissionRaceway.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lordco BC Nationals at Mission Raceway Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.371 seconds, 269.94 mph
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.408, 260.64
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.426, 262.92
4) Dale Carlson, Yelm, Wash., 5.484, 258.47
5) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.539, 261.39
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.662, 252.10
7) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., (no time)
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.657 seconds, 256.77 mph
2) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.748, 251.53
3) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.793, 245.23
4) Tim Nemeth, Chilliwack, B.C., '02 Camaro, 5.812, 246.71
5) Rob Atchison, London, Ont., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.015, 242.00
6) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.056, 227.38
7) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alb., '05 Camaro, 12.462, 68.59
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Dale Giroux, Canyon Creek, Alb., '05 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.004 seconds, -0.636 (under index)
2) Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., '04 Cavalier, C/SMA, 8.211, -0.619
3) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 8.742, -0.618
4) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.387, -0.593
5) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 7.973, -0.567
6) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 9.026, -0.514
7) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 6.971, -0.509
8) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '07 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.330, -0.500
9) Bob Marshall, Langley, B.C., '09 GXP, B/AA, 7.149, -0.491
10) Aaron Strong, Milton, Wash., '05 Cavalier, F/A, 8.130, -0.490
SUPER STOCK
1) Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '09 G5, GT/BA, 9.268 seconds, -1.282 (under index)
2) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '09 Cobalt, GT/BA, 9.285, -1.265
3) Tom Nolan, Lacombe, Alb., '02 S-10, GT/TA, 9.653, -1.197
4) Jim Storms, Renton, Wash., '98 Avenger, GT/FA, 9.931, -1.169
5) Alan Falcone, Seattle, '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.544, -1.156
6) Casey Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.296, -1.104
7) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '09 G5, GT/AA, 9.318, -1.082
8) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '05 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.722, -1.078
9) Caitlin Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '96 Camaro, GT/EA, 9.874, -1.076
10) Jared Erichsen, Hanna, Alb., '67 Camaro, SS/HA, 9.831, -1.069
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tibor Kadar, Peoria, Ariz., '67 Camaro, D/SA, 10.585 seconds, -1.265 (under index)
2) Bruce Flodin, Abbotsford, B.C., '95 Dodge, R/SA, 13.105, -1.245
3) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.570, -1.230
4) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.241, -1.209
5) Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., '69 Nova, B/SA, 10.395, -1.155
6) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '66 Biscayne, P/SA, 12.607, -1.143
7) Larry Peterson, Eugene, Ore., '71 Chevelle, B/SA, 10.421, -1.129
8) Pete Kost, Seattle, '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.824, -1.126
9) Bob Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '68 Nova, F/S, 10.982, -1.118
10) Steve Cozakos, Marysville, Wash., '69 Nova, G/SA, 11.210, -1.090
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Terry Spargo, Delta, B.C., '02 Cavalier, 6.569 seconds, 211.96 mph
2) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., '96 Corvette, 6.842, 203.94
3) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 Mustang, 6.927, 191.73
4) Randal Olynyk, Edmonton, Alb., '96 Firebird, 7.003, 194.97
5) Roy Moznik, Surrey, B.C., '69 El Camino, 7.004, 198.80
6) Craig Olson, Camano Island, Wash., '07 Stratus, 7.224, 188.83
7) Frank Nelson, Auburn, Wash., '05 Cavalier, 7.290, 191.04
8) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.311, 189.03
9) Randy Johnson, Snohomish, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.453, 184.23
10) Steve Nicholson, Aldergrove, Alb., '66 Nova, 7.499, 183.74
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Steve Daniluk, Red Deer, Alb., dragster, 6.700 seconds, 198.63 mph
2) Neil Lachelt, Kelowna, B.C., dragster, 6.701, 205.80
3) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.873, 195.27
4) Geordie Castle, Sherwood Park, Alb., dragster, 6.940, 193.92
5) Eddy Plaizier, Edmonton, Alb., dragster, 6.941, 192.88
6) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 6.960, 194.25
7) Norm Mitchell, Montrose, B.C., dragster, 6.965, 193.21
8) John Evans, North Delta, B.C., dragster, 6.992, 191.36
9) Dale Green, Kent, Wash., dragster, 6.997, 191.08
10) Eric Stroh, Gig Harbor, Wash., dragster, 7.051, 187.11
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Kelly Vos, Burnaby, B.C., '78 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Doug Rathbun, Oak Harbor, Wash., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.013
3) Jon Jenkins, Richmond, B.C., '80 Suzuki, SMC, 0.018
4) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '90 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.020
5) Al Omond, Surry, B.C., '94 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.021
6) Jim Shellenberger, Salem, Ore., '79 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.033
7) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '75 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.038
8) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.039
9) Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, SMC, 0.041
10) Jim Funderburg, Burien, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.041
Preview
MISSION, B.C. – NHRA Northwest division racers will be at Mission Raceway Park May 22-24 for the Lordco B.C. Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Racers in eight categories, including 260 mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, will be on hand vying for points leading to divisional and national championships. The division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event. The race is the second of seven in the division.
Delta, B.C., racer Shawn Cowie comes into this race leading the charge in Top Alcohol Dragster. He got a jump in the points by attending out-of-division races in Chandler, Ariz., and Las Vegas and scoring wins at both those events. Reigning division Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., won this event a year ago on his way to his second division title. Severance also raced in Las Vegas where he went to the semis.
The division's defending Super Comp champion, Stefan Kondolay of Chilliwack, B.C., traditionally starts his season out at Mission Raceway Park. Last year, the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League graduate won here and at the division's race at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash. Kondolay also scored a win in the division's Top Dragster category at Champion Raceway in Eagle Point, Ore.
Spectator gates at Mission 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 have two qualifying sessions on Friday, at 1 and 4 p.m., and two on Saturday, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors will make one qualifying run on Friday, at 3 p.m., and two on Saturday, at 1 and 4 p.m. Eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
Tickets for the Lorco B.C. Nationals are $10 Friday, including pit pass; $20 Saturday, $5 for a pit pass; and $20 Sunday, $5 for a pit pass. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
Mission Raceway Park is located in Mission, B.C., 10 miles north of Sumas, Wash., on Highway 11. For more information call the track, (604) 826-6315, or visit www.MissionRaceway.com.
The next NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event is slated for June 12-14. Spokane (Wash.) County Raceway, the newest member of the division's track network, will host the event.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: Lordco B.C. Nationals, 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 seven in Northwest Division competition. The division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
WHERE: Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C. Track is located 10 miles north of Sumas, Wash., on Highway 11.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, May 22-24, 2009
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Lordco B.C. Nationals:
FRIDAY, May 22 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Comp Eliminator qualifying is at 1 and 4 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 23 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Comp Eliminator qualifying is at 11 a.m. and 2 p.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 8 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 – Friday, $10 (includes pit pass); Saturday, $20, $5 pit pass; Sunday, $20, $5 pit pass. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Mission Raceway Park, (604) 826-6315.
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: Joey Severance, Top Alcohol Dragster; Clint Thompson, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Rob Harrison, Comp Eliminator; Don Thomas, Super Stock; Jeff Lane, Stock Eliminator; Stefan Kondolay, Super Comp; Lindsey Larson, Super Gas; Tony Hernandez, 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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