DIVISION 6
Spokane County Raceway
Spokane, Wash., June 12-14, 2009
Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central
Sunday
SPOKANE, Wash. (June 14, 2009) – Eliminations are complete and the winners have been crowned at the inaugural NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event hosted at the newly renovated Spokane County Raceway. This wraps up the third of seven events in Northwest division competition in which racers are in search of divisional and national championships. Local winners walking away with the coveted Wally trophy included Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., in Top Sportsman and Sportsman Motorcycle racer Buff Kobs of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Strickland drove his beautiful '07 GT500 to the finish line at 7.161 seconds, 195.70 mph to defeat Todd Fricke of Pasco, Wash., to pick up his 1st NHRA Wally. Kobs made a quick trip over the state line and drove his '95 Kawasaki right into the winner's circle by defeating top qualifier Danny Lee Patridge of Kennewick, Wash., in the finals.
It is not uncommon in the sport of drag racing to see a father-son duo competing at the same event. The unique part of this occurrence was the Roseburg, Ore., residents were rookies and Jim Pappas grabbed the win light in Top Dragster and Tom Pappas was victorious in Super Comp.
The Top Alcohol Dragster title went to No.1 qualifier Shawn Cowie of Delta, B.C., who picked up his fourth divisional win of the year. Cowie posted a lap of 5.495 seconds at 264.29 mph against the defending Northwest divisional champ, Joey Severance from Spanaway, Wash. Ken Webster out of Red Deer, Alb., also the weekend's No.1 qualifier, picked up his 1st NHRA Wally by defeating the Pacific division's Ron August on a red light in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final.
Other Spokane County Raceway event winners included Comp Eliminator ace Doug Lambeck of Corona Del Mar, Calif.; Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., picks up back to back divisional wins in Super Stock; and Greg Kielman from Vancouver, Wash., goes back to back in Stock. The Super Gas win went to Jerry Earp of Edmonds, Wash.; Jay Fulcher, Yakima, Wash., grabbed the light Super Street; and the Super Pro contest went to Dwaine Ringguth from Grande Prairie, AB.
The division's next Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event is slated for June 19-21 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Spokane County Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Round 1
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.553, 259.16 def.
7) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.808, 216.76;
1) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.448, 266.42 was unopposed;
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.512, 259.51 def.
6) Ashley Bart, High River, Alb., 5.626, 248.16;
5) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.581, 258.37 def.
4) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.773, 250.55;
Semifinals
Severance, 5.484, 260.46 def. Davis, 5.528, 259.11;
Cowie, 5.483, 264.13 def. Carlson, 5.509, 259.41;
Final
Cowie, 5.495, 264.29 def. Severance, 5.564, 247.75.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
Round 1
1) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.740, 252.90 def.
8) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.969, 239.02;
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.757, 251.49 def.
7) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.236, 206.73;
3) Ron August Jr., Pleasanton, Calif., '08 Mustang, 6.124, 238.22 def.
6) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 6.913, 149.12;
5) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alb., '05 Camaro, 6.373, 207.37 def.
4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, broke;
Semifinals
Webster, 5.728, 252.19 def. Lebsack, broke;
August Jr., 5.793, 250.18 def. Hough, broke;
Final
Webster, 7.574, 126.32 def. August Jr., foul.
COMP ELIMINATOR
Doug Lambeck, Corona Del Mar, Calif., '06 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.643, 158.04 def.
Ray Hadford, Everett, Wash., dragster, A/ND, 7.093, 188.10.
SUPER STOCK
Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., '81 Malibu, GT/JA, 12.102, 86.87 def.
Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '69 Camaro, SS/DA, 9.997, 134.58.
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Greg Kielman, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, H/SA, 12.205, 95.41 def.
John Langdon, Dalton Gardens, Idaho, '71 Barracuda, E/SA, 11.202, 114.71.
SUPER COMP
Tom Pappas, Roseburg, Ore., dragster, 9.058, 176.77 def.
Brian Preszler, Kennewich, Wash., dragster, 9.040, 171.40.
SUPER GAS
Jerry Earp, Edmonds, Wash., '66 Nova, 10.046, 150.23 def.
Mark Resen, Spokane, Wash., '34 Chevy, 10.031, 151.78.
SUPER STREET
Jay Fulcher, Yakima, Wash., '67 Camaro, 11.095, 141.19 def.
Gerry Epp, Abbottsford, B.C., '67 Mustang, 11.062, 145.19.
TOP SPORTSMAN
Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 GT500, 7.161, 195.70 def.
Todd Fricke, Pasco, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.469, 184.27.
TOP DRAGSTER
Jim Pappas, Roseburg, Ore., dragster, 7.442, 177.81 def.
Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, broke.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Buff Kobs, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, '95 Kawasaki, 7.869, 170.45 def.
Danny Lee Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 GSXR, 8.755, 145.74.
Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. (June 13, 2009) – Pairings are set for Sunday's eliminations at Spokane County Raceway. With qualifying complete, Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Shawn Cowie of Delta, B.C., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Ken Webster from Red Deer, Alb., grabbed the No.1 spots at the inaugural Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Over 3,000 eager drag racing fanatics made their way to the renovated track to enjoy side by side racing at over 265 mph.
Cowie posted a 5.465-second, 265.22 mph pass in qualifying to place him just ahead of Joey Severance from Spanaway, Wash. Cowie is piecing together a dominating year by winning out-of-division races in Phoenix and Las Vegas to go along with his victory at Mission Raceway Park last month. Because of the odd number of cars in competition, he will have a bye run in the first round of eliminations Sunday.
Webster will be looking for his first win of the season going into Sunday, qualified at the top spot. His run of 5.741 seconds at 252.05 mph catapulted him to the top of the field and in front of current divisional points leader Brian Hough of Junction City, Ore.
After two days of intense qualifying, there were no changes to these following No.1 spots from Friday's top competitors. Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., remained at the top of the Comp Eliminator class alongside Super Stocker Byron Setters of Red Deer, Alb., and Bill Edgeworth of Tacoma, Wash., in Stock. Barry Daniluk of Red Deer, Alb., held the No.1 spot in the division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman class with the Top Dragster category being led by Steve Cook of Rexburg, Idaho. The Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson pole stayed with Danny Lee Patridge from Kennewick, Wash.
Racing continues Sunday with gates opening at 8 a.m. Eliminations will begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon. General Admission is $25 on Sunday, which includes a pit pass! For more information please call Spokane County Raceway at (509) 244-3333 or visit www.SpokaneCountyRaceway.com.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Spokane County Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.465 seconds, 265.22 mph
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.467, 258.57
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.522, 259.16
4) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.648, 253.95
5) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.671, 232.07
6) Ashley Bart, High River, Alb., 5.695, 238.51
7) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.840, 249.49
First round TAD pairings
1) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.465 seconds, 265.22 mph vs. Bye
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.467, 258.57 vs.
7) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 5.840, 249.49
3) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.522, 259.16 vs.
6) Ashley Bart, High River, Alb., 5.695, 238.51
4) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.648, 253.95 vs.
5) Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., 5.671, 232.07
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.741 seconds, 252.05 mph
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.765, 249.35
3) Ron August Jr, Pleasanton, Calif., '08 Mustang, 5.784, 251.49
4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.836, 246.98
5) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alb., '05 Camaro, 5.845, 245.27
6) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.850, 245.14
7) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.025, 205.47
8) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 6.079, 236.13
First round TAFC pairings
1) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.741 seconds, 252.05 mph vs.
8) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 6.079, 236.13
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.765, 249.35 vs.
7) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.025, 205.47
3) Ron August Jr, Pleasanton, Calif., '08 Mustang, 5.784, 251.49 vs.
6) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.850, 245.14
4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.836, 246.98 vs.
5) Trevor Lebsack, Slave Lake, Alb., '05 Camaro, 5.845, 245.27
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.830 seconds, -0.720 (under index)
2) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., dragster, A/ND, 6.999, -0.611
3) Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., '04 Cavalier, C/SMA, 8.425, -0.575
4) Mark Wolfe, Marysville, Wash., '94 Thunderbird, AA/AT, 6.568, -0.542
5) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.610, -0.530
6) Clint Neff, Arvada, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 8.183, -0.527
7) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 9.207, -0.523
8) Ray Hadford, Everett, Wash., dragster, A/ND, 7.089, -0.521
9) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 7.099, -0.501
10) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.040, -0.500
SUPER STOCK
1) Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '09 G5, GT/BA, 9.613 seconds, -1.227 (under index)
2) Jim Storms, Renton, Wash., '98 Avenger, GT/FA, 10.251, -1.159
3) Alan Falcone, Seattle, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.885, -1.115
4) Rob Youngblood, Nampa, Idaho, '76 Corvette, SS/J, 10.327, -1.083
5) Caitlin Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '96 Camaro, GT/EA, 10.235, -1.015
6) Don Thomas, Spruce Grove, Alb., '04 Grand Am, GT/CA, 9.989, -1.011
7) Casey Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.693, -0.997
8) Troy Olsonawski, Federal Way, Wash., '66 Malibu, SS/NA, 11.819, -0.971
9) Rodney Stults, Marysville, Wash., '92 Ciera, GT/IA, 10.982, -0.838
10) Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '69 Camaro, SS/DA, 9.987, -0.803
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, M/SA, 12.122 seconds, -1.388 (under index)
2) Andrew Wiebe, Richmond, B.C., '72 Olds, F/SA, 11.137, -1.353
3) Randy Hutchings, Calgary, Alb., '81 Ram, N/SA, 12.384, -1.286
4) Bob Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '68 Malibu, G/S, 11.260, -1.280
5) Charlene Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '80 Malibu, L/SA, 12.100, -1.260
6) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.640, -1.230
7) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '95 Firebird, D/SA, 10.972, -1.208
8) Larry Peterson, Eugene, Ore., '71 Chevelle, B/SA, 10.664, -1.206
9) Dave Kuhnhoff, Pleasant Hill, Calif., '68 Coronet, E/SA, 11.152, -1.178
10) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 15.087, -1.153
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Barry Daniluk, Red Deer, Alb., '02 Camaro, 6.806 seconds, 201.52 mph
2) Curt Geise, Auburn, Wash., '08 GTO, 6.946, 201.67
3) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., '96 Corvette, 7.014, 200.77
4) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 GT500, 7.148, 194.86
5) Spencer Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 7.216, 190.83
6) Barry Hobson, Seattle, Wash., '06 Grand Am, 7.302, 188.75
7) Brian Steif, Billings, Mont., '63 Corvette, 7.372, 186.54
8) Todd Fricke, Pasco, Wash., dragster, 7.422, 184.93
9) Frank Nelson, Auburn, Wash., '05 Cavalier, 7.482, 185.43
10) Craig Olson, Camano Island, Wash., '07 Stratus, 7.493, 184.27
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Steve Cook, Rexburg, Idaho, dragster, 6.762 seconds, 197.88 mph
2) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.090, 190.40
3) Norm Mitchell, Montrose, B.C., dragster, 7.123, 190.16
4) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.134, 189.07
5) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 7.225, 189.28
6) Dan Lafferty, Wendell, Idaho, dragster, 7.235, 188.44
7) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.253, 184.27
8) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.280, 186.38
9) Eric Stroh, Gig Harbor, Wash., dragster, 7.289, 183.94
10) Jeff Bailey, Kalispell, Mont., dragster, 7.352, 193.60
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Danny Lee Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 GSXR, SMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Buff Kobs, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.001
3) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '81 Suzuki, SMC, 0.002
4) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003
5) Jim Funderburg, Burien, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.009
6) Wade Johnson, Rapid City, S.D., '83 Suzuki, SMC, 0.011
7) Joe Lesine, Spokane, Wash., '96 Suzuki, SMC, 0.012
8) Brett Hordemann, Otis Orchard, Wash., '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.023
9) Keith Newport, Chilliwack, B.C., '04 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.023
10) Gary Stemple, Lacey, Wash., '79 Suzuki, SMC, 0.025
Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. (June 12, 2009) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series makes its inaugural stop at Spokane County Raceway this weekend for the third of seven events in Northwest division competition. The foundational event will feature more than 300 cars in eight categories striving to obtain the prestigious Wally trophy and 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.
Rob Harrison of N. Vancouver, B.C., led the Comp Eliminator field after Friday's qualifying passes. Harrison, who has won the last two Mission Raceway divisional events, hopes to take his '05 Cavalier back to the winner's circle on Sunday. Super Stock racer Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., grabbed the No.1 position while Tacoma, Wash., resident Bill Edgeworth and his '77 Firebird took the pole in Stock.
In other qualifying action, Barry Daniluk took the No.1 spot in the division's Auto Max USA Top Sportsman class. The Red Deer, Alb., native powered his '02 Camaro down the quarter-mile in 6.768 seconds at over 200 mph. The Top Dragster category is lead by Steve Cook of Rexburg, Idaho and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson pole went to Danny Lee Patridge from Kennewick, Wash., by posting a perfect reaction time off the starting line.
Gates open Saturday, June 13 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 noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m. General Admission is $20 for Saturday, where every ticket is a pit pass! Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Spokane County Raceway at (509) 244-3333, or visit www.SpokaneCountyRaceway.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Spokane County Raceway:
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.925 seconds, -0.625 (under index)
2) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., dragster, A/ND, 7.036, -0.574
3) Mark Wolfe, Marysville, Wash., '94 Thunderbird, AA/AT, 6.568, -0.542
4) Brandon Huhtala, Puyallup, Wash., '97 Cutlass, C/A, 7.616, -0.524
5) Casey Plaizer, Edmonton, Alb., '04 Cavalier, C/SMA, 8.478, -0.522
6) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 7.099, -0.501
7) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '09 Cobalt, C/SMA, 8.518, -0.482
8) Bruce Schmiedl, Regina, Sask., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.603, -0.427
9) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 9.303, -0.427
10) Ray Hadford, Everett, Wash., dragster, A/ND, 7.187, -0.423
SUPER STOCK
1) Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '09 G5, GT/BA, 9.613 seconds, -1.227 (under index)
2) Jim Storms, Renton, Wash., '98 Avenger, GT/FA, 10.280, -1.130
3) Alan Falcone, Seattle, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.885, -1.115
4) Rob Youngblood, Nampa, Idaho, '76 Corvette, SS/J, 10.340, -1.070
5) Caitlin Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '96 Camaro, GT/EA, 10.235, -1.015
6) Casey Setters, Red Deer, Alb., '05 Cavalier, GT/AA, 9.693, -0.997
7) Troy Olsonawski, Federal Way, Wash., '66 Malibu, SS/NA, 11.819, -0.971
8) Rodney Stults, Marysville, Wash., '92 Ciera, GT/IA, 10.982, -0.838
9) Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '69 Camaro, SS/DA, 9.987, -0.803
10) Stephanie Walsh, Salmon, Idaho, '67 Camaro, SS/GA, 10.386, -0.764
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, M/SA, 12.122 seconds, -1.388 (under index)
2) Randy Hutchings, Calgary, Alb., '81 Ram, N/SA, 12.384, -1.286
3) Bob Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '68 Malibu, G/S, 11.260, -1.280
4) Charlene Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '80 Malibu, L/SA, 12.100, -1.260
5) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.640, -1.230
6) Larry Peterson, Eugene, Ore., '71 Chevelle, B/SA, 10.664, -1.206
7) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '95 Firebird, D/SA, 10.975, -1.205
8) Dave Kuhnhoff, Pleasant Hill, Calif., '68 Coronet, E/SA, 11.152, -1.178
9) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 15.087, -1.153
10) Andrew Wiebe, Richmond, B.C., '72 Olds, F/SA, 11.345, -1.145
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Barry Daniluk, Red Deer, Alb., '02 Camaro, 6.806 seconds, 201.52 mph
2) Curt Geise, Auburn, Wash., '08 GTO, 6.954, 201.28
3) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '07 GT500, 7.148, 194.16
4) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., '96 Corvette, 7.166, 196.76
5) Spencer Martin, Anchorage, Alaska, '63 Corvette, 7.216, 190.83
6) Barry Hobson, Seattle, Wash., '06 Grand Am, 7.302, 188.75
7) Brian Steif, Billings, Mont., '63 Corvette, 7.372, 186.54
8) Todd Fricke, Pasco, Wash., dragster, 7.422, 184.93
9) Frank Nelson, Auburn, Wash., '05 Cavalier, 7.482, 185.43
10) Craig Olson, Camano Island, Wash., '07 Stratus, 7.493, 184.27
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Steve Cook, Rexburg, Idaho, dragster, 6.768 seconds, 197.88 mph
2) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.090, 190.40
3) Norm Mitchell, Montrose, B.C., dragster, 7.173, 189.73
4) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 7.225, 188.54
5) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.265, 183.32
6) Dan Lafferty, Wendell, Idaho, dragster, 7.267, 187.86
7) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.272, 187.13
8) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.280, 185.61
9) Eric Stroh, Gig Harbor, Wash., dragster, 7.290, 183.37
10) Jeff Bailey, Kalispell, Mont., dragster, 7.352, 193.60
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Danny Lee Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 GSXR, SMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Brett Hordemann, Otis Orchard, Wash., '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.001
3) Buff Kobs, Coeur D'lene, Idaho, '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.001
4) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '81 Suzuki, SMC, 0.002
5) Jim Funderbung, Burien, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.009
6) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.010
7) Wade Johnson, Rapid City, S.D., '83 Suzuki, SMC, 0.011
8) Keith Newport, Chilliwack, B.C., '04 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.023
9) Gary Stemple, Lacey, Wash., '79 Suzuki, SMC, 0.025
10) Joe Lesine, Spokane, Wash., '96 Suzuki, SMC, 0.030
Preview
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County Raceway will host its first ever NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, June 12-14, 2009. The race, which is the third of seven in NHRA's Northwest division, will feature more than 400 cars in eight categories vying for points leading to divisional and national championships. The event will feature 260 mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars. 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.
Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Shawn Cowie is leading the points on the strength of three wins in as many races. The Delta, B.C., racer opened the year at out-of-division races in Phoenix and Las Vegas and won both of those. Then, at the division's first event for Top Alcohol competitors at Mission (B.C.) Raceway Park, he scored another win. Cowie has a 159-point lead on second place competitor Dale Carlson of Olympia, Wash. Carlson was runner-up to Cowie in Mission. Carlson also ran in Phoenix but was ousted in the first round.
Reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Brian Hough of Junction City, Ore., is currently leading in the standings. Hough ran in Las Vegas and lost in the first round. But he rebounded at his second race, in Mission, to take the win over John Evanchuk of Edmonton, Alb. The race at Mission was Evanchuk's first of the season.
In Comp Eliminator, there are two points separating the first and second place racers. Westminster, Colo., resident Clint Neff is leading the points after attending three races. His best showing was a runner-up finish at the division's season opener at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho. Patrick Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., is just off the pace but with four races under his belt, he has yet to advance past the second round.
There is also a tight race in Super Stock. Casey Setters of Red Deer, Alb., has a two-point lead on Don Thomas of Spruce Grove, Alb. The event in Mission was Setters' third, and best, event. He made his first final-round appearance of the year and came away with runner-up points. Thomas has been to five races this season and his best performance came at Firebird Raceway where he went to the fourth round.
Gates at Spokane County Raceway will open at 8 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials kick off Friday at 9 a.m. and continue Saturday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have three qualifying runs on Saturday, at 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday morning at 9. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Spokane County Raceway are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Spokane County Raceway is located at 750 N. Hayford Road in Airway Heights, Wash. For more information call the track, (509) 244-3333, or visit the web site, www.SpokaneCountyRaceway.com.
The NHRA Northwest division's next Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event is June 19-21. Racers will head to Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash., for the event.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: 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 third 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: Spokane County Raceway, Spokane, Wash. Track is located at 750 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Hts., Wash.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, June 12-14, 2009
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:
FRIDAY, June 12 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m.
SATURDAY, June 13 -- 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 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, June 14 -- 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 -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $25 Sunday. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Spokane County Raceway, (509) 244-3333, or visit www.SpokaneCountyRaceway.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: This is Spokane County Raceway's first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.
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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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.
FEATURES: More than 400 drivers in the eight racing categories. Eight-car fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, featuring five-second, 260 mph side-by-side racing.
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