DIVISION 3
Mid-Michigan Motorplex
Stanton, Mich., July 11-12, 2009 

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

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Sunday

STANTON, Mich. (July 12, 2009) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wrapped up this weekend at Mid Michigan Motorplex.  Racers completed the two day event, which was the fourth of six events on the North Central division calendar. The event featured drivers in eight categories vying for crucial points leading to divisional and national championships. 

Comp Eliminator was dominated by the No.4 qualifier Brian Browell of Lafayette, Ind. Browell took the win light and the trophy as Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., was not able to contest in the final due to complications.  This marks his first win of the season and puts him in contention for the division lead.

Other top honors were awarded to Jeff Taylor of Sellersburg, Ind., who claimed the Super Stock trophy and Brent Darroch from Monaca, Pa., won in Stock Eliminator.  Super Comp honors went to Dave Klomps, Brucefield, Ont.; Ray Connolly out of Elyria, Ont., won in Super Gas; and Alex Miller, Mansfield, Ohio grabbed in the win in Super Street. Top Dragster honors went to Jeff Hurst of Fairborn, Ohio and Ricky Adkins, Milan, Mich., picked up the win in Top Sportsman.

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central division heads to National Trail Raceway July 24-26.

The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Mid-Michigan Motorplex:

COMP ELIMINATOR
Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., dragster, D/D, took green light  def.
Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23  roadster, J/AA, broke.

SUPER STOCK
Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '09 Cobalt, SS/DM, 9.053, 146.12  def.
Jimbo Fields, Gallatin, Tenn., '68 Corvette, SS/IA, foul.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Brent Darroch, Monaca, Pa., '94 Camaro, C/S, 10.764, 116.23  def.
Matt Antrobius, Bellbrook, Ohio, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.682, 113.50.

SUPER COMP
Dave Klomps, Brucefield, Ont., dragster, 8.940, 155.89  def.
Tom Stalba, Williamstown, N.J., dragster, 8.891, 159.01.

SUPER GAS
Ray Connolly, Elyria, Ont., '63 Corvette, 12.222, 82.94  def.
Ron Folk, Durand, Ill., '90 Cavalier, foul.

SUPER STREET
Alex Miller, Mansfield, Ohio, '80 Camaro, 10.867, 142.00  def.
Brian Willingham, Sullivan, Ohio, '80 Camaro, 10.853, 134.89.

TOP SPORTSMAN
Ricky Adkins, Milan, Mich., '57 Bel Air, 18.614, 59.43  def.
Jimmy Fallon, Trenton, Ohio, '63 Corvette, LBT.

TOP DRAGSTER
Jeff Hurst, Fairborn, Ohio, dragster, 7.213, 179.14  def.
Dean McIlvain, New Carlisle, Ohio, dragster, 7.163, 184.57

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Saturday

STANTON, Mich. (July 11, 2009) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series takes over Mid Michigan Motorplex for a jam packed two day event. The race is the fourth of six on the division calendar and will feature drivers in eight categories vying for points leading to divisional and national championships.  Final qualifying is complete and the pairings are set for Sunday's eliminations.

Bruno Massel of Woodbridge, Ill., grabbed the No.1 qualifying position in Comp Eliminator.  The West Central division racer has picked up two divisional wins so far this season including a win last month at Route 66 Raceway.

Other top qualifying times were posted by Rich South, Pataskala, Ohio, in Super Stock and Dave Campolito out of Salem, Ohio, in Stock Eliminator. The Dart Top Sportsman No.1 qualifier was Ricky Adkins, Milan, Mich., and Mark Harmon from Sunman, Ind., lead the Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster class running just under 200 mph.

Racing continues Sunday with gates opening at 8 a.m.  Eliminations will begin at 9 a.m. 

General Admission with a pit pass is $25 on Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each and kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information please call Mid-Michigan Motorplex, (989) 762-5043 or visit www.MidMichMotorplex.com.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Mid-Michigan Motorplex:

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Bruno Massel, Woodbridge, Ill., '08 Cobalt, DD/AT, 7.265 seconds, -0.615 (under index)
2) Arnie Martel, Tewksbury, Mass., '07 GTO, D/AA, 7.737, -0.543
3) Jason Coan, Greentown, Ind., '32 Bantam, G/EA, 8.345, -0.535
4) Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., dragster, D/D, 7.300, -0.510
5) Robert Bailey, Wabash, Ind., dragster, A/ED, 6.709, -0.491
6) Fred Allen, Winamac, Ind., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.635, -0.485
7) Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., dragster, C/DA, 7.112, -0.458
8) John Frech, Warren, Ohio, dragster, F/D, 8.183, -0.457
9) Richard Barga, Sidney, Ohio, '09 Accord, CC/AT, 7.399, -0.371
10) Jerry Arnold, Kalamazoo, Mich., dragster, G/ED, 8.199, -0.361

SUPER STOCK
1) Rich South, Pataskala, Ohio, '05 Sunfire, GT/EA, 9.819 seconds, -1.131 (under index)
2) Tom Sheehan, Belle Vernon, Pa., '00 Sebring, GT/IA, 10.447, -1.053
3) Charlie Westcott, Parma, Mich., '68 Barracuda, SS/AH, 8.704, -1.046
4) Gene McBean, Chardon, Ohio, '95 Mustang, GT/BA, 9.520, -1.030
5) Ricky Decker, Charlestown, Ind., '94 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.098, -1.002
6) Garrett Ghezzi, Dolton, Ill., '69 AMX, SS/MA, 11.170, -0.980
7) Zack Running, Lapeer, Mich., '84 Cutlass, GT/JA, 10.634, -0.966
8) Kyle Jeltema, Jenison, Mich., '88 Thunderbird, GT/D, 9.684, -0.966
9) Arnie Martel, Tewksbury, Mass., '08 Cobalt, SS/BS, 8.993, -0.957
10) Chuck Nagy, Niagara falls, Ont., '02 Sonoma, GT/TB, 10.194, -0.956

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Dave Campolito, Salem, Ohio, '96 Caprice, R/SA, 12.776 seconds, -1.574 (under index)
2) Chuck Beach, Delaware, Ohio, '68 Barracuda, G/SA, 11.132, -1.168
3) David Horn, Decatur, Ill., '77 Trans Am, H/SA, 11.326, -1.124
4) Sam Hamod, Hobart, Ind., '90 Firebird, I/SA, 11.496, -1.104
5) David Walther, Lanesville, Ind., '69 Camaro, G/S, 11.101, -1.099
6) Nick Folk, Durand, Ill., '99 Camaro, B/SA, 10.499, -1.051
7) Bruce Witherspoon, Lansing, Mich., '90 Corvette, G/SA, 11.258, -1.042
8) Bill Lent, Norton Shores, Mich., '97 Firebird, O/SA, 12.422, -1.028
9) Mary Meints, Panama City Bch, Fla., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.281, -1.019
10) Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '69 Camaro, C/SA, 10.693, -1.007

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Ricky Adkins, Milan, Mich., '57 Bel Air, 7.079 seconds, 189.27 mph
2) Brian Tiffe, Middleburg Hts, Ohio, '93 Lumina, 7.093, 185.26
3) Chris Nyerges, Burton, Ohio, '00 Firebird, 7.103, 183.41
4) Jimmy Fallon, Trenton, Ohio, '63 Corvette, 7.155, 187.85
5) Jeff Sexton, Fairborn, Ohio, '03 Cavalier, 7.158, 188.04
6) Jerry Albert, Avon, Ohio, '97 Camaro, 7.192, 193.54
7) Tim Molnar, Seville, Ohio, '02 Grand Am, 7.326, 188.79
8) Scott Wasko, Columbia Stn, Ohio, '94 Lumina, 7.371, 186.14
9) Richard Motcyka, Kalamazoo, Mich., '94 Thunderbird, 7.425, 181.01
10) William Gibson, Steger, Ill., '01 Grand Am, 7.506, 183.00

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Mark Harmon, Sunman, Ind., dragster, 6.726 seconds, 199.77 mph
2) John Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, dragster, 6.792, 199.86
3) Jerry Powell II, Kokomo, Ind., dragster, 6.920, 195.39
4) James Monroe, Bloomington, Ind., dragster, 6.922, 194.55
5) Pascal Lecompte, New Baltimore, Mich., dragster, 6.932, 194.09
6) Rick Forish, New Palestine, Ind., dragster, 6.947, 192.84
7) Bo Layne, Terre Haute, Ind., dragster, 6.977, 191.00
8) Richard Motycka, Kalamazoo, Mich., dragster, 6.991, 185.37
9) Troy Waterstraat, Taylor, Mich., dragster, 7.076, 189.39
10) Jeffrey Brown, Marysville, Ohio, dragster, 7.095, 183.44

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Preview

STANTON, Mich. – Mid-Michigan Motorplex will host the NHRA North Central division's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series for two days, July 11 and 12.  The race is the fourth of six scheduled in the division and will feature drivers in eight categories, including the division's Top Sportsman class and Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster category, vying for points leading to divisional and national championships.

Greg Kamplain of Brownsburg, Ind., leads in the Comp Eliminator points.  Kamplain's best performance so far came at the division's event at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, in May where he scored the win.  Brian Browell of Lafayette, Ind., is in second place in the point standings on the strength of two semifinal-round finishes – in Norwalk and at the division's last race, at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.  Woodhaven, Mich., racer Steve Ambrose opened the year with a win at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis but only got as far as the second round in Norwalk and suffered a first-round loss in Joliet but it is enough to put him in third place in the point standings.  Jerry Arnold of Kalamazoo, Mich., is just behind Ambrose after scoring runner-up points in Norwalk. He made it to the second round at the other two races he has attended.

Super Street racer Bill Worby has been to three races this season and has made two final-round appearances.  The Dwight, Ill., racer scored the win at the division's season opener in Indianapolis and was runner-up at Route 66 Raceway.  However, Anna, Ohio's James Unum II is just seven points off the pace. Unum has more races under his belt and his best efforts have been two third-round showings.

Gates at Mid-Michigan Motorplex open at 8 a.m. both days.  Qualifying and time trials will run Saturday starting at 10 a.m.  Racers in Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator will have three qualifying runs starting at noon.  Eliminations for all classes start Sunday at 9 a.m.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Mid-Michigan Motorplex are $25 Saturday and $25 Sunday.  Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

Mid-Michigan Motorplex is located 50 miles northeast of Grand Rapids at 2589 N. Wyman Road.  For more information call the track, (989) 762-5043, or visit the web site at www.MidMichMotorplex.com.

The next gathering of NHRA North Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will be July 24-26 in Columbus, Ohio.  National Trail Raceway will host. 

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 Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The event is the fourth of six in North Central Division competition.  The division's Top Sportsman Series and Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster Series will also run in conjunction with the event. 

WHERE: Mid-Michigan Motorplex, Stanton, Mich.  Track is located 50 miles Northeast of Grand Rapids at 2589 N. Wyman Rd., off M-66.

WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2009

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:

SATURDAY, July 11 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Final qualifying and time trials begin at 10 a.m.  Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator will have three qualifying runs starting at noon.

SUNDAY, July 12 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. 

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $25 Saturday, $25 Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information please call Mid-Michigan Motorplex, (989) 762-5043, or visit www.MidMichMotorplex.com.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $169,675, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.

2008 EVENT WINNERS: Jerry Arnold, Comp Eliminator; Ricky Decker, Super Stock; Ben Wenzel, Stock Eliminator; Ron Finney, Super Comp; Larry Roedel, Super Gas; Ricky Shipp, 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.

 SPITZER RACE CARS LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $7,000 bonus fund from Spitzer Race Cars will pay low qualifiers in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes $500 at each of the North Central division's races where the categories are contested.  There will also be a year-end bonus of $1,000 to be awarded to the driver in each class with the most points earned through qualifying position at each of the events.

COAN ENGINEERING LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $3,000 bonus fund from Coan will pay the low qualifiers in the Competition and Super Stock classes $200 and the low qualifier in Stock class $100 at each  of the North Central division's six races.

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR BONUS:  A $3,600 per event non-contingent round money bonus is awarded to Competition qualifiers by the following companies:  C-Tech Aluminum Cabinets, Steve Schmidt Competition Engines, Goodyear Competition Tires West, Rick Watters Racing Engines, Liberty Gears, Browell Bellhousing, Jim Butner Auto, Wright Tool, Bruno's Automotive, Bullet Racing Cams, Dewco and C&M Engineering.

JEGS ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $119,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance.  The 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 as well as Top Sportsman and Top Dragster.  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.  Winners in Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will each earn $5,000.  Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece.  Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $25,000 towing fund to get to the event.

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.

Top Sportsman Class: Run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Series, competitors in the Top Sportsman class are vying for division championships and a share in the $4,400 event purse as well as points leading to a divisional championship.  Top Sportsman racers may earn points at the six North Central Division Lucas Oil events as well as the NHRA Doorslammer National Open and NHRA Jegs Northern SPORTSnationals.  Points may also be earned at other NHRA division Top Sportsman series events.

The North Central Division Dart Top Sportsman year-end champion will earn $3,000, No. 2 points finisher will receive $1,000 and the third place competitor will earn $500.

SPITZER RACE CARS TOP DRAGSTER CLASS: Run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Series, competitors in the Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster class are vying for division championships and a share in the $3,200 event purse as well as points leading to a divisional championship.  Top Dragster racers may earn points at the six North Central Division Lucas Oil events as well as the NHRA Jegs Northern SPORTSnationals.  Points may also be earned at other NHRA division Top Sportsman series events.

The North Central Division Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster year-end champion will earn $3,000, No. 2 points finisher will receive $1,000 and the third place competitor will earn $500.

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