DIVISION 5
Tri-State Raceway
Earlville, Iowa, Sept., 11-13, 2009
Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central
Sunday
EARLVILLE, Iowa (September 13, 2009) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Tri-State Raceway is in the books and the West Central division racing schedule has been completed. Drivers still have the ability to race out-of-division events in order to pick up last minute points in search of divisional and national championships. Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., picked up the wins.
Whiteley, the No. 2 qualifier, defeated Chris Demke of Sunland, Calif., in the final to grab the win. He posted a 5.409 second, 263.46 mph lap to seize his third divisional victory of the year. The Pacific division racer is en route to picking up a divisional championship.
Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Andy Bohl grabbed his second divisional win of the season. The North Central division points leader made his way from the No. 2 slot and into the winner's circle by defeating No.1 qualifier Roger Bateman of Calgary, Manit., in the final. His lap of 5.746 seconds at 253.18 mph was enough to defeat the top qualifier and to pick up the hardware.
Other top winners included Comp Eliminator driver Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn.; Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., won in Super Stock; and Nick Folk of Durand, Ill., won in Stock. Super Comp honors went to Rick Bowman, Solon, Iowa; Trevor Larson, Starbuck, Minn., won in Super Gas with his '27 roadster; and Ted Ash, Topeka, Kan., powered his '61 Corvette to the victory in Super Street.
Other drivers who received the prestigious Wally trophy included Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, in the division's Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series ; Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa was victorious in the West Central Division Top Dragster category; and Travis McMann of Marengo, Iowa, grabbed the win light in the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Round 1
4) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.426, 260.86 def.
5) Dave Hirata, Lowell, Ind., 5.424, 259.61;
6) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.473, 255.68 def.
3) Tim Bowgren, Valparaiso, Ind., foul;
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.485, 269.24 def.
8) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.618, 252.28;
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.394, 263.15 def.
7) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.514, 257.04;
Semifinals
Demke, 5.433, 263.05 def. Kracht, 5.622, 255.68;
Whiteley, 5.441, 262.59 def. Putz, 5.471, 256.16;
Final
Whiteley, 5.409, 263.46 def. Demke, 5.451, 262.13.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
Round 1
5) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '08 Monte Carlo, 5.795, 247.02 def.
4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.782, 252.33;
3) Mick Snyder, Demotte, Ind., '09 Mustang, 5.690, 251.11 def.
6) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '05 Firebird, 5.994, 240.42;
2) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '07 Mustang, 5.701, 252.76 def.
7) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 6.343, 171.79;
1) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Manit., '08 Mustang, 5.772, 245.23 def. 8) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.031, 243.94;
Semifinals
Bateman, 5.838, 242.76 def. Webster, 5.792, 250.92;
Bohl, 5.712, 252.19 def. Snyder, 6.059, 179.04;
Final
Bohl, 5.746, 253.18 def. Bateman, 7.092, 130.15.
COMP ELIMINATOR
Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '03 S-10, C/T, 8.281, 161.21 def.
Matthew Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '05 Grand Am, E/A, 7.730, 175.23.
SUPER STOCK
Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., '09 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.528, 140.42 def.
Dennis Lund, Bettendorf, Iowa, '69 Camaro, GT/CA, 10.119, 121.96.
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Nick Folk, Durand, Ill., '99 Camaro, B/SA, 10.468, 114.11 def. Tim Mosbek, Andover, Minn., '72
Demon, G/SA, 11.212, 114.43.
SUPER COMP
Rick Bowman, Solon, Iowa, '00 Corvette, 8.909, 167.41 def.
Chuck Bray, Sioux City, Iowa, dragster, 8.874, 166.76.
SUPER GAS
Anthony Castillo, Grandview, Wash., '27 roadster, 9.904, 152.81 def.
Jeff Cheney, Cambridge, Minn., '00 Camaro, 9.899, 148.31.
SUPER STREET
Ted Ash, Topeka, Kan., '61 Corvette, 10.864, 145.64 def.
Jeff Landholm, Oakland, Neb., '68 Camaro, 10.832, 141.70.
TOP SPORTSMAN
Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, '03 Cavalier, 6.977, 198.12 def.
Dave Granger, Tinley Park, Ill., '51 Henry J, 7.416, 186.54.
TOP DRAGSTER
Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 6.950, 188.99 def.
John Lobner, DeSoto, Kan., dragster, 7.300, 183.54.
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Travis McMann, Marengo, Iowa, '87 Kawasaki, 9.045, 143.52 def.
Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '77 Kawasaki, 8.909, 147.02.
Saturday
EARLVILLE, Iowa (September 12, 2009) – Qualifying is complete at Tri-State Raceway with pairings set for Sunday's eliminations. This is the last of six events set for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central division. Top qualifiers included Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., in Top Alcohol Dragster and Roger Bateman, Calgary, Manit., in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
The top of the West Central division Top Alcohol Dragster points standings couldn't be any tighter as a mere two points separates three competitors. Kracht currently sits in the No.3 slot, but can dramatically help his situation with a win tomorrow. The division leader, Richard Putz of Earlville, Iowa, is the No.6 qualifier and No. 7 qualifier Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., currently holds the second spot in the points.
Bateman was able to hold onto the pole after two days of competitive qualifying with his 5.684 second, 248.98 mph lap. He has been unbeatable at his last three events and is making a solid attempt at defending his Tri-State Raceway victory from 2008.
In other qualifying action, Matthew Harris of Nebraska City, Neb., took the pole in Comp Eliminator; Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., and his '55 Bel Air led the Super Stock class; and the Stock No.1 qualifier was Bob Shaw from Sedalia, Mo.
The division's Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series No.1 qualifier went to Jerry Holt of Collinsville, Okla.; Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., drove to the head of the West Central Division Top Dragster Series; and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson pole went to Brian Johnson, Nowthen, Minn., with a perfect reaction time off the starting line.
Racing continues Sunday, September 13th with gates opening at 7 a.m. and eliminations beginning at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol begin at noon. General admission pit pass is $20. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Tri-State Raceway, (563) 923-3724 or visit www.TriStateRaceway.com.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.327 seconds, 265.95 mph
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.375, 263.26
3) Tim Bowgren, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.419, 256.50
4) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.427, 259.91
5) Dave Hirata, Lowell, Ind., 5.437, 261.37
6) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.443, 257.83
7) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.525, 257.14
8) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.539, 256.65
Not Qualified
9) Eugene Tumbarello, Denver, Colo., 5.596, 254.81
10) Dave Hill, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.835, 250.88
11) Darryl Hitchman, Celeste, Texas, 6.009, 241.02
First round TAD pairings
1) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.327 seconds, 265.95 mph vs.
8) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.539, 256.65
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.375, 263.26 vs.
7) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.525, 257.14
3) Tim Bowgren, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.419, 256.50 vs.
6) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.443, 257.83
4) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.427, 259.91 vs.
5) Dave Hirata, Lowell, Ind., 5.437, 261.37
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Manit., '08 Mustang, 5.684 seconds, 248.98 mph
2) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '07 Mustang, 5.698, 253.37
3) Mick Snyder, Demotte, Ind., '09 Mustang, 5.700, 250.60
4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.757, 252.76
5) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '08 Monte Carlo, 5.763, 249.49
6) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '05 Firebird, 5.856, 243.06
7) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 5.860, 248.66
8) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.903, 242.23
Not Qualified
9) Kevin Newburgh, Rock Falls, Ill., '06 Avenger, 5.909, 246.08
10) Wayne Butler, Forest City, Ill., '02 Firebird, 5.943, 225.60
11) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '06 Corvette, 6.229, 235.64
First round TAFC pairings
1) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Man., '08 Mustang, 5.684 seconds, 248.98 mph vs.
8) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Man., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.903, 242.23
2) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '07 Mustang, 5.698, 253.37 vs.
7) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 5.860, 248.66
3) Mick Snyder, Demotte, Ind., '09 Mustang, 5.700, 250.60 vs.
6) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '05 Firebird, 5.856, 243.06
4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 5.757, 252.76 vs.
5) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '08 Monte Carlo, 5.763, 249.49
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Matthew Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '05 Grand Am, E/A, 7.718 seconds, -0.602 (under index)
2) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '03 S-10, C/T, 8.313, -0.587
3) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., dragster, A/ND, 6.889, -0.561
4) Shaun Vincent, Omaha, Neb., '02 S-10, C/TA, 8.592, -0.538
5) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.738, -0.502
6) Scott Chamness, Bourbonnais, Ill., dragster, A/D, 6.565, -0.475
7) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '01 Camaro, C/AA, 7.530, -0.460
8) Kevin Smith, Parker, Colo., '04 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.173, -0.457
9) Duane Robison, Gardner, Kan., '63 Corvette, C/A, 7.524, -0.456
10) Mike Graves, Newark, Ill., '06 GTO, D/A, 7.976, -0.284
SUPER STOCK
1) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/PA, 11.652 seconds, -1.298 (under index)
2) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, SS/CS, 9.415, -1.235
3) Allan Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '66 Nova, SS/KA, 10.319, -1.231
4) Larry DeForrest, Ramsey, Minn., '98 Firebird, SS/IA, 9.783, -1.217
5) Carroll Warling, Brighton, Colo., '74 Grand Am, SS/MA, 10.954, -1.196
6) David Bogner, Kearney, Neb., '92 Daytona, SS/CS, 9.474, -1.176
7) Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., '09 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.526, -1.174
8) Fred Bartoli, Elk Grove Village, Ill., '00 Firebird, SS/IA, 9.842, -1.158
9) Tony Shaffer, Independence, Mo., '80 Malibu, GT/KA, 10.650, -1.100
10) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Nova, GT/I, 10.153, -1.097
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Bob Shaw, Sedalia, Mo., '79 Seville, T/SA, 13.335 seconds, -1.365 (under index)
2) Brad VanLant, Linn Creek, Mo., '71 Duster, D/SA, 10.559, -1.291
3) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Formula, D/SA, 10.607, -1.243
4) James Findell, Zimmerman, Minn., '73 Duster, F/SA, 10.930, -1.220
5) Lance Line, Cromwell, Minn., '69 Mustang, A/SA, 10.093, -1.207
6) Jeff Stealy, E. Moline, Ill., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.117, -1.183
7) Dale Findell, Cambridge, Minn., '73 Barracuda, G/SA, 11.128, -1.172
8) Steve Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.391, -1.159
9) Monty Jones, Osceola, Neb., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.144, -1.156
10) David Horn, Decatur, Ill., '77 Trans Am, H/SA, 11.305, -1.145
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Jerry Holt, Collinsville, Okla., '08 GTO, 6.820 seconds, 202.36 mph
2) Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., '68 Camaro, 6.844, 199.29
3) Reed Hughes, Terre Haute, Ind., '68 Camaro, 6.946, 194.13
4) Tom Donovan, Olathe, Kan., '02 Mustang, 6.975, 198.90
5) Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, '03 Cavalier, 6.993, 197.91
6) John Welter, Mitchelville, Iowa, '02 Trans Am, 7.009, 200.26
7) Joshua Vettel, Phillips, Neb., '04 Stratus, 7.025, 197.19
8) Tom Harger, Des Moines, Iowa, '96 Cutlass, 7.060, 198.52
9) Jim White, Haysville, Kan., '09 Cobalt, 7.084, 193.18
10) Dave River, Maquoketa, Iowa, '09 Cobalt, 7.103, 193.79
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., dragster, 6.279 seconds, 217.14 mph
2) Ian Parker, Thunder Bay, Ont., dragster, 6.725, 200.23
3) Joel Newman, Royalton, Minn., dragster, 6.804, 196.19
4) Mark Grame, Overland Park, Kan., dragster, 6.849, 194.72
5) Jerry Holt, Collinsville, Okla., dragster, 6.872, 196.13
6) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster, 6.876, 203.46
7) Jr. McKague, Chamois, Mo., dragster, 6.901, 194.21
8) Martin Schmidt, Oak Grove, Minn., dragster, 6.911, 190.03
9) Hank Brown, Muscatime, Iowa, dragster, 6.927, 191.59
10) Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 6.938, 191.70
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Brian Johnson, Nowthen, Minn., '05 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) David Primrose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, '96 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.004
3) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '77 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.005
4) Mike Voss, Maplewood, Minn., '07 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.011
5) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., '78 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.016
6) Larry Christianson, Vinton, Iowa, '91 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.020
7) Travis McMann, Marengo, Iowa, '87 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.021
8) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '85 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.022
9) Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '78 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.023
10) Joe Heron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.063
Friday
EARLVILLE, Iowa (September 11, 2009) – The West Central division's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is coming to a close this weekend at Tri-State Raceway for its last of six events of the year. Competitors from eleven categories will be battling it out during the three day event in hopes of claiming valuable divisional and national points. No.1 qualifiers include Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Tim Bowgren of Valparaiso, Ind., and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Roger Bateman from Winnipeg, Man.
Bowgren, racing out of the North Central division, grabbed the No.1 qualifying position over Jim Whiteley of Grand Junction, Colo. Whiteley currently leads the Pacific division points standings and has a high possibility of grabbing the national championship.
Bateman has been victorious in the last three divisional events he has participated in, and also won at Tri-State Raceway last year. He posted a 5.684 second, 248.93 mph pass to grab the top spot and is on track to pick up the divisional title.
Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., grabbed the pole in Comp Eliminator; Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., was the top qualifier in Super Stock; and the Stock No.1 qualifier went to Bob Shaw out of Sedalia, Mo. In other qualifying action, Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., took the No.1 spot in the Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman class; the West Central Division Top Dragster Series is lead by Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn.; and Brian Johnson, Nowthen, Minn., seized the top spot in the Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson.
Racing continues Saturday with gates opening at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials begin at 8 a.m. Eliminations will kick off at 9 a.m. Sunday morning.
General admission with a pit pass is $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Tri-State Raceway, (563) 923-3724 or visit www.TriStateRaceway.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Tim Bowgren, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.419 seconds, 256.50 mph
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.453, 243.28
3) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.521, 256.02
4) Eugene Tumbarello, Denver, Colo., 5.596, 254.81
5) Dave Hirata, Lowell, Ind., 5.609, 259.91
6) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.756, 249.03
7) Dave Hill, Valparaiso, Ind., 5.885, 250.60
8) Dan Kracht, Gretna, Neb., 5.963, 257.09
Not Qualified
9) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 6.033, 232.83
10) Darryl Hitchman, Celeste, Texas, 7.267, 137.67
11) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 9.731, 82.28
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Roger Bateman, Winnipeg, Manit., '08 Mustang, 5.684 seconds, 248.93 mph
2) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '07 Mustang, 5.746, 251.16
3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '09 Mustang, 5.784, 252.76
4) Mick Snyder, Demotte, Ind., '09 Mustang, 5.837, 247.66
5) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 5.860, 246.53
6) Kevin Newburgh, Rock Falls, Ill., '06 Avenger, 5.909, 246.08
7) Wayne Butler, Forest City, Ill., '03 Firebird, 5.943, 225.60
8) Ken Webster, Red Deer, Alb., '09 Monte Carlo, 6.546, 160.90
Not Qualified
9) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '05 Firebird, 7.324, 124.55
10) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '06 Monte Carlo, 14.509, 73.73
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '03 S-10, C/T, 8.313 seconds, -0.587 (under index)
2) Matthew Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '05 Grand Am, E/A, 7.755, -0.565
3) Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., dragster, A/ND, 6.912, -0.538
4) Kevin Smith, Parker, Colo., '04 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.173, -0.457
5) Scott Chamness, Bourbonnais, Ill., dragster, A/D, 6.586, -0.454
6) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '01 Camaro, C/AA, 7.546, -0.444
7) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.800, -0.440
8) Russ Kelly, Omaha, Neb., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 7.045, -0.215
9) Jim Winje, Franklin Park, Ill., '93 LeBaron, E/SM, 8.891, -0.199
10) Mike Graves, Newark, Ill., '06 GTO, D/A, 8.132, -0.128
SUPER STOCK
1) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/PA, 11.688 seconds, -1.262 (under index)
2) Allan Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '66 Nova, SS/KA, 10.353, -1.197
3) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, SS/CS, 9.460, -1.190
4) Larry DeForrest, Ramsey, Minn., '98 Firebird, SS/IA, 9.819, -1.181
5) Carroll Warling, Brighton, Colo., '74 Grand Am, SS/MA, 10.974, -1.176
6) David Bogner, Kearney, Neb., '92 Daytona, SS/CS, 9.519, -1.131
7) Justin Jenkins, Beatrice, Neb., '09 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.583, -1.117
8) Tony Shaffer, Independence, Mo., '80 Malibu, GT/KA, 10.683, -1.067
9) Mike Town, Paola, Kan., '84 Regal, GT/LA, 10.784, -1.066
10) Tom Randall, Montgomery, Ill., '02 Cavalier, GT/CA, 9.641, -1.059
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Bob Shaw, Sedalia, Mo., '79 Seville, T/SA, 13.335 seconds, -1.365 (under index)
2) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Formula, D/SA, 10.607, -1.243
3) Brad VanLant, Linn Creek, Mo., '71 Duster, D/SA, 10.623, -1.227
4) Dale Findell, Cambridge, Minn., '73 Barracuda, G/SA, 11.128, -1.172
5) Jeff Stealy, E. Moline, Ill., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.137, -1.163
6) Monty Jones, Osceola, Neb., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.144, -1.156
7) Lance Line, Cromwell, Minn., '69 Mustang, A/SA, 10.150, -1.150
8) Charles Blossom, Woodbury, Minn., '05 Neon, AF/S, 13.012, -1.138
9) Steve Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.415, -1.135
10) David Horn, Decatur, Ill., '77 Trans Am, H/SA, 11.325, -1.125
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., '68 Camaro, 6.844 seconds, 199.29 mph
2) Jerry Holt, Collinsville, Okla., '08 GTO, 6.862, 202.30
3) Reed Hughes, Terre Haute, Ind., '68 Camaro, 6.963, 194.13
4) Tom Donovan, Olathe, Kan., '02 Mustang, 6.975, 198.90
5) Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, '03 Cavalier, 6.993, 197.91
6) Joshua Vettel, Phillips, Neb., '04 Stratus, 7.055, 196.90
7) Tom Harger, Des Moines, Iowa, '96 Cutlass, 7.060, 198.52
8) Jim White, Haysville, Kan., '09 Cobalt, 7.084, 193.18
9) Dave River, Maquoketa, Iowa, '09 Cobalt, 7.103, 193.79
10) Bill Gibson, Steger, Ill., '01 Grand Am, 7.119, 196.07
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Dean Dubbin, Royalton, Minn., dragster, 6.288 seconds, 216.38 mph
2) Ian Parker, Thunder Bay, Ont., dragster, 6.739, 199.88
3) Mark Grame, Overland Park, Kan., dragster, 6.877, 194.72
4) Jerry Holt, Collinsville, Okla., dragster, 6.883, 195.90
5) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster, 6.902, 202.97
6) Jr. McKague, Chamois, Mo., dragster, 6.905, 194.21
7) Hank Brown, Muscatime, Iowa, dragster, 6.931, 191.59
8) Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 6.942, 191.70
9) Martin Schmidt, Oak Grove, Minn., dragster, 6.953, 189.26
10) Matt Driskell, Wellsville, Kan., dragster, 6.972, 191.95
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Brian Johnson, Nowthen, Minn., '05 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) David Primrose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, '96 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.004
3) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '77 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.005
4) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., '78 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.016
5) Travis McMann, Marengo, Iowa, '88 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.021
6) Larry Christianson, Vinton, Iowa, '91 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.023
7) Joe Heron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.063
8) Tiffany Johnson, Fridley, Minn., '00 ThunderCat, ETMX, 0.192
9) Al Wright, Van Horne, Iowa, '80 Suzuki, ETMX, -0.052
Preview
EARLVILLE, Iowa – NHRA's West Central division will close out its 2009 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season September 11-13 at Tri-State Raceway. The race is the last of six on the division's calendar 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.
Gates at Tri-State Raceway open at 7 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials kick off Friday at 10 a.m. and continue Saturday at 8 a.m. Racers in Comp Eliminator, Top Sportsman and Top Dragster will have two qualifying runs on Friday, starting at 2 and 4 p.m., and one on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will qualify once on Friday, at 5 p.m., and twice on Saturday, at noon and 4 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Tri-State Raceway are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Tri-State Raceway is located 30 miles west of Dubuque on Highway 20 at exit 285. For more information call the track, (563) 923-3724, visit www.TriStateRaceway.com.
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 last 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: Tri-State Raceway, Earlville, Iowa. Track is located 30 miles west of Dubuque on Highway 20 at exit 285. Tri-State Raceway is on the south side of the highway.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, September 11-13, 2009
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:
FRIDAY, Sept. 11 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 10 a.m. Comp Eliminator, Top Sportsman and Top Dragster qualify starting at 2 and 4 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, Sept. 12 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials begin at 8 a.m. Comp Eliminator, Top Sportsman and Top Dragster qualify starting at 11 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, Sept. 13 -- 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 -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. A three-day ticket is $50. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Tri-State Raceway, (563) 923-3724 or visit www.TriStateRaceway.com.
PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $162,225, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.
2008 EVENT
WINNERS: Ed Schmeeckle, Top Alcohol Dragster; Roger Bateman, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Bruno Massel, Comp Eliminator; Gary Tompa, Super Stock; Justin Blondell, Stock Eliminator; Shawn Langdon, Super Comp; Brina Splingaire, Super Gas; Erich Beer, 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 $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.
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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