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Salem resident Lawrence scores big win

WOODBURN, Ore., - Greg Lawrence of Salem, Ore., took home the win in Top Alcohol Dragster at this weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Les Schwab Tires Challenge at Woodburn Dragstrip. Lawrence made runs of 5.49, 5.62, and 5.55 on his way to defeating Darren Nicholson in the final. Nicholson was out in front of Lawrence with a holeshot but lost traction and slowed to an 8.296 at 103.59. Lawrence shot by Nicholson and crossed the finish line at 5.559 seconds, 250.76 mph

Larry Miner began today's eliminations as the number one qualifier in Funny Car and ran 5.90s all day to put his '02 Camaro in the winner's circle. Miner took on NHRA Northwest Division points leader Bucky Austin in the final and tripped the clocks at 5.989 seconds, 237.96 mph. Austin, the number two qualifier, had problems at half track and slowed to a 6.357 at 178.21.

Adam Bowdish took out Fred Gross for the win in Comp Eliminator, Robert Horsley won over Rodney Stults in Super Stock, Michael Lewis beat Brad Plourd in Stock, and Jeff Devey topped Tom Elliott in Top Comp.

Mike Ferderer led the Super categories with a win over Bubba Dalrymple in Super Comp. Steve Apted won in Super Gas over Todd Hoerner and Kenneth Woodward beat Jason Heard for the Super Street title.

North Bend, Ore., resident Craig Rych took the win in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series with a 10.089-second run on his '76 Kawasaki over Buff Kobs on a '95 Ninja.

The NHRA Northwest Division makes its next stop at Race City Motorsports Park in Calgary, Alta., Canada August 16-18.

The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Woodburn Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1. Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.593 seconds, 255.60 miles per hour def. 
8. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 15.686, 58.34

2. Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.558, 257.14 def. 
7. Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.675, 253.73

6. Greg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.498, 250.90 def. 
3. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.573, 253.44

5.Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.556, 254.09 def. 
4. Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 6.018, 178.39

Semifinals
Nicholson, 5.665, 251.18 def. Hentges, 5.651, 252.10
Lawrence, 5.625, 247.38 def. Severance, 5.982, 239.87

Final
Lawrence, 5.559, 250.76 def. Nicholson, 8.296, 103.59

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
Round One
1. Larry Miner, Woodbridge, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.913, 243.37 def.
8. John Knox, Lacey, Wash., '97 Mustang, 6.555, 220.04

2. Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.923, 245.63 def. 
7. John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., CAN, '99 Firebird, 9.600, 79.13

6. Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '97 Camaro, 6.040, 246.30 def. 
3. Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.117, 234.68

3. Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '97 Daytona, 6.468, 186.45 def. 
5. Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.418, 227.44

Semifinals
Miner, 5.963, 242.45 def. LeBlanc, 9.286, 97.23
Austin, 5.879, 244.83 def. Thompson, 6.146, 241.48

Final
Miner, 5.989, 237.96 def. Austin, 6.357, 178.21

COMP ELIMINATOR
Adam Bowdish, West Linn, Ore., F/SM '89 Trans Am, 8.962 seconds, 147.73 mph def. 
Fred Gross, Glendale, Calif., G/A '98 Pontiac, 8.732, 157.01

SUPER STOCK
Robert Horsley, Fairview, Ore., GT/IA '96 Pontiac, 10.471, 128.13 def. 
Rod Stults, Marysville, Wash., SS/MA '64 Chevelle, 11.473, 114.46

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Michael Lewis, Sumner, Wash., K/SA '86 Camaro, 12.141, 109.78 def. 
Brad Plourd, Kent, Wash., D/SA '96 Corvette, 10.961, 115.35

SUPER COMP
Mike Ferderer, Buckley Wash., '00 dragster, 8.917, 170.61 def. 
Bubba Dalrymple, Sunnyside, Wash., '00 Dakota, 8.889, 165.10

SUPER GAS
Steve Apted, Medford, Ore., '67 Corvette, 9.917, 155.06 def. 
Todd Hoerner, Spokane, Wash., '63 Corvette, 9.890, 162.04

SUPER STREET
Kenneth Woodward, Lyons, Ore., '70 Nova, 10.881, 129.70 def. 
Jason Heard, Vancouver, Wash., '70 Maverick, 10.840, `136.69

TOP COMP
Jeff Devey, Twin Falls, Idaho, '02 dragster, 7.436, 182.07 def. 
Tom Elliott, Burbank, Wash., '99 dragster, 7.432, 181.12

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Craig Rych, North Bend, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, 10.089, 136.30 def. 
Buff Kobs, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, 7.911, 171.52

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Hentges, Miner lead fields for Les Schwab Tires Challenge

WOODBURN, Ore. - In final qualifying for the Les Schwab Tires Challenge at Woodburn Dragstrip, Larry Miner grabbed the number one spot in Top Alcohol Funny Car by one-one thousandth of a second over Bucky Austin with a pass of 5.972 at 240.70 mph. Mark Hentges held on to the number one spot in Top Alcohol Dragster with a run 5.638 seconds at 250.34 mph.

Hentges, the defending NHRA Northwest Division Top Alcohol Dragster Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion, is looking for his first win of the season and is followed by Joey Severance in the number two spot at 5.644 seconds at 249.79 mph. Oregon City's Steve Federlin is third at 5.665, 249.79 and Greg Lawerence of Salem, Ore., is sixth at 5.698, 243.37.

Bucky Austin ran a 5.973-second pass at 242.26 to put him in the number two position in Funny Car and is followed by the Lucas Oil Camaro of Jason Rupert in third with a run of 6.029 at 230.29 mph.

Wayne Ramay held on to the number one spot in Comp Eliminator with a run of 7.169 seconds while Robert Horsley jumped to number one in Super Stock in his '96 Firebird, covering the quarter-mile in 10.404 seconds. Gary Harper is on top in Stock, Oregon City's Jerry Durant leads the field in Top Comp, and Larry Cook remains number one in the Kerker Motorcycle Series.

Eliminations continue Sunday at 10 a.m. Gates at Woodburn Dragstrip open at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car round one is set for noon. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461

The following are Sunday's pairings and final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Woodburn Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Pairings
1. Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.638 seconds, 250.34 miles per hour vs. 
8. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.909, 222.55

2. Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.644, 249.79 vs. 
7. Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.699, 250.20

3. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.665, 249.37 vs. 
6. Greggory Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.698, 243.37

4. Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.678, 248.13 vs. 
5. Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.687, 247.52

Qualifying Order
1. Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.638 seconds, 250.34 miles per hour
2. Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.644, 249.79
3. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.665, 249.37
4. Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.678, 248.13
5. Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.687, 247.52
6. Greggory Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.698, 243.37
7. Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.699, 250.20
8. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.909, 222.55

Not qualified
9. Bernie Plourd, Covington, Wash., 5.925, 236.71
10. Jason Howell, Tocoma, Wash., 9.759, 79.57

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
Pairings
1. Larry Miner, Woodbridge, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.972, 140.70 vs. 
8. John Knox, Lacey, Wash., '97 Mustang, 6.437, 221.40

2. Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.973, 242.26 vs. 
7. John Evanchuk, Edmonton, AB, CAN, '99 Firebird, 6.373, 213.01

3. Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.029, 230.29 vs. 
6. Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '97 Camaro, 6.317, 236.71

4. Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '97 Daytona, 6.217, 226.30 vs. 
5. Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.315, 228.07

Qualifying Order
1. Larry Miner, Woodbridge, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.972, 140.70
2. Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.973, 242.26
3. Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.029, 230.29
4. Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '97 Daytona, 6.217, 226.30
5. Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.315, 228.07
6. Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '97 Camaro, 6.317, 236.71
7. John Evanchuk, Edmonton, AB, CAN, '99 Firebird, 6.373, 213.01
8. John Knox, Lacey, Wash., '97 Mustang, 6.437, 221.40

Not qualified
9. Matt Gross, Junction City, Ore., '01 Firebird, 6.532, 218.02
10. Steve Cartier, Woodland, Wash., '98 Firebird, 7.673, 149.08

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Wayne Ramay, Simi Valley, Calif., A/ND '96 dragster, 7.169 seconds, -0.621 under the index
2. Adam Bowdish, West Linn, Ore., G/A '96 Pontiac, 8.976, -0.574
3. John Chamberlin, Napa, Calif., B/D '00 dragster, 6.853, -0.567
4. Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., G/A '96 Lumina, 8.693, -0.547
5. Fred Gross, Glendale, Calif., G/A '97 Firebird, 8.707, -0.533
6. Brian Hyerstay, Eugene, Ore., G/D dragster, 9.316, -0.514
7. Gary Carter, Glendale, Ariz., A/ND '02 dragster, 7.280, -0.510
8. Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., D/SM '92 Camaro, 8.804, -0.496
9. Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., D/ED '02 dragster, 7.532, -0.478
10. Ed Schuck Jr., San Ramon, Calif., C/ED '00 dragster, 7.562, -0.488

SUPER STOCK
1. Robert Horsley, Fairview, Ore., GT/IA '96 Firebird, 10.404, -1.096
2. Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Cuda, 8.906, -1.094
3. Bob Mazzolini, Riverside, Calif., GT/HA '99 Sebring, 10.297, -1.053
4. Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Plymoth, 9.025, -0.975
5. Jimmy De Frank, Tarzanna, Calif., GT/HA '89 Camaro, 10.424, -0.926
6. Steven Wann, Modesto, Calif., GT/TA '98 Dakota, 10.029, -0.871
7. Kevin Cour, Heckettstown, N.J., GT/DA '92 Ciera, 9.934, -0.866
8. Bill Blakeney, Bell, Calif., SS/HA '68 Camaro, 10.077, -0.823
9. Bill Stewart, Marysville, Wash., SS/LA '74 Cuda, 10.962, -0.788
10. Jeffery Lane, North Bend, Wash., SS/CM '02 Grand Am, 9.120, -0.780

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Gary Harper, San Jose, Calif., FT/SA '81 Dodge, 12.339, -1.311
2. Calvin Queahpama, Warm Springs, Ore., T/SA '65 Chevrolet, 13.460, -1.240
3. Steven Wann, Modesto, Calif., B/SA '70 Pontiac, 10.463, -1.087
4. Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, F/SA '69 Chevrolet 11.081, -1.069
5. Chad Loge, Livermore, Calif., I/SA '79 Volare, 11.532, -1.068
6. Tim Lisson, Canby, Ore., H/SA '72 Camaro, 11.407, -1.043
7. Randy Loge, Livermore, Calif., G/SA '72 Duster, 11.276, -1.024
8. Bill Kost, Rnton, Wash., L/SA '77 Cutlass, 11.981, -1.019
9. Don Elgin, Des Moines, Wash., N/SA '74 Grand Am, 12.283, -1.017
10. Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., G/SA '71 Camaro, 11.321, -0.979

TOP COMP
1. Jerry Durant, Oregon City, Ore., '78 dragster, 7.054, 194.93
2. Todd Hoerner, Spokane, Wash., '00 dragster, 7.076, 191.93
3. Shawn Cowie, Richmond, BC CAN, dragster, 7.101, 196.63
4. Nick, Dyzayich, Auburn, Wash., dragster, 7.212, 191.08
5. Rod Langley, Boise, Idaho, '99 dragster, 7.223, 184,76
6. Jeff Devey, Twin Falls, Idaho, '02 dragster, 7.464, 181.01
7. Tom Elliott, Burbank, Wash., '99 dragster, 7.501, 179.60
8. Jeff Griffin, Spanaway, Wash., dragster, 7.570, 179.60
9. Richard Probstel, Portland, Ore., '01 S-10, 7.575, 182.00
10. Randy Raymond, Richland, Wash., '01 dragster, 7.581, 178.07

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Hentges, Austin lead fields at Woodburn

WOODBURN, Ore. - In the first rounds of qualifying for the Les Schwab Tires Challenge at Woodburn Dragstrip, Mark Hentges in Top Alcohol Dragster and Bucky Austin in Top Alcohol Funny Car are leading the fields.

Dragster pilot Hentges, of Federal Way, Wash., made a 5.638-second, 250.34-mph run to put him ahead of his competitors. Spokane, Wash., resident Michael Cofini grabbed the number two spot with a 5.678 at 248.13, while Greg Lawrence of Salem, Ore., sits in the number three spot at 6.038 seconds, 178.35 mph.

Austin, who hopes to take home his third Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series win in the Northwest Division, covered the quarter mile in 5.973 seconds at 242.26 mph and is followed by Dave Germain of Toledo, Wash., with a 6.512 at 222.16 mph.

Top qualifiers in other classes are Wayne Ramay of Simi Valley, Calif., in Comp; Jerry Jenkins of Modesto, Calif., in Super Stock; and Gary Harper of San Jose, Calif., in Stock.

Larry Cook leads the filed in qualifying for the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series with a .402-second reaction time on his '73 Kawasaki (.400 is perfect).

Qualifying continues Saturday at 9 a.m. Gates at Woodburn Dragstrip open at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car run at noon and 4 p.m. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Woodburn Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1. Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.638 seconds, 250.34 miles per hour
2. Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.678, 248.13
3. Greggory Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 6.038, 178.35
4. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 6.060, 210.03
5. Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 6.361, 223.32
6. Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 9.634, 87.77
7. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 9.755, 73.80
8. Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 11.385, 73.78
Not qualified
9. Jason Howell, Tocoma, Wash., DQ

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
1. Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.973, 242.26
2. Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.512, 226.16
3. Matt Gross, Junction City, Ore., '01 Firebird, 6.659, 214.89
4. John Evanchuk, Edmonton, AB, CAN, '99 Firebird, 6.920, 168.50
5. Steve Cartier, Woodland, Wash., '98 Firebird, 7.673, 149.08
6. Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '97 Camaro, 15.493, 53.22

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Wayne Ramay, Simi Valley, Calif., A/ND '96 dragster, 7.200 seconds, -0.590
2. John Chamberlin, Napa, Calif., B/D '00 dragster, 6.903, -0.517
3. Gary Carter, Glendale, Ariz., A/ND '02 dragster, 7.280, -0.510
4. Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., G/A '96 Lumina, 8.751, -0.489
5. Adam Bowdish, West Linn, Ore., G/A '96 Pontiac, 9.069, -0.481
6. Ed Schuck Jr., San Ramon, Calif., C/ED '00 dragster, 7.562, -0.488
7. Lee Smith, Salem, Ore., AA/PM '58 Corvette, 6.508, -0.442
8. Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas., D/AA '99 Lumina, 7.992, -0.428
9. Jeffrey Lane, North Bend, Wash., B/SR '34 Chevrolet, 8.232, -0.418
10. Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., D/ED '02 dragster, 7.612, -0.398

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Cuda, 8.986, -1.014
2. Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Plymoth, 9.025, -0.975
3. Jimmy De Frank, Tarzanna, Calif., GT/HA '89 Camaro, 10.424, -0.926
4. Steven Wann, Modesto, Calif., GT/TA '98 Dakota, 10.029, -0.871
5. Bob Mazzolini, Riverside, Calif., GT/HA '99 Sebring, 10.506, -0.844
6. Kevin Cour, Heckettstown, N.J., GT/DA '92 Ciera, 9.960, -0.840
7. Bill Blakeney, Bell, Calif., SS/HA '68 Camaro, 10.077, -0.823
8. Jeffery Lane, North Bend, Wash., SS/CM '02 Grand Am, 9.120, -0.780
9. Bill Stewart, Marysville, Wash., SS/LA '74 Cuda, 10.979, -0.771
10. Art Congdon, Calgary, AB CAN, GT/CA '91 Calais, 9.934, -0.766

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Gary Harper, San Jose, Calif., FT/SA '81 Dodge, 12.339, -1.311
2. Calvin Queahpama, Warm Springs, Ore., T/SA '65 Chevrolet, 13.460, -1.240
3. Steven Wann, Modesto, Calif., B/SA '70 Pontiac, 10.463, -1.087
4. Jackie Alley, Eagle, Idaho, F/SA '69 Chevrolet 11.081, -1.069
5. Chad Loge, Livermore, Calif., I/SA '79 Volare, 11.532, -1.068
6. Tim Lisson, Canby, Ore., H/SA '72 Camaro, 11.407, -1.043
7. Rany Loge, Livermore, Calif., G/SA '72 Duster, 11.276, -1.024
8. Bill Kost, Rnton, Wash., L/SA '77 Cutlass, 11.981, -1.019
9. Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., G/SA '71 Camaro, 11.321, -0.979
10. Mary Ann Method, Kennewick, Wash., C/SA '70 Nova, 10.736, -0.964

TOP COMP
1. Jerry Durant, Oregon City, Ore., '78 dragster, 7.054, 194.93
2. Todd Hoerner, Spokane, Wash., '00 dragster, 7.125, 192.22
3. Rod Langley, Boise, Idaho, '99 dragster, 7.237, 184.88
4. Nick, Dyzayich, Auburn, Wash., dragster, 7.245, 192.26
5. Jeff Devey, Twin Falls, Idaho, '02 dragster, 7.498, 180.86
6. Tom Elliott, Burbank, Wash., '99 dragster, 7.501, 179.60
7. Jeff Griffin, Spanaway, Wash., dragster, 7.633, 177.86
8. Randy Raymond, Richland, Wash., '01 dragster, 7.647, 178.28
9. Mark Campbell, Srony Plain, AB CAN, '01 dragster, 7.663, 175,37
10. Wes Gravin III, Kennewick, Wash., '23 Ford, 7.679, 172.18

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NHRA Lucas Oil event plays at Woodburn Dragstrip

WOODBURN, Ore. - Woodburn Dragstrip will host the Silver Anniversary Les Schwab Tires Challenge presented by Oregon's 12 KPTV, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, July 12-13. The event will feature more than 400 drivers in eight categories including 250-mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Cars.

In Top Alcohol Dragster competition, defending division champion Mark Hentges is leading the points but has yet to win a race. The Federal Way, Wash., resident has been runner-up at two events and made it to the semifinals at the just-completed event at Mission Raceway Park in British Columbia. Just 11 points behind Hentges is Oregon City, Ore., resident Steve Federlin, who won the division's season opener at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho.

Perhaps the biggest surprise in TAD is the performance of Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash. The 32-year-old rookie scored a win at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, his first divisional event, and went on to runner-up at Mission Raceway. Currently, he is 22 points behind Hentges in the division standings. Severance is a second-generation driver whose father, Joe, drove an Alcohol Dragster in the '70s, winning two division championships.

Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Bucky Austin has been on a roll since March when he won an out-of-division race at Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Since then, the Fife, Wash., resident has been to the final round of every division race he has attended. He now has three wins in four final round appearances, putting him in the points lead. Abbotsford,

B.C., resident Rod Clough is second in the TAFC point standings after making two final round appearances. He was runner-up to Bucky Austin in Boise, and beat him at the race at his home track in Mission.

Gates at Woodburn Dragstrip open at 8 a.m. each day and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday. TAD and TAFC are scheduled to qualify at 2 p.m. Friday. Saturday, TAD and TAFC will make qualifying runs at noon and 4 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 10 a.m. First round of eliminations for TAD and TAFC is scheduled at noon.

General admission tickets, including pit pass, are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, and $25 Sunday. Children 6-14 are $5 each day and children under 6 are admitted free. Discount coupons are available at most Les Schwab Tires Centers.

The event is part of a 45-race, $6.5 million series contested across the country. Drivers are competing for a part of a $561,000 champions' purse. They will earn points leading to national and division titles as well as a berth on the team that will represent the Northwest division at the Jeg's Allstar event in September.

Woodburn Dragstrip is located 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: Silver Anniversary Les Schwab Tires Challenge presented by Oregon's 12 KPTV, 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 fourth of seven in Northwest Division competition.

WHERE: Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore. Track is located 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, July 12-14, 2002

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Silver Anniversary Les Schwab Tires Challenge presented by Oregon's 12 KPTV:
FRIDAY, July 12 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 2 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 13 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, July 14 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 10 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 6-14 are $5 each day. Children under 6 are admitted free. Discount coupons are available at most Les Schwab Tires Centers. For more information please call Woodburn Dragstrip, (503) 982-4461.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $143,700, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2001 EVENT WINNERS: Duane Shields, Top Alcohol Dragster; Dan McGlone, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Jeff Lane, Comp Eliminator; Jimmy DeFrank, Super Stock; Jody Lang, Stock Eliminator; Ty Anderson, Super Comp; Jim Hughes, Super Gas; Bob Sims, 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 2002 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.

SEALED POWER LOW QUALIFIER BONUS -- a $220,500 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 45 Lucas Oil events and the 23 NHRA national events: $1,250 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $400 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $200 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 16 of 23 national events.)

JEG'S 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 Jeg's High Performance. The 2002 Jeg's 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 2002 Jeg's Allstars, held in conjunction with the NHRA Nationals in Chicago, Sept. 26-29, 2002. 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.

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES: Run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $7,400 champions' purse posted by Kerker will be paid to first, second and third place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.

The top four riders from each division in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series will be invited to compete in the NHRA Kerker King of the Coast competition. In 2002, the All-Star invitational will be run during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $1,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $500.

Currently, Sportsman Motorcycles are run in NHRA's South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions.

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.