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Finals
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Top Fuel at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Tony Schumacher (U.S. Army Dragster) 0.065 3.874 311.77 (L) Brandon Bernstein (Budweiser/Lucas Oil Drag 0.033 4.003 295.66Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Schumacher is 21 - 10 against Bernstein in prior events and Schumacher is 6 - 2 against Bernstein in prior final rounds. Bernstein with the starting line advantage, but Schumacher has the difference made up by the time they go by the Christmas tree. Schumacher blast on through the 1000 feet for the win with his quickest pass of the weekend. No apparent problems for Bernstein. Schumacher wins back to back and moves into the points lead.
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger) 0.073 4.182 297.81 (L) Matt Hagan (Shelor.com Charger) 0.094 4.335 248.893:44 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Ron Capps is number one in Funny Car points this season, and he'll remain on the top whether he wins or loses. He has 27 event wins in 56 final rounds (26 in Funny Car and 1 in Top Fuel). He won the fall event here in 2001 and 2005, and he was runner up at this event in 2006 and 2007. He is tied with Tony Pedregon for the longest qualifying streak among active Funny Car drivers at 44. He finished second in season points in 1998, 2000 and 2005.
Matt Hagan is a Rookie of the Year contender in 2009. His semifinal win today moved him into second place in NHRA Funny Car Points. He has one first-round, two quarterfinal and one semifinal finish in his NHRA Funny Car career entering this event.
This was a real close race until just after half track when Hagan started hazing the tires. Ron Capps collects his 27th Funny Car Wally!
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.934 sec., 330ft-2.379, 660ft-3.389/241.80 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.934 sec., 330ft-2.380, 660ft-3.370/258.96 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental margins: 60ft(0.021), 330 ft(0.020), 660ft(0.040). MOV: 0.1748 seconds (approximately 64 feet).
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Jeg Coughlin (Jegs.com Cobalt) 0.036 6.715 205.16 (L) Greg Stanfield (Attitude Apparel GXP) -0.021(R) 19.113 34.57Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Coughlin is 12 - 1 against Stanfield in prior events and each has won 1 times against the other in final rounds. Stanfield turned on the red light and this is only the 14th time he has fouled out. Stanfield fouled out against Coughlin in the Fall race here last year in the final. Coughlin with another good looking pass and the win. Coughlin with his 43rd Pro Stock National event win and second win this year.
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Justin Davis (Pacific High Reach B/AD) 0.038 5.498 256.21 (L) Chris Demke (Peen-Rite-Abrasive Finishing B 0.061 5.595 260.97Demke is 1 - 0 against Davis in prior events and this is the first time they have faced each other in a final round. Davis with the starting line advantage and never looks back for his second National event win. Demke got real loose and out of the groove and close to the center line.
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Tony Bartone (Centre Pointe Collision Ford 0.067 5.640 253.42 (L) Roger Bateman (DocsHoliday.com Mustang) 0.024 11.106 82.513:27 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Bateman had traction troubles right off the line. He tried to pedal through it without success. A trouble-free pass for Tony Bartone puts another Wally in his trophy case!
Tony Bartone's incremental times: 60ft-0.965 sec., 330ft-2.499, 660ft-3.712/203.31 mph, 1,000ft-4.754.
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 5 eliminations in Competition Eliminator at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver Class Index RT ET Ov/Un (W) Dan Fletcher C/EA 8.70 0.030 8.175 -0.525 (L) Scott Hedlund A/SM 8.46 0.084 7.895 -0.5653:37 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.This is Hedlund's first final round. this is Fletcher's 91st final round. He has 58 wins. He has 5 wins in Comp Eliminator, 2 of them this year.
Dan Fletcher continues his winning ways, and is looking to repeat as the Comp Eliminator champion! Dan Fletcher's MOV: 0.0145 seconds (approximately 4 feet).
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 7 eliminations in Super Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver Class Dial RT ET Ov/Un (W) Jody Lang GT/JA 11.37 0.016 12.206 0.836 (L) Dan Mason GT/BA 9.74 -0.020(R)12.071 2.331Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Mason goes red and Lang doubles up for the first time in his career. This was the first time had been to two finals in different classes. He now has 16 wins, and he is the tenth driver to double up and 18th time that it has happened.
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 7 eliminations in Stock Eliminator at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver Class Dial RT ET Ov/Un (W) Jody Lang M/SA 13.11 0.021 13.129 0.019 (L) Jimmy DeFrank B/SA 10.51 0.034 10.529 0.0193:23 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.DeFrank has 9 wins, all in Super Stock. Lang has 14 wins and 7 runner up's. This event is his first shot at a double win.
Jody Lang is half way to a double! Jody Lang's MOV: 0.0135 seconds (approximately 2 feet).
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 7 eliminations in Super Comp at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver Class Index RT ET Ov/Un (W) Michael Miller S/C 9.05 0.017 9.050 0.000 (L) Travis Theobald S/C 9.05 0.039 9.045 -0.005Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Miller with a head start and then runs dead on for the win. Michael Miller's package: 0.017. This was Miller's second National event win in Super Comp and his fourth over all..
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 7 eliminations in Super Gas at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver Class Index RT ET Ov/Un (W) Ted Seipel S/G 10.05 0.003 10.076 0.026 (L) Justin Lamb S/G 10.05 0.055 10.058 0.0083:34 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Seipel is 5-4 in final round appearances. His first win was at the 1983 Winternationals. Lamb has 4 wins in 4 different classes.
Ted Seipel cuts down the tree for the win! Ted Seipel's MOV: 0.0341 seconds (approximately 8 feet).
Final RoundLAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 6 eliminations in Super Street at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Tenth annual NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals: W/L Driver Class Index RT ET Ov/Un (W) Tim Landis S/ST 11.05 0.032 11.041 -0.009 (L) Joe Greco S/ST 11.05 0.013 11.028 -0.022Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 17 percent, barometer 28.08 inches, adjusted altitude 3,346 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.Greco with the starting line advantage, but Landis wins the double-breakout race. This is Landis third National event win.
