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Results for Qualifying Round 1
TOPEKA, Kan. - TOPEKA - Notes from round 1 qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX listing lane, driver name, elapsed time, top speed, and position in order following run:
 
     Right Lane: Kirk Wilmes      Runs 6.351/229.63, Now #1
4:18 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 87 degrees, relative humidity 32 percent, barometer 28.79 inches, adjusted altitude 3,696 feet, track temperature 121 degrees.
Wilmes pedaled it at about 400 feet.
Kirk Wilmes' incremental times: 60ft-1.062 sec., 330ft-2.829, 660ft-4.198/185.56 mph, 1,000ft-5.369.
      Left Lane: Chip King        Runs 8.907/103.78, Now #3
     Right Lane: Mike Knowles     Runs 6.255/235.15, Now #1
Knowles lost traction at about 100 feet but he was able to pedal through it. King was almost sideways at 400 feet and he lifted.
Mike Knowles' incremental times: 60ft-1.027 sec., 330ft-2.748, 660ft-4.142/180.26 mph, 1,000ft-5.295.
      Left Lane: Tim Tindle       Runs 6.566/173.81, Now #4
     Right Lane: Taylor Lastor    Runs 6.266/193.29, Now #2
Tindle was pressing the centerline from half track through the finish. Lastor had his chutes out just a bit early.
Tim Tindle's incremental times: 60ft-1.020 sec., 330ft-2.687, 660ft-4.120/174.53 mph, 1,000ft-5.352.
Taylor Lastor's incremental times: 60ft-1.005 sec., 330ft-2.666, 660ft-3.996/186.07 mph, 1,000ft-5.156.
      Left Lane: Raymond Commisso Runs 6.155/239.61, Now #1
     Right Lane: Jay Payne        Runs 13.400/76.17, Now #7
Payne was out of shape before he got past the tree and he lifted. A trouble-free pass for Commisso.
Raymond Commisso's incremental times: 60ft-1.060 sec., 330ft-2.776, 660ft-4.093/188.75 mph, 1,000ft-5.215.
      Left Lane: Brad Personett   Runs 9.538/114.55, Now #8
     Right Lane: Danny Rowe       Runs 6.169/237.92, Now #2
Personett had a hard time getting his car to hook up. Rowe was moving around some, but he stayed on the throttle.
Danny Rowe's incremental times: 60ft-1.067 sec., 330ft-2.765, 660ft-4.095/186.59 mph, 1,000ft-5.223.
      Left Lane: Joe Baker        Runs 5.995/241.76, Now #1
     Right Lane: Roger Burgess    Runs 6.036/240.38, Now #2
A great looking side-by-side drag race!
Joe Baker's incremental times: 60ft-1.002 sec., 330ft-2.640, 660ft-3.951/189.58 mph, 1,000ft-5.062.
Roger Burgess' incremental times: 60ft-1.007 sec., 330ft-2.667, 660ft-3.981/188.70 mph, 1,000ft-5.099.
      Left Lane: Mike Castellana  Runs 6.120/233.56, Now #3
     Right Lane: Burton Auxier    Runs 6.414/220.69, Now #9
Both drivers made a move toward the centerline, Auxier at about 150 feet and Castellana at about 400 feet.
Mike Castellana's incremental times: 60ft-1.028 sec., 330ft-2.703, 660ft-4.029/186.90 mph, 1,000ft-5.160.
Burton Auxier's incremental times: 60ft-1.074 sec., 330ft-2.822, 660ft-4.210/177.09 mph, 1,000ft-5.401.
       
Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 1
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Joe Baker            Mike Ashley *'68 Camaro         5.995  241.76 
   2. Roger Burgess        ProCare RX *'67 Camaro          6.036  240.38 
   3. Mike Castellana      Al-Anabi '68 Firebird           6.120  233.56 
   4. Raymond Commisso     *'67 Camaro                     6.155  239.61 
   5. Danny Rowe           *'67 Camaro                     6.169  237.92 
   6. Mike Knowles         *'63 Corvette                   6.255  235.15 
   7. Taylor Lastor        *'67 Camaro                     6.266  193.29 
   8. Kirk Wilmes          '68 Firebird                    6.351  229.63 
   9. Burton Auxier        Al-Anabi '67 Camaro             6.414  220.69 
  10. Tim Tindle           *'67 Mustang                    6.566  173.81 
  11. Chip King            '69 Daytona                     8.907  103.78 
  12. Brad Personett       Big Stuff '68 Camaro            9.538  114.55 
  13. Jay Payne            Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro      13.400   76.17 
 
 * = Supercharged Engine
Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 2
TOPEKA, Kan. - TOPEKA - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX listing lane, driver name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
 
      Left Lane: Jay Payne        Runs 6.080/236.09, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 13.400/76.17, Was #13
6:02 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 89 degrees, relative humidity 29 percent, barometer 28.77 inches, adjusted altitude 3,807 feet, track temperature 111 degrees.
No problems for Payne on this one.
Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-1.032 sec., 330ft-2.685, 660ft-4.003/187.29 mph, 1,000ft-5.129.
      Left Lane: Kirk Wilmes      Runs 11.439/112.13, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 6.351/229.63, Was #9
     Right Lane: Brad Personett   Runs 8.664/123.59, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 9.538/114.55, Was #13 
Both drivers had traction troubles right after the hit.
      Left Lane: Taylor Lastor    Runs 10.531/83.36, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 6.266/193.29, Was #8
     Right Lane: Chip King        Runs 6.210/230.72, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 8.907/103.78, Was #13 
Lastor was out of shape at 200 feet and he lifted. King was moving around quite a bit on this pass.
Chip King's incremental times: 60ft-1.020 sec., 330ft-2.721, 660ft-4.081/186.64 mph, 1,000ft-5.238.
      Left Lane: Mike Knowles     Runs 14.058/58.94, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 6.255/235.15, Was #8
     Right Lane: Tim Tindle       Runs 6.048/234.90, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 6.566/173.81, Was #12 
Knowles was loose on the launch and he lifted. A very good looking pass for Tindle.
Tim Tindle's incremental times: 60ft-1.015 sec., 330ft-2.649, 660ft-3.966/197.28 mph, 1,000ft-5.094.
      Left Lane: Danny Rowe       Runs 14.633/72.30, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 6.169/237.92, Was #7
     Right Lane: Raymond Commisso Runs 15.422/75.39, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 6.155/239.61, Was #6 
Neither car was hooked up on the hit.
      Left Lane: Roger Burgess    Runs 17.401/45.44, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 6.036/240.38, Was #2
     Right Lane: Mike Castellana  Runs 6.137/230.25, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 6.120/233.56, Was #5 
Nothing but spin off the line for Burgess. No problems for Castellana.
Mike Castellana's incremental times: 60ft-1.012 sec., 330ft-2.695, 660ft-4.025/185.56 mph, 1,000ft-5.166.
     Right Lane: Joe Baker        Runs 5.974/241.63, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.995/241.76, Was #1 
A great solo pass by Baker brings this round to a close.
Joe Baker's incremental times: 60ft-0.999 sec., 330ft-2.626, 660ft-3.931/189.50 mph, 1,000ft-5.042.
       
Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 2
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Joe Baker            Mike Ashley *'68 Camaro         5.974  241.76 
   2. Roger Burgess        ProCare RX *'67 Camaro          6.036  240.38 
   3. Tim Tindle           *'67 Mustang                    6.048  234.90 
   4. Jay Payne            Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro       6.080  236.09 
   5. Mike Castellana      Al-Anabi '68 Firebird           6.120  233.56 
   6. Raymond Commisso     *'67 Camaro                     6.155  239.61 
   7. Danny Rowe           *'67 Camaro                     6.169  237.92 
   8. Chip King            '69 Daytona                     6.210  230.72 
   9. Mike Knowles         *'63 Corvette                   6.255  235.15 
  10. Taylor Lastor        *'67 Camaro                     6.266  193.29 
  11. Kirk Wilmes          '68 Firebird                    6.351  229.63 
  12. Burton Auxier        Al-Anabi '67 Camaro             6.414  220.69 
  13. Brad Personett       Big Stuff '68 Camaro            8.664  123.59 
 
 * = Supercharged Engine
Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 3
TOPEKA, Kan. - TOPEKA - Notes from final, round 3 qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX listing lane, driver name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
 
      Left Lane: Burton Auxier    Runs 6.603/164.71, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 6.414/220.69, Was #12
11:12 a.m. Auxier was off the throttle at about 800 feet, the reason not apparent from here.
Burton Auxier's incremental times: 60ft-1.000 sec., 330ft-2.657, 660ft-3.990/180.12 mph, 1,000ft-5.308.
      Left Lane: Kirk Wilmes      No Time, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 6.351/229.63, Was #11
     Right Lane: Brad Personett   No Time, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 8.664/123.59, Was #13 
Personett's engine was popping and banging as turbo-charged engines are known to do, and that may have distracted Wilmes at the line. Both cars rolled the beams for no time slip.
      Left Lane: Taylor Lastor    Runs 6.151/231.04, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 6.266/193.29, Was #10
     Right Lane: Chip King        Runs 7.079/142.54, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 6.210/230.72, Was #8 
King was trailing smoke at the finish. A good looking pass for Lastor.
Taylor Lastor's incremental times: 60ft-1.009 sec., 330ft-2.687, 660ft-4.029/183.29 mph, 1,000ft-5.181.
      Left Lane: Mike Knowles     Runs 6.161/236.01, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 6.255/235.15, Was #10
     Right Lane: Raymond Commisso Runs 6.157/237.92, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 6.155/239.61, Was #7 
Some skating around for both drivers, but otherwise it was a good looking pass in both lanes.
Mike Knowles' incremental times: 60ft-1.030 sec., 330ft-2.725, 660ft-4.072/185.33 mph, 1,000ft-5.207.
Raymond Commisso's incremental times: 60ft-1.074 sec., 330ft-2.771, 660ft-4.081/188.65 mph, 1,000ft-5.209.
      Left Lane: Danny Rowe       Runs 6.046/238.68, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 6.169/237.92, Was #9
     Right Lane: Mike Castellana  Runs 6.013/234.90, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 6.120/233.56, Was #5 
Rowe was to the left of the groove for much of this pass.
Danny Rowe's incremental times: 60ft-1.008 sec., 330ft-2.666, 660ft-3.984/188.23 mph, 1,000ft-5.105.
Mike Castellana's incremental times: 60ft-0.991 sec., 330ft-2.634, 660ft-3.940/189.23 mph, 1,000ft-5.059.
      Left Lane: Jay Payne        Runs 6.059/235.64, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 6.080/236.09, Was #6
     Right Lane: Tim Tindle       Runs 6.120/235.31, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 6.048/234.90, Was #5 
A fairly straight pass for both drivers.
Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-1.035 sec., 330ft-2.684, 660ft-3.982/188.10 mph, 1,000ft-5.107.
Tim Tindle's incremental times: 60ft-1.072 sec., 330ft-2.716, 660ft-4.036/194.55 mph, 1,000ft-5.166.
      Left Lane: Roger Burgess    Runs 7.780/123.45, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 6.036/240.38, Was #3
     Right Lane: Joe Baker        Runs 6.000/240.55, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.974/241.63, Was #1 
Burgess was off the throttle at about 400 feet. Another strong pass for Baker.
Joe Baker's incremental times: 60ft-0.987 sec., 330ft-2.626, 660ft-3.942/187.73 mph, 1,000ft-5.063.
       
Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 3
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 3 rounds of qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Joe Baker            Mike Ashley *'68 Camaro         5.974  241.76 
   2. Mike Castellana      Al-Anabi '68 Firebird           6.013  234.90 
   3. Roger Burgess        ProCare RX *'67 Camaro          6.036  240.38 
   4. Danny Rowe           *'67 Camaro                     6.046  238.68 
   5. Tim Tindle           *'67 Mustang                    6.048  235.31 
   6. Jay Payne            Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro       6.059  236.09 
   7. Taylor Lastor        *'67 Camaro                     6.151  231.04 
   8. Raymond Commisso     *'67 Camaro                     6.155  239.61 
   9. Mike Knowles         *'63 Corvette                   6.161  236.01 
  10. Chip King            '69 Daytona                     6.210  230.72 
  11. Kirk Wilmes          '68 Firebird                    6.351  229.63 
  12. Burton Auxier        Al-Anabi '67 Camaro             6.414  220.69 
  13. Brad Personett       Big Stuff '68 Camaro            8.664  123.59 
 
 * = Supercharged Engine
Saturday

Results for Elimination Round 1
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Joe Baker (Mike Ashley *'68 Camaro)         0.066      6.016 240.21
     was unopposed
1:40 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 91 degrees, relative humidity 33 percent, barometer 28.72 inches, adjusted altitude 4,109 feet, track temperature 124 degrees.
Joe Baker's incremental times: 60ft-0.993 sec., 330ft-2.633, 660ft-3.948/187.76 mph, 1,000ft-5.074.
 (W) Raymond Commisso (*'67 Camaro)              0.013      6.142 238.13
 (L) Taylor Lastor (*'67 Camaro)                 0.098      6.080 237.21
Commisso gets the holeshot win. He'll face Baker in round two.
Raymond Commisso's incremental times: 60ft-1.056 sec., 330ft-2.759, 660ft-4.067/188.04 mph, 1,000ft-5.197.
Taylor Lastor's incremental times: 60ft-1.005 sec., 330ft-2.668, 660ft-3.997/186.15 mph, 1,000ft-5.128.
 (W) Jay Payne (Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro)       0.085      6.169 235.97
 (L) Mike Knowles (*'63 Corvette)                0.141      6.167 236.22
A good looking drag race!
Mike Knowles' incremental times: 60ft-1.033 sec., 330ft-2.728, 660ft-4.073/185.77 mph, 1,000ft-5.211.
Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-1.045 sec., 330ft-2.745, 660ft-4.081/185.54 mph, 1,000ft-5.216.
Jay Payne's incremental margins: 60ft(0.044), 330 ft(0.039), 660ft(0.048), 1,000ft(0.051). MOV: 0.0545 seconds (approximately 19 feet).
 (W) Tim Tindle (*'67 Mustang)                   0.039     11.503  81.75
 (L) Chip King ('69 Daytona)                     -9.999(R) NT-No Show
King was a no show. Tindle got sideways at 150 feet and he had to lift before he crossed the centerline.
 (W) Danny Rowe (*'67 Camaro)                    0.077      6.100 238.72
 (L) Kirk Wilmes ('68 Firebird)                  0.053      6.257 230.45
Wilmes' best pass of the weekend wasn't good enough. Rowe will face Tindle in round two.
 (W) Burton Auxier (Al-Anabi '67 Camaro)         0.060      6.596 167.30
 (L) Roger Burgess (ProCare RX *'67 Camaro)      0.042     22.827  31.39
Burgess made a hard move toward the wall and he had to lift. Auxier will face Payne in round two.
 (W) Mike Castellana (Al-Anabi '68 Firebird)     0.061      6.087 234.53
 (L) Brad Personett (Big Stuff '68 Camaro)       0.115      6.714 177.81
This race is Castellana's from wire-to-wire. He'll have a bye run in round two.
Mike Castellana's incremental times: 60ft-1.025 sec., 330ft-2.688, 660ft-4.004/187.86 mph, 1,000ft-5.130.
 * = Supercharged Engine

       
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 2
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 2 eliminations in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Joe Baker (Mike Ashley *'68 Camaro)         0.057      5.971 240.12
 (L) Raymond Commisso (*'67 Camaro)              0.081      6.116 237.42
1:39 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 91 degrees, relative humidity 43 percent, barometer 28.71 inches, adjusted altitude 4,334 feet, track temperature 122 degrees.
Commisso makes his best pass of the weekend, but Baker is certifiably hot here in Topeka.
Joe Baker's incremental times: 60ft-0.977 sec., 330ft-2.607, 660ft-3.920/188.67 mph, 1,000ft-5.034.
Raymond Commisso's incremental times: 60ft-1.050 sec., 330ft-2.722, 660ft-4.037/188.41 mph, 1,000ft-5.166.
 (W) Mike Castellana (Al-Anabi '68 Firebird)     0.088      6.973 143.55
     was unopposed
Castellana was pressing the centerline at half track and he lifted.
 (W) Tim Tindle (*'67 Mustang)                   0.060      6.106 233.40
 (L) Danny Rowe (*'67 Camaro)                    0.088      6.317 198.76
Rowe was well off his qualifying performance for no obvious reason. Tindle will give lane choice to Baker in round three.
Danny Rowe's incremental times: 60ft-1.004 sec., 330ft-2.692, 660ft-4.084/178.19 mph, 1,000ft-5.249.
Tim Tindle's incremental times: 60ft-1.025 sec., 330ft-2.674, 660ft-4.004/186.38 mph, 1,000ft-5.143.
 (W) Jay Payne (Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro)       0.065      6.087 232.19
 (L) Burton Auxier (Al-Anabi '67 Camaro)         0.049      6.106 232.03
A great looking side-by-side drag race! Payne will have lane choice over Castellana in round three.
Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-1.047 sec., 330ft-2.704, 660ft-4.012/188.15 mph, 1,000ft-5.134.
Burton Auxier's incremental times: 60ft-1.012 sec., 330ft-2.677, 660ft-4.004/185.72 mph, 1,000ft-5.140.
Jay Payne's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.051), 330 ft(-0.043), 660ft(-0.024), 1,000ft(-0.010). MOV: 0.0038 seconds (approximately 16 inches).
 * = Supercharged Engine

       
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 3
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Tim Tindle (*'67 Mustang)                   0.049      6.077 235.43
 (L) Joe Baker (Mike Ashley *'68 Camaro)         0.026     12.210  88.28
2:53 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 94 degrees, relative humidity 40 percent, barometer 28.69 inches, adjusted altitude 4,520 feet, track temperature 129 degrees.
Baker blew the tires off on the hit and he was off the throttle just past the tree.
Tim Tindle's incremental times: 60ft-1.025 sec., 330ft-2.665, 660ft-3.988/187.08 mph, 1,000ft-5.122.
 (W) Jay Payne (Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro)       0.072      6.084 236.46
 (L) Mike Castellana (Al-Anabi '68 Firebird)     0.051      6.152 230.49
A good looking drag race! Castellana left first and he was ahead until half track where Payne drove around him. Payne will give lane choice to Tindle in the final round.
Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-1.050 sec., 330ft-2.709, 660ft-4.010/187.99 mph, 1,000ft-5.134.
Mike Castellana's incremental times: 60ft-1.011 sec., 330ft-2.695, 660ft-4.033/184.32 mph, 1,000ft-5.179.
Jay Payne's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.060), 330 ft(-0.035), 660ft(0.002), 1,000ft(0.024). MOV: 0.0477 seconds (approximately 16 feet).
 * = Supercharged Engine

       
Sunday

Results for Final Round
TOPEKA, Kan. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Pro Modified at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 21st annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Tim Tindle (*'67 Mustang)                   0.036      6.059 235.47
 (L) Jay Payne (Valvoline/BAE *'68 Camaro)       0.064      6.095 237.30
3:56 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 94 degrees, relative humidity 38 percent, barometer 28.67 inches, adjusted altitude 4,547 feet, track temperature 126 degrees.
Tindle left first and he was able to hold off Payne at the stripe. This is Tim Tindle's first Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge win!
Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-1.050 sec., 330ft-2.715, 660ft-4.023/187.86 mph, 1,000ft-5.147.
Tim Tindle's incremental times: 60ft-1.021 sec., 330ft-2.653, 660ft-3.972/194.13 mph, 1,000ft-5.103.
Tim Tindle's incremental margins: 60ft(0.057), 330 ft(0.090), 660ft(0.079), 1,000ft(0.072). MOV: 0.0643 seconds (approximately 22 feet).
 * = Supercharged Engine

       