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Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 1
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Notes from round 1 qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals listing lane, rider name, elapsed time, top speed, and position in order following run:
 
      Left Lane: Buddy Robinson   Runs 7.354/178.07, Now #2
     Right Lane: Redell Harris    Runs 7.310/181.18, Now #1
3:01 p.m. Buddy Robinson's incremental times: 60ft-1.135 sec., 330ft-3.043, 660ft-4.672/149.86 mph, 1,000ft-6.107.
Redell Harris' incremental times: 60ft-1.107 sec., 330ft-3.009, 660ft-4.641/149.55 mph, 1,000ft-6.078.
      Left Lane: Jim Underdahl    Runs 7.332/175.37, Now #2
     Right Lane: Joe DeSantis     Runs 33.708/63.09, Now #4
It sounded like DeSantis couldn't get his machine into second gear.

Jim Underdahl's incremental times: 60ft-1.153 sec., 330ft-3.090, 660ft-4.702/152.47 mph, 1,000ft-6.104.

      Left Lane: Wesley Wells     Runs 14.057/90.73, Now #5
     Right Lane: Bailey Whitaker  Runs 7.274/178.38, Now #1 

60ft-1.133 sec., 330ft-3.011, 660ft-4.619/151.75 mph, 1,000ft-6.041.
      Left Lane: David Hope       Runs 8.000/150.16, Now #6
     Right Lane: Mike Berry       Runs 7.309/180.98, Now #2
David Hope's incremental times: 60ft-1.245 sec., 330ft-3.224, 660ft-5.004/137.00 mph, 1,000ft-6.573.
Mike Berry's incremental times: 60ft-1.103 sec., 330ft-2.996, 660ft-4.628/149.12 mph, 1,000ft-6.073.
      Left Lane: Junior Pippin    Runs 7.439/179.59, Now #7
     Right Lane: Michael Phillips Runs 7.227/188.49, Now #1 

660ft-4.653/154.14 mph, 1,000ft-6.041.
      Left Lane: Karen Stoffer    Runs 7.130/187.26, Now #1
     Right Lane: Shawn Gann       Runs 7.145/186.12, Now #2
Karen Stoffer's incremental times: 60ft-1.098 sec., 330ft-2.964, 660ft-4.547/154.51 mph, 1,000ft-5.937.
Shawn Gann's incremental times: 60ft-1.087 sec., 330ft-2.966, 660ft-4.560/154.07 mph, 1,000ft-5.949.
      Left Lane: Steve Johnson    Runs 7.376/183.44, Now #9
     Right Lane: Matt Guidera     Runs 7.655/137.40, Now #11
Guidera's engine went silent just after the 1000-foot mark.

Steve Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.191 sec., 330ft-3.113, 660ft-4.738/150.87 mph, 1,000ft-6.159.
Matt Guidera's incremental times: 60ft-1.105 sec., 330ft-2.992, 660ft-4.606/150.93 mph, 1,000ft-6.123.

      Left Lane: Hector Arana     Runs 7.084/186.87, Now #1
     Right Lane: Craig Treble     Runs 7.225/187.31, Now #4
Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.084 sec., 330ft-2.931, 660ft-4.501/155.17 mph, 1,000ft-5.889.
Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.135 sec., 330ft-3.037, 660ft-4.635/153.37 mph, 1,000ft-6.031.
      Left Lane: Douglas Horne    Runs 7.190/187.65, Now #5
     Right Lane: Matt Smith       Runs 7.185/182.72, Now #4
Douglas Horne's incremental times: 60ft-1.136 sec., 330ft-3.019, 660ft-4.607/154.39 mph, 1,000ft-5.997.
Matt Smith's incremental times: 60ft-1.092 sec., 330ft-2.951, 660ft-4.544/152.50 mph, 1,000ft-5.963.
      Left Lane: Andrew Hines     Runs 7.178/185.46, Now #5
     Right Lane: Eddie Krawiec    Runs 7.128/187.13, Now #2
Andrew Hines' incremental times: 60ft-1.111 sec., 330ft-2.989, 660ft-4.577/153.72 mph, 1,000ft-5.973.
Eddie Krawiec's incremental times: 60ft-1.098 sec., 330ft-2.960, 660ft-4.546/154.62 mph, 1,000ft-5.934.

       

Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 1
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Rider                Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Hector Arana         Lucas Oil Buell                 7.084  186.87 
   2. Eddie Krawiec        Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.128  187.13 
   3. Karen Stoffer        Geico Suzuki                    7.130  187.26 
   4. Shawn Gann           Rum Bum Racing Buell            7.145  186.12 
   5. Andrew Hines         Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.178  185.46 
   6. Matt Smith           Nitrofish Suzuki                7.185  182.72 
   7. Douglas Horne        Horne Racing Buell              7.190  187.65 
   8. Craig Treble         Team Scream Suzuki              7.225  187.31 
   9. Michael Phillips     MPR & Damn Sport Suzuki         7.227  188.49 
  10. Bailey Whitaker      Rum Bum Buell                   7.274  178.38 
  11. Mike Berry           MB Machining/ LAT Racing Oil B  7.309  180.98 
  12. Jim Underdahl        Suzuki Extended Protection Suz  7.332  175.37 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  13. Buddy Robinson       Fast Lane Sports/Questec Suzuk  7.354  178.07 
  14. Steve Johnson        Steve Johnson Racing Wyotech S  7.376  183.44 
  15. Junior Pippin        Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD Bue  7.439  179.59 
  16. Matt Guidera         Rocklin Motorsports Buell       7.655  137.40 
  17. David Hope           VRoom Racing Buell              8.000  150.16 
  18. Wesley Wells         Kendall Suzuki                 14.057   90.73 
  19. Joe DeSantis         Team Joey D Suzuki             33.708   63.09 
  20. Redell Harris        Master P/No Limit Record Suzuk   DQ   

Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 2
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals listing lane, rider 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: Redell Harris    Runs 7.287/182.21, Now #11
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Wesley Wells     Runs 7.391/180.26, Now #16
                                  Best prior run: 14.057/90.73, Was #18 
Weather conditions: air temperature 92 degrees, relative humidity 50 percent, barometer 28.54 inches, adjusted altitude 4,736 feet, track temperature 111 degrees.

Wells was pressing the centerline for most of this pass.

Redell Harris' incremental times: 60ft-1.090 sec., 330ft-3.006, 660ft-4.633/150.20 mph, 1,000ft-6.062.
Wesley Wells' incremental times: 60ft-1.119 sec., 330ft-3.033, 660ft-4.680/147.42 mph, 1,000ft-6.144.

      Left Lane: Joe DeSantis     No Time, Now #20
                                  Best prior run: 33.708/63.09, Was #20
     Right Lane: David Hope       Runs 7.492/170.47, Now #18
                                  Best prior run: 8.000/150.16, Was #19 
DeSantis timed out at the tree.
      Left Lane: Matt Guidera     Runs 7.262/182.85, Now #10
                                  Best prior run: 7.655/137.40, Was #19
     Right Lane: Junior Pippin    Runs 7.274/182.55, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 7.439/179.59, Was #17 
Matt Guidera's incremental times: 60ft-1.105 sec., 330ft-2.985, 660ft-4.608/150.13 mph, 1,000ft-6.038.
Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.109 sec., 330ft-3.008, 660ft-4.626/151.07 mph, 1,000ft-6.050.
      Left Lane: Mike Berry       No Time, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 7.309/180.98, Was #14
     Right Lane: Steve Johnson    Runs 7.156/185.69, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 7.376/183.44, Was #17 
The tree went green, Berry twisted the throttle, and his engine died.

Steve Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.085 sec., 330ft-2.958, 660ft-4.557/152.93 mph, 1,000ft-5.958.

      Left Lane: Bailey Whitaker  Runs 7.555/140.21, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 7.274/178.38, Was #13
     Right Lane: Buddy Robinson   Runs 7.371/178.45, Now #17
                                  Best prior run: 7.354/178.07, Was #17 
Whitaker was off the throttle well before the finish line.

Bailey Whitaker's incremental times: 60ft-1.108 sec., 330ft-3.002, 660ft-4.623/150.01 mph, 1,000ft-6.081.

      Left Lane: Michael Phillips Runs 7.153/187.57, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 7.227/188.49, Was #10
     Right Lane: Jim Underdahl    Runs 7.224/187.03, Now #10
                                  Best prior run: 7.332/175.37, Was #16 
Michael Phillips' incremental times: 60ft-1.125 sec., 330ft-2.984, 660ft-4.567/154.37 mph, 1,000ft-5.958.
Jim Underdahl's incremental times: 60ft-1.119 sec., 330ft-3.013, 660ft-4.623/152.52 mph, 1,000ft-6.026.
      Left Lane: Craig Treble     Runs 7.235/183.79, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 7.225/187.31, Was #11
     Right Lane: Douglas Horne    Runs 7.215/185.79, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 7.190/187.65, Was #9 
Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.106 sec., 330ft-2.996, 660ft-4.608/151.61 mph, 1,000ft-6.021.
Douglas Horne's incremental times: 60ft-1.131 sec., 330ft-3.006, 660ft-4.604/152.90 mph, 1,000ft-6.011.
      Left Lane: Matt Smith       No Time, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 7.185/182.72, Was #8
     Right Lane: Andrew Hines     Runs 7.109/188.23, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 7.178/185.46, Was #7 
Smith was pushed back before the burnout.

Andrew Hines' incremental times: 60ft-1.102 sec., 330ft-2.962, 660ft-4.542/154.81 mph, 1,000ft-5.923.

      Left Lane: Shawn Gann       No Time, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 7.145/186.12, Was #5
     Right Lane: Karen Stoffer    Runs 7.084/187.57, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 7.130/187.26, Was #4 
Gann never made it to the waterbox.

Karen Stoffer's incremental times: 60ft-1.068 sec., 330ft-2.918, 660ft-4.502/154.14 mph, 1,000ft-5.893.

      Left Lane: Eddie Krawiec    Runs 7.107/188.28, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 7.128/187.13, Was #4
     Right Lane: Hector Arana     Runs 7.084/187.52, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 7.084/186.87, Was #2 
Eddie Krawiec's incremental times: 60ft-1.091 sec., 330ft-2.946, 660ft-4.533/154.12 mph, 1,000ft-5.920.
Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.082 sec., 330ft-2.925, 660ft-4.499/154.63 mph, 1,000ft-5.892.

       

Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 2
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Rider                Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Karen Stoffer        Geico Suzuki                    7.084  187.57 
   2. Hector Arana         Lucas Oil Buell                 7.084  187.52 
   3. Eddie Krawiec        Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.107  188.28 
   4. Andrew Hines         Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.109  188.23 
   5. Shawn Gann           Rum Bum Racing Buell            7.145  186.12 
   6. Michael Phillips     MPR & Damn Sport Suzuki         7.153  188.49 
   7. Steve Johnson        Steve Johnson Racing Wyotech S  7.156  185.69 
   8. Matt Smith           Nitrofish Suzuki                7.185  182.72 
   9. Douglas Horne        Horne Racing Buell              7.190  187.65 
  10. Jim Underdahl        Suzuki Extended Protection Suz  7.224  187.03 
  11. Craig Treble         Team Scream Suzuki              7.225  187.31 
  12. Matt Guidera         Rocklin Motorsports Buell       7.262  182.85 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  13. Junior Pippin        Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD Bue  7.274  182.55 
  14. Bailey Whitaker      Rum Bum Buell                   7.274  178.38 
  15. Redell Harris        Master P/No Limit Record Suzuk  7.287  182.21 
  16. Mike Berry           MB Machining/ LAT Racing Oil B  7.309  180.98 
  17. Buddy Robinson       Fast Lane Sports/Questec Suzuk  7.354  178.45 
  18. Wesley Wells         Kendall Suzuki                  7.391  180.26 
  19. David Hope           VRoom Racing Buell              7.492  170.47 
  20. Joe DeSantis         Team Joey D Suzuki             33.708   63.09 

Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 3
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Notes from round 3 qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals listing lane, rider 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: David Hope       Runs 7.271/175.52, Now #13
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Joe DeSantis     No Time, Now #20
                                  No Prior Run
11:24 a.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 78 degrees, relative humidity 66 percent, barometer 28.50 inches, adjusted altitude 3,769 feet, track temperature 95 degrees.

DeSantis broke on the line.

David Hope's incremental times: 60ft-1.086 sec., 330ft-2.946, 660ft-4.560/149.86 mph, 1,000ft-6.008.

      Left Lane: Wesley Wells     Runs 7.447/179.71, Now #15
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Mike Berry       Runs 7.226/179.54, Now #12
                                  No Prior Run 
Wesley Wells' incremental times: 60ft-1.134 sec., 330ft-3.071, 660ft-4.733/146.10 mph, 1,000ft-6.199.
Mike Berry's incremental times: 60ft-1.074 sec., 330ft-2.942, 660ft-4.557/150.65 mph, 1,000ft-5.986.
      Left Lane: Buddy Robinson   Runs 7.359/178.35, Now #15
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Shawn Gann       Runs 7.179/185.05, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 7.145/186.12, Was #5 
Buddy Robinson's incremental times: 60ft-1.144 sec., 330ft-3.037, 660ft-4.669/149.55 mph, 1,000ft-6.110.
Shawn Gann's incremental times: 60ft-1.076 sec., 330ft-2.942, 660ft-4.565/150.93 mph, 1,000ft-5.974.
      Left Lane: Junior Pippin    Runs 7.208/181.81, Now #10
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Matt Smith       Runs 7.204/180.91, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 7.185/182.72, Was #8 
Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.086 sec., 330ft-2.950, 660ft-4.563/151.34 mph, 1,000ft-5.983.
Matt Smith's incremental times: 60ft-1.090 sec., 330ft-2.948, 660ft-4.552/151.95 mph, 1,000ft-5.973.
      Left Lane: Jim Underdahl    Runs 11.914/64.81, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 7.224/187.03, Was #11
     Right Lane: Bailey Whitaker  Runs 7.205/180.38, Now #10
                                  No Prior Run 
Underdahl lifted at about 300 feet.

Bailey Whitaker's incremental times: 60ft-1.085 sec., 330ft-2.953, 660ft-4.559/152.07 mph, 1,000ft-5.974.

      Left Lane: Douglas Horne    Runs 7.167/181.03, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 7.167/181.03, Was #8
     Right Lane: Redell Harris    No Time, Now #19
                                  No Prior Run 
Harris broke before staging.

Douglas Horne's incremental times: 60ft-1.081 sec., 330ft-2.927, 660ft-4.525/152.31 mph, 1,000ft-5.939.

      Left Lane: Steve Johnson    Runs 7.149/183.97, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 7.156/185.69, Was #7
     Right Lane: Matt Guidera     Runs 7.262/177.00, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 7.262/182.85, Was #15 
Steve Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.079 sec., 330ft-2.937, 660ft-4.534/153.18 mph, 1,000ft-5.937.
Matt Guidera's incremental times: 60ft-1.081 sec., 330ft-2.944, 660ft-4.561/150.11 mph, 1,000ft-6.005.
      Left Lane: Andrew Hines     Runs 7.102/186.28, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 7.109/188.23, Was #4
     Right Lane: Craig Treble     Runs 7.185/182.82, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 7.225/187.31, Was #13 
Andrew Hines' incremental times: 60ft-1.089 sec., 330ft-2.942, 660ft-4.520/154.58 mph, 1,000ft-5.905.
Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.080 sec., 330ft-2.945, 660ft-4.552/151.92 mph, 1,000ft-5.966.
      Left Lane: Hector Arana     Runs 7.048/186.87, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 7.084/187.52, Was #2
     Right Lane: Michael Phillips Runs 7.147/187.78, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 7.153/187.57, Was #7 
A strong pass for Arana.

Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.064 sec., 330ft-2.900, 660ft-4.470/155.44 mph, 1,000ft-5.853.
Michael Phillips' incremental times: 60ft-1.125 sec., 330ft-2.985, 660ft-4.569/154.56 mph, 1,000ft-5.957.

      Left Lane: Karen Stoffer    Runs 7.088/186.02, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 7.084/187.57, Was #2
     Right Lane: Eddie Krawiec    Runs 7.133/185.59, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 7.107/188.28, Was #4 
Karen Stoffer's incremental times: 60ft-1.075 sec., 330ft-2.916, 660ft-4.498/154.32 mph, 1,000ft-5.889.
Eddie Krawiec's incremental times: 60ft-1.087 sec., 330ft-2.942, 660ft-4.533/153.42 mph, 1,000ft-5.931.

       

Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 3
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 3 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Rider                Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Hector Arana         Lucas Oil Buell                 7.048  187.52 
   2. Karen Stoffer        Geico Suzuki                    7.084  187.57 
   3. Andrew Hines         Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.102  188.23 
   4. Eddie Krawiec        Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.107  188.28 
   5. Shawn Gann           Rum Bum Racing Buell            7.145  186.12 
   6. Michael Phillips     MPR & Damn Sport Suzuki         7.147  188.49 
   7. Steve Johnson        Steve Johnson Racing Wyotech S  7.149  185.69 
   8. Douglas Horne        Horne Racing Buell              7.167  187.65 
   9. Craig Treble         Team Scream Suzuki              7.185  187.31 
  10. Matt Smith           Nitrofish Suzuki                7.185  182.72 
  11. Bailey Whitaker      Rum Bum Buell                   7.205  180.38 
  12. Junior Pippin        Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD Bue  7.208  182.55 
  13. Jim Underdahl        Suzuki Extended Protection Suz  7.224  187.03 
  14. Mike Berry           MB Machining/ LAT Racing Oil B  7.226  180.98 
  15. Matt Guidera         Rocklin Motorsports Buell       7.262  182.85 
  16. David Hope           VRoom Racing Buell              7.271  175.52 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  17. Buddy Robinson       Fast Lane Sports/Questec Suzuk  7.359  178.45 
  18. Wesley Wells         Kendall Suzuki                  7.447  180.26 
  19. Redell Harris        Master P/No Limit Record Suzuk   NT   
  20. Joe DeSantis         Team Joey D Suzuki               NT   

Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 4
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Notes from final, round 4 qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals listing lane, rider 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: Joe DeSantis     No Time, Now #20
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Wesley Wells     Runs 7.241/184.98, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 7.447/179.71, Was #18
4:16 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 74 degrees, relative humidity 81 percent, barometer 28.48 inches, adjusted altitude 3,574 feet, track temperature 84 degrees.

DeSantis was leaking fluids and he was shut off after the burnout.

Wesley Wells' incremental times: 60ft-1.092 sec., 330ft-2.989, 660ft-4.613/150.98 mph, 1,000ft-6.031.

      Left Lane: Redell Harris    Runs 7.252/182.08, Now #16
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Buddy Robinson   Runs 7.350/179.25, Now #19
                                  Best prior run: 7.359/178.35, Was #18 
Redell Harris' incremental times: 60ft-1.094 sec., 330ft-2.990, 660ft-4.602/151.04 mph, 1,000ft-6.025.
Buddy Robinson's incremental times: 60ft-1.114 sec., 330ft-3.010, 660ft-4.655/148.44 mph, 1,000ft-6.104.
      Left Lane: Matt Guidera     Runs 7.158/180.45, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 7.262/182.85, Was #17 
Matt Guidera's incremental times: 60ft-1.071 sec., 330ft-2.906, 660ft-4.504/151.92 mph, 1,000ft-5.924.
      Left Lane: Mike Berry       No Time, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 7.226/179.54, Was #15
     Right Lane: Jim Underdahl    Runs 7.159/183.79, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 7.224/187.03, Was #14 
Berry only moved a couple inches when the tree went green.

Jim Underdahl's incremental times: 60ft-1.109 sec., 330ft-2.967, 660ft-4.561/153.53 mph, 1,000ft-5.957.

      Left Lane: Bailey Whitaker  Runs 25.821/21.74, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 7.205/180.38, Was #13
     Right Lane: Junior Pippin    Runs 7.225/182.72, Now #14
                                  Best prior run: 7.208/181.81, Was #14 
Whitaker's engine went silent at about 100 feet.

Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.109 sec., 330ft-2.991, 660ft-4.594/152.45 mph, 1,000ft-6.005.

      Left Lane: Matt Smith       Runs 7.623/184.83, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 7.185/182.72, Was #12
     Right Lane: Douglas Horne    Runs 7.155/184.93, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 7.167/181.03, Was #10 
Smith stuttered off the line - a strange looking launch.

Matt Smith's incremental times: 60ft-1.430 sec., 330ft-3.393, 660ft-5.006/151.82 mph, 1,000ft-6.416.
Douglas Horne's incremental times: 60ft-1.091 sec., 330ft-2.952, 660ft-4.546/153.54 mph, 1,000ft-5.948.

      Left Lane: Craig Treble     Runs 7.137/184.52, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 7.185/182.82, Was #11
     Right Lane: Steve Johnson    Runs 7.151/185.33, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 7.149/183.97, Was #7 
Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.079 sec., 330ft-2.928, 660ft-4.522/152.95 mph, 1,000ft-5.927.
Steve Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.086 sec., 330ft-2.949, 660ft-4.548/153.35 mph, 1,000ft-5.948.
      Left Lane: Michael Phillips Runs 7.100/189.68, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 7.147/187.78, Was #7
     Right Lane: Andrew Hines     Runs 7.090/187.11, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 7.102/186.28, Was #3 
Both riders improve.

Michael Phillips' incremental times: 60ft-1.119 sec., 330ft-2.965, 660ft-4.542/155.22 mph, 1,000ft-5.921.
Andrew Hines' incremental times: 60ft-1.099 sec., 330ft-2.942, 660ft-4.517/154.88 mph, 1,000ft-5.898.

      Left Lane: Shawn Gann       Runs 7.107/183.69, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 7.145/186.12, Was #7
     Right Lane: Karen Stoffer    Runs 7.066/187.55, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 7.084/187.57, Was #2 
Shawn Gann's incremental times: 60ft-1.078 sec., 330ft-2.929, 660ft-4.515/154.35 mph, 1,000ft-5.904.
Karen Stoffer's incremental times: 60ft-1.068 sec., 330ft-2.910, 660ft-4.489/154.72 mph, 1,000ft-5.875.
      Left Lane: Eddie Krawiec    No Time, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 7.107/188.28, Was #5
     Right Lane: Hector Arana     No Time, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 7.048/186.87, Was #1 
After a 14 minute rain delay (the shortest of the day), the final pair of bikes are ready to go down the track. Or maybe not. The sprinkles have returned. 4:45 p.m.

       

Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 4
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 4 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Rider                Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Hector Arana         Lucas Oil Buell                 7.048  187.52 
   2. Karen Stoffer        Geico Suzuki                    7.066  187.57 
   3. Andrew Hines         Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.090  188.23 
   4. Michael Phillips     MPR & Damn Sport Suzuki         7.100  189.68 
   5. Eddie Krawiec        Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines   7.107  188.28 
   6. Shawn Gann           Rum Bum Racing Buell            7.107  186.12 
   7. Craig Treble         Team Scream Suzuki              7.137  187.31 
   8. Steve Johnson        Steve Johnson Racing Wyotech S  7.149  185.69 
   9. Douglas Horne        Horne Racing Buell              7.155  187.65 
  10. Matt Guidera         Rocklin Motorsports Buell       7.158  182.85 
  11. Jim Underdahl        Suzuki Extended Protection Suz  7.159  187.03 
  12. Matt Smith           Nitrofish Suzuki                7.185  184.83 
  13. Bailey Whitaker      Rum Bum Buell                   7.205  180.38 
  14. Junior Pippin        Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD Bue  7.208  182.72 
  15. Mike Berry           MB Machining/ LAT Racing Oil B  7.226  180.98 
  16. Wesley Wells         Kendall Suzuki                  7.241  184.98 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  17. Redell Harris        Master P/No Limit Record Suzuk  7.252  182.21 
  18. David Hope           VRoom Racing Buell              7.271  175.52 
  19. Buddy Robinson       Fast Lane Sports/Questec Suzuk  7.350  179.25 
  20. Joe DeSantis         Team Joey D Suzuki               NT   

Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 1
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Douglas Horne (Horne Racing Buell)          0.046      7.097 185.69
 (L) Steve Johnson (Steve Johnson Racing Wyotech 0.017      7.160 184.72
2:53 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 67 percent, barometer 28.42 inches, adjusted altitude 3,440 feet, track temperature 94 degrees.

Johnson has raced this event all 20 times PSB has been contested here. Horne is 2 - 0 against Johnson in prior events. Horne has the better bike today.

Douglas Horne's incremental times: 60ft-1.067 sec., 330ft-2.913, 660ft-4.499/034.48 mph, 1,000ft-5.893.
Steve Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.097 sec., 330ft-2.965, 660ft-4.557/153.88 mph, 1,000ft-5.953.

 (W) Craig Treble (Team Scream Suzuki)           0.069      7.169 183.92
 (L) Matt Guidera (Rocklin Motorsports Buell)    -9.999(R) NT-No Show
Guidera was a no show. Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.086 sec., 330ft-2.950, 660ft-4.550/152.92 mph, 1,000ft-5.956.
 (W) Eddie Krawiec (Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hine 0.123      7.048 189.28
 (L) Matt Smith (Nitrofish Suzuki)               0.069      8.091 126.20
Krawiec was runner up here in 2007. Smith is 5 - 3 against Krawiec in prior events. Smith was off on performance in a big way. Eddie Krawiec's incremental times: 60ft-1.093 sec., 330ft-2.940, 660ft-4.503/156.97 mph, 1,000ft-5.869.
 (W) Mike Berry (MB Machining/ LAT Racing Oil Bu 0.044      7.136 184.75
 (L) Karen Stoffer (Geico Suzuki)                -0.002(R)  7.027 188.67
This is Stoffer's 102nd start. Berry is 2 - 1 against Stoffer in prior events. Stoffer hands this round to Berry with a red light start. Berry will have lane choice over Treble in round two.

Mike Berry's incremental times: 60ft-1.081 sec., 330ft-2.934, 660ft-4.524/153.74 mph, 1,000ft-5.927.
Karen Stoffer's incremental times: 60ft-1.069 sec., 330ft-2.905, 660ft-4.477/156.10 mph, 1,000ft-5.847.

 (W) Junior Pippin (Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD B 0.027      7.056 187.03
 (L) Andrew Hines (Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines 0.073      7.034 191.29
Pippin is looking for his first round win. Hines is 2 - 0 against Pippin in prior events. Pippin gets the holeshot win!

Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.066 sec., 330ft-2.911, 660ft-4.486/155.69 mph, 1,000ft-5.865.
Andrew Hines' incremental times: 60ft-1.103 sec., 330ft-2.944, 660ft-4.504/157.17 mph, 1,000ft-5.865.

 (W) Hector Arana (Lucas Oil Buell)              0.043      6.944 191.32
 (L) Wesley Wells (Kendall Suzuki)               0.020      7.217 185.56
This is Arana's 4th start from the top of the ladder. Wells has 2 round wins. Arana is 1 - 0 against Wells in prior events. Wells has the better light, but Arana has the much stronger machine today as he runs low ET of the event. Arana will have lane choice over Horne in round two.

Wesley Wells' incremental times: 60ft-1.080 sec., 330ft-2.981, 660ft-4.601/151.61 mph, 1,000ft-6.011.
Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.051 sec., 330ft-2.875, 660ft-4.425/157.80 mph, 1,000ft-5.780.

 (W) Michael Phillips (MPR & Damn Sport Suzuki)  0.036      7.064 191.81
 (L) Bailey Whitaker (Rum Bum Buell)             -0.019(R)  7.162 182.95
This is Whitaker's 5th start. He is the 51st different rider that Phillips has faced. This is the first time Whitaker and Phillips have faced each other in eliminations. Whitaker lights the red bulb, and Phillips advances to give lane choice to Krawiec in round two.

Bailey Whitaker's incremental times: 60ft-1.097 sec., 330ft-2.959, 660ft-4.550/153.53 mph, 1,000ft-5.950.
Michael Phillips' incremental times: 60ft-1.121 sec., 330ft-2.972, 660ft-4.536/156.97 mph, 1,000ft-5.898.

 (W) Shawn Gann (Rum Bum Racing Buell)           0.040      7.064 187.52
 (L) Jim Underdahl (Suzuki Extended Protection S 0.043      7.104 187.08
This is the first time Underdahl and Gann have faced each other in eliminations. A good looking drag race! Gann will give lane choice to Pippin in round two.

Jim Underdahl's incremental times: 60ft-1.107 sec., 330ft-2.957, 660ft-4.534/155.36 mph, 1,000ft-5.913.
Shawn Gann's incremental times: 60ft-1.064 sec., 330ft-2.918, 660ft-4.496/155.60 mph, 1,000ft-5.876.


       

Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 2
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 2 eliminations in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Craig Treble (Team Scream Suzuki)           0.036      7.112 187.34
 (L) Mike Berry (MB Machining/ LAT Racing Oil Bu -0.003(R)  7.205 182.06 
4:00 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 74 degrees, relative humidity 60 percent, barometer 28.46 inches, adjusted altitude 3,404 feet, track temperature 95 degrees.

Treble is 14 - 1 against Berry in prior events. Berry is a little too anxious at the tree.

Mike Berry's incremental times: 60ft-1.085 sec., 330ft-2.954, 660ft-4.558/151.83 mph, 1,000ft-5.980.
Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.087 sec., 330ft-2.940, 660ft-4.525/154.21 mph, 1,000ft-5.918.

 (W) Junior Pippin (Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD B 0.041      7.071 187.26
 (L) Shawn Gann (Rum Bum Racing Buell)           -0.002(R)  7.093 185.66
Gann is 1 - 0 against Pippin in prior events. Pippin is going to the semi's! He'll have lane choice over Treble.

Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.074 sec., 330ft-2.914, 660ft-4.490/154.95 mph, 1,000ft-5.877.
Shawn Gann's incremental times: 60ft-1.076 sec., 330ft-2.931, 660ft-4.511/154.92 mph, 1,000ft-5.896.

 (W) Eddie Krawiec (Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hine 0.035      7.047 189.10
 (L) Michael Phillips (MPR & Damn Sport Suzuki)  0.034      7.064 191.51
Krawiec is 3 - 0 against Phillips in prior events. A game effort by Phillips falls short.

Eddie Krawiec's incremental margins: 60ft(0.026), 330 ft(0.035), 660ft(0.037), 1,000ft(0.030). MOV: 0.0168 seconds (approximately 5 feet).

Michael Phillips' incremental times: 60ft-1.121 sec., 330ft-2.965, 660ft-4.529/156.35 mph, 1,000ft-5.896.
Eddie Krawiec's incremental times: 60ft-1.094 sec., 330ft-2.929, 660ft-4.491/156.53 mph, 1,000ft-5.865.

 (W) Hector Arana (Lucas Oil Buell)              0.007      6.957 192.00
 (L) Douglas Horne (Horne Racing Buell)          0.049      7.041 188.73
Horne is 1 - 0 against Arana in prior events. He didn't want to be second at the tree. Arana will have lane choice over Krawiec in round three.

Hector Arana's incremental margins: 60ft(0.040), 330 ft(0.051), 660ft(0.078), 1,000ft(0.104). MOV: 0.1264 seconds (approximately 35 feet).

Douglas Horne's incremental times: 60ft-1.065 sec., 330ft-2.897, 660ft-4.472/155.31 mph, 1,000ft-5.855.
Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.067 sec., 330ft-2.888, 660ft-4.436/158.02 mph, 1,000ft-5.793.


       

Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 3
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Junior Pippin (Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD B 0.002      7.044 188.78
 (L) Craig Treble (Team Scream Suzuki)           0.022      7.142 184.17
5:10 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 76 degrees, relative humidity 54 percent, barometer 28.47 inches, adjusted altitude 3,490 feet, track temperature 99 degrees.

Treble is 1 - 0 against Pippin in prior events. Pippin parley's his first round win ever in PSB into a final round appearence!

Junior Pippin's incremental margins: 60ft(0.009), 330 ft(0.029), 660ft(0.062), 1,000ft(0.091). MOV: 0.1182 seconds (approximately 32 feet).

Craig Treble's incremental times: 60ft-1.070 sec., 330ft-2.922, 660ft-4.524/152.66 mph, 1,000ft-5.932.
Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.081 sec., 330ft-2.913, 660ft-4.482/155.56 mph, 1,000ft-5.861.

 (W) Hector Arana (Lucas Oil Buell)              0.033      6.963 191.92
 (L) Eddie Krawiec (Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hine 0.050      7.107 184.60
Krawiec is 3 - 2 against Arana in prior events. Three six-second passes in a row for Arana!

Hector Arana's incremental margins: 60ft(0.058), 330 ft(0.108), 660ft(0.128), 1,000ft(0.141). MOV: 0.1617 seconds (approximately 44 feet).

Eddie Krawiec's incremental times: 60ft-1.109 sec., 330ft-2.985, 660ft-4.556/155.99 mph, 1,000ft-5.925.
Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.068 sec., 330ft-2.894, 660ft-4.445/158.24 mph, 1,000ft-5.801.


       

Sunday

Results for Final Round 
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Hector Arana (Lucas Oil Buell)              0.048      6.983 190.51
 (L) Junior Pippin (Stone Mtn & Granite Mtn HD B -0.012(R)  7.142 185.79
6:36 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 77 degrees, relative humidity 47 percent, barometer 28.51 inches, adjusted altitude 3,487 feet, track temperature 91 degrees.

Arana is 1 - 0 against Pippin in prior events and this is the first time they have faced each other in a final round. Pippin lights the red bulb and Arana moves into 4th place in the points with the win.

Junior Pippin's incremental times: 60ft-1.113 sec., 330ft-2.964, 660ft-4.545/154.49 mph, 1,000ft-5.940.
Hector Arana's incremental times: 60ft-1.067 sec., 330ft-2.892, 660ft-4.449/157.45 mph, 1,000ft-5.812.