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Results for Qualifying Round 1
LAS VEGAS - LAS VEGAS 2 - Notes from round 1 qualifying in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time, top speed, and position in order following run:
 
     Right Lane: Bret Williamson  Runs 5.695/249.95, Now #1 
Weather conditions: air temperature 66 degrees, relative humidity 27 percent, barometer 27.98 inches, adjusted altitude 3,076 feet, track temperature 81 degrees.

Williamson with a real nice pass. Bret Williamson's incremental times: 60ft-0.954 sec., 330ft-2.513, 660ft-3.745/200.56 mph, 1,000ft-4.798.

      Left Lane: J. Cherniack     Runs 8.844/94.82, Now #2
     Right Lane: Terry Ruckman    Runs 12.142/84.14, Now #3
Ruckman with a lot a tire tire shake, and clicked it off. Cherniack started to lose traction and clicked it off.
      Left Lane: John Evanchuk    Runs 5.982/246.12, Now #2
     Right Lane: Keeter Ray       Runs 13.094/68.40, Now #5
Ray spun the tires right at the hit and clicked it off. Evanchuk started to lose traction and pedaled it one time. John Evanchuk's incremental times: 60ft-0.998 sec., 330ft-2.669, 660ft-3.976/192.66 mph, 1,000ft-5.067.
      Left Lane: S. Westerfield   Runs 6.079/239.53, Now #3
     Right Lane: Brian Smith      Runs 12.185/70.29, Now #6
Westerfield pedaled it one time. Smith lost traction right off the starting line and clicked it off.
      Left Lane: Steve Burck      Runs 5.822/239.02, Now #2
     Right Lane: Ken Webster      Runs 5.823/250.60, Now #3
This was a good side-by-side drag race...Steve Burck's incremental times: 60ft-0.996 sec., 330ft-2.585, 660ft-3.832/198.00 mph, 1,000ft-4.903.
Ken Webster's incremental times: 60ft-0.993 sec., 330ft-2.612, 660ft-3.861/198.88 mph, 1,000ft-4.924.
      Left Lane: Mark Woznichak   Runs 10.421/79.43, Now #8
     Right Lane: Alexis De Joria  Runs 5.658/256.84, Now #1 
Woznichak shook right off the starting line and clicked it off. DeJoria launched and keep it hooked up to go to the number one spot. Alexis De Joria's incremental times: 60ft-0.981 sec., 330ft-2.539, 660ft-3.749/204.60 mph, 1,000ft-4.782.
      Left Lane: John Bojec       Runs 5.874/236.17, Now #6
     Right Lane: Doug Gordon      Runs 5.640/255.97, Now #1
Gordon with a real nice pass, straight down the groove to the number one spot. Doug Gordon's incremental times: 60ft-0.954 sec., 330ft-2.517, 660ft-3.731/204.60 mph, 1,000ft-4.764. Bojec slowed on the top end.
      Left Lane: Brent Henry      Runs 5.801/250.27, Now #5
     Right Lane: Sean O'Bannon    Runs 5.674/234.61, Now #3
O'Bannon was straight down the groove with a real nice pass. Sean O'Bannon's incremental times: 60ft-0.973 sec., 330ft-2.527, 660ft-3.736/205.13 mph, 1,000ft-4.766. Henry gets into the top half of the show.
      Left Lane: J. Lombardo Jr.  No Time, Now #17
     Right Lane: Clint Thompson   Runs 5.627/256.65, Now #1
Lombardo Jr. with problems staging and then left before the tree was activated. Thompson with a real nice pass to go to the number one spot. Clint Thompson's incremental times: 60ft-0.981 sec., 330ft-2.519, 660ft-3.724/205.88 mph, 1,000ft-4.753.
      Left Lane: S. Gasparrelli   Runs 12.009/91.13, Now #15
     Right Lane: Tony Bartone     Runs 5.727/258.17, Now #6
Gasparrelli shook and clicked it off. Bartone gets into the top half of the show. Tony Bartone's incremental times: 60ft-0.945 sec., 330ft-2.585, 660ft-3.818/203.00 mph, 1,000ft-4.855.
      Left Lane: Jay Payne        Runs 5.741/253.71, Now #8
     Right Lane: Mickey Ferro     Runs 5.622/239.65, Now #1
Ferro launched hard and keep it hooked up to go to the number one spot. Mickey Ferro's incremental times: 60ft-0.944 sec., 330ft-2.480, 660ft-3.689/204.01 mph, 1,000ft-4.724. Payne with a good pass to get into the top half of the show. Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-0.978 sec., 330ft-2.569, 660ft-3.807/201.70 mph, 1,000ft-4.855.

       

Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 1
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Mickey Ferro         Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo     5.622  239.65 
   2. Clint Thompson       Cascade Chevrolet Monte Carlo   5.627  256.65 
   3. Doug Gordon          Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo  5.640  255.97 
   4. Alexis De Joria      Tequila Patron Mustang          5.658  256.84 
   5. Sean O'Bannon        Forest River RV Monte Carlo     5.674  234.61 
   6. Bret Williamson      Team Eagle/Beams Automotive Co  5.695  249.95 
   7. Tony Bartone         Centre Pointe Collision Mustan  5.727  258.17 
   8. Jay Payne            FireIce Mustang                 5.741  253.71 
   9. Brent Henry          Lane Automotive Charger         5.801  250.27 
  10. Steve Burck          ARC Speciaties Camaro           5.822  239.02 
  11. Ken Webster          Synoil Fluids Racing Monte Car  5.823  250.60 
  12. John Bojec           PAC Valve Springs Monte Carlo   5.874  236.17 
  13. John Evanchuk        Rush Hour Racing Firebird       5.982  246.12 
  14. Shane Westerfield    CDI Exhibits Firebird           6.079  239.53 
  15. Jessica Cherniack    Mustang                         8.844   94.82 
  16. Mark Woznichak       Rancho Framers/Color By Woz Ca 10.421   79.43 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  17. Steve Gasparrelli    ECS Mustang                    12.009   91.13 
  18. Terry Ruckman        Monte Carlo                    12.142   84.14 
  19. Brian Smith          Crainco/Lusac Oil Camaro       12.185   70.29 
  20. Keeter Ray           Keeter Ray Racing Mustang      13.094   68.40 

Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 2
LAS VEGAS - LAS VEGAS 2 - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals 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: Keeter Ray       Runs 5.746/249.76, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 13.094/68.40, Was #20 
Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 30 percent, barometer 27.84 inches, adjusted altitude 3,780 feet, track temperature 76 degrees.

Ray with a nice pass until around 800 feet when it had a little wiggle. He still gets into the show. Keeter Ray's incremental times: 60ft-0.996 sec., 330ft-2.558, 660ft-3.790/200.98 mph, 1,000ft-4.847.

      Left Lane: Brian Smith      Runs 11.505/76.36, Now #19
                                  Best prior run: 12.185/70.29, Was #20
     Right Lane: J. Lombardo Jr.  Runs 5.859/253.04, Now #13
                                  No Prior Run 
Smith smokes the tires right at the hit and pedals it only to go back up in smoke. Lombardo Jr. gets it down the track with a good pass to get in the show. John Lombardo Jr.'s incremental times: 60ft-1.001 sec., 330ft-2.657, 660ft-3.915/198.09 mph, 1,000ft-4.969.
      Left Lane: Terry Ruckman    Runs 5.658/251.81, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 12.142/84.14, Was #21
     Right Lane: S. Gasparrelli   Runs 6.232/249.63, Now #18
                                  Best prior run: 12.009/91.13, Was #20 
Gasparrelli starts to lose traction right off the starting line and pedals it a couple times, but will not get in the show. Steve Gasparrelli's incremental times: 60ft-1.049 sec., 330ft-2.939, 660ft-4.247/192.80 mph, 1,000ft-5.329. Ruckman with a real nice pass, straight down the groove into the top half of the show. Terry Ruckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.970 sec., 330ft-2.509, 660ft-3.726/203.74 mph, 1,000ft-4.769.
      Left Lane: Ken Webster      Runs 5.878/242.10, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 5.823/250.60, Was #13
     Right Lane: Mark Woznichak   Runs 6.381/195.96, Now #19
                                  Best prior run: 10.421/79.43, Was #20 
Woznichak lost traction right at the hit. Webster drifted toward the centerline and pulled it back into his lane.
      Left Lane: Tony Bartone     Runs 11.763/69.75, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 5.727/258.17, Was #8
     Right Lane: J. Cherniack     Runs 6.052/202.45, Now #17
                                  Best prior run: 8.844/94.82, Was #20 
Bartone was up in smoke right off the starting line and he clicks it off. Cherniack with a nice clean pass, but she just misses getting into the show.
      Left Lane: Bret Williamson  Runs 6.663/115.46, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 5.695/249.95, Was #7
     Right Lane: S. Westerfield   Runs 6.048/241.24, Now #17
                                  Best prior run: 6.079/239.53, Was #18 
Westerfield with a good pass, but he will not get in the show. Shane Westerfield's incremental times: 60ft-1.007 sec., 330ft-2.687, 660ft-4.005/189.31 mph, 1,000ft-5.116. Williamson starts to haze the tires and clicked it off...
      Left Lane: Sean O'Bannon    Runs 5.656/253.42, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 5.674/234.61, Was #6
     Right Lane: John Evanchuk    Runs 5.729/248.57, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 5.982/246.12, Was #16 
O'Bannon launched hard with a great looking pass to go to the number four spot. Sean O'Bannon's incremental times: 60ft-0.956 sec., 330ft-2.510, 660ft-3.729/203.43 mph, 1,000ft-4.771. Evanchuk with a great pass to get off the bump. John Evanchuk's incremental times: 60ft-0.969 sec., 330ft-2.532, 660ft-3.769/200.20 mph, 1,000ft-4.827.
      Left Lane: Alexis De Joria  Runs 5.691/253.90, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 5.658/256.84, Was #5
     Right Lane: John Bojec       Runs 5.737/253.80, Now #10
                                  Best prior run: 5.874/236.17, Was #16 
DeJoria with another good pass, but doesn't improve. Alexis De Joria's incremental times: 60ft-0.974 sec., 330ft-2.536, 660ft-3.762/202.12 mph, 1,000ft-4.806. Bojec launches hard and keeps it hooked up to get off the bubble...John Bojec's incremental times: 60ft-0.963 sec., 330ft-2.561, 660ft-3.805/201.04 mph, 1,000ft-4.851.
      Left Lane: Doug Gordon      Runs 5.721/248.89, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 5.640/255.97, Was #3
     Right Lane: Steve Burck      Runs 5.818/242.89, Now #14
                                  Best prior run: 5.822/239.02, Was #14 
Burck improves, but will not move up the ladder. Steve Burck's incremental times: 60ft-0.973 sec., 330ft-2.563, 660ft-3.813/197.28 mph, 1,000ft-4.895. Gordon with a great pass until right in the lights when the engine lets go with a lot of engine smoke. Doug Gordon's incremental times: 60ft-0.964 sec., 330ft-2.541, 660ft-3.769/201.79 mph, 1,000ft-4.821.
      Left Lane: Clint Thompson   Runs 5.670/254.38, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 5.627/256.65, Was #2
     Right Lane: Brent Henry      Runs 5.745/251.77, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 5.801/250.27, Was #13 
Henry moves up the ladder one spot...Brent Henry's incremental times: 60ft-0.994 sec., 330ft-2.570, 660ft-3.801/201.04 mph, 1,000ft-4.852. Thompson with another good looking pass, but doesn't improve. Clint Thompson's incremental times: 60ft-0.969 sec., 330ft-2.534, 660ft-3.750/204.20 mph, 1,000ft-4.788.
      Left Lane: Mickey Ferro     Runs 5.663/253.09, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.622/239.65, Was #1
     Right Lane: Jay Payne        Runs 5.821/214.21, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 5.741/253.71, Was #11 
Payne with a good pass until right in the lights, there was a lot of engine smoke. Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-0.988 sec., 330ft-2.558, 660ft-3.780/203.09 mph, 1,000ft-4.835. Ferro with another good looking pass, but will not improve. He stays in the number one spot. Mickey Ferro's incremental times: 60ft-0.961 sec., 330ft-2.509, 660ft-3.730/202.09 mph, 1,000ft-4.774.

       

Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 2
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Mickey Ferro         Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo     5.622  253.09 
   2. Clint Thompson       Cascade Chevrolet Monte Carlo   5.627  256.65 
   3. Doug Gordon          Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo  5.640  255.97 
   4. Sean O'Bannon        Forest River RV Monte Carlo     5.656  253.42 
   5. Alexis De Joria      Tequila Patron Mustang          5.658  256.84 
   6. Terry Ruckman        Monte Carlo                     5.658  251.81 
   7. Bret Williamson      Team Eagle/Beams Automotive Co  5.695  249.95 
   8. Tony Bartone         Centre Pointe Collision Mustan  5.727  258.17 
   9. John Evanchuk        Rush Hour Racing Firebird       5.729  248.57 
  10. John Bojec           PAC Valve Springs Monte Carlo   5.737  253.80 
  11. Jay Payne            FireIce Mustang                 5.741  253.71 
  12. Brent Henry          Lane Automotive Charger         5.745  251.77 
  13. Keeter Ray           Keeter Ray Racing Mustang       5.746  249.76 
  14. Steve Burck          ARC Speciaties Camaro           5.818  242.89 
  15. Ken Webster          Synoil Fluids Racing Monte Car  5.823  250.60 
  16. John Lombardo Jr.    NAPA Auto Parts Monte Carlo     5.859  253.04 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  17. Shane Westerfield    CDI Exhibits Firebird           6.048  241.24 
  18. Jessica Cherniack    Mustang                         6.052  202.45 
  19. Steve Gasparrelli    ECS Mustang                     6.232  249.63 
  20. Mark Woznichak       Rancho Framers/Color By Woz Ca  6.381  195.96 
  21. Brian Smith          Crainco/Lusac Oil Camaro       11.505   76.36 

Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 3
LAS VEGAS - LAS VEGAS 2 - Notes from final, round 3 qualifying in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals 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:
 
     Right Lane: Brian Smith      Runs 9.519/154.42, Now #21
                                  Best prior run: 11.505/76.36, Was #21 
Smith was up in smoke as soon as he hit the throttle.
      Left Lane: Mark Woznichak   Runs 5.715/255.24, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 6.381/195.96, Was #20
     Right Lane: Ken Webster      No Time, Now #16
                                  Best prior run: 5.823/250.60, Was #15 
Webster left before the tree was activated, and he won't get a time. Woznichak with a real nice pass, straight down the groove to get in the show. Mark Woznichak's incremental times: 60ft-0.996 sec., 330ft-2.568, 660ft-3.794/202.64 mph, 1,000ft-4.834. That will bump out Westerfield.
      Left Lane: S. Gasparrelli   Runs 5.718/250.09, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 6.232/249.63, Was #19
     Right Lane: Keeter Ray       Runs 14.063/74.48, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 5.746/249.76, Was #13 
Ray with a lot tire shake right off the starting line and he clicked it off. Gasparrelli made a quick move toward the centerline and he did a great job reeling it in. He gets in the show and that will bump out Webster.
      Left Lane: J. Cherniack     Runs 5.838/246.57, Now #18
                                  Best prior run: 6.052/202.45, Was #20
     Right Lane: Tony Bartone     Runs 12.846/44.85, Now #10
                                  Best prior run: 5.727/258.17, Was #10 
Bartone with shake right off the starting line and he clicked it off. Cherniack launched hard and was straight down the groove with her career quickest and fastest pass. She just misses making the show. Jessica Cherniack's incremental times: 60ft-0.998 sec., 330ft-2.593, 660ft-3.854/196.19 mph, 1,000ft-4.926.
      Left Lane: S. Westerfield   Runs 5.872/246.08, Now #20
                                  Best prior run: 6.048/241.24, Was #20
     Right Lane: Bret Williamson  Runs 5.715/252.71, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 5.695/249.95, Was #8 
Weather conditions: air temperature 72 degrees, relative humidity 28 percent, barometer 27.79 inches, adjusted altitude 3,758 feet, track temperature 82 degrees.

Westerfield with his quickest pass of the weekend, but he will not get in the show. Another good pass for Williamson, but he will not move up the ladder.

      Left Lane: J. Lombardo Jr.  Runs 5.620/258.47, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.859/253.04, Was #19
     Right Lane: Terry Ruckman    Runs 5.656/256.60, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 5.658/251.81, Was #6 
Ruckman with his quickest pass of the weekend to move up the ladder one spot. Terry Ruckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.980 sec., 330ft-2.527, 660ft-3.742/204.32 mph, 1,000ft-4.779. Lombardo Jr. launched hard and then had a little wiggle in the middle of the track, but still goes to the number one spot. John Lombardo Jr.'s incremental times: 60ft-0.959 sec., 330ft-2.505, 660ft-3.719/204.70 mph, 1,000ft-4.749.
      Left Lane: Steve Burck      Runs 5.787/247.16, Now #17
                                  Best prior run: 5.818/242.89, Was #17
     Right Lane: Alexis De Joria  Runs 5.785/254.18, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 5.658/256.84, Was #7 
Burck with his quickest pass of the weekend, but not enough to get in the show...DeJoria with another good looking pass, but she will not improve. Alexis De Joria's incremental times: 60ft-0.951 sec., 330ft-2.582, 660ft-3.840/199.26 mph, 1,000ft-4.897.
      Left Lane: Brent Henry      Runs 5.709/255.19, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 5.745/251.77, Was #15
     Right Lane: Sean O'Bannon    Runs 5.632/256.60, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 5.656/253.42, Was #6 
Henry with his quickest pass of the weekend to move up the ladder...Brent Henry's incremental times: 60ft-1.001 sec., 330ft-2.565, 660ft-3.786/202.36 mph, 1,000ft-4.828. O'Bannon moves up to the number four spot with a real nice pass. Sean O'Bannon's incremental times: 60ft-0.974 sec., 330ft-2.516, 660ft-3.726/205.13 mph, 1,000ft-4.757.
      Left Lane: Jay Payne        Runs 5.602/257.14, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.741/253.71, Was #15
     Right Lane: Doug Gordon      Runs 5.722/254.04, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 5.640/255.97, Was #5 
Payne with a great pass, as he was straight down the groove into the number one spot. Jay Payne's incremental times: 60ft-0.945 sec., 330ft-2.482, 660ft-3.693/204.82 mph, 1,000ft-4.728. Gordon with another good pass, but will not improve. Doug Gordon's incremental times: 60ft-0.974 sec., 330ft-2.563, 660ft-3.793/201.55 mph, 1,000ft-4.837.
      Left Lane: John Bojec       Runs 18.240/31.77, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 5.737/253.80, Was #15
     Right Lane: Clint Thompson   Runs 5.606/258.07, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 5.627/256.65, Was #4 
Bojec was up in smoke as soon as he hit the throttle. Thompson launched hard and blasted through to the number two spot. Clint Thompson's incremental times: 60ft-0.952 sec., 330ft-2.493, 660ft-3.703/205.57 mph, 1,000ft-4.734.
      Left Lane: John Evanchuk    Runs 5.766/252.52, Now #14
                                  Best prior run: 5.729/248.57, Was #14
     Right Lane: Mickey Ferro     Runs 5.596/257.48, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.622/239.65, Was #4 
Evanchuk with another good looking pass, but he will not improve. John Evanchuk's incremental times: 60ft-1.039 sec., 330ft-2.599, 660ft-3.827/201.19 mph, 1,000ft-4.876. Ferro started this session in the number one spot, and had got bumped down to the number four spot. Ferro launches hard and goes straight back to the number one spot with a great pass and the first pass this weekend into the 5.50's. Mickey Ferro's incremental times: 60ft-0.944 sec., 330ft-2.474, 660ft-3.687/203.92 mph, 1,000ft-4.722. This is Ferro's third number one qualifying spot.

       

Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 3
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 3 rounds of qualifying in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Mickey Ferro         Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo     5.596  257.48 
   2. Jay Payne            FireIce Mustang                 5.602  257.14 
   3. Clint Thompson       Cascade Chevrolet Monte Carlo   5.606  258.07 
   4. John Lombardo Jr.    NAPA Auto Parts Monte Carlo     5.620  258.47 
   5. Sean O'Bannon        Forest River RV Monte Carlo     5.632  256.60 
   6. Doug Gordon          Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo  5.640  255.97 
   7. Terry Ruckman        Monte Carlo                     5.656  256.60 
   8. Alexis De Joria      Tequila Patron Mustang          5.658  256.84 
   9. Bret Williamson      Team Eagle/Beams Automotive Co  5.695  252.71 
  10. Brent Henry          Lane Automotive Charger         5.709  255.19 
  11. Mark Woznichak       Rancho Framers/Color By Woz Ca  5.715  255.24 
  12. Steve Gasparrelli    ECS Mustang                     5.718  250.09 
  13. Tony Bartone         Centre Pointe Collision Mustan  5.727  258.17 
  14. John Evanchuk        Rush Hour Racing Firebird       5.729  252.52 
  15. John Bojec           PAC Valve Springs Monte Carlo   5.737  253.80 
  16. Keeter Ray           Keeter Ray Racing Mustang       5.746  249.76 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  17. Steve Burck          ARC Speciaties Camaro           5.787  247.16 
  18. Ken Webster          Synoil Fluids Racing Monte Car  5.823  250.60 
  19. Jessica Cherniack    Mustang                         5.838  246.57 
  20. Shane Westerfield    CDI Exhibits Firebird           5.872  246.08 
  21. Brian Smith          Crainco/Lusac Oil Camaro        9.519  154.42 

Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 1
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Alexis De Joria (Tequila Patron Mustang)    0.037      5.578 257.58
 (L) Bret Williamson (Team Eagle/Beams Automotiv 0.100      5.968 212.23
DeJoria with the big starting line advantage and then runs low E.T. of the weekend for the win. Alexis De Joria's incremental times: 60ft-0.954 sec., 330ft-2.475, 660ft-3.678/205.41 mph, 1,000ft-4.706. Williamson had a little wiggle in the middle of the track and then clicked it off early.
 (W) Brent Henry (Lane Automotive Charger)       0.070      6.035 247.34
 (L) Terry Ruckman (Monte Carlo)                 0.072      6.443 248.29
This is the first time Henry and Ruckman have faced each other in eliminations. they leave together and then Ruckman had tire shake right off the starting line and pedaled it. Henry shook the tires around 150 feet and pedaled it and got it to hook up and takes the win light.
 (W) Doug Gordon (Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo 0.058      5.643 255.10
 (L) Mark Woznichak (Rancho Framers/Color By Woz 0.074      5.729 253.33
Gordon is 1 - 0 against Woznichak in prior events. Gordon is out of the gate first and runs his quickest pass of the weekend for the win. Woznichak with a good pass, but slowed a little from his qualifying time.
 (W) Sean O'Bannon (Forest River RV Monte Carlo) 0.106      5.573 256.80
 (L) Steve Gasparrelli (ECS Mustang)             0.039      5.641 256.31
This has been an All-Star field with six out of the top ten players here this weekend. O'Bannon is currently seventh in the points and Gasparrelli is ninth. O'Bannon and Gasparrelli have each won 1 times against the other in prior events. Gasparrelli with the starting line advantage and runs his quickest pass of the weekend, but O'Bannon is able to chase him down right in the lights. O'Bannon with the quickest pass of the event to get the win light by 0.0015 seconds (approximately 7 inches).
 (W) Tony Bartone (Centre Pointe Collision Musta 0.071      5.646 258.37
 (L) John Lombardo Jr. (NAPA Auto Parts Monte Ca 0.140      5.642 256.41
Lombardo Jr. is 1 - 0 against Bartone in prior events. Bartone is currently fifth in the points. Bartone is out of the gate first and has the power to hold on for the hole shot win. That is 12th career hole shot win. Bartone with his quickest pass of the weekend and he will have lane choice over O'Bannon in the next round.
 (W) John Evanchuk (Rush Hour Racing Firebird)   0.049      5.658 251.39
 (L) Clint Thompson (Cascade Chevrolet Monte Car 0.065      5.808 247.34
Thompson is 1 - 0 against Evanchuk in prior events. Thompson is currently tenth in the points. Evanchuk with the starting line advantage and then runs his career quickest pass to take the win light. Thompson made a move toward the centerline around 200 feet and he reeled it in, but couldn't chase Evanchuk down. Evanchuk will give up lane choice over Gordon in the next round.
 (W) John Bojec (PAC Valve Springs Monte Carlo)  0.066      5.584 255.77
 (L) Jay Payne (FireIce Mustang)                 0.051      5.605 256.50
This is the first time Payne and Bojec have faced each other in eliminations. Payne with the starting line advantage and Bojec has the difference made up by the time they go by the Christmas tree. Bojec runs his quickest pass of the weekend to take the win by 0.0065 seconds (approximately 2 feet). Bojec will have lane choice over Henry in the next round.
 (W) Mickey Ferro (Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo)  0.061      5.559 257.68
 (L) Keeter Ray (Keeter Ray Racing Mustang)      0.059      5.662 253.18
Ferro is 1 - 0 against Ray in prior events. Ferro is currently number two in the points. They leave together and then it is all Ferro with the quickest pass of the event for the win. Mickey Ferro's incremental times: 60ft-0.939 sec., 330ft-2.461, 660ft-3.660/205.76 mph, 1,000ft-4.686. Ray with his quickest pass of the weekend in a losing effort. Ferro will have lane choice over DeJoria in the next round.

       

Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 2
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 2 eliminations in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Doug Gordon (Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo 0.034      5.659 256.02
 (L) John Evanchuk (Rush Hour Racing Firebird)   0.058      7.200 136.73
Weather conditions: air temperature 77 degrees, relative humidity 27 percent, barometer 28.00 inches, adjusted altitude 3,875 feet, track temperature 101 degrees.

Gordon with the starting line advantage and runs a nother good pass for the win. Evanchuk got real loose and over by the centerline before he lifted.

 (W) John Bojec (PAC Valve Springs Monte Carlo)  0.016      5.579 257.58
 (L) Brent Henry (Lane Automotive Charger)       0.035      5.657 255.19
This is the first time Henry and Bojec have faced each other in eliminations. Bojec with the starting line advantage and runs his quickest pass of the weekend for the win. Henry with his quickest pass of the weekend in a losing effort. bojec will have lane choice over Gordon in the semifinal.
 (W) Sean O'Bannon (Forest River RV Monte Carlo) 0.010      5.691 254.52
 (L) Tony Bartone (Centre Pointe Collision Musta 0.105      5.741 253.75
O'Bannon with a great light and gets the win while Bartone slows.
 (W) Mickey Ferro (Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo)  0.051      5.591 255.68
 (L) Alexis De Joria (Tequila Patron Mustang)    0.056      5.636 254.23
Ferro is 2 - 0 against De Joria in prior events. Ferro is out of the gate first and never trails as he runs the quickest pass of the round for the win. He will have lane choice over O'Bannon in the semifinal.

       

Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 3
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Mickey Ferro (Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo)  0.044      5.601 255.77
 (L) Sean O'Bannon (Forest River RV Monte Carlo) 0.049      5.651 253.42
Weather conditions: air temperature 75 degrees, relative humidity 27 percent, barometer 27.96 inches, adjusted altitude 3,775 feet, track temperature 98 degrees.

Ferro with a slight starting line advantage and never trails for the the win. Mickey Ferro's MOV: 0.0557 seconds (approximately 21 feet).

 (W) Doug Gordon (Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo 0.040      5.680 253.37
 (L) John Bojec (PAC Valve Springs Monte Carlo)  0.049      6.686 232.71
Gordon with a slight starting line advantage and never trails for the win light. Gordon will give up lane choice to Ferro in the final.

       

Sunday

Results for Final Round 
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 10th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Mickey Ferro (Ryco Hydraulics Monte Carlo)  0.030      5.578 256.65
 (L) Doug Gordon (Morro Bay Cabinets Monte Carlo -0.053(R) 16.041  48.69 
Weather conditions: air temperature 74 degrees, relative humidity 28 percent, barometer 27.96 inches, adjusted altitude 3,703 feet, track temperature 98 degrees.

gordon is too quick on the tree and turns on the red light and then got real loose. Ferro launched hard and was straight down the groove with another great pass. Mickey Ferro's incremental times: 60ft-0.948 sec., 330ft-2.466, 660ft-3.672/204.26 mph, 1,000ft-4.703. Ferro collecting his fifth Wally.