Racing complete; winners crowned at National Trail Raceway
7/25/2010


DIVISION 3
National Trail Raceway
Columbus, Ohio, July 23-25, 2010 

Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central

Sunday

HEBRON, Ohio – In the final results from National Trail Raceway's Buckeye Fuel Wars and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., and Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.

Reichert, the current NHRA Lucas Oil National Champion, worked his way through the field and ran 5.448 seconds at 259.29 mph for the easy victory over Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa.  The win is Reichert's fifth of the season that includes both divisional and national event wins.

Gill faced off against Brent Henry, Breckenridge, Colo., and posted a winning run of 5.739 seconds, 248.34 mph in his '08 Mustang for his first win of the year.

Two Ohio racers made the trip to winner's circle this weekend as Kevin Myers, Williamsport, Ohio, drove his '71 Nova past Rudy Matthews, Ohio City, Ohio, in Super Street and Marco Abruzzi, Warren, Ohio, beat Tim Molnar, Seville, Ohio, in Top Sportsman.

Brad Zaskowski, Belmont, Mich., bettered his runner up finish from last year posting the win in Super Stock against Andy Kronenbitter of Lancaster, Ohio.

Other racers visiting the winner's circle this weekend were Al Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., in Comp Eliminator; Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., in Super Comp; Katie Sepanek, Moosic, Pa., in Stock Eliminator; Marlin Snyder, Avon, Ind., in Super Gas; and James Monroe, Bloomington, Ind., in Top Dragster. 

North Central Division racers head to Beech Bend Raceway Park for the last race of the division in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, August 27-29.

The following are final round results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Buckeye Fuel Wars event at National Trail Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., '08 Mustang, 5.739, 248.34  def.
Brent Henry, Breckenridge, Colo., '09 Charger, 5.835,
251.32.

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.448, 259.29  def.
Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, broke.


COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Al Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., dragster, F/D, 9.483, 92.01  def.
Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., dragster, D/D, 24.250, 22.87.

SUPER STOCK
Brad Zaskowski, Belmont, Mich., '87 Camaro, GT/G, 10.133, 130.60  def.
Andy Kronenbitter, Lancaster, Ohio, '05 Cavalier, GT/BA, foul.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Katie Sepanek, Moosic, Pa., '72 Chevelle, I/SA, 11.683, 108.48  def.
Edmond Richardson, Greenbrier, Tenn., '99 Camaro, C/SA, 10.945, 117.61.

SUPER COMP
Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., dragster, 8.875, 157.81  def.
Vince Nannini, Lake Bluff, Ill., dragster, 8.848, 167.41.

SUPER GAS
Marlin Snyder, Avon, Ind., '73 GT, 9.913, 157.53  def.
Steven Hoyt, Ft. Wayne, Ind., '63 Corvette, 9.956, 157.86

SUPER STREET
Kevin Myers, Williamsport, Ohio, '71 Nova, 10.904, 121.53  def.
Rudy Matthews, Ohio City, Ohio, '69 Camaro, 10.895, 135.95.

TOP DRAGSTER
James Monroe, Bloomington, Ind., dragster, 6.849, 181.67  def.
Lynn Ellison, Central City, Ky., dragster, 12.730, 68.25.

TOP SPORTSMAN
Marco Abruzzi, Warren, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 7.007, 189.59  def.
Tim Molnar, Seville, Ohio, '02 Grand Am, 6.996, 198.98.


Saturday

HEBRON, Ohio – Day two is in the books for the Buckeye Fuel Wars Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at National Trail Raceway.  Racers made their final qualifying and time trial runs today in preparation for Sunday's final eliminations.

Racers in 10 different classes including 260 mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars will be battling it out in head to head competition on Sunday beginning at 8:30 a.m. for a chance at taking home the trophy and their share of cash and contingency awards of more than $150,000.  Round one of the Top Alcohol classes is set for a noon. For more information call National Trail Raceway at (740) 928-5706 or visit www.nationaltrailraceway.com

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results for the Buckeye Fuel Wars NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at National Trail Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.504 seconds, 258.17 mph
2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.523, 257.53
3) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.526, 259.74
4) Ken Perry, Richmond Hill, Ont., 5.528, 258.54
5) Brandon Booher, Tolono, Ill., 5.570, 256.26
6) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.604, 258.10
7) Brian Mans, Godfrey, Ill., 5.618, 255.89
8) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.683, 243.77
Not Qualified
9) Darvin Martinets, Lake Jackson, Texas, 5.693, 250.92
10) Brandon Greco, Roscoe, Pa., 5.701, 248.75
11) Tom Pickett, Salem, N.H., 5.739, 250.34
12) Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.760, 238.47
13) Jerry Powell, Kokomo, Ind., 5.814, 239.36

First round TAD pairings
1) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.504 seconds, 258.17 mph vs.
8) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.683, 243.77

2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.523, 257.53 vs.
7) Brian Mans, Godfrey, Ill., 5.618, 255.89

3) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.526, 259.74 vs.
6) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.604, 258.10

4) Ken Perry, Richmond Hill, Ont., 5.528, 258.54 vs.
5) Brandon Booher, Tolono, Ill., 5.570, 256.26

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '08 Mustang, 5.816 seconds, 250.00 mph
2) John Bojec, Chardon, Ohio, '10 Monte Carlo, 5.851, 247.79
3) Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., '08 Mustang, 5.934, 241.45
4) John Anderika, Pittson, Pa., '02 Camaro, 5.945, 239.10
5) Brent Henry, Breckenridge, Colo., '09 Charger, 6.008, 240.70
6) Brian Harvanek, Cheswick, Pa., '02 Camaro, 6.113, 223.54
7) Tony Bogolo, Hamilton, Ont., '99 Mustang, 6.311, 214.76
8) John Hart, Hicksville, Ohio, '09 Charger, 6.335, 202.30
Not Qualified
9) Cassie Simonton, Johnstown, Ohio, '05 Monte Carlo, 6.745, 218.07

First round TAFC pairings
1) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '08 Mustang, 5.816 seconds, 250.00 mph vs.
8) John Hart, Hicksville, Ohio, '09 Charger, 6.335, 202.30

2) John Bojec, Chardon, Ohio, '10 Monte Carlo, 5.851, 247.79 vs.
7) Tony Bogolo, Hamilton, Ont., '99 Mustang, 6.311, 214.76

3) Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., '08 Mustang, 5.934, 241.45 vs.
6) Brian Harvanek, Cheswick, Pa., '02 Camaro, 6.113, 223.54

4) John Anderika, Pittson, Pa., '02 Camaro, 5.945, 239.10 vs.
5) Brent Henry, Breckenridge, Colo., '09 Charger, 6.008, 240.70

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Jerry Arnold, Kalamazoo, Mich., dragster, G/ED, 7.968 seconds, -0.492 (under index)
2) Vinny Barone, Dix Hills, N.Y., '33 Chevy, A/SR, 7.915, -0.485
3) Glenn Bourke, Norwood, N.J., dragster, L/AA, 9.077, -0.473
4) Richard Barga, Sidney, Ohio, '09 Accord, CC/AT, 7.299, -0.471
5) Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23 T-Ford, J/AA, 7.920, -0.470
6) Al Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., dragster, F/D, 8.142, -0.458
7) Doug Warren, Carmi, Ill., dragster, A/DA, 6.674, -0.456
8) Robert Bailey, Wabash, Ind., dragster, A/ED, 6.741, -0.449
9) Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., dragster, D/D, 7.356, -0.434
10) Bruno Massel, Woodridge, Ill., '10 Cobalt, DD/AT, 7.357, -0.433

SUPER STOCK
1) Roy Hill, Sophia, N.C., '10 Mustang, SS/BA, 8.922 seconds, -0.978 (under index)
2) Irvin Johns, Charlestown, Ind., '08 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.514, -0.886
3) Dave Layer, Dayton, Ohio, '09 Cobalt, GT/GA, 10.022, -0.878
4) Rock Haas, White Lake, Mich., '08 Mustang, SS/DA, 9.357, -0.843
5) Richard Feldman, E. Liverpool, Ohio, '66 Impala, SS/O, 11.363, -0.837
6) Paul Hellenberg, Dry Ridge, Ky., '05 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.670, -0.830
7) Wes Leopold Jr., Bethel Park, Pa., '93 Daytona, SS/AS, 8.793, -0.807
8) Charley Downing, Britton, Mich., '10 Mustang, SS/BA, 9.135, -0.765
9) James Evanuik, N. Versailles, Pa., '98 Escort, GT/A, 9.248, -0.752
10) Jerry Silveus, Van Buren, Ohio, '05 Cavalier, GT/CA, 9.683, -0.717

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Don Fezell, DuBois, Pa., '08 Mustang, AA/S, 9.630 seconds, -0.970 (under index)
2) Brian Wolfe, Willis, Mich., '10 Mustang, A/SA, 10.078, -0.922
3) Doug Duell, Newburgh, Ind., '09 Challenger, A/SA, 10.079, -0.921
4) Chris Holbrook, Livonia, Mich., '10 Mustang, E/SA, 10.864, -0.836
5) Joey Wilkes, Zanesville, Ohio, '04 GTO, E/SA, 10.879, -0.821
6) David Walther, Lanesville, Ind., '69 Camaro, G/S, 11.105, -0.795
7) Irvin Johns, Charlestown, Ind., '09 Challenger, A/SA, 10.217, -0.783
8) Brett McFarland, Manchester, Ohio, '68 Camaro, B/S, 10.455, -0.745
9) Wade Owens, Cape Girardeau, Mo., '66 Chevelle, L/SA, 11.956, -0.744
10) Richard Zink, E. Liverpool, Ohio, '88 Mustang, L/S, 11.959, -0.741

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Tommy Turner, Naples, Fla., '08 GTO, 6.951 seconds, 203.94 mph
2) Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., '68 Camaro, 6.989, 198.15
3) Glenn Butcher, Doylestown, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 7.002, 198.23
4) Chris Nyerges, Burton, Ohio, '00 Firebird, 7.013, 200.17
5) Billy Thoman, Mt Washington, Ky., '63 Corvette, 7.026, 196.16
6) Gary Wojnowski Sr., Strongsville, Ohio, '96 Cutlass, 7.029, 198.58
7) Tom Stultz, Terre Haute, Ind., '92 Firebird, 7.047, 196.93
8) Randy Primozic, Willoughby Hills, Ohio, '01 Cavalier, 7.050, 196.76
9) Jeff Brooks, Fredericksburg, Va., '51 Henry J, 7.052, 196.19
10) Tim Molnar, Seville, Ohio, '02 Grand Am, 7.059, 198.50

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Tom Elliott, Brooks, Ky., dragster, 6.607 seconds, 208.76 mph
2) Mark Harmon, Sunman, Ind., dragster, 6.700, 208.71
3) Ray Miller, Spring Hill, Fla., dragster, 6.715, 203.06
4) Rick Forish, New Palestine, Ind., dragster, 6.722, 201.43
5) Jim Kreitzer, Wapakoneta, Ohio, dragster, 6.722, 200.44
6) Craig Sullivan, Avon, Ind., dragster, 6.731, 200.26
7) John Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, dragster, 6.830, 202.97
8) Ricky Adkins, Milan, Mich., dragster, 6.844, 199.24
9) John Deakins, Louisville, Ky., dragster, 6.844, 198.41
10) Steve Furr, Harrisburg, N.C., dragster, 6.850, 94.59

Friday

HEBRON, Ohio – National Trail Raceway opened its doors today to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Buckeye Fuel Wars.  More than 500 of the best racer in the NHRA North Central Division took to the track in search of championship points toward both national and divisional titles. 

Racers made opening qualifying and time trial runs today and will follow up on Saturday with final qualifying and time trails before heading into eliminations on Sunday.  Gates open on Saturday's at 8 a.m. with Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars qualifying at 1 and 5 p.m.  Tickets for either Saturday or Sunday are $20, children 6-12 are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are free.  For more information call National Trail Raceway at (740) 928-5706 or visit www.nationaltrailraceway.com

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Buckeye Fuel Wars event at National Trail Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.570 seconds, 257.53 mph
2) Ken Perry, Richmond Hill, Ont., 5.609, 256.75
3) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.681, 252.99
4) Darvin Martinets, Lake Jackson, Texas, 5.693, 250.92
5) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.694, 253.85
6) Brandon Booher, Tolono, Ill., 5.696, 250.37
7) Tom Pickett, Salem, N.H., 5.816, 248.80
8) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.833, 237.92
Not Qualified
9) Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 6.145, 238.47
10) Brian Mans, Godfrey, Ill., 6.205, 175.96
11) Brandon Greco, Roscoe, Pa., 8.160, 102.91
12) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 10.444, 65.68
13) Jerry Powell, Kokomo, Ind., (no time)

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '08 Mustang, 5.816 seconds, 250.00 mph
2) John Bojec, Chardon, Ohio, '10 Monte Carlo, 6.009, 246.35
3) John Anderika, Pittson, Pa., '02 Camaro, 6.015, 238.22
4) Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., '08 Mustang, 6.153, 241.45
5) Tony Bogolo, Hamilton, Ont., '99 Mustang, 6.311, 214.76
6) John Hart, Hicksville, Ohio, '09 Charger, 6.335, 202.30
7) Brent Henry, Breckenridge, Colo., '09 Charger, 8.853, 94.52
8) Cassie Simonton, Johnstown, Ohio, '05 Monte Carlo, 9.388, 107.52

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Vinny Barone, Dix Hills, N.Y., '33 Chevy, A/SR, 7.953 seconds, -0.447 (under index)
2) Glenn Bourke, Norwood, N.J., dragster, L/AA, 9.124, -0.426
3) Jerry Arnold, Kalamazoo, Mich., dragster, G/ED, 8.041, -0.419
4) Al Ackerman, Saddle Brook, N.J., dragster, F/D, 8.194, -0.406
5) John Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, '07 Cobalt, C/SM, 8.416, -0.374
6) Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23 T-Ford, J/AA, 8.022, -0.368
7) Robert Bailey, Wabash, Ind., dragster, A/ED, 6.822, -0.368
8) John Frech, Cortland, Ohio, dragster, F/D, 8.328, -0.272
9) Kevin Robb, Denver, Pa., dragster, D/ED, 7.675, -0.265
10) Doug Warren, Carmi, Ill., dragster, A/DA, 6.889, -0.241

SUPER STOCK
1) Roy Hill, Sophia, N.C., '10 Mustang, SS/BA, 8.949 seconds, -0.951 (under index)
2) Dave Layer, Dayton, Ohio, '09 Cobalt, GT/GA, 10.051, -0.849
3) Richard Feldman, E. Liverpool, Ohio, '66 Impala, SS/O, 11.363, -0.837
4) Irvin Johns, Charlestown, Ind., '08 Cobalt, GT/CA, 9.567, -0.833
5) Wes Leopold Jr., Bethel Park, Pa., '93 Daytona, SS/AS, 8.793, -0.807
6) Paul Hellenberg, Dry Ridge, Ky., '05 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.702, -0.798
7) Charley Downing, Britton, Mich., '10 Mustang, SS/BA, 9.135, -0.765
8) James Evanuik, N. Versailles, Pa., '98 Escort, GT/A, 9.268, -0.732
9) Jerry Silveus, Van Buren, Ohio, '05 Cavalier, GT/CA, 9.683, -0.717
10) Jeff Dona, Gordonville, Mo., '69 Camaro, SS/HA, 9.921, -0.679

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Don Fezell, DuBois, Pa., '08 Mustang, AA/S, 9.630 seconds, -0.970 (under index)
2) Doug Duell, Newburgh, Ind., '09 Challenger, A/SA, 10.079, -0.921
3) Chris Holbrook, Livonia, Mich., '10 Mustang, E/SA, 10.864, -0.836
4) Joey Wilkes, Zanesville, Ohio, '04 GTO, E/SA, 10.879, -0.821
5) David Walther, Lanesville, Ind., '69 Camaro, G/S, 11.105, -0.795
6) Irvin Johns, Charlestown, Ind., '09 Challenger, A/SA, 10.229, -0.771
7) Wade Owens, Cape Girardeau, Mo., '66 Chevelle, L/SA, 11.956, -0.744
8) Ron Seibenick, Perry, Ohio, '84 Topaz, EF/S, 16.720, -0.730
9) Sam Hamod, Hobart, Ind., '90 Formula, H/SA, 11.421, -0.729
10) Jerry MacNeish, Eldersburg, Md., '67 Camaro, D/S, 10.774, -0.726

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Tommy Turner, Naples, Fla., '08 GTO, 6.992 seconds, 203.34 mph
2) Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., '68 Camaro, 7.046, 197.16
3) Tom Stultz, Terre Haute, Ind., '92 Firebird, 7.047, 196.93
4) Jeff Brooks, Fredericksburg, Va., '51 Henry J, 7.052, 196.19
5) Timothy Peotter, New Providence, N.J., '63 Corvette, 7.079, 196.87
6) Glenn Butcher, Doylestown, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 7.081, 195.56
7) Randy Primozic, Willoughby Hills, Ohio, '01 Cavalier, 7.099, 196.13
8) Jeff Sexton, Fairborn, Ohio, '03 Cavalier, 7.119, 197.77
9) Marco Abruzzi, Warren, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 7.133, 195.62
10) Billy Thoman, Mt Washington, Ky., '63 Corvette, 7.151, 193.29

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Craig Sullivan, Avon, Ind., dragster, 6.731 seconds, 200.26 mph
2) Rick Forish, New Palestine, Ind., dragster, 6.774, 192.14
3) Mark Harmon, Sunman, Ind., dragster, 6.815, 206.07
4) John Deakins, Louisville, Ky., dragster, 6.849, 198.67
5) Luc Angers, Lavac, , dragster, 6.853, 198.03
6) Tom Elliott, Brooks, Ky., dragster, 6.867, 173.29
7) Jeff Brown, Marysville, Ohio, dragster, 6.891, 195.05
8) James Monroe, Bloomington, Ind., dragster, 6.896, 193.99
9) Dean McIlvain, New Carlisle, Ohio, dragster, 6.901, 200.05
10) Pascal Lecompte, New Baltimore, Mich., dragster, 6.911, 196.44

Preview

The next stop for NHRA's North Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is National Trail Raceway for the Buckeye Fuel War on July 23-25.  The race will feature drivers in eight categories, including the division's Top Sportsman class and Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster category. The event is one of six in the North Central Division where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.

Gates at National Trail Raceway open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday,  and Sunday at 7.a.m.  Qualifying and time trials start Friday morning at 10 a.m. and continue Saturday at 9 a.m.  Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator will have one qualifying run on Friday, starting at 2:30 p.m., and two on Saturday, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will qualify Friday, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, at 1 and 5 p.m.  Eliminations start Sunday at 8:30 a.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will round one is at noon.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at National Trail Raceway are $10 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday.  Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and children 5 and under are admitted free. 

National Trail Raceway is located on U.S. Highway 40 between Highway 158 (exit 122) and Highway 37 (exit 126) off of Interstate 70, east of Columbus.  For more information call the track, (740) 928-5706, or visit www.NationalTrailRaceway.com.

       

Buckeye Fuel Wars: Fact Sheet

WHAT: Buckeye Fuel Wars, is one of six in the North Central Division where NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division's Top Sportsman Series and Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster Series will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio.  Track is located on U.S. Highway 40 between Highway 158 (exit 122) and Highway 37 (exit 126) off of Interstate 70, east of Columbus.

WHEN:  Friday through Sunday, July 23-25, 2010

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, July 23 - Gates open at 8 a.m.  Qualifying and time trials begin at 10 a.m. Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator qualify starting at 2:30 p.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, July 24 - Gates open at 8 a.m.  Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m.  Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator will each have two qualifying sessions starting at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 1 and 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, July 25 - Gates open at 7 a.m.  Eliminations begin at 8:30 a.m.  Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS - $10 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday.  Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day.  Children 5 and under are free with a paying adult.  For more information please call National Trail Raceway, (740) 928-5706, or visit www.NationalTrailRaceway.com. 

2009 EVENT WINNERS: Marty Thacker, Top Alcohol Dragster; Chris Foster, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Bruno Massel, Comp Eliminator; Gene McBean, Super Stock; JasonMcCormack, Stock Eliminator; James Antonette, Super Comp; Larry Bernshausen, Super Gas; Josh Van Horne, Super Street

BONUS PROGRAMS:
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND: A $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2010 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions.  Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.

JEGS ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $119,000 purse from Jegs High Performance.  The 2011 Jegs Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes as well as Top Sportsman and Top Dragster.  The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2011 Jegs Allstars during the United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals in June, 2011.  Points are based on in-division races only. 

The winning division's team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, $5,000 to Top Sportsman and Top Dragster champions, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions.  Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece.  Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $25,000 towing fund to get to the event.

Event sponsor, Jegs High Performance, is offering a "double up" bonus to Jegs Allstars participants.  Any 2011 Jegs Allstars champion who also wins the national event will have his/her Allstars prize doubled.

 SPITZER RACE CARS LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $7,000 bonus fund from Spitzer Race Cars will pay low qualifiers in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes $500 at each of the North Central division's races where the categories are contested.  There will also be a year-end bonus of $1,000 to be awarded to the driver in each class with the most points earned through qualifying position at each of the events.

COAN ENGINEERING LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $3,000 bonus fund from Coan will pay the low qualifiers in the Competition and Super Stock classes $200 and the low qualifier in Stock class $100 at each  of the North Central division's six races.

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR BONUS:  A $3,600 per event non-contingent round money bonus is awarded to Competition qualifiers by the following companies:  C-Tech Aluminum Cabinets, Steve Schmidt Competition Engines, Rick Watters Racing Engines, Liberty Gears, Browell Bellhousing, Butner Auto Sales, Wright Tool, Bruno's Converters, Bullet Racing Cams, Miller, A-1 Transmissions, Dewco Performance and C&M Engineering.

SPITZER RACE CARS TOP DRAGSTER CLASS: Run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Series, competitors in the Spitzer Race Cars Top Dragster class are vying for division championships and a share in the $3,200 event purse as well as points leading to a divisional championship.  Top Dragster racers may earn points at the six North Central Division Lucas Oil events as well as the NHRA Jegs Northern SPORTSnationals.  Points may also be earned at other NHRA division Top Sportsman series events.

 

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