DIVISION 6
Champion Raceway
Eagle Point, Ore., June 29-30 

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

Event preview

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 Saturday eliminations:

Bayer, Thompson collect wins

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – In the final results from Champion Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Championship it was Thomas Bayer taking his second win of his rookie season in Top Alcohol Dragster. The California racer took the win when Joey Severance broke on the burnout giving Bayer a single run in the final. The win extended Bayer's Northwest Division points lead over Severance to nearly 100 points.

Klamath Falls resident Clint Thompson came into this weekend's event with a 22-point lead over Hank Coolidge and 32-points ahead of defending division champion Brian Hough in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Thompson fell to Coolidge in a semi-final match up, then Coolidge, the No. 1 qualifier this weekend, lost in the final to Hough who ran a 5.942 second, 245.40 mph pass to Coolidge's quicker 5.835 at 244.07. The win moves Hough into the point's lead.

In Comp Eliminator it was one vs.. two with the No. 2 qualifier Doug Lambeck taking the win over J.D. Zink with a 9.434 second pass. Zink gave away the win when he left early with a red-light.

Alan Falcone beat out Mike Blackstone in the final of Super Stock with a lap of 9.755 seconds at 135.16 mph and Tommy Gaynor won in Stock Eliminator over Mark Faul with an 11.466, 116.60 mph run. Dave Morgan narrowly won in Top Dragster over Stan Leerkamp with a 7.245 second lap to Leerkamp's 7.295.

Randy Johnson held off No. 1 qualifier Kurtis Tamez in the Top Sportsman class running 7.679 seconds at 177.39 mph while Carl Hagen won over former division champion Jeff Jackson in Super Street. Hagen, last year's event runner-up, ran 10.909 seconds at 148.79 mph over Jackson.

Other winners this weekend included Michael Dalrymple beating Mike Henderson in Super Comp; Mike Coltrin won over Greg Zucco in Super Gas; and Leeland King took the trophy in the Sportsman Motorcycle class presented by Harley Davidson with an 8.734 second pass at 152.02 mph.

Northwest Division racers head to Woodburn Dragstrip for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, July 6-8.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Championship:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Round 1
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.660, 257.83 was unopposed

3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.598, 252.95 def.
6) Randy Eakins, Carson City, Nev., 6.272, 201.70

2) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., 5.550, 260.01 def.
7) Dennis Swearingen, Santa Clarita, Calif., 5.723, 245.90

4) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.760, 253.52 def.
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 6.615, 189.90

Semi-finals
Bayer, 5.603, 256.99 def. Austin, 5.643, 256.26
Severance, 5.536, 255.97 def. Cowie, 5.560, 260.21

Final
Bayer, 7.009, 13.23 def. Severance, broke

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
Round 1
5) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.103, 239.65 def.
4) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim Hills, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.177, 242.10

1) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '02 Firebird, 5.964, 239.91 def.
8) Pete Swayne, Santa Rosa, Calif., '07 Monte Carlo, foul

2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.919, 244.29 def.
7) Steven Weggeland, Columbia Falls, Mont., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.133, 22.44

6) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '98 Cutlass, 6.064, 240.17 def.
3) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., '07 Charger, 5.974, 241.20;

Semi-finals
Hough, 5.821, 245.49 def. Parker, 5.947, 243.68
Coolidge, 5.929, 243.15 def. Thompson, 5.948, 243.81

Final
Hough, 5.942, 245.40 def. Coolidge, 5.835, 244.07, foul

COMP ELIMINATOR
Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '05 Sunfire, D/SMA, 9.434, 105.73 def.
 J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, foul.

SUPER STOCK
Alan Falcone, Normandy Park, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.755, 135.16 def.
Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 9.102, 146.65.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '98 Camaro, C/FIA, 11.466, 116.60 def.
Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '69 Chevelle, C/SA, 10.999, 115.14.

SUPER COMP
Michael Dalrymple, Sunnyside, Wash., dragster, 8.914, 172.65 def.
Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 8.917, 174.68.

SUPER GAS
Mike Coltrin, Boise, Idaho, '63 Corvette, 9.926, 159.02 def.
Greg Zucco, Volcano, Calif., '57 Corvette, foul.

SUPER STREET
Carl Hagen, Napa, Calif., '00 Avenger, 10.909, 148.79 def.
Jeff Jackson, Wilsonville, Ore., '68 Mustang, 10.898, 148.67.

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '99 Kawasaki, 8.734, 152.09 def.
Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, 7.944, 163.04.

TOP DRAGSTER
Dave Morgan, Concord, Calif., dragster, 7.245, 177.81 def.
Stan Leerkamp, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.295, 185.13.

TOP SPORTSMAN
Randy Johnson, Bothell, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.679, 177.39 def.
Kurtis Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '07 Mustang, 6.992, 197.54.

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 Friday qualifying:

Bayer, Coolidge grab early leads

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Racing kicked off today for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Northwest Championship at Champion Raceway in Eagle Point, Ore. In final qualifying it was Thomas Bayer and Hank Coolidge leading the fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.

Bayer, in his first year of driving for current NHRA Northwest Division Champion Steve Federlin, put his Toyo Tires dragster on top with a 5.515 second, 258.62 mph pass. Federlin stepped out of the driver's seat of the car he still owns and now serves as crew chief. The team picked up their first win of the year last month at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C. CAN. Bayer is the current NHRA Pacific Division Super Gas and Super Comp Champion and still runs in those classes at selected events.

Bayer is followed by Shawn Cowie running 5.595 seconds at 256.65 mph out of Richmond, B.C., while hometown racer Mike Austin of Medford, Ore., is fourth with a 5.691 second, 254.90 mph pass.

Sunburst, Mont., resident Coolidge jumped to the top of the field in the evening qualifying session with a run of 5.899 seconds at 242.32 mph. Defending event champion Brian Hough of Junction City, Ore., is second in funny car running 5.904 seconds at 247.25 mph with rookie driver Alexis DeJoria in third and Clint Thompson of Klamath Falls, Ore., in the No. 5 spot.

J.D. Zink of Chico, Calif., ran 6.938 seconds in his A/Nostalgia Dragster for the top spot in Comp Eliminator with Doug Lambeck landing in second. 

Greg Carlile leads the Top Dragster field at 6.874 seconds, 196.07 mph with Quentin Chambers right behind at 6.918, 196.59 mph. Tom Gaynor is No. 1 in Stock Eliminator in his '93 Firebird and California runner Jimmy DeFrank is tops in Super Stock running 8.905 seconds.

Rounding out today's qualifying is Kurtis Tamez of Yakima, Wash., running 7.017 seconds at 193.85 mph in his '07 Mustang and John Widmann leads the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson with a 0.004 reaction time.

Racing continues Saturday at 10:30 a.m.  Gates open at 9 a.m.  Tickets are $15. The track is located in the Jackson County Speed Park. From Medford, take I-5 north to Crater Lake Highway exit 30 (Hwy. 62). Go east to Highway 140 and turn right to Kershaw Road. Then turn left to Thunder Road into the track. For more information, call Champion Raceway, (541) 830-3724.

The following are Friday's final qualifying results and Saturday's first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Championship at Champion Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.515 seconds, 259.56 mph
2) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., 5.595, 256.65
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.687, 249.95
4) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.691, 256.31
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 6.081, 237.50
6) Randy Eakins, Carson City, Nev., 6.194, 215.51
7) Dennis Swearingen, Santa Clarita, Calif., 6.748, 144.29

First round TAD pairings
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.515 seconds, 259.56 mph vs. Bye

2) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., 5.595, 256.65 vs.
7) Dennis Swearingen, Santa Clarita, Calif., 6.748, 144.29

3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.687, 249.95 vs.
6) Randy Eakins, Carson City, Nev., 6.194, 215.51

4) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.691, 256.31 vs.
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 6.081, 237.50

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '02 Firebird, 5.899 seconds, 242.32 mph
2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.904, 247.25
3) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., '07 Charger, 5.964, 243.59
4) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim Hills, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.020, 246.17
5) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.021, 241.63
6) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '98 Cutlass, 6.088, 237.55
7) Steven Weggeland, Columbia Falls, Mont., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.241, 224.17
8) Pete Swayne, Santa Rosa, Calif., '07 Monte Carlo, 6.807, 152.42

First round TAFC pairings
1) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '02 Firebird, 5.899 seconds, 242.32 mph vs.
8) Pete Swayne, Santa Rosa, Calif., '07 Monte Carlo, 6.807, 152.42

2) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '02 Firebird, 5.904, 247.25 vs.
7) Steven Weggeland, Columbia Falls, Mont., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.241, 224.17

3) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., '07 Charger, 5.964, 243.59 vs.
6) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '98 Cutlass, 6.088, 237.55

4) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim Hills, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.020, 246.17 vs.
5) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.021, 241.63

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, 6.938 seconds, -0.562 (under index)
2) Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '05 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.527, -0.493
3) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, G/SM, 9.052, -0.428
4) Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., '98 Lumina, G/A, 8.620, -0.410
5) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '34 Chevy, B/SR, 8.148, -0.392
6) Mark Stewart, Medford, Ore., '98 Achieva, G/SMA, 9.012, -0.388
7) Patrick Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, B/D, 6.927, -0.333
8) Jim Warter, Olalla, Wash., '98 Camaro, D/SM, 8.802, -0.298

SUPER STOCK
1) Jimmy DeFrank, Chatsworth, Calif., '98 Grand Am, SS/BS, 8.905 seconds, -1.145 (under index)
2) Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, SS/CM, 8.860, -1.090
3) Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 8.986, -1.064
4) Jim Storms, Renton, Wash., '98 Avenger, GT/FA, 10.175, -0.925
5) Don Durham, Vacaville, Calif., '00 Trans Am, GT/IA, 10.576, -0.924
6) Alan Falcone, Normandy Park, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.820, -0.880
7) Brad Rounds, Reno, Nev., '00 S-10, SS/TB, 9.379, -0.871
8) Bob Fordyce, Vista, Calif., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.932, -0.768
9) Bruce Lippstreu, Fairfield, Calif., '82 Camaro, GT/HA, 10.798, -0.552
10) Dan Cyr, Portland, Ore., '67 Nova, SS/CS, 10.175, -0.475

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '93 Firebird, C/FIA, 10.890 seconds, -1.110 (under index)
2) Rod Greene, Dunlap, Tenn., '72 Demon, F/S, 11.118, -0.982
3) Don Keen, Palmdale, Calif., '68 Mustang, C/S, 10.671, -0.979
4) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.975, -0.975
5) Peter Dodge, Redding, Calif., '68 Camaro, B/S, 10.545, -0.955
6) Andy Durham, Reseda, Calif., '70 Camaro, C/SA, 10.756, -0.944
7) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.785, -0.915
8) Jim Mantle, Black Creek, B.C., '79 Pacer Wgn, V/SA, 14.928, -0.872
9) John Langdon, Dalton Gardens, Idaho, '71 Barracuda, F/SA, 11.341, -0.809
10) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '96 Corvette, A/FIA, 10.504, -0.796

TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Kurtis Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '07 Mustang, 7.017 seconds, 193.85 mph
2) Mike Strickland, Moses Lake, Wash., '04 Grand Am, 7.267, 194.16
3) Todd Fricke, Pasco, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.277, 188.41
4) Randy Johnson, Bothell, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.641, 179.23
5) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.698, 178.02

TOP DRAGSTER
1) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 6.874 seconds, 196.07 mph
2) Quentin Chambers, Bellingham, Wash., dragster, 6.918, 196.59
3) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.019, 190.43
4) John Propp, Granite Bay, Calif., dragster, 7.057, 192.93
5) Will Boxold, Oragevale, Calif., dragster, 7.112, 191.54
6) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.152, 187.42
7) Larry Scarth, Manhattan Beach, Calif., dragster, 7.194, 187.83
8) Dave Morgan, Concord, Calif., dragster, 7.212, 183.79
9) Jon Riedel, Arlington, Wash., dragster, 7.257, 184.30
10) Brian Barling, Surrey, B.C., dragster, 7.293, 187.44

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '97 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.004 seconds reaction time
2) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '99 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.004
3) Craig Rych, North Bend, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.006
4) R.J. McAnulty, Billings, Mont., '82 Suzuki, SMC, 0.007
5) Buff Kobs, Coeur D'lene, Idaho, '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.011
6) Mike Scott, Bonney Lake, Wash., '06 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.016
7) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.018
8) Danny Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, SMC, 0.024
9) Michael Campbell, Coos Bay, Ore., '77 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.025
10) James Empey, Poulsbo, Wash., '01 Harley, SMC, 0.035

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Event preview:

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Champion Raceway will host the Northwest Championship, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, June 29-30.  The race is the fourth of six on the NHRA Northwest division calendar.  It will feature drivers in eight categories, including 250 mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, vying for valuable points leading to divisional and national championships.  The division's Top Sportsman and Top Dragster categories, as well as the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson, will run in conjunction with the race.

Will Top Alcohol Dragster rookie Thomas Bayer be able to outrun the rest of the class to earn his first division title in the category?  Wheeling the dragster of reigning division champ Steve Federlin, Bayer has made good progress.  When Federlin, an Oregon City, Ore., resident, decided to step out of the driver's seat and concentrate on tuning the car, he called on Bayer to take over driving duties.  But Bayer is no stranger to championship runs, in 2006 the Fontana, Calif., resident earned the NHRA Pacific division titles in both Super Comp and Super Gas.    For his part, Federlin drove and tuned the car to three consecutive division crowns.

Defending division Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Brian Hough will face his own set of challenges this season.  The Junction City, Ore., racer had his best year in 2006, earning his second division title and finishing third in the national point standings.  He won both the national and divisional events at Pacific Raceway's in Kent, Wash., as well as three other divisional races, including this one.  Hough will take on the likes of Clint Thompson of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Sunburst, Mont., resident Hank Coolidge.  They were the division's top three points earners in the category in 2006.

North Bend, Wash., racer Jeff Lane will try to defend two titles this season after earning the division championships in Comp Eliminator and Stock Eliminator.  The always-competitive Jody Lang of Puyallup, Wash., will give Lane a run for his money in Stock Eliminator.  And in Comp Eliminator, Bob Marshall, Sardis, B.C., and Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, will be among those on Lane's trail.

Gates at Champion Raceway open at 9 a.m. both days.  Qualifying and time trials start at 10:30 a.m. Friday and continue Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon.  Eliminations begin at noon on Saturday.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualify at 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Friday and they will run first round of eliminations at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Champion Raceway are $15 Friday and $15 Saturday.  A two-day pass is $25.  Children 9 years old and under are admitted free.

Champion Raceway is located in the Jackson County Speed Park.  From Medford, take I-5 north to Crater Lake Highway exit 30 (Hwy. 62).  Go east to Highway 140 and turn right to Kershaw Road.  Then turn left to Thunder Road into the track.  For more information call the track, (541) 830-3724, or visit the web site at

www.ChampionRaceway.com.

The NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season will continue July 6-8 as racers head to Woodburn (Ore.) Dragstrip for the next event. 

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: The Northwest Championship, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships.  Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The event is the fourth of six in Northwest Division competition. The division's Top Sportsman and Top Dragster classes as well as the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: Champion Raceway, Eagle Point, Ore.  Track is located in the Jackson County Speed Park.  From Medford, take I-5 north to Crater Lake Highway exit 30 (Hwy. 62).  Go east to Highway 140 and turn right to Kershaw Road.  Then turn left to Thunder Road into the track.

WHEN:  Friday and Saturday, June 29-30, 2007

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:

FRIDAY, June 29 -- Gates open at 9 a.m.  Qualifying and time trials begin at 10:30 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3, 6 and 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 30 -- Gates open at 9 a.m.  Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon.  Eliminations begin at noon.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car eliminations are scheduled at 3, 6 and 9 p.m.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $15 Saturday. A two-day pass is $25.  Children 9 years old and under are admitted free.  For more information please call Champion Raceway, (541) 830-3724, or visit www.ChampionRaceway.com.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $155,900, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.

2006 EVENT WINNERS: Steve Federlin, Top Alcohol Dragster; Brian Hough, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Dean Carter, Comp Eliminator; Jimmy DeFrank, Super Stock; Toby Lang, Stock Eliminator; Rick Dearinger, Super Comp; Marvin Wiebe, Super Gas; Joseph Greco, 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 2007 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 $100,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance.  The 2008 Jegs Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes.  The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2008 Jegs Allstars.  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, 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 $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

Event sponsor, Jegs High Performance, is offering a "double up" bonus to Jegs Allstars participants.  Any 2008 Jegs Allstars champion who also wins the national event will have his/her Allstars prize doubled.

NHRA SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE SERIES presented by HARLEY DAVIDSON: The NHRA Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships.  The $14,000 champions' purse posted by Harley Davidson will be paid to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.

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