DIVISION 7
Auto Club Famoso Raceway
Bakersfield, Calif., Sept. 7-9
Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central
Event preview
Saturday:
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Sean Bellemeur of Newport Beach, Calif., increased his points lead at the final NHRA Pacific division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the year. Competing at this weekend's event at Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bellemeur scored his fourth win of the season while Top Alcohol Dragster driver Cody Perkins of Bluffdale, Utah, earned his first win of the year.
Bellemeur, who qualified in the No. 4 spot, got the win over Brett Williamson, Campbell, Calif. Bellemeur consistently made 5.7-second runs throughout the event and in the final he ran 5.750 seconds at 251.53 mph to beat Williamson who slowed to a 16.397-second pass.
Perkins had qualified in the seventh spot and scored an upset win over Jim Whiteley of Grand Junction, Colo., in the first round. In the final he squared off against reigning division champion Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif. Demke made the quicker run, 5.424 seconds at 265.33 mph to 5.461 seconds at 261.70 mph, but Perkins got off the line first to get win on a hole shot.
"Upset" was the word of the day in the first round of eliminations in both Alcohol categories as the top qualifiers in both classes went out. In Top Alcohol Dragster it was Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., who fell to eighth-place qualifier Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash. Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., the best qualifier in Top Alcohol Funny Car, lost on a hole shot to Russ Parker of Salem, Ore.
Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., earned his second straight Pacific division win in Comp Eliminator, beating out Ed Sigmon of Chatsworth, Calif., who made his second final-round appearance of the season. The Super Stock final was a family affair as Jimmy De Frank took the win over younger brother Tony. Both drivers hail from Chatsworth, Calif., and drive '07 Cobalts. Maple Valley, Wash., resident Brad Plourd earned his second Stock Eliminator win of the year, wheeling his '69 Camaro to the win over Los Angeles's Jeff Jerome in a '73 Duster. Super Comp winner, Steve Williams of Loma Linda, Calif., grabbed the win over Eric Reyes of Oakland, Calif., and in Super Gas, Greg Ventura, Garden Grove, Calif., knocked off Pleasant Grove Utah's Ed Olpin. Super Street racer Mike Lang, Northridge, Calif., drove his '72 Vega to the win over Glendale, Ariz., racer Dwight Downing who was behind the wheel of his '79 Arrow. In Top Sportsman, Las Vegas's Roger Hall earned the win over Rick Takahashi, San Gabriel, Calif., while the Top Dragster win went to Ron Hartzell, Modesto, Calif., over Will Harrison, Livermore, Calif. Tom Medlin, La Mirada, Calif., made his way to the winner's circle after beating Katie Sullivan, Corning, Calif., in the Sportsman Motorcycle final.
This was the last of seven races in the NHRA Pacific division's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule. Racers may continue to earn points toward divisional and national titles at out-of-division races. The final NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the year is slated for October 19-21 in NHRA's Southeast division.
The following are Saturday's final results at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event presented by Budweiser at Auto Club Famoso Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
8) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.478, 251.46 def.
1) Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., 5.539, 260.56;
7) Cody Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 7.824, 172.71 def.
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 15.623, 43.07
3) Randy Eakins, Carson City, Nev., 5.633, 243.70 def.
6) Duane Shields, Boulder City, Nev., 5.843, 261.78
5) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.531, 262.00 def.
4) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., 5.507, 265.25
Semifinals
Perkins, 5.492, 260.86 def. Eakins, 5.535, 245.70
Demke, 5.468, 263.69 def. Severance, 5.473, 259.14
Final
Perkins, 5.461, 261.70 def. Demke, 5.424, 265.33
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
8) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '98 Cutlass, 5.903, 245.63 def.
1) Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '05 Camaro, 5.860, 249.79
7) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.801, 243.17 def.
2) Jeff Carroll, Santa Barbara, Calif.,
6) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.995, 251.25 def.
9) Mark Woznichak, Ontario, Calif., '02 Camaro, 7.515, 116.85 '07 Monte Carlo, 17.480, 63.32
4) Sean Bellemeur, Newport Beach, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.787, 250.20 def.
5) Ron August Jr., Pleasanton, Calif., '02 Camaro, 7.242, 135.95
Semifinals
Williamson, 5.816, 242.19 def. Gordon, 5.900, 251.74
Bellemeur, 5.773, 251.39 def. Parker, 5.835, 246.30
Final
Bellemeur, 5.750, 251.53 def. Williamson, 16.397, 55.36
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., dragster, B/ND, 7.632, 122.38 def.
Ed Sigmon, Chatsworth, Calif., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 9.378, 106.11
SUPER STOCK
Jimmy DeFrank, Chatsworth, Calif., '07 Cobalt, SS/BS, 19.701, 69.68 def.
Tony DeFrank, Chatsworth, Calif., '07 Cobalt, GT/CA, foul
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Brad Plourd, Maple Valley, Wash., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.478, 121.80 def.
Jeff Jerome, Los Angeles, '73 Duster, G/SA, 11.422, 113.55
SUPER COMP
Steve Williams, Loma Linda, Calif., dragster, 8.911, 163.99 def.
Eric Reyes, Oakland, Calif., dragster, 8.884, 157.23
SUPER GAS
Greg Ventura, Garden Grove, Calif., '66 Nova, 9.921, 142.20 def.
Ed Olpin, Pleasant Grove, Utah, '63 Corvette, 9.922, 154.47
SUPER STREET
Mike Lang, Northridge, Calif., '72 Vega, 10.846, 127.98 def.
Dwight Downing, Glendale, Ariz., '79 Arrow, foul
TOP SPORTSMAN
Roger Hall, Las Vegas, '63 Corvette, 7.495, 177.76 def.
Rick Takahashi, San Gabriel, Calif., '00 Firebird, 8.063, 166.79
TOP DRAGSTER
Ron Hartzell, Modesto, Calif., dragster, 7.479, 173.14 def.
Will Harrison, Livermore, Calif., dragster, 7.339, 183.22
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Tom Medlin, La Mirada, Calif., '86 Suzuki, 8.830, 142.90 def.
Katie Sullivan, Corning, Calif., '78 Kawasaki, 9.868, 123.93
Friday:
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – In the opening day of racing at Auto Club Famoso Raceway's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event presented by Budweiser, qualifying was completed, making way for Saturday's elimination rounds. Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., wheeled his Top Alcohol Dragster to the No. 1 qualifying spot with a 5.341-second, 268.49 mph pass. In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Oak Ridge, Tenn., resident Von Smith grabbed the top spot with a 5.664-second, 252.45 mph run.
Niver outpaced No. 2 qualifier Jim Whiteley of Grand Junction, Colo., who 5.412 seconds at 265.64 mph. Niver will square off against eighth place qualifier Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., in the opening round of eliminations. There were 14 racers vying for the eight-car elimination field.
Smith fended off 16 other drivers who were competing for a place in the eight-car field. But his top qualifying effort was just enough to keep him ahead of Santa Barbara, Calif., racer Jeff Carroll who made a 5.691-second, 253.37 mph lap. Smith will take on No. 8 qualifier Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., in round one of eliminations.
In Comp Eliminator, Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., was the No. 1 qualifier while Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., lead the Super Stock field. Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., headed up the Stock Eliminator class, Robert Broguiere, Wlidomar, Calif., was No. 1 in Top Sportsman, Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., set the pace in Top Dragster and La Mirada, Calif., resident Tom Medlin was the best qualifier in Sportsman Motorcycle.
Racing continues Saturday at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Gates open at 7 a.m. and final qualifying and time trials are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. Eliminations begin at noon. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at 4 p.m.
Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event presented by Budweiser at Auto Club Famoso Raceway are $20. Children 11 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.
Auto Club Famoso Raceway is located at 33559 Famoso Road in McFarland, approximately 12 miles north of Bakersfield. For more information call the track, (661) 399-2210, or visit www.AutoClubFamosoRaceway.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results, including first round pairings for TAD and TAFC, from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event presented by Budweiser at Auto Club Famoso Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., 5.341 seconds, 268.49 mph
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.412, 265.64
3) Randy Eakins, Carson City, Nev., 5.429, 249.79
4) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., 5.432, 265.56
5) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.435, 264.47
6) Duane Shields, Boulder City, Nev., 5.469, 262.62
7) Cody Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.483, 261.24
8) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.487, 260.41
Not Qualified
9) Brian Smith, Fullerton, Calif., 5.498, 255.31
10) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.631, 262.54
11) Larry Miersch, Huntington Beach, Calif., 5.648, 232.73
12) Frank Dischbein, Las Vegas, 6.040, 232.19
13) Ed Vickroy, Fontana, Calif., 8.583, 152.12
14) Johnny Ahten, Sagus, Calif., 10.179, 92.94
First round TAD pairings
1) Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., 5.341 seconds, 268.49 mph vs.
8) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.487, 260.41
2) Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.412, 265.64 vs.
7) Cody Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.483, 261.24
3) Randy Eakins, Carson City, Nev., 5.429, 249.79 vs.
6) Duane Shields, Boulder City, Nev., 5.469, 262.62
4) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., 5.432, 265.56 vs.
5) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.435, 264.47
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '05 Camaro, 5.664 seconds, 252.45 mph
2) Jeff Carroll, Santa Barbara, Calif., '07 Monte Carlo, 5.691, 253.37
3) Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.713, 251.74
4) Sean Bellemeur, Newport Beach, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.751, 251.95
5) Ron August Jr, Pleasanton, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.783, 249.23
6) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.809, 254.38
7) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.813, 244.16
8) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '98 Cutlass, 5.817, 248.82
Not Qualified
9) Mark Woznichak, Ontario, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.827, 237.40
10) Rian Konno, Rosemead, Calif., '02 Firebird, 5.839, 239.68
11) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.852, 246.10
12) Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '07 Mustang, 5.869, 243.24
13) Mike Drake, Glendora, Calif., '01 Avenger, 5.963, 227.33
14) Larry Miner, Woodbridge, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.975, 243.96
15) Sean O'Bannon, Ontario, Calif., '07 Charger, 6.101, 235.47
16) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., '07 Charger, 6.200, 243.50
17) Dale Van Gundy, Anaheim, Calif., '97 Trans Am, 6.215, 213.16
First round TAFC pairings
1) Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '05 Camaro, 5.664 seconds, 252.45 mph vs.
8) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '98 Cutlass, 5.817, 248.82
2) Jeff Carroll, Santa Barbara, Calif., '07 Monte Carlo, 5.691, 253.37 vs.
7) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.813, 244.16
3) Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.713, 251.74 vs.
6) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.809, 254.38
4) Sean Bellemeur, Newport Beach, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.751, 251.95 vs.
5) Ron August Jr, Pleasanton, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.783,
249.23
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., dragster, B/ND, 7.045 seconds, -0.675 (under index)
2) Tom Huggins, Santa Paula, Calif., '06 GTO, B/A, 7.106, -0.584
3) Jim Cowan, Dewey, Ariz., '05 Cavalier, I/AA, 8.279, -0.571
4) Joe Mozeris, Phoenix, dragster, C/DA, 7.079, -0.561
5) Alan Ellis, Mapleton, Utah, '23 roadster, A/AP, 6.800, -0.560
6) J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, 6.960, -0.540
7) Ed Sigmon, Chatsworth, Calif., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.590, -0.530
8) Tom Mettler, Bakersfield, Calif., '01 Dakota, PST, 7.491, -0.519
9) John Edwards, Claremont, Calif., '99 Neon, C/AA, 7.527, -0.513
10) Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '06 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.512, -0.508
SUPER STOCK
1) Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., '05 Sunfire, GT/AA, 9.255 seconds, -1.145 (under index)
2) Ryan McClanahan, Alta Loma, Calif., '07 Cobalt, SS/BM, 8.558, -1.142
3) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '67 Camaro, SS/GA, 9.762, -1.088
4) Justin Lamb, Henderson, Nev., '07 Cobalt, SS/BS, 8.978, -1.072
5) Jimmy DeFrank, Chatsworth, Calif., '07 Cobalt, SS/BS, 9.029, -1.021
6) Fred Moreno, La Verne, Calif., '69 Mustang, SS/GA, 9.845, -1.005
7) Chuck Rayburn, Castro Valley, Calif., '64 Belvedere, SS/BA, 9.207, -0.993
8) Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 9.084, -0.966
9) Bob Fordyce, Vista, Calif., '91 Calais, GT/EA, 9.998, -0.952
10) Darren Smith, Palmdale, Calif., '68 Dart, SS/FA, 9.803, -0.947
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '93 Firebird, C/FIA, 10.848 seconds, -1.152 (under index)
2) Nick Ariotti, Boulder City, Nev., '76 Volare, I/SA, 11.472, -1.128
3) Robert Pond, Riverside, Calif., '67 Fairlane, A/S, 10.157, -1.093
4) Harry Doolittle, Wickenburg, Ariz., '02 Firebird, H/FIA, 12.358, -1.092
5) Don Keen, Palmdale, Calif., '69 Mustang, C/S, 10.594, -1.056
6) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '74 Dart, F/SA, 11.101, -1.049
7) Ryan McClanahan, Alta Loma, Calif., '02 Firebird, A/FIA, 10.283, -1.017
8) John Schloe, Garden Grove, Calif., '69 Firebird, D/SA, 10.838, -1.012
9) Leo Glasbrenner, San Dimas, Calif., '68 Firebird, E/SA, 11.004, -0.996
10) Chris Whitney, Sun Valley, Calif., '67 Fairlane, B/S, 10.530, -0.970
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Robert Broguiere, Wildomar, Calif., '63 Corvette, 7.003 seconds, 197.93 mph
2) Larry Azcuenaga, South Jordan, Utah, '03 Grand Am, 7.168, 193.75
3) Dean Hall, Guerneville, Calif., '63 Corvette, 7.236, 192.02
4) Chip Rumis, Ramona, Calif., '07 Cobalt, 7.242, 191.04
5) Joe Roubicek, Westlake Village, Calif., '63 Corvette, 7.271, 188.60
6) J Wayne Silvia, Upland, Calif., '04 Cavalier, 7.318, 187.57
7) Brad Wagner, Henderson, Nev., '97 Cutlass, 7.330, 191.00
8) Ted Carli, Temecula, Calif., '05 Cavilier, 7.384, 190.67
9) Billy Creme, Palmdale, Calif., '56 Belair, 7.440, 187.22
10) Augustine Herrera, La Mirada, Calif., '67 Camaro, 7.448, 187.18
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., dragster, 6.791 seconds, 199.02 mph
2) Chip Rumis, Ramona, Calif., dragster, 6.795, 198.98
3) Del Cox Jr, Downey, Calif., dragster, 6.867, 196.67
4) Adam Burnham, Henderson, Nev., dragster, 6.930, 195.39
5) Joe Roubicek, Westlake Village, Calif., dragster, 6.964, 195.39
6) Les Figueroa, Lake Havasu, Ariz., dragster, 7.004, 195.14
7) Will Boxold, Oragevale, Calif., dragster, 7.040, 194.21
8) John Propp, Granite Bay, Calif., dragster, 7.043, 194.59
9) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.073, 193.96
10) Jim Momjian, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., dragster, 7.080, 191.53
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Tom Medlin, La Mirada, Calif., '86 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Jay Matthews, Henderson, Nev., '98 Suzuki, SMC, 0.007
3) Ron Gledhill, Taylorsville, Utah, '01 Suzuki, SMC, 0.010
4) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.015
5) Mike Scott, Bonney Lake, Wash., '06 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.015
6) Katie Sullivan, Corning, Calif., '78 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.016
7) Joe Beasley, Bakersfield, Calif., '82 Suzuki, SMC, 0.026
8) Jordan Miclette, Redway, Calif., '97 Suzuki, SMC, 0.027
9) Austin Chandler, Porterville, Calif., '99 Suzuki, SMC, 0.028
10) Charles Rand, Bakersfield, Calif., '95 Suzuki, SMC, 0.033
Event preview:
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – NHRA Pacific division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will close out the 2007 season at Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Sept. 7-8. The event is the last of seven in the region and is the final opportunity for racers to earn in-division points toward divisional and national championships.
Duane Shields of Boulder City, Nev., is leading the Top Alcohol Dragster points but has not made a final-round appearance since the division's race in Las Vegas in April, where he was the runner-up. Shields had opened the season with two straight wins, at Firebird Int'l Raceway in Chandler, Ariz., and at Southwester Int'l Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Since then he has been to the semis twice and lost in the first round twice. Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction, Colo., and Cody Perkins are in pursuit of Shields. Whiteley earned his first win in the class in May at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, Calif., and was runner-up at the division's last race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., as well as at an out-of-division race in Brainerd, Minn. This is Whiteley's second year in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks and his crew chief is Norm Grimes who tuned the Jack O'Bannon-owned ride of Rick Santos to five consecutive national championships. Bluffdale, Utah's Perkins has two runner-up finishes on the year at out-of-division races in Denver and Acton, Mont.
In Top Alcohol Funny Car competition, Fullerton, Calif., resident Sean Bellemeur leads the charge on the strength of three wins and a runner-up finish in six races. He was runner-up in Chandler before getting wins in Tucson, Fontana and an out-of-division race in Woodburn, Ore. Bellemeur's closest competition has been Von Smith, a resident of Oak Ridge, Tenn., who is racing in the Pacific division this season. Smith opened his season with a win at an out-of-division race in Houston and was runner-up to Bellemeur in Tucson.
He also won the division's last race, at Infineon Raceway. The division's reigning champion, Doug Gordon of Paso Robles, Calif., has struggled this season and has not made it past the semis. He is currently in fifth place in the point standings.
Although this is the last Pacific division Lucas Oil event of the season, racers may compete in other divisions and continue to earn points toward championships until the final Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the year which is scheduled for Oct.19-21 in NHRA's Southeast division.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Budweiser, 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 last of seven in Pacific Division competition. The division's Sunset Racecraft Top Sportsman Series, Hughes Performance Top Dragster Series and Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
WHERE: Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Calif. Track is located at 33559 Famoso Road in McFarland, Calif., approximately 12 miles north of Bakersfield.
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, September 7-8, 2007
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Budweiser:
FRIDAY, Sept. 7 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Dragster, Comp Eliminator and Top Sportsman qualify at 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3, 6 and 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, Sept. 8 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are slated from 9 a.m. to noon. Top Dragster, Comp Eliminator and Top Sportsman run first round at noon. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin eliminations at 4 p.m.
TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $20 Friday, $20 Saturday. Children 11 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Auto Club Famoso Raceway, (661) 399-2210, or visit the web site: www.AutoClubFamosoRaceway.com.
PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $181,400, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.
2006 EVENT WINNERS: Duane Shields, Top Alcohol Dragster; Larry Miner, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Doug Lambeck, Comp Eliminator; John Calvert, Super Stock; Mike Williams, Stock Eliminator; Greg Boutte, Super Comp; John Ross, Super Gas; Keith Manogue, 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 2006 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 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.
SUNSET RACECRAFT TOP SPORTSMAN SERIES: The Sunset Racecraft Top Sportsman Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in the Pacific division's Top Sportsman class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $3,500 champions' purse posted by Sunset Racecraft will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.
HUGHES PERFORMANCE TOP DRAGSTER SERIES: The Hughes Performance Top Dragster Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in the Pacific division's Top Dragster class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $3,500 champions' purse posted by Hughes Performance will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.
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