DIVISION 6
Woodburn Dragstrip
Woodburn, Ore., July 11-13, 2008
Results will be posted as soon as they are available. For detailed results, go to Drag Race Central
Sunday
WOODBURN, Ore. – NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors tackled the quarter-mile at Woodburn Dragstrip this weekend in the 31st Les Schwab Challenge. In the end, defending division champions Thomas Bayer in Top Alcohol Dragster and Brian Hough in Top Alcohol Funny Car logged their first wins of 2008.
Fontana, Calif., resident Bayer, who is wheeling the rail owned and tuned by former division champ Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., qualified in the No. 1 spot and had a bye run in the first round due to an odd number of entries for the TAD class. In the semis he beat Justin Davis of Murietta, Calif., before taking on another former division champ in Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash. Bayer laid down a 5.556-second, 258.24 mph pass that was more than enough to cover Severance's abbreviated 9.478-second run.
Hough, who hails from Junction City, Ore., started the day from the No. 4 qualifying spot. In the first round he beat Klamath Falls, Ore., racer Clint Thompson and in the semifinals Hough got the win over No. 1 qualifier Sean O'Bannon of Fontana, Calif. In the final, Hough made a 6.015-second, 245.83 mph pass against Jason Rupert of Yorba Linda, Calif. Rupert's run got out of control about mid-way through and resulted in a crash. Rupert was unhurt in the incident but he handed the win to Hough.
Glendale, Ariz., resident Dean Carter earned the win in Comp Eliminator, beating out Doug Lambeck of Corona Del Mar, Calif. Super Stock racer Tony Mandella, Upland, Calif., wheeled his '90 Camaro to the win over Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., in his '91 Calais. Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., drove his '81 Malibu to the win in Stock Eliminator, ousting Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., in the final. In Super Comp, John Young, Vancouver, Wash., bested Bob Woodruff, Maple Valley, Wash. Buckley, Wash., racer Mike Ferderer earned the win in Super Gas, taking out John Whitmore, Myrtle Creek, Ore. The Super Street winner was Thomas Golden, Aloha, Ore., over Tony Hernandez of Buckley, Wash. Top Sportsman winner, Seattle's Barry Hobson, beat Daryl Hemley of Burley, Wash., while in Top Dragster, Bill Maness, Vancouver, Wash., took home the hardware over Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash. Eric Johns, Milwaukie, Ore., rode his '05 Kawasaki to the winner's circle in Sportsman Motorcycle, beating out Al Omond of Surry, B.C.
Northwest division Lucas Oil Series racers head to Acton, Mont., for the next race. Yellowstone Drag Strip will host the event Aug. 15-17.
The following are the final results from the 31st Les Schwab Challenge, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.541 seconds, 258.10 mph def. Bye
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 6.453, 184.31 def.
7) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 7.723, 105.64
3) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.769, 248.27 def.
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.748, 246.23
4) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.614, 255.24 def.
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 6.015, 242.84
Semifinals
Bayer, 5.569, 260.55 def. Davis, 5.617, 256.55
Severance, 5.592, 255.31 def. Cowie, 5.671, 256.33
Final
Bayer, 5.556, 258.24 def. Severance, 9.478, 79.05
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
1) Sean O'Bannon, Fontana, Calif., '08 Monte Carlo, 5.940 seconds, 246.98 mph def.
8) Larry Miner, Lodi, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 10.396, 81.82
2) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '03 Firebird, 6.074, 240.77 def.
7) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '99 Firebird, 6.065, 239.74
3) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.919, 242.78 def.
10) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., 80.65, 133.05
4) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.909, 249.16 def.
5) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 11.403, 77.06
Semifinals
Hough, 5.954, 247.93 def. O'Bannon, 5.961, 242.65
Rupert, 6.002, 239.68 def. Evanchuk, 5.993, 241.93
Final
Hough, 6.015, 245.83 def. Rupert, 16.966, no speed
COMP ELIMINATOR
Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., dragster, A/ND, 7.021, 168.13 def.
Doug Lambeck, Corona Del Mar, Calif., '06 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.620, 161.92
SUPER STOCK
Tony Mandella, Upland, Calif., '90 Camaro, GT/CA, 9.575, 138.22 def.
Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.674, 135.72
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., '81 Malibu, M/SA, 12.537, 91.90 def.
Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.848, 108.43
SUPER COMP
John Young, Vancouver, Wash., dragster, 8.894, 161.05 def.
Bob Woodruff, Maple Valley, Wash., dragster, 8.886, 182.48
SUPER GAS
Mike Ferderer, Buckley, Wash., '05 Grand Am, 9.904, 171.13 def.
John Whitmore, Mrytle Creek, Ore., '34 Roadster, 9.899, 149.97.
SUPER STREET
Thomas Golden, Aloha, Ore., '57 Chevy, 10.907, 123.00 def.
Tony Hernandez, Buckley, Wash., '66 Nova, 10.939, 146.48
TOP SPORTSMAN
Barry Hobson, Seattle, Wash., '06 Grand Am, 7.233, 182.88 def.
Daryl Hemley, Burley, Wash., '02 Cavalier, 7.654, 179.67
TOP DRAGSTER
Bill Maness, Vancover, Wash., dragster, 7.933, 153.92 def.
Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.168, 182.85
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Eric Johns, Milwaukie, Ore., '05 Kawasaki, 9.525, 135.19 def.
Al Omond, Surry, B.C., '94 ZX9, 8.325, 165.31
Saturday
WOODBURN, Ore. – At the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge, a round of the NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Woodburn Dragstrip, Thomas Bayer of Fontana, Calif., wheeled his Top Alcohol Dragster to the No. 1 qualifying spot and Sean O'Bannon, also from Fontana, moved to the top spot in Top Alcohol Funny Car. After two days of qualifying, eliminations will start on Sunday.
Bayer, the division's defending TAD champ, improved on Friday's No. 1 qualifying effort with a 5.465-second, 263.85 mph pass. The run was just enough to keep the Steve Federlin owned and tuned entry ahead of No. 2 qualifier Joey Severance. The Spanaway, Wash., racer laid down a 5.496-second pass at 258.02 mph to move up from the seventh qualifying position. Because of the odd number of entries for the eight-car field, Bayer will have a bye run in the opening round of eliminations.
O'Bannon came in to today's action in the No. 3 qualifying slot. He ripped a 5.884-second, 249.58 mph pass to move in to the top spot ahead of Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif. Rupert did not make a pass in the initial day of qualifying and ran 5.895 seconds at 245.83 mph today.
J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., kept his Comp Eliminator entry at the top of the field while all the other categories had new top qualifiers. Jimmy De Frank, Thousand Oaks, Calif., took his '08 Cobalt to the top of the Super Stock field and is placed fourth in the Stock Eliminator standings. The No. 1 qualifier in Stock Eliminator is Richland, Wash., racer Jim Waldo behind the wheel of his '02 Firebird. Jirka Kaplan, Calgary, Alb., and his '63 Corvette set the pace in Top Sportsman, Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in Top Dragster, and Van Smith, Portland, Ore., bested the Sportsman Motorcycle field.
Racing continues Sunday at Woodburn Dragstrip. Gates open at 8 a.m. and eliminations start at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will begin eliminations at noon.
Tickets for the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge are $ $25. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Woodburn Dragstrip is located at 7730 Highway 219, 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and Sunday's first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge, a round of the NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.465 seconds, 263.85 mph
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.496, 258.02
3) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.518, 262.31
4) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.632, 256.33
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.753, 255.39
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.764, 246.77
7) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 6.558, 231.24
First round TAD pairings
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.465 seconds, 263.85 mph vs. Bye
2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.496, 258.02 vs.
7) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 6.558, 231.24
3) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.518, 262.31 vs.
6) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.764, 246.77
4) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 5.632, 256.33 vs.
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.753, 255.39
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Sean O'Bannon, Fontana, Calif., '08 Monte Carlo, 5.884 seconds, 249.58 mph
2) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '03 Firebird, 5.895, 245.83
3) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.920, 240.00
4) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.932, 246.71
5) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.951, 246.17
6) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '04 Firebird, 5.978, 242.19
7) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '99 Firebird, 5.984, 242.91
8) Larry Miner, Lodi, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.988, 240.83
Not Qualified
9) Hank Coolidge, Sunbrst, Mont., '02 Firebird, 5.996, 239.04
10) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., '08 Charger, 6.087, 241.74
11) Jim Peters, Molalla, Ore., '08 Impala, 8.847, 104.49
First round TAFC pairings
1) Sean O'Bannon, Fontana, Calif., '08 Monte Carlo, 5.884 seconds, 249.58 mph vs.
8) Larry Miner, Lodi, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.988, 240.83
2) Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, Calif., '03 Firebird, 5.895, 245.83 vs.
7) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '99 Firebird, 5.984, 242.91
3) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.920, 240.00 vs.
6) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '04 Firebird, 5.978, 242.19
4) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.932, 246.71 vs.
5) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 5.951, 246.17
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, 6.838 seconds, -0.662 (under index)
2) Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.759, -0.641
3) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 8.726, -0.634
4) Doug Lambeck, Corona Del Mar, Calif., '06 Sunfire, D/SMA, 8.380, -0.630
5) Randy Jones, Monarch Beach, Calif., '05 Cavalier, H/SM, 8.933, -0.627
6) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 8.938, -0.622
7) Jim Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.730, -0.590
8) Ross Wilson, Alta Loma, Calif., '05 Sunfire, C/SMA, 8.285, -0.575
9) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 6.977, -0.533
10) Mark Stewart, Medford, Ore., '98 Achieva, G/SMA, 8.850, -0.510
SUPER STOCK
1) Jimmy De Frank, Thousand Oaks, Calif., '08 Cobalt, SS/BS, 8.652 seconds, -1.298 (under index)
2) Don Little, Westley, Calif., '70 Challenger, SS/JA, 10.041, -1.259
3) Alan Falcone, Seattle, '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.504, -1.196
4) Chuck Stubeck, Chatsworth, Calif., '69 Roadrunner, SS/FA, 9.626, -1.124
5) John Borden, Redlands, Calif., '66 Nova, SS/HA, 9.781, -1.119
6) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '08 Cobalt, GT/AA, 9.294, -1.106
7) Jack Bystrom, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., '68 Camaro, SS/FA, 9.709, -1.041
8) Tony Mandella, Upland, Calif., '90 Camaro, GT/CA, 9.699, -1.001
9) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '04 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.801, -0.999
10) Gary Howe, Gig Harbor, Wash., '55 Chevy, GT/L, 10.606, -0.994
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, B/S, 10.102 seconds, -1.398 (under index)
2) Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 9.978, -1.322
3) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '96 Corvette, C/SA, 10.386, -1.314
4) Jimmy De Frank, Chatsworth, Calif., '67 Pontiac, D/SA, 10.546, -1.304
5) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.148, -1.302
6) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, K/SA, 11.655, -1.295
7) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.680, -1.270
8) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.292, -1.258
9) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '96 Firebird, C/SA, 10.480, -1.220
10) Bob Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '68 Nova, G/S, 11.018, -1.182
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Jirka Kaplan, Calgary, Alb., '63 Corvette, 6.720 seconds, 207.56 mph
2) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '07 Stratus, 6.867, 204.54
3) Barry Hobson, Seattle, '06 Grand Am, 7.128, 193.50
4) Roger Hall, Las Vegas, '63 Corvette, 7.439, 188.32
5) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.494, 185.95
6) Randy Johnson, Bothell, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.561, 182.37
7) Daryl Hemley, Burley, Wash., '02 Cavalier, 7.575, 183.63
8) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.592, 181.01
9) Steve Downs, Edgewood, Wash., '01 S-10, 7.645, 180.10
10) Ronnie Lahn, Norwalk, Calif., '04 Cavalier, 7.671, 180.03
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., dragster, 6.659 seconds, 204.68 mph
2) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.851, 197.10
3) Eddie Wells, Eugene, Ore., dragster, 6.923, 195.05
4) Rich Bailey, Salem, Ore., '01 Frameworks, 6.926, 197.23
5) Mike Peck, Woodinville, Wash., dragster, 6.952, 195.22
6) John Propp, Granite Bay, Calif., dragster, 6.958, 196.72
7) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.005, 194.51
8) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 7.006, 193.75
9) Todd Miller, Fairview, Ore., '23 roadster, 7.026, 190.67
10) Eddy Plaizier, Edmonton, Alb., dragster, 7.033, 193.17
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Van Smith, Portland, Ore., '77 Kawasaki, , 0.002 seconds reaction time
2) Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003
3) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '91 Suzuki, SMC, 0.003
4) Doug Rathbun, Oak Harbor, Wash., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.004
5) Terry Giese, Milwaukee, Ore., '83 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.005
6) Katie Sullivan, Corning, Calif., '78 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.005
7) Danny Lee Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, SMC, 0.009
8) Eric Johns, Milwaukie, Ore., '05 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.011
9) Brett Hordemann, Otis Orchard, Wash., '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.011
10) Travis Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '83 Suzuki, SMC, 0.012
Friday
WOODBURN, Ore. – The 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge, a round of the NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, kicked off today at Woodburn Dragstrip. Racers are vying for points leading to divisional and national championships. Reigning division Top Alcohol Dragster champ Thomas Bayer leads the qualifiers in his class while John Evanchuk set the pace in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Bayer, a resident of Fontana, Calif., who is wheeling the entry owned and tuned by former division champ Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., laid down a 5.486-second, 262.16 mph pass for the No. 1 spot. Delta, B.C., racer Shawn Cowie is the No. 2 qualifier with a 5.632-second, 258.84 mph effort.
Evanchuk hails from Edmonton, Alb. His 5.933-second, 240.00 mph run was more than enough to cover second-place qualifier Russ Parker of Salem, Ore. Parker ran 6.004 seconds at 241.35 mph.
J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., heads the Comp Eliminator field while Don Little, Westley, Calif., is atop the Super Stock contingent in his '70 Charger. In Stock Eliminator, Steven Swenson, Castaic, Calif., wheeled his '72 Mustang to the No. 1 spot and Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., is the top qualifier in Top Dragster. The leader in Sportsman Motorcycle is Jeff Haven of Yakima, Wash.
Racing continues Saturday and Sunday at Woodburn Dragstrip. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days. Final qualifying and time trials start at 9 a.m. Saturday and eliminations start Sunday morning at 9. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have two more qualifying passes on Saturday, at noon and 4 p.m., and begin eliminations Sunday at noon.
Tickets for the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge are $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Woodburn Dragstrip is located at 7730 Highway 219, 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., 5.486 seconds, 262.16 mph
2) Shawn Cowie, Delta, B.C., 5.632, 258.84
3) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.753, 255.39
4) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.811, 241.93
5) Doug Hegge, Vancouver, Wash., 6.558, 231.24
6) Justin Davis, Murrieta, Calif., 7.384, 119.95
7) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 9.785, 78.28
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) John Evanchuk, Edmonton, Alb., '02 Firebird, 5.933 seconds, 240.00 mph
2) Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., '04 Firebird, 6.004, 241.35
3) Sean O'Bannon, Fontana, Calif., '08 Monte Carlo, 6.053, 248.00
4) Larry Miner, Lodi, Calif., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.053, 240.64
5) Jeff Ashwell, Keizer, Ore., '99 Firebird, 6.069, 241.22
6) Alexis De Joria, Venice, Calif., '08 Charger, 6.094, 234.49
7) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 6.710, 165.56
8) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '06 Monte Carlo, 8.790, 86.21
Not Qualified
9) Jim Peters, Molalla, Ore., '08 Impala, 11.759, 64.99
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, 6.838 seconds, -0.662 (under index)
2) Dan Barton, Post Falls, Idaho, '05 Cavalier, G/SMA, 8.736, -0.624
3) Randy Jones, Monarch Beach, Calif., '05 Cavalier, H/SM, 8.960, -0.600
4) Jim Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.730, -0.590
5) Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '05 Cavalier, J/A, 7.815, -0.585
6) Pat Byron, Hoquiam, Wash., dragster, C/D, 6.985, -0.525
7) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, H/SM, 9.087, -0.473
8) Mark Stewart, Medford, Ore., '98 Achieva, G/SMA, 8.889, -0.471
9) Skip Dunn, Orem, Utah, '02 Grand Am, B/AA, 7.172, -0.468
10) Aaron Strong, Milton, Wash., '05 Cavalier, F/A, 8.213, -0.467
SUPER STOCK
1) Don Little, Westley, Calif., '70 Challenger, SS/JA, 10.041 seconds, -1.259 (under index)
2) Alan Falcone, Seattle, '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.504, -1.196
3) Jimmy Defrank, Thousand Oaks, Calif., '08 Cobalt, SS/BS, 8.764, -1.186
4) Chuck Stubeck, Chatsworth, Calif., '69 Roadrunner, SS/FA, 9.626, -1.124
5) John Borden, Redlands, Calif., '66 Nova, SS/HA, 9.781, -1.119
6) Jack Bystrom, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., '68 Camaro, SS/FA, 9.714, -1.036
7) Kevin Cour, Portland, Ore., '04 Cavalier, GT/DA, 9.801, -0.999
8) Tony Mandella, Upland, Calif., '90 Camaro, GT/CA, 9.704, -0.996
9) Gary Howe, Gig Harbor, Wash., '55 Chevy, GT/L, 10.606, -0.994
10) Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.708, -0.992
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Steven Swenson, Castaic, Calif., '72 Mustang, E/SA, 9.822 seconds, -2.178 (under index)
2) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, B/S, 10.102, -1.398
3) Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, Wash., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 9.978, -1.322
4) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '96 Corvette, C/SA, 10.386, -1.314
5) Jimmy DeFrank, Chatsworth, Calif., '67 Pontiac, D/SA, 10.546, -1.304
6) John Hill, Fairbanks, Alaska, '86 Camaro, H/SA, 11.148, -1.302
7) Bill Edgeworth, Tacoma, Wash., '77 Firebird, K/SA, 11.655, -1.295
8) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.680, -1.270
9) Tom Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '96 Firebird, C/SA, 10.480, -1.220
10) Bob Gullett, Calgary, Alb., '68 Nova, G/S, 11.035, -1.165
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Not on File, dragster, 6.720 seconds, 207.56 mph
2) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '07 Stratus, 6.867, 204.54
3) Barry Hobson, Seattle, '06 Grand Am, 7.136, 193.50
4) Roger Hall, Las Vegas, '63 Corvette, 7.476, 188.24
5) Gary Zellner, Scio, Ore., '53 Corvette, 7.502, 185.56
6) Randy Johnson, Bothell, Wash., '04 Cavalier, 7.561, 182.37
7) Robert Matthews, Gig Harbor, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.592, 181.01
8) Daryl Hemley, Burley, Wash., '02 Cavalier, 7.617, 183.63
9) Steve Downs, Edgewood, Wash., '01 S-10, 7.645, 180.10
10) Ronnie Lahn, Norwalk, Calif., '04 Cavalier, 7.671, 180.03
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 6.855 seconds, 197.10 mph
2) Paul Gladden, Tracy, Calif., dragster, 6.861, 204.45
3) Eddie Wells, Eugene, Ore., dragster, 6.945, 195.05
4) Mike Peck, Woodinville, Wash., dragster, 6.952, 195.22
5) John Propp, Granite Bay, Calif., dragster, 6.958, 196.72
6) Glen Hultberg, Medical Lake, Wash., dragster, 7.006, 193.75
7) Todd Miller, Fairview, Ore., '23 roadster, 7.026, 187.77
8) Chuck Glanz, Myrtle Creek, Ore., dragster, 7.043, 193.29
9) Shane Molinari, Battle Ground, Wash., dragster, 7.048, 190.75
10) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.071, 189.79
SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Havens, Yakima, Wash., '95 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Doug Rathbun, Oak Harbor, Wash., '74 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.004
3) Terry Giese, Milwaukee, Ore., '83 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.005
4) Eric Johns, Milwaukie, Ore., '79 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.011
5) Brett Hordemann, Otis Orchard, Wash., '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.011
6) Travis Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '82 Suzuki, SMC, 0.012
7) Leeland King, Shelton, Wash., '99 Ninja, ETMX, 0.016
8) Jim Shellenberger, Salem, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.016
9) Van Smith, Portland, Ore., '81 Kawasaki, , 0.017
10) Buff Kobs, Coeur D'lene, Idaho, '95 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.019
Preview
WOODBURN, Ore. – Woodburn Dragstrip will host the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, July 11-13. The race is the fourth of six in NHRA Northwest division competition. 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 Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
In Top Alcohol Dragster competition there are 11 points separating first place from third. Shelton, Wash., racer Brandon Johnson leads the class after opening the season with an out-of-division win in Chandler, Ariz. At the two Northwest division events he's attended, at Mission (B.C.) Raceway Park and Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash., he was ousted in the first round. Defending division champ Thomas Bayer is just 10 points off the pace. The Fontana, Calif., resident, who is wheeling the rail owned and tuned by former division champion Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., was runner-up at an out-of-division event in Fallon, Nev., after losing in the first round at Mission Raceway. He went to the semis at Pacific Raceways. Shawn Cowie of Richmond, B.C., is in third place in the point standings. Cowie's best race of the season so far was at his home track in Mission where he was runner-up.
Sean O'Bannon of Ontario, Calif., leads in the Top Alcohol Funny Car points. He has an 11-point advantage over Clint Thompson of Klammath Falls, Ore. O'Bannon has been to four races and Thompson has been to three. O'Bannon opened the year at Pacific division events where he had first and second round losses before scoring runner-up points at Mission Raceway and at Pacific Raceways. Thompson was runner-up at a Pacific division event and beat O'Bannon in the final at Mission Raceway. At Pacific Raceways he went to the semis.
A single point separates Super Stock racers Don Thomas and Norm Lapointe. Both racers have been to five events this season and Thomas, a resident of Spruce Grove, Alb., scored the win at Mission Raceway where he beat Lapoint, who hails from Edmonton, Alb.
It was the best finish of the year for both racers.
The Super Comp title chase also features a racer with a one-point lead. Dick Vander Meer, Nampa, Idaho, has the narrow margin over Cheryl Morris of Olympia, Wash. Vander Meer has two semifinal round appearances while Morris's best showing was her runner-up finish at Pacific Raceways.
Gates at Woodburn Dragstrip open at 8 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday and continue Saturday at 9 a.m. Racers in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have one qualifying pass on Friday, at 3 p.m., and two on Saturday, at noon and 4 p.m. Eliminations are slated to begin Sunday morning at 9. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.
Tickets for the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free.
Woodburn Dragstrip is located at 7730 Highway 219, a mile-and-a-half off I-5 at Woodburn exit No. 271. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Series racers will continue their quest for championship points in August when they head to Acton, Mont. Yellowstone Dragstrip will host the series Aug. 15-17.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge, 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 Auto Max USA Top Sportsman Series, Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.
WHERE: Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore. Track is located at 7730 Highway 219, 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, July 11-13, 2008
SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge:
FRIDAY, July 11 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 12 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at
9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon and
4 p.m.
SUNDAY, July 13 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.
TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $25 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children 6 to 14 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Woodburn Dragstrip, (503) 982-4461, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.
PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $210,325, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.
2007 EVENT WINNERS: Shawn Cowie, Top Alcohol Dragster; Sean Bellemeur, Top Alcohol Funny Car; J.D. Zink, Comp Eliminator; Jody Lang, Super Stock; Jim Waldo, Stock Eliminator; Anthony Castillo, Super Comp; Wayne Linder Jr., Super Gas; Kurt Gross, 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 2008 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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.
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