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November 1, 2001
The 2001 season has come and gone. The weekend of Oct. 20th and 21st our team was in Las Vegas for the AHDRA Jim's Las Vegas Nationals to compete in what was to be one of the closest championship races ever. After returning from a very successful trip to the East Coast we found ourselves in the warm sun of Las Vegas and prepared ourselves to battle for the National Championship. We rented the racetrack on Thursday before the race so that we could do some testing for the less than perfect air conditions that we found ourselves in. It was a very good thing that we did since our day was plagued with electrical and ignition problems that hadn't occurred all year. We weren't able to run any good numbers on Thursday however it was a successful day because we were able to determine a number of the problems and correct them. We went into Saturday's qualifying and ran 8.14 seconds in round 1 and then 8.13 seconds in round 2 knowing that there was still a small problem somewhere.With only one other bike having run a 7 second pass, we knew if we found the problem we could go out in the 3rd and last round and take the #1 qualifying spot. We found the problem and were able to do what we had intended and ran a 7.89 second pass in round 3, the final round of qualifying to move us into the #1 position. Later in round 3 we were bumped to #2 by John McMillan when he ran a 7.88 second pass.
Things were looking good for Sunday's eliminations as we made it through each round and into the finals. Going into the finals we were 9 points ahead of Larry Brancaccio for the National championship and all we had to do is beat him one more time. Our 7.85 second pass unfortunately did not beat Larry's pass of 7.92 second pass. I know this sounds crazy for those unfamiliar with the technicalities of drag racing but races are also won and lost by a rider's reaction time at the starting line. Larry's reaction time was better than Steve's and he was unable to go around him at the finish line. His margin of victory was .0092 seconds. That is exactly why you should never bet on a drag race, even in Las Vegas. With that loss we also lost the National Championship by 11 points.
It was a great race and a great season and got even better at the awards banquet. On Monday our team received the Best Appearing Team award for the 2nd year in a row and the Wrench of the Year award which recognizes our team's efforts through the season mechanically and the effort it took to get 2 World records.
Our Top Fuel bike efforts were also great this year. Having only competed in 4 races we were able to finish with the #9 National plate which we feel is a great accomplishiment as there were over 60 bikes that competed in 2001. Most importantly we achieved our goal which was how to run the Top Fuel bike safely and successfully. |
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| There were records falling faster than they could be reported, followed by surprises in the finals, all jammed into one day at the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Rockingham Nationals. It was enough to challenge any race reporter to pick the headlines for this one.
After, rain cancelled Saturday’s qualifying at Rockingham Dragway, AHDRA officials were forced to condense one of the biggest event’s of the season into one day of action. And that action-packed day kicked off under cool, sunny skies and it ended with warm celebrations.
Starting with the 200mph hour nitro show in JIMS Top Fuel, Mark Cox and the Crossroad H-D team started their hometown fans off with plenty to cheer about, when they came off the trailer with a 6.661 at 205.32 miles-per-hour, giving them the #1 qualifying spot which held after 13 other Nitro-Harleys attempted to reach the top honor. H-D of Seaford’s, Bob Malloy, fresh off a victory at Maple Grove was in the running with a 6.762/196.19 followed by Holland’s, Stan Verheijen in the #3 spot with a 6.762 at 189.90 miles-per-hour.
Elimination’s got underway with Cox advancing over Larry Stanley that would earn him a bye run in round two. Orangeburg Cycles, Bill Furr (#4 qualifyer) blazed by Tommy Sloan with a 6.607 at 202.58 miles-per-hour, which would be the quickest time of the day. Raleigh, NC’s, Ray Price advanced to face Furr in round two with a 6.815/206.45mph pass. Price advanced over Furr with another good pass to meet fellow Carolina competitor, Mark Cox. It was set to be the best side-by-side action of the day, but after problems for Price, Cox took the final round bid with a 6.745 at 195.48 miles-per-hour. A surprise challenger, for some, would line up next to Cox.
Making the trip from Seattle, WA, Steve Huff’s goal was to seek the Pro Drag Championship. The JIMS Top Fuel category is new to Huff and he barely had time to work on the previously owned, Jim McClure machine between rounds, with a small crew and his focus on the other bike. After a bye run in round two, Huff found himself facing Malloy in the semis and would also find himself in the finals after the upset win over the #2 qualifyer. The showdown for the top prize was set with a hometown favorite, and a west coast visitor. Cox would take the win with a 6.735 at 198.79mph pass, his first of the season. Huff later said; he was surprised as anybody to get that far. “I looked around and started getting really nervous in the semi’s when I saw Ray Price, Bob Malloy and Mark Cox. I thought to myself, this is the best company I have been around in a long, long time”. Mark Cox, on the other hand says it’s never a surprise to see a newcomer in the finals. “You never know in Top Fuel. Never count anybody out in this class”.
Cox says that consistency works for his team, and we try not to beat ourselves. “Basically we were tuned to the track today with the cool temps, and concentrating on not over-tuning or blowing the tire. Today consistency won the race for us and we are real pleased with it.” The Crossroad H-D team plans to compete for a repeat victory at the upcoming JIMS Las Vegas Nationals.
In Pro Fuel, it was no surprise to see Tim Kerrigan and the Red Line Oil team in the #1 spot after qualifying and making their way to the finals, for a “seven in a row” win, and locking up the National Championship. Kerrigan has wowed the competition all year with six second passes and it was no different at Rockingham Dragway. Kerrigan also came away with more records in the 1/8-mile ranks with a 192.60mph pass.
Another newcomer in the finals gave the hometown fans more to celebrate when, Winston-Salem’s, Tii Tharpe advanced for a first time Pro Fuel final on the Kool Competition owned bike. Tharpe’s round two win over top contender, Chris Streeter was the upset round of the day in Pro Fuel after Tharpe’s .481 reaction time and a 7.559 at 150.35 miles-per-hour took out Streeter’s .544 tree with a 7.659/134.89mph pass. The Kerrigan-Tharpe final ended in a scary moment at the big end when Kerrigan's front tire came down out of shape, sending him sharply in the other lane throwing sparks from the pipes. Luckily, Tharpe says, he had enough out of the machine and had shut off early, knowing Kerrigan had the win, keeping him well distanced and both riders came away safely. Earlier in the day, John Cislak of Indian Orchid, MA, was injured when he came off his Pro Fuel machine. Cislak was treated for several fractures and abrasions and has been released from the Richmond County Hospital.
Thunder Eagle Racing’s, Tom Bradford rocked the competition in S & S Cycle Pro Stock action with the event win and a new National record. Bradford actually made three record passes, the first in qualifying with a 7.528, but it was the 7.500 in round two of eliminations that would go down in the books. Bradford took on the current record holder (at that time) Dave Feazell and shattered the books with the 7.500 at 172.01 miles-per-hour. The pass was backed up in the finals when Bradford defeated, Oregon’s, Dan Baisley with a 7.518/170.17 pass. Baisley and the Hannon Racing team also added to the 7.50 ranks with an earlier 7.572 pass over Dale Raudenbush. Bradford and the S & S/Hal’s H-D sponsored team came away with two more for the books with the 1/8th mile ET honors (4.740) and a 151.33 mph record pass.
An emotional Bradford says he has to hand it to all the help he has had, including Keith, Rob, Mom & Dad and everybody that’s had a part in supporting him all year. “It’s meant a great deal to me.” The Wisconsin rider can relax in the #1 point’s chase with this weekend’s record adding to his lead over reigning champion, Dirk Higgins (Thiel’s Wheel’s).
Call it a true “Sleepless in Seattle” saga as Steve Huff has wrestled with thoughts of a National Championship since entering the Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag ranks. He traveled to the east three times this year to pursue the title and came away with a win at each of them. The obstacle in his way, a seasoned, three-bike rider who is no stranger to National Championships. Drums Brancaccio and the Out of Time/Bammer Racing team has seen their name at the top of the Pro Drag ladder all year in addition to a strong showing in the JIMS Top Fuel point’s battle, but the Pro Drag line-up for points will change after Huff’s win at Rockingham Dragway. The totals are not in, but Huff should move into the #1 spot and this one could come down to the wire at the JIMS Las Vegas Nationals. Huff took on Brancaccio in the finals, and although Brancaccio was quicker at the light with a .465, Huff rode for the ¼ mile win with a 7.785 at 167.78 miles-per-hour over Drum’s 7.877/160.73 pass. The Znetix/S&S sponsored team held the low ET at 7.759 and the Top MPH with a 169.55 mph pass. They also took home the 1/8th mile record with a 154.32mph pass.
“We accomplished our goal in Pro Drag, #1 qualifyer, low ET, top mph and the win”, a elated Huff commented. “The Top Fuel thing was an added bonus..A big bonus”.
The Joker Machine Pro Modified final had extra flare when friends and travel mates, John Hammock and Kurt Matte faced off for the trophy. Adding to the story, Matte of Lafayette, LA was riding a bike owned by his opponent, John Hammock. Hammock joked as the two pulled to the line, that Matte would have to walk home if he beat him, and it looks like Matte has a long walk ahead as he pulled out the win over Hammock with an 8.690/149.20 over Hammock’s, 8.990/115.85.
The two showed up in good spirits for the winner’s circle ceremony with plenty to smile about. Matte with the win and a wrapped up Joker Machine Pro Modified title for Hammock. “I want to thank Kurt for riding my bike this weekend”, a supportive Hammock commented. This bike has been sitting around at the shop since last year, and with the controversy over the 8.5 carb, I knew it could run a good number. Kurt proved that with a good bike and good rider, he could get the job done. We’ve got a hurt cylinder on it, but we will be in Vegas with it and maybe meet in the finals again”.
The #1 qualifyer, Ron Serio of Millers, MD came away with a new 1/8th mile record in Rockingham after a 129.70 pass, backed up with a 131.93mph run. Serio also held the low ET with an 8.532.
In Pro Gas, it was not a smooth road to the winner’s circle for the D & S Cycle team, but they will take it. After problems throughout the day that resulted in a motor change between rounds, rider Joe Marchant held it together for the team, and defeated Baltimore, MD’s, Scott Ianaro for the win. The win put Marchant and bike owner, Dan Vance back in first for National point’s, which will now come to a showdown in Vegas with close contender, John “Jet” Peek. A proud Dan Vance said, “We really struggled today, and it looks like I’ve got a lot of work to do when I get home. We flamed it out on almost every pass, and she’s not happy, (the bike, that is). There’s definitely a problem, but thanks to a good driver with a throttle on to the end focus, it got us to the winner’s circle”.
Marchant took the low ET spot with a 7.660 and H-D of Washington’s Frank Dove scored the top speed with a 168.87mph pass.
More from the “Carolina Boys” as Asheville, NC’s, Travis Lummus (Gene Lummus H-D) cruised to another victory, and a 2nd National Championship title. Lummus came away with all the top numbers, including his 9.647, low ET, and a 140.74 top speed and adding another spot in the record books with a 1/8-mile 117.18mph pass. Lummus took on Daytona, Florida’s, Doug Morrow (Carl’s Speed Shop) in the finals and the win came with a 9.796 at 139.08 miles-per-hour over Morrow’s, 10.299/137.93 pass.
A relieved Lummus says, the win meant a lot after Morrow put him on the trailer at last year’s Rockingham event. “This year, we put him on the trailer and we did it with a motor we built and help from T-Man Performance heads”.
In Super Gas Index racing, Team 911 and the “Wood Pile” hung in there for the finals and cheered, Dale Tyson of Gainesville, VA on for a win over reigning champion, Paul Smith of Uniontown, OH.
In Super Sport, H-D of Washington’s, Anthony Whelan scored another win and wrapped up a Championship. Whelan of Brandywine, MD, and last year’s Street Eliminator champion took the win in Rockingham over #1 qualifyer, Wanda Poff of York, PA. Whelan credits his outstanding year to his sponsor, H-D of Washington along with Gene Hinkle, Frank Dove, Don Tayman, his Uncle Buddy and his wife and kids.
Bob Drapp of Orlando, FL was the winner in Street Eliminator over #1 qualifyer, Harry Montgomery and it was another Maryland rider taking a win at “The Rock” when John Henderson (H-D of Annapolis) took the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts victory and another step closer to the National Championship.
In Andrew’s ET competition, Craig Drago (New Iberia, LA) and Brent Garcia (Cinncinnatus, NY) faced off with Drago taking the win.
Thanks to this year’s sponsors at AHDRA’s 9th Rockingham Dragway appearance, including Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts and the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association.
The next stop on the AHDRA National point’s series is the final event of the season, where multiple championships are up for grabs at the JIMS Las Vegas Nationals presented by Las Vegas Harley-Davidson.
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Qualifying Day at MapleGrove Raceway
Good morning from MapleGrove Raceway. It is a cool 52 dregrees at 8:30am, and the track officials here, say the track is in near perfect condition, and along with the good air, it could easily be a record breaking weekend here at the Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Race of Champions.
A great show is on tap, as racers continue through the gates. There's no shortage of West Coast travelers here. Chicago Joe was among the first thru the gates, along with California's, Tim Kerrigan, Seattle's, Steve Huff and the "Rocker" from Rocklin, CA, Matt Guidera to name a few. Guidera will enter the S & S Cycle Pro Stock competiton here at Maple Grove Raceway where it appears a full field may be ahead in this high performance class. Points leader, Tom Bradford is here, along with Champion, Dirk Higgins, Linda Jackson, Dave Feazell and all the way from Portland, OR..Dan Baisley. Shaun Leary, AHDRA track announcer, says he's looking for the quickest and fastest Pro Stock field of the year here with the ideal conditions.
Stay tuned for full coverage when qualifying gets underway at 10:30am.
Qualifying has begun at the Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Race of Champions. The Andrew's ET bikes are on the track and full Sportsman classes will follow. Already entered are nearly 30 Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts machines for the 11.50 index competition and more on the way.
The big story..Pro Fuel! With a 8-bike field on tap in JIMS Top Fuel, there are 12 entries in for Pro Fuel competition, the largest Pro Fuel field of the year. All eyes will be on the Red Line Oil, Tim Kerrigan team as track conditions should hand them six second blasts down the 1/4 mile with no problem. Chris Streeter is here and looking to take back his points lead. Tracy Kile from nearby Hatfield, PA has entered a new machine here, and early reports say he's dialed in for the competition. Johnny Kool is here and it's Tii Tharpe riding for the Kool Competition Pro Fuel team. Another one that could bring in the quick numbers, is Virginia's, Chad Cox. Cox, new to the fuel category, like Kerrigan, has no fear of the throttle.
In JIMS Top Fuel, current point's leader Steve Moore is here with hopes of increasing his margin, with Chicago Joe riding for Ground Pounders racing and ready to re-take the lead.
Another impressive entry count..S & S Cycle Pro Stock is up to nine entries, and 14 plus are on tap in Joker Machine Pro Modified.
A full update will follow, after completion of Round One.
Round One Complete...Spina and Malloy first in the 6's...Kerrigan shuts it off early in Pro Fuel..
Good afternoon from MapleGrove Raceway. We are underway with Round 2 qualifying. Round One was full of troubles for several expected to be sitting in the #1 spot, including Tim Kerrigan, who had to shut if off at the line in Pro Fuel. Drums Branccacio and the Out of Time/Bammer Racing Team hold the #1 spot with a 7.147 at 180.26 miles-per-hour.
In JIMS Top Fuel, the only two six second passes of the round came from side by side action, featuring Bob Malloy and Bob Spina.
Spina's 6.868/203.28 gives him the pole with Malloy in at #2 with a 6.939/192.47.
Round One Pro qualifying follows. Sportsman final qualifying will be posted at the conclusion of today's qualifying rounds.
Round One Qualifying
JIMS TOP FUEL
1. Bob Spina .633 6.868 203.28
2. Bob Malloy .506 6.939 192.47
3. Chicago Joe .507 7.206 191.92
4. Greg Grove .566 7.434 182.65
5. Sonny Michalowski .620 7.492 161.65
6. Drums Brancaccio .436 8.372 113.29
7. Sam White .705 10.793 94.58
8. Steve Moore .713 10.938 103.80
PRO FUEL
1. Drums Brancaccio .497 7.147 180.26
2 .Dean Comunal .497 7.371 176.47
3. Tracy Kile .744 7.591 165.76
4. Tii Tharpe .436 7.752 141.70
5. Chris Streeter .532 7.884 158.11
6. Jim Surnak .880 8.288 166.87
7. John Cislak .548 8.457 172.61
8. Chad Cox .532 8.734 122.36
9. Bill Bertolette .535 9.556 88.58
10. Russ Hildenbrand .593 11.131 84.59
CAROLINA KENWORTH PRO DRAG
1. Steve Huff .752 7.733 171.23
2. Drums Brancaccio .561 7.902 165.66
3. Rick Neal .645 8.258 161.50.
4. Chester Brown .671 8.447 158.95
5. Michael Mulderink .672 8.466 125.23
6. David Bielen .856 8.856 145.61
7. Mark Derrickson .838 9.360 124.97
8. Brain Skinner 1.050 11.161 130.08
9. Jeff Eboch 1.698 12.089 63.06
S & S CYCLE PRO STOCK
1. Dirk Higgins .413 7.636 170.04
2. Linda Jackson .472 7.743 168.98
3. Tom Bradford .481 7.790 173.29
4. Dave Feazell .530 7.803 171.58
5. Matt Guidera .635 7.926 164.27
6. Dan Baisley .444 8.013 158.13
7. Dale Raudenbush .752 8.259 165.46
8. Scott Tepper .604 8.321 163.87
9. Cary Sampson 1.181 30.923 27.53
PRO GAS
1. Duke Dugan .574 7.814 141.95
2. John Peek .545 8.014 172.41
3. Ken Browne DEEP 8.601 153.04
4. Matt Guidera .533 8.879 145.59
5. Gary Stroud .596 9.600 122.83
6. Joe Marchant .540 9.801 81.68
7. Daron Jemison DEEP 9.939 135.40
JOKER MACHINE PRO MODIFIED
1. Rick Muise .688 8.877 144.35
2. Randy Long .838 9.003 146.50
3. Shaun Reno .951 9.290 145.03
4. Brad Zepka .468 9.315 138.29
5. OJ Marinelli .769 9.679 130.17
6. Tony Calp .506 9.975 134.54
7. Paul Gregorie .479 13.563 62.49
8. Mark Pendergrass .530 14.881 56.31
9. Scott Tepper .530 20.129 42.53
10. Paul Banach 1.124 24.499 31.26
DYNOJET STREET PRO
1. Travis Lummus .568 9.756 138.39
2. Kelly Devine .699 9.996 134.90
3. John Levak .628 10.132 131.32
4. Ray Devine .807 10.157 134.07
5. Rob Moore .779 10.588 129.19
6. Az Barber .744 11.260 120.13
7. John West .628 14.421 110.23
JIMS Top Fuel field finds the 6's along with Pro Fuelers Kerrigan and Hildenbrand!
Round two is complete with six competitors laying down 6 second passes and a new #1 qualifyer in JIMS Top Fuel. Robert "Ziggy" Stewart holds claim to the quickest pass of the day after a 6.801. Stewart's pass, followed by Drums Brancaccio's 6.823, has moved Bob Spina to #3 heading into the final round. Spina holds the top speed of the day with a 203.28. Point's leader, Steve Moore improved after smoking the tire in Round One and is currently qualified in the 6th spot.
After Kerrigan's problems in round one, the Red Line Oil team is back in form after a 6.820, #1 spot qualifying pass. Russ Hildenbrand scored big with a round two 6.883 at 194.58 miles-per-hour, giving the Cerini H-D team, the top speed of the day.
The quickest field ever to compete in S & S Cycle Pro Stock, at Maple Grove Raceway is here! After round two, Dan Baisley and Bill Hannon Racing fired up the action and took the #1 spot after a 7.601 at 178.64 miles-per-hour. The Jon Miller/Thiel's Wheel's team moves to #2, with Feazell at #3.
A performance show down on tap for the final round!
Steve Huff holds on to the #1 spot in Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag with Michael Mulderink in at #2.
Duke Dugan a familiar name, but making only a 2nd appearance this year, has returned with style, as he holds on to the #1 spot in Pro Gas with his 7.814. Champion Ken Browne follows in the #2 spot. John Peek has the advantage over points contender, Joe Marchant, after Marchant had troubles with his 2nd round pass.
Travis Lummus sits nicely in the #1 qualifying spot with the 9.682/142.26, with Ray Devine, his toughest competition in the point's battle in the #4 spot.
Randy Long and Rick Muise hold the one and two spots respectively in Joker Machine Pro Modified.
Jordan Cruz, coming off his first win ever in Super Gas holds the #1 spot over Champion, Paul Smith. Charles Burley is #1 ater 2 rounds in Super Sport. Vincent DiFiore is the leader in Street Eliminator and Robert Terreson leads the pack in the full Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts competition.
Round three is well underway, and results will come your way at the conclusion.
Round Two Results follow...
Qualifying Round 2
JIMS Top Fuel
Ziggy Stewart 6.801 171.71
Drums Brancaccio 6.823 177.00
Bob Spina 6.868 203.28
Chicago Joe 6.936 200.68
Bob Malloy 6.939 192.47
Steve Moore 6.943 178.80
Greg Grove 7.217 185.82
Sonny Michalowski 7.492 161.65
N/Q
Sam White 10.793 94.58
Pro Fuel
Tim Kerrigan 6.820 180.28
Russ Hildenbrand 6.883 194.58
Tracy Kile 7.021 172.36
Drums Brancaccio 7.147 180.26
Dean Comunal 7.371 176.47
Chad Cox 7.442 189.10
Chris Streeter 7.577 149.71
Tii Tharpe 7.752 141.70
N/Q
John Cislak 8.062 140.87
Jim Surnak 8.288 166.87
Bill Bertolette 9.556 88.58
Chad Hanlon 11.118 116.49
S & S Pro Stock
Dan Baisley 7.601 178.64
Dirk Higgins 7.624 177.88
Dave Feazell 7.661 171.27
Tom Bradford 7.677 164.89
Linda Jackson 7.743 168.98
Matt Guidera 7.832 160.29
Scott Tepper 8.088 152.26
Dale Raudenbush 8.259 165.46
N/Q
Carey Sampson 30.923 27.53
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Steve Huff 7.733 171.23
Michael Mulderink 7.774 163.61
Drums Brancaccio 7.902 165.66
Chester Brown 8.225 154.56
Rick Neal 8.258 161.50
Jeff Eboch 8.717 130.52
Weasle Skinner 8.801 142.58
David Bielen 8.856 145.61
N/Q
Mark Derrickson 9.360 124.97
Billy Counts 14.227 65.78
Pro Gas
Duke Dugan 7.814 141.95
Ken Browne 7.872 170.47
John Peek 8.002 156.12
Matt Guidera 8.184 157.34
Gary Stroud 9.097 112.59
Joe Marchant 9.301 91.29
Daron Jemison 9.522 135.78
Scott Ianaro 11.546 111.34
Dynojet Street Pro
Travis Lummus 9.682 142.26
Kelly Devine 9.996 134.90
John Levak 10.132 131.32
Ray Devine 10.157 134.07
Rob Moore 10.588 129.19
Az Barber 11.260 120.13
John West 14.421 110.23
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Randy Long 8.862 140.93
Rick Muise 8.877 144.35
Brad Zepka 9.106 142.63
Shaun Reno 9.118 141.19
Tony Calp 9.519 131.63
OJ Marinelli 9.837 136.58
Phil Hawks 9.837 136.58
Casey VanTeeling 10.280 101.16
Scott Tepper 11.927 85.61
Paul Gregorie 13.563 62.49
N/Q
Mark Pendergrass 14.881 56.31
Paul Banach 24.499 31.26
Track Records Fall at MapleGrove Raceway..
Qualifying is complete at the Screamin' Eagle Performance Race of Champions with three new track records for the books!
H-D of Seaford's, Bob Malloy heated up the final round on the high gear machine with a 6.625 at 204.82 miles-per-hour, breaking his 6.689 E.T. set here at last year's Race of Champions. Malloy took over the #1 spot, moving Ziggy Stewart to the #2 spot with a 6.766. Steve Moore and Chicago Joe are both in the show and running tight with a 6.933
for Moore and a 6.936 for Chicago Joe.
Tim Kerrigan finished on top in Pro Fuel and points contender, Chris Streeter barely got in with the #8 spot.
A true battle took place in S & S Cycle Pro Stock and the #1 spot changed yet again, after S & S rider, Dave Feazell ran an amazing 7.57 at 178.40 miles-per-hour taking the #1 spot from Dan Baisley and setting a new track record. Baisley moved to the third spot after Tom Bradford answered Feazell's dynamic run with an impressive 7.596 at 178.19 miles-per-hour giving him the #2 spot. Champion, Dirk Higgins finished in the 4th spot with a 7.616.
In Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag, Steve Huff kept the #1 spot with a 7.733 and can back up an 1/8th mile record if he backs up his 5.122 3rd round pass.
The D & S Cycle team had a triumph finish after suffering ignition problems earlier in the day. Joe Marchant piloted the Pro Gas machine to the #1 qualifying spot with a 7.812 at 164.17 miles-per-hour. Duke Dugan moved to 2nd with Ken Browne in the 3rd spot.
Scott Tepper took over the lead position in Joker Machine Pro Modified with a 8.804 at 141.12 miles-per-hour moving Randy Long and Rick Muise to the #2 and #3 spots.
Travis Lummus finished in the Dynojet Street Pro lead with his 9.682 at 142.26 miles-per-hour, good enough for a new track record, which he set at last year's race here with a 10.103.
Vincent DiFiore was the #1 qualifyer in Street Eliminator, 10.90 index class and Jordan Cruz is cruising with the #1 spot in the Super Gas 9.90 class. Bruce Terreson and Anthony Whelan are in the #1 and #2 spots, respectively in Super Sport, 10.50 action and Robert Terreson holds on to the SEP pole in the 11.50 competition.<
Final Qualifying
JIMS Top Fuel
Bob Malloy 6.625 204.82
Ziggy Stewart 6.766 170.79
Drums Brancaccio 8.823 177/00
Bob Spina 6.868 203.28
Steve Moore 6.933 200.68
Chicago Joe 6.936 200.68
Greg Grove 7.217 185.82
Sonny Michalowski 7.492 161.65
N/Q
Sam White 10.793 94.58
Pro Fuel
Tim Kerrigan 6.820 180.28
Russ Hildenbrand 6.883 194.58
Tracy Kile 7.003 164.07
Drums Brancaccio 7.147 180.26
Dean Comunal 7.266 157.32
Chad Cox 7.442 189.10
John Cislak 7.502 196.76
Chris Streeter 7.577 149.71
N/Q
Mike Lehman 7.645 181.30
Tii Tharpe 7.752 141.70
Jim Surnak 8.288 166.87
Bill Bertolette 9.556 88.58
Chad Hanlon 11.118 116.49
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Dave Feazell 7.571 178.40
Tom Bradford 7.596 178.19
Dan Baisley 7.601 178.64
Dirk Higgins 7.616 168.96
Linda Jackson 7.743 168.98
Matt Guidera 7.832 160.29
Scott Tepper 8.088 152.26
Dale Raudenbush 8.259 165.46
N/Q
Carey Sampson 30.923 27.53
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Steve Huff 7.733 171.23
Michael Mulderink 7.774 163.61
Drums Brancaccio 7.902 165.66
Chester Brown 8.225 154.56
Rick Neal 8.258 161.50
Mark Derrickson 8.515 144.86
Jeffrey Eboch 8.717 130.52
Brain Skinner 8.801 142.58
N/Q
David Bielen 8.856 145.61
Billy Counts 14.227 65.78
Pro Gas
Joe Marchant 7.812 164.17
Duke Dugan 7.814 141.95
Ken Browne 7.872 170.47
John Peek 7.913 170.34
Matt Guidera 8.184 157.34
Daron Jemison 8.558 142.78
Gary Stroud 9.097 112.59
Scott Ianaro 11.546 111.34
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Scott Tepper 8.804 141.12
Randy Long 8.862 140.93
Rick Muise 8.877 144.35
Brad Zepka 9.037 142.78
Shaun Reno 9.118 141.19
David Poague 9.298 144.07
Tony Calp 9.651 132.41
Phil Hawks 9.651 132.41
OJ Marinelli 9.679 130.17
Casey VanTeeling 10.093 107.58
Linsey Faulkner 11.301 121.18
Paul Gregorie 13.563 62.49
Mark Pendergrass 14.881 56.31
Paul Banach 24.499 31.26
Dynojet Street Pro
Travis Lummus 9.682 142.26
Kelly Devine 9.996 134.90
John Levak 10.132 131.32
Ray Devine 10.157 134.07
Rob Moore 10.588 129.19
Az Barber 11.147 121.69
John West 14.045 108.91
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Jordan Cruz 9.911
Paul Smith 9.917
Greg Walttenbaugh 9.918
Dale Tyson 9.920
Everett Chichester 9.922
Jeff Friess 9.937
Jeffrey Daves 9.942
Chris Rasile 10.037
Larry Simpson 10.041
Brett Degood 10.115
Craig Pollard 10.267
Lee Hitz 9.713
Junior Pippin 9.197
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
Bruce Terreson 10.539
Anthony Whelan 10.541
Charles Burley 10.555
Ray Alfano 10.568
Shawn Vantucci 10.572
Allen Nusbaum 10.576
Craig Fisher 10.587
Rock Stone 10.598
Wanda Poff 10.623
Donnie Huffman 10.697
Dale Miller 10.793
G.W. Bass 10.865
Tim James 11.078
Debi Fisher 11.224
Billy Counts 11.525
Joe Helbe 10.482
David Doremus 10.341
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
Vincent DiFiore 10.921
Bob Drapp 10.930
Jeff Curlis 10.966
Charlie Walker 10.984
Joe Perry 10.988
Harry Montgomery 10.991
Dale Miller 11.062
John Burdynski 11.075
Ronnie Fensicle 11.101
Susie Wevodau 11.173
Van Holbert 11.184
Bruce Croneberger 11.224
Johnnie Metz 11.270
Donnie Huffman 11.283
Screamin' Eagle Performance (11.50 Index)
Robert Terreson 11.501
Jeff LeFevre 11.517
Scott Whittaker 11.524
Chcuk Bothe 11.554
Henry Provenzano 11.555
John Martin 11.559
Billy Rementer 11.563
John Henderson 11.592
Kevin McDevitt 11.592
Eleanor Walker 11.592
Dan Degood 11.598
BR. Nalley 11.607
Gary Schroeder 11.619
Tom Levak 11.623
Patrick Marrs 11.635
Maura Hall 11.650
John Burdynski 11.658
Llyod Thompson 11.669
Joe Perry 11.674
Donnie Huffman 11.682
Bruce Wevodau 11.689
Greg Best 11.742
Stephen Shea 11.742
Bob O'Brien 11.876
Lane Boger 11.929
Charlie Walker 11.937
Aaron Possien 11.962
Mike Fitzgerald 11.963
Douglas Robinson 12.012
Leon Collins 12.043
Blake Holliday 12.140
Dave Mizur 12.224
Elimination Day At MapleGrove Raceway
Good morning from MapleGrove, PA. We are back under cool slightly breezy conditions today, however an added bonus is sunshine making an appearance today. With good air and the sun adding a little heat to the track, we are looking for big numbers at today's Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Race of Champions.
A few notes from the pits: Tim Kerrigan and the Red Line Oil team put a new motor in the Pro Fuel Machine last night. "We are a little nervous", Kerrgian said this morning.
"It's our first time changing the motor, but it fired right up last night, so we think it will be fine. We talked to Larry McBride who says we need to relax and focus."
Easy for McBride to say, Kerrigan faces Chris Streeter in round one. Kerrigan will need to get by Streeter to rest a bit more comfortably in the points lead. Streeter trails by less than 100 points and a win here today could put him back in front.
Cerini Harley-Davidson's, Russ Hildenbrand could add plenty of spark to the show today, after joining Kerrigan in the six-second club with yesterday's 6.883 at 194.58 miles-per-hour.
There's no way to make the call in S & S Cycle Pro Stock category after three lead changes and the fastest field ever on hand here at Maple Grove Raceway. Feazell will lead off the show against Dale Raudenbush.
Rumor has it there may be a couple of damaged bikes in Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag, but no confirmed withdrawals at this time. Steve Huff's bike is ready to go and he comes out in round one elimination's against Brian "Weasle" Skinner. (Happy Birthday Weasle!)
In Pro Gas, a disappointed Ken Browne had to withdraw from elimination's after his bike broke. This field will be wide open today with top contenders Joe Marchant (D &S Cycle) and John Peek on tap along with returning favorite, Duke Dugan, all qualifying in the 7's.
A 16-bike field is coming your way in Joker Machine Modified with #1 qualifyer, Scott Tepper coming out in round one to face Paul Banach.
Travis Lummus comes out on a bye run in Dynojet Street Pro and Ray Devine will need a flawless day to have half a shot at catching him in the point's. It's another Devine providing the numbers this weekend, with brother Kelly, running in the 9's, and taking the #2 qualifying spot.
Dan Degood must have had a good night's rest, he just ran an Andrew's ET test pass and cut a perfect .500 light. Nice job Dan.
We are just about to wrap up test and tuning and following the driver's meeting, elimination's are set to begin t 12.30pm.
Stay tuned for the round one action at MapleGrove Raceway.
Eliminations Underway!
Round One of elimination's are in full swing, and the JIMS Top Fuel field kicked off with a disappointing loss for point's leader, Steve Moore after something went away on the East Coast Motorcycle Lift Machine. Bob Spina (William's H-D/Nat'l Tattoo) advanced in round one with a 6.968 at 200.26 miles-per-hour. Chicago Joe riding for Ground Pounders racing got a competition boost after advancing over Drums Brancaccio with a 6.916. Jessey Fenton. owner of Ground Pounders, says, "This is big for us". "With everything happening in the points with Moore and Drums so close, this was a huge round win for us. We left the tune unchanged after yesterday, which we should have done in Woodburn. We made changes overnight in Woodburn which cost us."
No problems for Kerrigan with the new motor, as he advanced over Streeter with a 6.802.
Russ Hildenbrand also nailed another Pro Fuel six, advancing over John Cislak.
In S & S Cycle Pro Stock, Dave Feazell set the first record of the event with a new 1/4 mile ET 7.530!
The show continues and results are coming your way..
Elimination's Round One
JIMS Top Fuel
Bob Malloy .580 7.492 163.26**
Sonny Michalowski .569 BROKE
Bob Spina .476 6.968 200.26**
Steve Moore .606 11.585 77.82
Ziggy Stewart .575 6.834 163.26**
Greg Grove .520 7.053 203.80
Drums Bancaccio .484 7.419 141.36
Chicago Joe .554 6.916 187.78**
Pro Fuel
Tim Kerrigan .490 6.802 187.86**
Chris Streeter .468 7.167 152.62
Drums Brancaccio .471 7.329 178.12
Dean Comunal .483 7.203 173.83**
Russ Hildenbrand .636 6.895 190.70**
John Cislak .560 7.651 196.04
Tracy Kile BROKE
Chad Cox .519 7.046 190.83**
Pro Stock
Dave Feazell .599 7.530 176.93**
Dale Raudenbush .533 7.927 161.17
Dirk Higgins .668 7.580 174.19**
Linda Jackson .648 7.829 170.45
Tom Bradford .691 7.621 175.30**
Scott Tepper .623 7.831 157.87
Dan Baisley .509 7.588 178.47**
Matt Guidera .665 7.826 162.00
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Steve Huff .574 7.887 167.63**
Weasle Skinner .804 9.004 161.79
Michael Mulderink .545 7.756 164.51**
Jeff Eboch .573 9.023 97.08
Drums Brancaccio .561 7.854 165.46**
Mark Derrickson .670 8.606 150.40
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Scott Tepper .438 9.199 140.94**
Paul Banach BROKE
Brad Zepka .515 9.056 143.61**
Lindsey Faulkner .654 14.059 63.06
Shaun Reno .711 9.015 140.81
Casey Vanteeling .592 8.963 149.03**
Randy Long .271 9.845 146.93 (foul)
Mark Pendergrass .391 9.995 129.94**
Tony Calp .386 9.646 133.50(foul)
Phil Hawks .802 9.625 141.52**
Rick Muise .579 8.913 147.50**
Paul Gregorie BROKE
David Poague .460 8.969 135.20**
OJ Marinelli BROKE
Pro Gas
Joe Marchant .597 8.493 131.96**
Scott Ianaro .494 31.969 40.73
John Peek .758 7.936 169.98**
Matt Guidera .465 8.429 150.93
Duke Dugan .533 7.897 133.49**
Gary Stroud BROKE
Ken Browne BROKE
Daron Jemison 1.065 9.365 145.02**
Dynojet Street Pro
Travis Lummus .623 9.623 139.72**
Bye
Ray Devine .581 9.899 137.19**
Rob Moore DEEP 10.810 128.46
Kelly Devine .643 10.322 133.14**
John West BROKE
John Levak .680 10.194 124.55**
Az Barber .724 11.340 120.98
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Jordan Cruz .413 10.336
BYE
Everett Chichester .429 10.212**
Craig Pollard .456 11.326
Greg Walttenbaugh .743 9.770
Larry Simpson .489 9.911**
Jeff Friess .513 10.580**
Lee Hitz .485 17.133
Paul Smith .536 10.010**
Chris Rasile .544 10.016
Dale Tyson .444 9.946**
Brett Degood .498 9.939
Jeffrey Daves .512 9.881**
Junior Pippin .525 9.805
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
Bruce Terreson .606 10.421**
Bye
Allen Nusbaum .569 10.698**
Debi Fisher .868 11.232
Ray Alfano DEEP 10.660
G.W. Bass .621 10.669**
Rock Stone .481 10.940**
Joe Helbe .469 11.018
Anthony Whelan .442 10.489**
Donnie Huffman .564 10.338
Shawn Vantucci .585 10.745**
Tim James .646 11.054
Wanda Poff .428 10.302
Dave Doremus .592 10.665**
Charles Burley .421 10.551**
Dale Miller .588 10.332
Craig Fisher .608 10.880
Billy Counts .573 10.908**
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
Vincent DiFiore DEEP 10.928
John Burdynski .339 10.942**
Jeff Curlis .738 10.970**
Susie Wevadau .634 10.899
Harry Montgomery .637 10.919**
Johnnie Metz .889 11.022
Bob Drapp .463 11.025**
Ronnie Fensick .769 10.863
Joe Perry .505 11.000**
Bruce Croneberger .496 11.130
Charlie Walker .761 10.871**
Van Holbert BROKE
Dale Miller .367 10.906(foul)
Donnie Huffman .499 11.212**
Screamin Eagle Performance Rounds will be posted following the event due to the full entries..
Round two coming up.
Round Two
JIIMS Top Fuel
Bob Malloy .648 6.640 207.94**
Bob Spina Did Not Make The Call
Ziggy Stewart .484 6.766 170.60**
Chicago Joe .490 7.491 199.76
Pro Fuel
Tim Kerrigan .480 7.080 171.14**
Dean Comunal .467 7.152 191.24
Russ Hildenbrand .529 8.840 118.82
Chad Cox .506 7.608 190.75**
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Dave Feazell .476 7.548 176.72**
Dirk Higgins .445 7.800 146.64
Tom Bradford .554 7.677 163.71
Dan Baisley .422 7.568 178.19**
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Steve Huff .594 7.886 166.01**
Chester Brown Did Not Make the Call
Michael Mulderink .543 8.133 163.87
Drums Brancaccio .495 7.962 157.34**
Pro Gas
Joe Marchant BROKE
John Peek .617 7.952 172.72**
Duke Dugan .611 7.949 156.05**
Daron Jemison .852 10.060 105.52
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Scott Tepper .492 8.780 151.75**
Bye
Brad Zepka .422 9.012 144.09**
Casey Vanteeling .480 9.058 150.65
Mark Pendergrass .418 10.003 130.76**
Phil Hawks .656 10.501 134.50
Rick Muise .478 9.284 140.46
David Poague .405 8.666 148.14**
Dynojet Street Pro
Travis Lummus .540 9.701 135.71**
Ray Devine .656 19.657 49.61 (crosses the line)
Kelly Devine .638 10.769 123.95
John Levak .586 10.401 127.85
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Jordan Cruz .489 9.631**
Everett Chichester BROKE
Larry Simpson ,584 9.902**
Jeff Friess BROKE
Paul Smith .463 9.981**
BYE
Dale Tyson .473 10.048
Jeffrey Daves .465 9.985**
Super Sport (10.50)
Bruce Terreson .566 10.475
Allen Nusbaum .439 10.551**
G.W. Bass .599 10.579
Rock Stone .488 10.654**
Anthony Whelan DEEP 10.674**
Bye
Shawn Vantucci .439 10.951
Dave Doremus .594 10.700**
Charles Burley .453 10.792
Billy Counts .606 10.570
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
John Burdynski .462 10.936**
Bye
Jeff Curlis .702 10.852
Harry Montgomery .444 11.055**
Bob Drapp .484 10.958**
Joe Perry .478 10.995
Charlie Walker .481 11.136**
Donnie Huffman .495 11.213
Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts (11.50 index)
John Burdynski .551 11.538
Kevin McDivitt .453 11.588**
Henry Provenzano .473 11.444
Gary Schroeder .482 11.488**
Joe Perry .505 11.523**
Dan Degood .539 11.455
Billy Rementer BROKE
Patrick Marrs .678 11.461**
Jeff Lefevre .650 14.084
Charlie Walker .455 11.967**
John Martin .517 11.302**
Tom Levak .548 11.289
Donnie Huffman .456 11.581**
B.R. Nalley .509 11.543
John Henderson .546 11.688**
Dave Mizur .611 11.948
Finals Complete at MapleGrove
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JIMS Top Fuel
Winner Bob Malloy .491 6.662 200.44
R/U Ziggy Stewart .509 6.889 158.19
Pro Fuel
Winner Tim Kerrigan .487 6.830 189.92
Runner-Up Chad Cox .721 20.676 37.39
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Winner Dave Feazell .444 15.244 47.67
Runner-Up Dan Baisley BROKE
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Winner Steve Huff .541 7.843 161.46
R/U Drums Brancaccio .449 8.055 163.65
Pro Gas
Winner John Peek .988 14.380 62.67
R/U Duke Dugan BROKE
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Winner David Poague .477 8.641 147.09
R/U Scott Tepper .395 8.830 141.16(foul)
Dynojet Street Pro
Winner Travis Lummus .535 9.625 140.31
R/U John Levak .496 10.154 130.00
Super Gas
Winner Paul Smith .478 9.871 130.94
R/U Larry Simpson .461 9.859 114.56
Winner Bily Counts .601 10.526 128.03
R/U Allen Nusbaum .503 10.492 123.75
Street Eliminator
Winner John Burdynski .354 10.868 119.38
R/U Bob Drapp .327 10.947 116.50
Screamin' Eagle Performance
Winner John Henderson .511 11.426 107.28
R/U Kevin McDevitt .553 11.352 101.77
Andrew's ET
Winner Jason Vansickle .611 11.753 112.33
R/U Chuck Bothe .496 12.041 111.26
Jr. Juniors
Winner Josh Gregorie .663 14.178 45.07
R/U Justin Sneed 1.409 13.589 45.12
Jr. Seniors
Winner: Orion Fichter 1.049 9.091 60.02
R/U Jake Rozeski .297 11.588 55.35
Showdown At Sunset
Winner Craig Drago
BOB MALLOY WINS BIG IN JIMS TOP FUEL AND FEAZELL SCORES A NEW NATIONAL RECORD IN THE QUICKEST PRO STOCK FIELD FOR AHDRA
AT MAPLEGROVE RACEWAY
Cool tempatures and rain in surrounding areas kept the crowds down, but the competition was hot at the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Race of Champions.
Harley-Davidson of Seaford’s, Bob Malloy showed off his nitro pilot skills throughout the entire weekend, taking the #1 qualifying spot Saturday with a 6.625 at 204.82 miles-per-hour and with the tuning skills from D.J. Johnson scored the JIMS Top Fuel win with a 6.662 at 200.44 miles-per-hour. It was Malloy’s first win of the season and the jubilant winner from Maryland says he may be back for more. “I may just go to Rockingham and Vegas now. I bet nobody’s thought about me getting in the point’s chase.”
Malloy is right about that. All eyes have been on the top contender’s, Chicago Joe, Steve Moore and Drums Brancaccio. Once again, the leader will change, with unofficial results moving Richmond, California’s Chicago Joe back in front, after Moore suffered an early first round loss. Robert “Ziggy” Stewart was also full of steam this weekend, laying down consistent 6’s and taking the runner-up spot with a 6.899/158.19mph final round pass.
You might say six is the lucky number for the Red Line Oil team, piloted by California’s, Tim Kerrigan. Kerrigan scored a sixth consecutive win at MapleGrove Raceway with a 6.830 at 189.92 miles-per-hour. A nervous Kerrigan, was under pressure Sunday, after a first time motor change on the Pro Fuel machine, but his team came through with a 6.802/187.86mph pass in round one, taking out FBM Racing’s, Chris Streeter. Kerrigan’s win gives him a strong lead for the national championship title. Cerini Harley-Davidson’s, Russ Hildenbrand added six second Pro Fuel action to the show, advancing in Round one with a 6.895 at 190.70 miles-per-hour, but suffered problems in round two against, Virgina’s, Chad Cox. Cox broke in the finals to take the runner-up spot.
This year’s Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Race of Champions goes down in the record books after hosting the quickest S & S Cycle Pro Stock field in AHDRA competition. The #1 qualifying spot changed in all three rounds with Feazell ending up with the pole with a 7.571 at 178.40 miles-per-hour, which would ultimately back up a new national record pass when he came out on Sunday, blazing the ¼ mile with a 7.530 at 176.93. Thunder Eagle Racing’s Tom Bradford took the #2 qualifying spot with an impressive, 7.596/178.19 pass, but was taken out by Pro Stock veteran, Dan Baisley of Hannon Racing. Baisley’s 7.601/178.64mph pass gave him the #3 spot and he followed with 7.5’s on Sunday before breaking in the finals. S & S/Two Wheel Travel’s, Dave Feazell also suffered damage in the finals, but came away with the win and a new national record at Maple Grove Raceway. Dirk Higgins and the Jon Miller/Thiel’s Wheels team ran strong with a 7.580 on Sunday, but could not hold on over Feazell in Round two. Tom Bradford leads this point’s chase, and both he and Higgin’s will be pulling out all the stops in Rockingham next weekend.
Seattle’s Steve Huff added west coast action in the Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag category, taking the #1 qualifying spot at 7.733 and the top speed at 178.47 miles-per-hour. Huff is after a first time championship and he met the point’s leader, Drums Brancaccio (Out of Time/Bammer Racing) in the finals to make his move. Huff came way with the win with a 7.843/161.46mph pass moving him closer to his chance at a championship. Huff will compete in next weekend’s Rockingham Nationals, where a win could give him the lead.
John “Jet” Peek holds the Pro Gas lead and moved forward with a win over Duke Dugan.
D & S Cycle’s, Joe Marchant held the #1 qualifying spot with a 7.812 at 164.17 miles-per-hour, but his day would end after breaking in Sunday’s round two elimination’s.
The bittersweet win of the day would have to go to David Poague of Mannass, VA. Poague had the race of a lifetime, laying down his quickest times ever, which included his final pass for the Joker Machine Pro Modified win with a 8.641 at 147.09 miles-per-hour. The price he paid was a blown motor. The costly win had little affect on Poague’s first win celebration as he rolled the badly damaged machine to the winner’s circle with a victory smile. Poague faced Westchester, PA’s Scott Tepper in the finals and a rare red light foul gave him the runner-up finish. Tepper has cut the eyes out of the competition all year with his sharp reaction times, and kicked it off early in the season with a perfect .400.
Travis Lummus (Gene Lummus H-D) moved closer to locking up the Dynojet Street Pro championship title after a win in MapleGrove. The Asheville, NC rider broke his own track record several times throughout the weekend, ending up with a 9.623 for the books. He faced Ohio’s, John Levak in the finals and came away with the win on a 9.625/140.31 pass.
Champion, Paul Smith (Freedom H-D) returned to the winner’s circle for a first 2001 season win after taking out Larry Simpson with a 9.871 at 130.94 miles-per-hour.
Louisiana’s, Billy Counts took Super Sport honors and John Burdynski added valuable point’s in the Street Eliminator category after a win over Bob Drapp. In Screamin’ Eagle Performance index action, Maryland’s John Henderson came away with a win and Jason Vansickle riding in his first competition, came away with the Andrew’s ET win.
Junior winners included Josh Gregorie in the 8-10 group and Orion Fichter came out on top in the 11-16 category.
Craig Drago took the cash in Saturday’s Showdown at Sunset.
AHDRA would like to thank Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts for supporting this year’s Race of Champions and a special thanks to the fine staff at MapleGrove Raceway for their hard work at running this safe event.
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September 13. 2001-Picture perfect weather in Woodburn, Oregon brought out fierce competition, with over 200 entries and a record number of spectators for the All American Cycle Northwest Nationals presented by Joker Machine on September 8th & 9th. Nearly 7,000 fans filled the grandstands, making it the largest appearance ever for AHDRA at Woodburn Dragstrip.
The excitement was underway fast in Saturday’s JIMS Top Fuel qualifying, when Richmond, California’s, Chicago Joe came off the trailer with a 6.885 at 200.17 miles-per-hour giving him the #1 spot, that would hold for the day. The six-second show continued when Canadian, Robin Gauthier followed with a 6.984/198.50 for the #2 spot. Among those traveling the distance to Oregon, was Spartanburg, South Carolina’s, Steve Moore. Moore was looking to advance his point’s lead by competing at Woodburn Dragstrip, and after struggling in Round One, he was on the outside looking in. With 18 competitors entered, there was room for only sixteen on Sunday. Moore made tuning adjustments which improved his position in round two, and by the final round he had captured the # 2 spot. In Sunday’s elimination’s, upsets including a early loss for Chicago Joe and Canadian, Ron Houniet led Moore to face Liberty Racing’s, Steve Heidner. Heidner, a veteran Pro Fuel competitor entered the tough field and fought his way to the final round. After a motor change Saturday night, Moore came away with the victory with a 6.960 at 187.26 miles-per-hour over Heidner’s 7.189/186.29 and has taken over the National point’s lead. Moore also maintains the #1 one position in the eastern division. Moore says he left the bike tuned from his earlier Englishtown, NJ appearance. “After smoking the tire on that first pass, we quickly changed the tune”, Moore said later. “We barely got around O’Hara. If he hadn’t smoked the tire, we would have been in trouble. I had a lot of help from East Coast Motorcycle Lifts and Larry “Bimbo” Worley getting here. And I also want to thank T-Man Performance, Harley Britt and “My Daddy”, Bill Furr.”
In Pro Fuel, a continuation of Kerrigan domination. Red Line Oil’s, Tim Kerrigan brought the record crowd to their feet early Saturday with a 6.834 at 196.54 miles-per-hour. It earned him the #1 qualifying spot and would ultimately be the quickest pass of the weekend in Pro Fuel and Top Fuel competition. In Sunday’s elimination’s, Kerrigan’s riding skills were tested as he blazed the tire in round two, sending him left towards the center -line. He stayed in the throttle and straightened it out, pulling out a 7.432/184.44. In the final round match-up with Oregon’s Rick Bailor, Kerrigan nailed a 6.873 at 195.27 miles-per-hour for the win and the National point’s lead.
In the heated Bradford-Higgins battle for points, Thunder Eagle Racing’s, Tom Bradford had the early advantage with a 7.597/172.57 first round qualifying pass which would land him the #1 spot. But after losing primary parts, including a cylinder head, Bradford says they feared they would not have what it took to defeat Higgins in Sunday’s final round. Higgins and the Jon Miller/Thiel’s Wheels team had run consistent 7.6’s through-out the weekend, but after a rare red-light foul in the final round, the win would go to Bradford, who maintains his point’s lead. “With the loss of our primary parts the bike was running two tenths off after qualifying”, Bradford said later. “There was nothing magical we could have done to make it better, and the race should have been Dirk’s, but he red-lighted. We are not estatic about winning this way, but we’re happy to get the points”. A new National record and a first time win on a familiar bike headlined the Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag competition. Seattle’s Steve Huff opened up round one qualifying with a 7.634 at a record 180.28 miles-per-hour and backed it up in round two with a quicker 7.595 at 182.33, giving him a new National record and the #1 qualifying position. Huff was the favorite going into Sunday’s eliminations until he met that familiar machine in the finals. John McMillin was on hand riding the National championship Pro Dragster, recently purchased from Marc Augustine. That was just one advantage. The other, the Champion, himself, Marc Augustine came along to offer tuning assistance for the rookie rider. The bike held true to it’s performance along with good riding by McMillin as he came away with the win (7.724/167.13) competing for the first time in Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag. Huff finished 2nd with a 7.988/176.33 and has the #2 spot in National points. |
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| DRAG RACING LEGEND, RAY PRICE TAKES TOP HONORS AT S & S CYCLE’S THUNDER IN THE VALLEY NATIONALS presented by SMITH BROTHER’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, August 11-12, Bristol Dragway. |
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After several weather delays, AHDRA hosted a thrilling finish to the S & S Cycle Thunder In The Valley Nationals presented by Smith Brother’s Harley-Davidson, August 11-12.
Raleigh, North Carolina’s, Ray Price competed at his 2nd AHDRA event of the season and came away with the win in JIMS Top Fuel competition over Wilkesboro, N.C’s, Mark Cox. Price struggled earlier in the season during his appearance at Norwalk Raceway, but his struggles were behind him as his Nitro Harley was dialed in for a strong showing at Bristol Dragway. Price (#3 qualifyer) advanced in rounds one and two with 7 second numbers and as the tracked cooled, Price heated up with a 3rd round 6.624/200.11 over Orangeburg Cycles, Bill Furr for his bid to the finals. Mark Cox, held the #1 qualifying spot and marked a personal best in Top Fuel competition, bringing the crowd to their feet with a round one, 6.631/207.75 and following up with a round two 6.675 at 212.76 miles-per-hour. After a win in round three over Jay Turner, Cox was set to face Price for a captivating final round. Price took the win with the quickest and fastest time of the weekend, a 6.561 at 214.35 miles-per-hour, over Cox’s 6.876/191.40. Cox taking the 2nd place finish, was happy with his performance at Bristol Dragway, “We have the right tune for this track and it worked for us all weekend with the tough track conditions”, he said later. “When the air cooled right before the finals, the tuning advantage was there for Ray”. The Ray Price Harley-Davidson team, elated with the win, announced tentative plans to compete at this weekend’s Englishtown event.
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Seattle, Washington’s, Steve Huff made the long trip to compete at the premiere Bristol Dragway, and came away with a monumental weekend, taking his first ever win in Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag and his first ever six second pass in JIMS Top Fuel. Huff (#2 qualifyer) was consistent in the 7’s on Sunday on his Pro Dragster, and by round three it paid off when he ran a 7.686 at 178.85 miles-per-hour. The current National mile-per-hour record is 179.47, belonging to Champion, Marc Augustine. Huff made an emotional statement in the winner’s circle, dedicating his win to friend, Jon Andres whom he learned earlier in the day, was killed on his Top Fueler during an exhibition appearance in Spokane, WA. “This one is for Jon and my good buddies at Jarz Performance”, Huff stated.
Huff received help from the best when, Top Fuel icon, Jim McClure gave him a hand in getting his Top Fueler lined up for competition, and says, it made all the difference in accomplishing the six second pass. It was Jim and Phyllis McClure’s first appearance at an AHDRA event since the accident at Orlando’s season opener.
In Pro Fuel action, Red Line Oil’s, Tim Kerrigan smoked the competition once again with six second passes at over 190 miles-per-hour, taking the win over National points leader and tough competitor, Chris Streeter of Cleveland, OH. Kerrigan thrilled to be competing with the best in the sport, says he can hardly believe how good things are going for the Red Line Oil team. “I am just so thankful, for everyone’s support here”, Kerrigan said later. “Chris Streeter, Chad Cox and all the guys out here are just great, and I like to see everyone do well.” Kerrigan was also quick to give credit to Cerini Harley-Davidson’s, Russ Hildenbrand who blew the crowd away with a 6.999 in Round One at 204.66 miles-per-hour. “That was just awesome”, Kerrigan added. Hildenbrand was unable to back up what could have been a new record, when he broke in round two. Kerrigan advanced to the finals with Streeter and took the win with a 6.903/192.74 pass.
In S & S Cycle Pro Stock action, the event sponsor S & S Cycle, showed up in full force with S & S riders, Tom Bradford, Dave Feazell and Linda Jackson. Bradford, the current points leader and record holder was taken out in Round Two, when National Champion, Dirk Higgins (Thiel’s Wheel’s) scored a 7.797/171.75 over Bradford’s, 7.839/160.27. Higgins’s advanced to the finals to face, seasoned rider, Dave Feazell, and made the winning 7.841/172.54 winning pass after a red-light foul from Feazell.
Other event highlights included another win for Joe Marchant, riding for D & S Cycle in Pro Gas. Marchant qualifying in the #1 spot faced Champion, Ken Browne in the finals. Browne and Marchant ran strong all day and both had problems in the finals, as Browne broke on the line and Marchant struggled with a 9.865/113.11 winning pass. Marchant, Of Manassas, VA, has held the #1 qualifying spot at his last ten AHDRA Pro Gas appearances. Harley-Davidson of Washington’s Frank Dove, received crowd approval for a 7.892 at 181.84 miles-per-hour during round two action. Had he backed it up, it would have given him a new MPH National record, which currently belongs to Ken Browne at 173.38 miles-per-hour.
Dynojet Street Pro ended with “brotherly competition”, when Ray Devine faced brother, Kelly for the trophy. Ray took the win after Kelly broke at the line. Ray Devine advanced to the finals after a win over Champion, Travis Lummus of Asheville, N.C and Kelly Devine advanced over #1 qualifyer, Doug Morrow for the final round appearance.
In Joker Machine Pro Modified, #1 qualifyer, Mike Lozano took the win over #2 qualifyer and current points leader, John Hammock of Tulsa, OK.
The competition went well into the night after weather delays, but had little affect on the excitement displayed at the S&S Cycle Thunder In The Valley Nationals presented by Smith Brother’s Harley-Davidson. Over 260 racers entered the competition at Bristol Dragway, doubling last year’s entries.
This year’s event was made possible by S & S Cycle and Smith Brother’s Harley-Davidson. Special thanks to Caldwell’s Speed & Custom and Colbach Harley-Davidson for adding additional support to the weekend’s event.
The next stop on the AHDRA National Points Series tour is Englishtown, New Jersey for the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts New Jersey Nationals, Old Bridge Township. The only one-day event of the tour is scheduled for August 19.
For more information, contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com.
S & S Cycle Thunder In the Valley Nationals presented by Smith Brother’s Harley-Davidson-Final Results
JIMS Top Fuel:
Winner: Ray Price 6.561 214.36
R/U: Mark Cox 6.876 191.40
Low ET: Ray Price 6.561
Top MPH Ray Price 214.35
Pro Fuel
Winner: Tim Kerrigan 6.903 192.74
R/U: Chris Streeter 7.239 156.90
Low ET: Tim Kerrigan 6.903
Top MPH Russ Hildenbrand 204.66
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Winner: Dirk Higgins 7.841 172.54
R/U: Dave Feazell 7.899 159.64 (foul)
Low ET: Dave Feazell 7.760
Top MPH: Dirk Higgins 172.54
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Winner: Steve Huff 7.697 177.04
R/U: Michael Mulderink 9.133 102.47
Low ET: Michael Mulderink 7.657
Top MPH: Steve Huff 178.85
Pro Gas
Winner: Joe Marchant 9.865 113.11
R/U: Ken Browne BROKE
Low ET: Joe Marchant 7.661
Top MPH: Frank Dove 181.84
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Winner: Michael Lozano 8.564 155.10
R/U: John Hammock 8.642 145.02
Low ET: Michael Lozano 8.564
Top MPH: Michael Lozano 156.39
Dynojet Street Pro
Winner: Ray Devine 10.165 131.13
R/U: Kelly Devine BROKE
Low ET: Doug Morrow 9.948
Top MPH: Travis Lummus 139.66
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Winner: Junior Pippin 10.526 118.95
R/U: Brett Degood 10.691 123.98
#1 Qual: Brett Degood 9.932 131.39
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
Winner: Anthony Whelan 10.605 119.08
R/U: Donnie Huffman 10.604 118.44
#1 Qual: David Doremus 10.513 122.77
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
Winner: Dale Miller 11.004 110.50
R/U: Ronnie Fensick 11.146 117.20
#1 Qual: Dale Miller 10.918 102.82
Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts (11.50 Index)
Winner: Donnie Huffman 11.478 108.37
R/U: B.R. Nalley 11.473 107.55
#1 Qual: Donnie Huffman 11.502 110.50
Andrew’s ET
Winner: Craig Drago 11.671 112.74
R/U: Junior Pippin 11.944 107.58 (foul)
#1 Qual: Kim Swank
Juniors (8-10)
Winner: Robert May 14.365 42.14
R/U: Josh Gregorie 14.90 41.57 (foul)
#1 Qual: Josh Gregorie
Juniors (11-16)
Winner: Chase Sconyers 9.510 61.03
R/U: Drew Profitt 11.646 60.50
#1 Qual: Drew Profitt
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Pacific Nationals presented by Downtown Harley-Davidson, Destination Harley-Davidson & Eastside Harley-Davidson
Good Morning from Seattle International Raceway! "Picture Perfect" conditions have welcomed AHDRA racers and fans, with sunny skies and mid 70 degree temps! They really DO have sunshine here, and the forecast calls for plenty more.
This morning's driver's meeting was opened with special wishes of recovery for Dale Nungesser and Rocky Mann, who were both seriously injured after colliding in Denver. Both are facing long recoveries. 50/50 Drawings are being held here at SIR to aid in funds for both riders.
Nungesser's #1 pit space was reserved this morning and marked appropriately with TF#1, and a "get well" banner hangs for fans to sign.
We will send any new information on Rocky and Dale when it becomes available.
We are just underway with practice runs and qualifying gets underway at 10:30am
Registrations are still coming in, but from the tower, I see the JIMS Top Fuel pits are filling up with all the West Coast Favorites, including current National Points Leader, Chicago Joe,Bucky Varrone, Ron Houniet, Steve Huff, Kris Becker, Joe Timmons, Robin Gauthier, Dave O'Hara and Bill Furr. Wait..did I say Bill Furr? Yep, Furr is here lending a tuning hand to Hell Racing's Dave O'Hara. "I'm about as far away from home as I can get, Furr said this morning, after making the trip from South Carolina. O'Hara took the win at Denver's, Rocky Mountain Nitro Nationals, and he and Furr apparently have a plan in motion for this weekend. Stay tuned to see just what it is.
Red Line Oil's Tim Kerrigan is teched in for competition following an impressive Pro Fuel win in Denver. Pro Fuel Champion, Steve Lundstrom will get a shot at Kerrigan this weekend after having to sit out the Denver race, when he blew his motor during Friday's test and tune session. Steve Heidner is also on the list of Pro Fuel competitors today.
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag Champion, Marc Augustine is making his first appearance of the season. Augustine never lost a round during the 2000 season, and although a favorite, he's got good competition ahead with, hometown favorite, Steve Huff and Oregon's Steve Dorn on tap.
In Dynojet Street Pro, the line-up seems to be missing a few regulars. Champion, and current points leader, Travis Lummus decided to head home after Denver and rest up for Budd's Creek after winning two in a row, and so far, no sign of Ray Devine,who finished 2nd to Lummus at the past two events. Rod Cavanuagh is here, along with the Burley's, Verl "Smitty" Smith, Randy Borho to name a few.
I'll be back with more when qualifying gets underway!
Back from Seattle International Raceway..Round One qualifying is complete and the O'Hara/Furr plan is definately in motion. O'Hara leads qualifying after a 7.127/187.30.
Here's the results of Round One!
Round One Qualifying
JIMS Top Fuel
Dave O'Hara 7.127 187.30
Ken Kent 7.133 197.58
Ron Houniet 7.153 196.46
Robin Gauthier 7.432 185.45
Jim Flower 7.912 142.00
Joe Timmons 8.045 150.72
Chicago Joe 8.387 188.67
Kris Becker 8.674 159.43
Brain Hall 8.868 137.19
Bucky Varrone 9.150 158.11
Steve Huff 9.998 90.39
John Bryce 10.111 99.39
Pro Fuel
Steve Heidner 7.145 171.95
Steve Lundstrom 7.214 178.42
Tim Kerrigan 7.576 149.03
Jon Andres 10.487 82.23
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Tom Bradford 7.622 171.62
Lee Uhrich 8.288 154.95
Matt Guidera 8.640 153.32
Toni Froehling 9.521 134.73
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Marc Augustine 7.621 166.05
Steve Huff 7.901 178.42
E.T. Rockefeller 8.053 164.53
Terry Stewart 8.145 152.56
Rod Anderson 8.420 161.20
45 Bob 9.736 138.07
Pat Caffrey 9.752 149.40
Steve Dorn 12.471 62.66
Pro Gas
Rick Maney 8.659 152.74
Bad Dave Boss 8.859 152.74
Jesse Mahon 9.006 144.60
Al Hogan 9.495 138.18
Rick Tedder 10.264 125.00
Joker Machine Modified
Darren Mauldin 8.746 148.63
Ron Kellin 9.085 148.29
Geoff Arnold 9.130 138.01
Lance Bonham 9.191 143.10
Bruce Long 9.222 142.04
Cliff Dwy 9.488 114.21
Bruce Barker 9.898 134.10
Greg Coen 10.719 86.70
Dynojet Street Pro
Rod Cavanaugh 9.964 135.27
Kieth Burley 10.009 136.30
Earl Burley 10.392 132.25
Verl Smitty Smith 10.668 124.48
Steve Stute 11.126 126.54
Rick Baldwin 11.218 120.95
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Jordan Cruz 10.018
Brett Degood 10.084
Mo Coen 10.141
Dan Dalke 10.278
James Sherman 11.813
Wayne Wheeler 9.811
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
Marvin Nelson 10.585
Chris Kirby 10.631
Will Simplot 10.969
Steve Larance 11.251
Big Dave Brill 11.363
Mike Huffaker 11.925
J.R. Bickmore 13.500
John McMillin 10.400
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
John Burdynski 10.960
Gerry Holdeman 11.047
Terry Brown 11.069
Doug Ryder 11.255
Tim Johnson 11.325
Screamin' Eagle Performance (11.50 Index)
Kim Swank 11.535
Dan Dahl 11.547
Robert Dunn 11.582
J.R. Bickmore 11.701
Benji Leslie 12.498
Tania Thompson 13.099
Patrick Marrs 11.414
Dan Degood 11.392
Round Two Complete!
Good afternoon, we are back with Round 2 complete. The low ET today...6.840...The Class...PRO FUEL..the rider...Tim Kerrigan!
He's at it again, after leading his way through the Rocky Mtn Nitro Nationals with the event's best numbers. Kerrigan, riding for Red Line Oil wrapped up 2nd round with the 6.840/192.71!
Canadian, Ron Houniet has taken the #1 spot in Top Fuel after a 7.060/199.07 and Dave O'Hara follows at #2 with his 7.127/187.30.
Ken Kent sits at #3 after smoking the tire and in the #4 spot..Seattle, favorite, Steve Huff. Huff ran his personal best on his Top Fuel machine with the 7.163/188.67.
I was going so fast, I almost forgot to shift", Huff said after the pass. I got out of it a little, and then said to myself, you won't win races this way, dummy, so, I got back in it, and it was on from there."
This is Huff's 2nd AHDRA event, competing on the Top Fuel Harley that Jim McClure piloted to a 9th AHDRA Championship.
In Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag..He's Back!
That's 2000 Pro Drag Champion, Marc Augustine we speak of! Augustine making his first 2001 appearance has definatley not fogotten how it's done. He leads qualifying with a 7.566/170.55 pass, followed by Steve Huff in the #2 spot with a 7.901/178.42.
We are in Round 3 now, and the conditions are improving, which should bring in great Round 3 numbers! Stay tuned. Complete Round 2 numbers follow.
Round 2 Qualifying
JIMS Top Fuel
Ron Houniet 7.060 199.07
Dave O'Hara 7.127 187.30
Ken Kent 7.133 197.58
Robin Gauthier 7.432 185.45
Joe Timmons 7.513 160.71
Chicago Joe 7.614 192.76
Jim Flower 7.659 170.68
Brain Hall 8.024 161.95
Bucky Varrone 8.106 150.55
Kristine Becker 8.639 160.74
John Bryce 9.860 82.98
Jeff Carney 10.647 97.76
Pro Fuel
Tim Kerrigan 6.840 192.71
Steve Heidner 7.108 184.53
Steve Lundstrum 7.214 178.42
Jon Andres 7.357 178.07
S & S Pro Stock
Tom Bradford 7.622 171.62
Matt Guidera 8.070 159.40
Lee Urhrich 8.288 154.95
Toni Froehling 9.225 138.10
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Marc Augustine 7.566 170.55
Steve Huff 7.901 178.42
E.T. Rockefeller 7.922 166.82
Terry Stewart 8.145 152.56
Rod Anderson 8.420 161.20
Steve Dorn 8.533 158.03
45 Bob 9.516 132.48
Pat Caffrey 9.752 149.40
Pro Gas
Rick Maney 8.262 157.15
Bad Dave Boss 8.707 155.41
Jesse Mahon 9.006 144.60
Al Hogan 9.293 139.62
Rick Tedder 10.230 130.98
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Darren Mauldin 8.703 149.45
Ron Kellin 8.998 128.95
Bruce Long 9.056 141.11
Geoff Arnold 9.130 138.01
Lance Bonham 9.191 143.10
Cliff Dwy 9.302 145.32
Bruce Barker 9.686 136.67
Greg Coen 10.268 92.98
Dynojet Street Pro
Kieth Burley 9.961 135.31
Rod Cavanaugh 9.964 135.27
Earl Burley 10.230 132.04
Steve Stute 10.312 128.31
Verl Smitty Smith 10.668 124.48
Rick Baldwin 11.218 120.95
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Brett Degood 9.959
Dan Dalke 9.970
Jordan Cruz 10.018
Mo Coen 10.141
Russ Rockwell 10.970
James Sherman 11.780
Wayne Wheeler 9.811
Screamin' Eagle Performance (11.50 Index)
Kim Swank 11.533
Tania Thompson 11.543
Dan Dahl 11.547
Robert Dunn 11.582
J.R. Bickmore 11.676
Benji Leslie 11.869
Dan Degood 11.496
Patrick Marrs 11.468
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
John Burdynski 10.960
Gerry Holdeman 11.047
Terry Brown 11.069
Doug Ryder 11.255
Tim Johnson 11.325
#74 29.476
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
John McMillin 10.583
Marvin Nelson 10.585
Mike Huffaker 10.618
Chris Kirby 10.631
Will Simplot 10.969
Steve Larance 11.251
Big Dave Brill 11.319
J.R. Bickmore 13.500
Jeff Konnoff 10.430
Final Qualifying
Final Qualifying Results!
Qualifying has been completed at the Pacific Nationals presented by Downtown
Harley-Davidson, Destination Harley-Davidson & Eastside Harley-Davidson.
Qualifying is complete after a smooth 3 rounds here at Seattle International Raceway.
The numbers tell the story here! Right now, the Showdown at Sunset just concluded, with
veterans of the category, Dan Degood & Kim Swank facing off in the finals, Swank took the win.
This was a special shoot-out in Seattle, with half the purse going to the Dale Nungesser, Rocky
Mann recovery fund.
Thanks to everyone who donated money today for the 50/50 and the shootout for "our guys"!
We miss you Dale & Rocky!
Final Qualifying
Final Qualifying
JIMS Top Fuel
Ron Houniet 7.060 199.07
Robin Gauither 7.092 193.13
Dave O'Hara 7.127 187.30
Ken Kent 7.133 197.58
Steve Huff 7.163 188.67
Joe Timmons 7.513 160.71
Chicago Joe 7.614 192.76
Jim Flower 7.659 170.68
D/Q
Bucky Varrone 7.902 133.47
John Bryce 7.951 153.11
Brain Hall 8.024 161.95
Kris Becker 8.281 178.78
Jeff Carney 8.505 167.16
Pro Fuel
Tim Kerrigan 6.834 197.67
Steve Heidner 7.108 184.53
Steve Lundstrom 7.214 178.42
Jon Andres 7.228 191.93
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Marc Augustine 7.566 170.55
Steve Huff 7.684 170.51
E.T. Rockefeller 7.821 166.72
Terry Stewart 8.145 152.56
Steve Dorn 8.302 147.85
Rod Anderson 8.415 161.87
45 Bob 8.948 156.33
Pat Caffrey 9.752 149.40
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Tom Bradford 7.600 172.24
Matt Guidera 7.937 161.31
Lee Uhrich 8.160 157.78
Toni Froehling 9.225 138.10
Dynojet Street Pro
Kieth Burley 9.961 135.31
Rod Cavanaugh 9.964 135.27
Earl Burley 10.230 132.04
Verl Smitty Smith 10.668 124.48
Steve Stute 11.070 127.58
Rick Baldwin 11.162 122.93
Joker Machine Modified
Darren Mauldin 8.646 154.37
Ron Kellin 8.766 149.30
Cliff Dwy 8.942 148.02
Bruce Long 9.056 141.11
Geoff Arnold 9.130 138.01
Lance Bonham 9.191 143.10
Bruce Barker 9.628 135.05
Greg Coen 9.771 140.77
Pro Gas
Rick Maney 8.262 157.15
Bad Dave Boss 8.707 155.41
Jesse Mahon 9.006 144.60
Al Hogan 9.293 139.62
Ken Wright 9.470 137.61
Rick Tedder 10.147 126.95
Screamin' Eagle Performance (10.50 Index)
Kim Swank 11.533
Dan Degood 11.538
Tania Thompson 11.543
Dan Dahl 11.546
Robert Dunn 11.582
Patrick Marrs 11.598
J.R. Bickmore 11.609
Benji Leslie 11.869
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
John Brudynski 10.960
Tim Johnson 10.999
Gerry Holdeman 11.047
Terry Brown 11.069
Doug Ryder 11.255
Ralph Gerow 29.476
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
John McMillin 10.500
Chris Kirby 10.536
Marvin Nelson 10.585
Mike Huffaker 10.618
Will Simplot 10.969
Big Dave Brill 10.999
Steve Larance 11.251
Jim Flower 7.659 170.68
J.R. Bickmore 13.500
Jeff Konnoff 10.430
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Brett Degood 9.959
Dan Dalke 9.970
Jordan Cruz 10.018
Mo Coen 10.141
Russ Rockwell 10.147
Wayne Wheeler 10.410
James Sherman 11.512
Juniors 8-10
Round One
Tariq Truax 1.419
Round Two 1.357
Juniors 11-16
Round One
Michael Owens 0.730
Jacob McMillin 0.757
Tyler Rawson 0.871
Matt Mauter 1.185
Kyle Kirby 0.000
Round Two
Michael Owens 0.730
Kyle Kirby 0.754
Jacob McMillin 0.757
Tyler Rawson 0.808
Matt Mauter 1.179
Elimination Day in Seattle!
Good morning from Seattle. Another beautiful day here at Seattle International Raceway and after practice rounds were complete, it looks like a great day of competition is ahead.
Hell Racing's Dave O'Hara started practice rounds out with a 7.013/197.62, and Houniet followed with a 6.990/201.11. Just a teaser of what's coming!
Pro Stock dominator, Tom Bradford says he will have another record for me to post today, and he's not kidding, after a 7.553/171.42 practice run. A great show is definately coming, when we get underway at 12:30pm. (Seattle time)
Other highlights already happening this morning included the Children's Ride 6 which rolled in 1300 riders and counting! It was amazing, and all for a good cause. The proceeds go to the Children's Hospital, right here in Seattle. More from the gernerosity of the AHDRA racers and fans..at this morning's driver's meeting, more well wishes for Dale Nungesser and Rocky Mann and a touching moment, when raceteams came forward, donating nearly $2000 to aid in Dale & Rocky's care. A special thank you to Kris Becker for heading all of this up, and most of all, to everyone for being so generous.
Round One of Top Fuel is underway..I'll be back with the news soon!
JIMS TOP FUEL
ROUND ONE ELIMINATION'S
Round One Complete! Remember the O'Hara/Furr plan we were waiting for??..Looks like it's in full motion! O'Hara just brought full stands to their feet, with his best ever run and the best Top Fuel pass of the weekend so far with a 6.860/203.20
Bucky Varrone was sent in as an alternate after Steve Huff bent connecting rods during that final pass yesterday. "We were running a 205 at the 1000ft mark Huff said this morning. It's okay, we did it making power. We just were not able to fix it.
Ron Houniet 7.506 144.06
Jim Flower 9.906 98.24
Ken Kent 7.125 194.67
Bucky Varrone 8.616 104.29 (alternate)
Robin Gauthier 7.279 189.47
Chicago Joe 15.291 43.75
Dave O'Hara 6.860 203.20
Joe Timmons 7.501 178.53
Pro Fuel
The Tim Kerrigan 6 second story continues..he did it again, leading off eliminations with a 6.895/173.04!
That's definatley a track record for Pro Fuel at Seattle International Raceway. The Red Line Oil team faces another Pro Fuel favorite, Steve Heidner in round 2. Heidner advanced over Champion, Steve Lundstrom.
Tim Kerrrigan 6.895 173.04
Jon Andres 7.269 189.35
Steve Heidner 7.066 169.74
Steve Lundstrom 7.110 176.67
S&S Pro Stock
It's another Bradford day! He has a track record here and he's looking for more after advancing in Round One over local rider, Toni Froehling. Lee Uhrich got Guidera at the light and Uhrich advanced with the 8.391/124.49.
Tom Bradford 7.708 162.83
Toni Froehling 9.560 138.37
Matt Guidera 8.398 158.28
Lee Uhrich 8.391 124.49
Joker Machine Modified
Mauldin remains on top in the Modified ranks. He holds the Low ET and Top MPH and he's coming back in Round 2 to face Bruce Long!
Darren Mauldin 8.631 150.17
Greg Coen 9.086 144.02
Bruce Long 9.117 143.33
Geoff Arnold 13.067 74.86
Ron Kellin 8.888 141.70
Bruce Barker BROKE
Cliff Dwy 8.834 149.67
Lance Bonham 9.414 142.02
Pro Gas
Rick Maney 8.139 165.56
Rick Tedder 9.805 129.40
Bad Dave Boss 8.663 140.16
Ken Wright BROKE
Jesse Mahon 8.915 142.74
Al Hogan 9.205 137.63
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Champion, Record Holder, Marc Augustine, #1 Qualifier with the 7.566..Steve Huff..Top MPH, with the 178.42..both in the 7's and both coming back in Round Two!
Marc Augustine 7.581 169.07
Pat Caffrey BROKE
Terry Stewart 8.066 157.06
Steve Dorn 8.072 166.23
Steve Huff 7.604 170.13
45 Bob 10.409 84.54
E.T. Rockefeller 8.805 150.17
Rod Anderson 8.098 162.86
Dynojet Street Pro
Kieth Burley leads the Street Pro Show today, and both he and his father, Earl will return in Round 2. Burley's low ET was a 9.961 and Top Speed was 136.30. Rod Cavanaugh returns in Round 3 to face Earl Burley and Kieth gets the Bye.
Kieth Burley 10.071 135.74
Rick Baldwin 13.921 59.09
Rod Cavanaugh 10.250 134.48
Steve Stute 10.964 126.65
Earl Burley 10.106 133.47
Verl Smitty Smith 10.516 125.40
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Brett Degood 9.831
Bye
Jordan Cruz 15.848
Wayne Wheeler 10.239
Dan Dalke 10.183
Russ Rockwell 9.872
Mo Coen 10.438
James Sherman 11.621
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
John McMillin 10.433
Bye
Mike Huffaker 12.979
J.R. Bickmore 11.504
Chris Kirby 11.184
Bad Dave Brill 11.065
Will Simplot 13.442
Bye
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
John Burdynski 10.893
Terry Brown 11.068
Tim Johnson 10.946
Doug Ryder 11.839
Gerry Holdeman 11.230
Bye
Screamin' Eagle Performance (11.50 Index)
Kim Swank 11.618
Robert Dunn 11.621
Tania Thompson 11.513
J.R. Bickmore 11.441
Dan Degood 11.302
Patrick Marrs 11.513
Dan Dahl 11.524
Benji Leslie 11.737
Dave O'Hara's Hell Racing Day!
ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
JIMS TOP FUEL
A touch of "Southern Hospitality" mixed with "Canandian determination in the JIMS Top Fuel competition, as the Furr/O'Hara combination continues in full force, and a back to back trip to the finals is on the way for O'Hara, after another blazing quarter mile pass at 6.982/203.94. More determination from the Canadian's as Ron Houniet heads to finals to face O'Hara, after a 6.978/198.89 over Canadian, Ken Kent. O'Hara holds the Low ET with the earlier 6.860 and the Top Speed of 203.94. O'Hara is all smiles, and we will have his comments coming up later.
Ron Houniet 6.978 198.89
Ken Kent 8.287 192.47
Robin Gauthier 7.032 194.84
Dave O'Hara 6.982 203.94
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
It will be a Augustine/Huff final after more 7's in Round 2. Both from Washington and both eager to win..a good one on tap!
Marc Augustine 7.514 171.69
Steve Dorn 7.772 169.23
Steve Huff 7.759
Rod Anderson 8.000 164.71
Next Round of Pro Fuel will be the Finals, with the awesome, Tim Kerrigan facing the talented Steve Heidner. More 6's in Pro Fuel???
Dynojet Street Pro
It was bound to happen soon, and it will happen right here at SIR..a Father/Son final in Street Pro. Kieth and Earl are coming up in the Finals.
Kieth Burley 10.070 136.54
Bye
Rod Cavanaugh 10.498 132.95
Earl Burley 10.239 133.39
Pro Gas
Rick Maney 7.894 165.77
Bye
Bad Dave Boss 12.322 74.01
Jesse Mahon 8.983 136.03
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Darren Mauldin 8.667 150.27
Bruce Long 8.882 144.71
Ron Kellin 9.237 145.96
Cliff Dwy 9.054 152.59
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
John McMillin 10.650
J.R. Bickmore 10.551
Bad Dave Brill 10.627
Bye
Marvin Nelson 11.495
Will Simplot 11.034
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
John Burdynski 10817
Bye
Tim Johnson 11.024
Gerry Holdeman 11.260
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Brett Degood 9.992
Jordan Cruz 15.848
Dan Dalke 10.225
Mo Coen 9.964
Screamin Eagle Performance (11.50 Index)
Robert Dunn 11.698
Tania Thompson 11.575
Patrick Marrs 11.451
Dan Dahl 11.521
Andrew's ET Rounds will be posted with Final Results.
Houniet Wins the Final Round Battle in JIMS Top Fuel! Kerrigan takes another Pro Fuel Win..Bradford on top again in Joker Machine Pro Stock..Kim Swank, back to back Andrew's ET wins..Brett Degood wins Super Gas..Marc Augustine reminds the crowd, "I'm the Champion" in Pro Drag..Kieth Burley shows "Dad" how it's done in Street Pro. Those are just a few headlines from the Final round here at Seattle Int'l Raceway. The rest of the story and complete results will be posted soon.
Final Results
JIMS Top Fuel
Winner: Ron Houniet 6.817 202.02
Runner-Up Dave O'Hara 6.895 198.67
Low ET Ron Houniet 6.817
Top Speed Dave O'Hara 203.94
Pro Fuel
Winner: Tim Kerrigan 7.032 189.31
Runner-Up Steve Heidner 7.209 164.56
Low ET Tim Kerrigan 6.834
Top Speed Tim Kerrigan 197.67
S & S Cycle Pro Stock
Winner: Tom Bradford 7.677 169.58
Runner-Up Lee Uhrich 8.356 128.29
Low ET Tom Bradford 7.600
Top Speed Tom Bradford 172.24
Carolina Kenworth Pro Drag
Winner: Marc Augustine 7.622 170.16
Runner-Up Steve Huff 7.879 170.64
Low ET Marc Augustine 7.514
Top Speed Steve Huff 178.42
Pro Gas
Winner: Rick Maney 7.934 164.98
Runner-Up Jesse Mahon 8.890 145.84
Low ET Rick Maney 7.894
Top Speed Rick Maney 165.77
Joker Machine Pro Modified
Winner: Cliff Dwy 8.863 150.85
Runner-Up Darren Mauldin 10.822 78.55
Low ET Darren Mauldin 8.631
Top Speed Darren Mauldin 154.37
Dynojet Street Pro
Winner: Kieth Burley 10.141 136.11
Runner-Up Earl Burley 10.964 109.94
Low ET Kieth Burley 9.961
Top Speed Kieth Burley 136.64
Super Gas (9.90 Index)
Winner: Brett Degood 10.019
Runner-Up Dan Dalke 10.018
Super Sport (10.50 Index)
Winner: J.R. Bickmore 10.445
Runner-Up Will Simplot 10.417
Street Eliminator (10.90 Index)
Winner: Tim Johnson 10.949
Runner-Up John Burdynski 10.874
Screamin' Eagle Performance (11.50 Index)
Winner: Dan Dahl 11.682
Runner-Up Tania Thompson 12.326
Andrew's ET
Winner: Kim Swank 12.033
Runner-Up Todd Dearinger 13.635
Showdown At Sunset:
Winner: Kim Swank 11.321 114.37
Runner-Up Dan Degood 11.595 111.38
Juniors 11-16
Winner: Tyler Rawson .782 11.319 59.44
Runner-Up Michael Owens .924 BROKE
Juniors 8-10
Winner: Tariq Truax
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Top Fuel Harleys NHRA Debut:
We had a great turnout at the Bremerton Raceway for the debut of Top Fuel Harley competition in the NHRA. For race results and 6 pages of photos, click here , when link is up, scroll page to the right (photos laid out on right side of page): Thanks again to Larry Pfister at Horsepowerheaven.com for all the great coverage!!
AHDRA Arizona Nationals Update:
Steve Huff and the Znetix Nitro Harley Race Team take the lead in the Western division AHDRA. After securing the #2 qualifying spot in the Pro-Dragster category on Saturday, the Znetix Nitro Harley Team was able to march through each round of eliminations to get into the finals on Sunday. The final round paired the Znetix team against Larry Brancaccio of New Jersey. The Znetix Team's 7.91 seconds elapsed time at 167 mph was not quite enough to beat out Larry's time of 7.81 seconds at 161 mph. Finishing in the runner up position places the Znetix team in 1st place in the Western Division points standing and 2nd place in the National points standing.
Due to the extremely poor conditions of the race track surface the Znetix Team elected not to compete with the Top Fuel bike. The Znetix Top Fuel Harley will be making it's debut appearance at the NHRA US National Open, May 12th and 13th in Bremerton, WA.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsor Znetix and our associate sponsors: S&S Cycle, Downtown Harley Davidson, NGK Spark Plugs, Cryogenicsunlimited.com, Custom Classics, Mighty Auto Parts, Performance Coatings, Heavy Metal Polish,Vanson Leathers, Royal Purple and special thanks to Jack & Tony Bielinski and the Bielinski family, Big Tim, and the Ruggiero Top Fuel Team, Dave, John, and Cayce.
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