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March 2002
GDR website updated
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2002 by johndilbeck
16 new photos were added today (GDR-00116 through GDR-00130).
Added a new Ansley Houston photo collection page and added new photos by Marvin T. Smith, Joe and Jimmy Juhan, and Ansley Houston.
March 23, 2002 Results from Atlanta Dragway by Amy & Tim Glover
Posted Monday, March 25, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
RACE DATE: March 23, 2002
FROM: Amy & Tim Glover
EVENT: First completed Summit ET series event at Atlanta Dragway in 2002
In spite of the unseasonably cold weather tonight, most of the racing action at Atlanta Dragway was completed tonight.
Because the track became too cold for the high powered Super Pro cars, racing action was halted with 20 cars remaining in competition.
Two time Atlanta Dragway Sportsman champion Rob Hogue stopped another former champion, Rusty Brown, in the Sportsman final tonight. Brown had the better start, but Hogue’s ‘84 Monte Carlo SS was better at the big end, carding a breakout 11.54, 116.59 on an 11.55 dial. Brown said he just came up today to have fun, so he brought his ‘01 Chrysler 300M family car and went all the way to the finals, where he broke out a little more than Hogue, 16.05, 84.75 (16.07 target). Hogue thanked Ed Nalley for the engine work, Sid Neal for the transmission, Bill for gas and H&R Race Cars for the fabrication work. The “Racin’ Reverend”, Gerald Graves, finished in the semis.
Former Motorcycle champion Jay Rhyne, took out defending champion Joey Rutledge in Motorcycle. Actually, the race was over as soon as Rutledge left the starting line when he lit the big red bulb with his ‘01 Katana, and then broke out with a 12.25, 109.76 (12.50 dial). Rhyne ran his ‘83 Kawasaki out to a 12.23, 103.45 (12.34 dial).
Trophy Street featured another first time winner, Wes German. German’s ‘82 Ford F100 broke out a bit with a 12.84, 105.64 on a 13.00 target after he saw his opponent, Brian Harris, light up the big red bulb. Even though he knew he was out, Harris chose to run his ‘00 Mustang all the way out, turning in a 13.94, 99.12 on a 14.10 dial. Last week’s winner, Harold Wilson (‘74 Nova), was the lone semi-finalist.
West Oak High School freshman Kelly Moore (15) won her second 13-17 Jr. Dragster race in a row tonight. Moore started her run with a good .562, then turned in an 8.87, 73.41 (8.82 dial). Kristen Neal (17) has been in the final round for six of her last seven races, but tonight, the accelerator cable broke after her burnout. The cagey Neal went ahead and staged her car, hoping Moore would red light or break out, but that didn’t happen. Casey Free (13) finished in the semi-finals.
Kyle Denton (12) started racing 8-12 Jr. Dragster late last year, and had never won a single round until tonight. Denton made up for it by winning all of them tonight, including the final against another first time finalist, Ashton Shubert (8). If Shubert had been .004 seconds slower on the reaction time, the end result would have been a win for her, but the close .496 reaction time still lit the red light. Denton’s machine went 9.81, 59.52 on a 9.57 target, while Shubert’s ex Valvoline car, which won races for its two previous drivers, went closer to its dial with a 13.42, 46.48 (13.36 dial). Scott Digby (10) finished in the semi-finals in his first ever race.
NOTE: If you would like this report via email, please contact me, wratracing@mindspring.com or call the track.
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PRO / SUPER PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Race stopped at 20 cars due to cold weather.
R/U:
Semi:
Semi:
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SPORTSMAN CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Rob Hogue ‘84 Monte Carlo SS Loganville, GA 11.54 116.59 (11.55)
R/U: Rusty Brown ‘01 Chrysler 300M Monroe, GA 16.05 84.75 (16.07)
Semi: Gerald Graves ‘73 Dart ster Lawrenceville, GA
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TROPHY STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Wes German ‘82 F100 Fayetteville, GA 12.84 105.64 (13.00)
R/U: Brian Harris ‘00 Mustang Toccoa, GA (foul) 13.94 99.12 (14.10)
Semi: Harold Wilson ‘74 Nova Winder, GA
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MOTORCYCLE BIKE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Jay Rhyne ‘83 Kawasaki Athens, GA 12.23 103.45 (12.34)
R/U: Joey Rutledge ‘00 Katana Stone Mtn., GA (foul) 12.25 109.76 (12.50)
Semi:
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JR. DRAGSTER 8-12 AGE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Kyle Denton 12 McDonough, GA 9.81 59.52 (9.57)
R/U: Ashton Shubert 8 Commerce, GA (foul) 13.42 46.48 (13.36)
Semi: Scott Digby 10 Walhalla, SC
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JR. DRAGSTER 13-17 AGE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Kelly Moore 15 Westminster, SC 8.87 73.41 (8.82)
R/U: Kristen Neal 17 Snellville, GA B R O K E (9.18)
Semi: Casey Free 14 Sugar Hill, GA
In spite of the unseasonably cold weather tonight, most of the racing action at Atlanta Dragway was completed tonight.
Because the track became too cold for the high powered Super Pro cars, racing action was halted with 20 cars remaining in competition.
Two time Atlanta Dragway Sportsman champion Rob Hogue stopped another former champion, Rusty Brown, in the Sportsman final tonight. Brown had the better start, but Hogue’s ‘84 Monte Carlo SS was better at the big end, carding a breakout 11.54, 116.59 on an 11.55 dial. Brown said he just came up today to have fun, so he brought his ‘01 Chrysler 300M family car and went all the way to the finals, where he broke out a little more than Hogue, 16.05, 84.75 (16.07 target). Hogue thanked Ed Nalley for the engine work, Sid Neal for the transmission, Bill for gas and H&R Race Cars for the fabrication work. The “Racin’ Reverend”, Gerald Graves, finished in the semis.
Former Motorcycle champion Jay Rhyne, took out defending champion Joey Rutledge in Motorcycle. Actually, the race was over as soon as Rutledge left the starting line when he lit the big red bulb with his ‘01 Katana, and then broke out with a 12.25, 109.76 (12.50 dial). Rhyne ran his ‘83 Kawasaki out to a 12.23, 103.45 (12.34 dial).
Trophy Street featured another first time winner, Wes German. German’s ‘82 Ford F100 broke out a bit with a 12.84, 105.64 on a 13.00 target after he saw his opponent, Brian Harris, light up the big red bulb. Even though he knew he was out, Harris chose to run his ‘00 Mustang all the way out, turning in a 13.94, 99.12 on a 14.10 dial. Last week’s winner, Harold Wilson (‘74 Nova), was the lone semi-finalist.
West Oak High School freshman Kelly Moore (15) won her second 13-17 Jr. Dragster race in a row tonight. Moore started her run with a good .562, then turned in an 8.87, 73.41 (8.82 dial). Kristen Neal (17) has been in the final round for six of her last seven races, but tonight, the accelerator cable broke after her burnout. The cagey Neal went ahead and staged her car, hoping Moore would red light or break out, but that didn’t happen. Casey Free (13) finished in the semi-finals.
Kyle Denton (12) started racing 8-12 Jr. Dragster late last year, and had never won a single round until tonight. Denton made up for it by winning all of them tonight, including the final against another first time finalist, Ashton Shubert (8). If Shubert had been .004 seconds slower on the reaction time, the end result would have been a win for her, but the close .496 reaction time still lit the red light. Denton’s machine went 9.81, 59.52 on a 9.57 target, while Shubert’s ex Valvoline car, which won races for its two previous drivers, went closer to its dial with a 13.42, 46.48 (13.36 dial). Scott Digby (10) finished in the semi-finals in his first ever race.
Trey Dewitt makes it to the semi finals in Hot Rod at Rockingham
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Trey Dewitt from Broomingdale, GA goes out in the sixth round of Hot Rod at the IHRA Holley Spring Nationals at Rockingham, NC.
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020324-185502-1.htm
Tim Nabors gets by #3 qualifier Carl Baker in the 1st- Loses to Chris Holbrook in the second round
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
IHRA Holley Spring Nationals at Rockingham, NC
Lawrenceville, GA's Tim Nabors qualifies in the 14th position and wins the first round over number 3 qualifier Carl Baker. Tim loses in the second round after leaving on Chris Holbrook.
Chris Holbrook Tim Nabors
0.478 6.650 207.53 0.458 6.725 206.07
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/
Stevie Perkins Qualifies #1 in Quick Rod at Rockingham With a Perfect 8.900! Chris Fitton, Jason Dewitt, Chris Whittle, Bubba Watts, Dave Turner, and Peabody Harrell also qualify.
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020324-094902-1.htm
Stevie Arnett, Chris Fitton, Dana Turner, Kenny Raines, Bobby Brooks, Joel Head, Jeff Smith, Robert Sosebee, Peabody Harrell, Jimmy Fountain, David Miller, Jerry Fort, and Gary Dorsey Qualify for Super Rod at Rockingham
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020324-094902-0.htm
Jeremy Head #12, Trey Dewitt #21, and Terry Thompson #33 Qualify for Hot Rod at Rockingham
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020323-225205-1.htm
Davis #15, Cagle #25,and Fulton #43 in Top Sportsman Qualifying at Rockingham
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020323-215201-0.htm
Tim Nabors Qualifies #14 in the Quickest Pro Stock Field in IHRA History!
Posted Sunday, March 24, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Tim Nabors holds on to qualify 14th at Rockingham. Final qualifying session results:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020323-191002-0.htm
Tim Nabors Qualifies #9 with a 6.628 @209.07 at Rockingham
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Second generation Pro Stock racer Tim Nabors qualifies for Pro Stock in the 9th position at Rockingham with a last shot 6.628 @209.07 MPH pass. The Lawrenceville, GA driver is the son of Calvin Nabors (a former Pro Stock pioneer with his "Satan's Cinder" Camaro).
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020323-141602-0.htm
Charlie Peppers just misses with a 6.784 @206.07 best at the Rock
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020323-164003-1.htm
Gene Wilson Interview
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.competitionplus.com/03_13_2002/gene_wilson.html
Hooters is new IHRA Series Sponsor
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-174002-0.htm
Ronnie Davis #12 and Troy Cagle #20 after 2nd Top Sportsman session at Rockingham
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-234003-0.htm
Boyd now #5 and Thrift now #30 after 2nd Top Dragster session at Rockingham
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-234003-1.htm
Ronnie Davis #7 Top Sportsman Qualifier at Rockingham after 1st Session
Posted Saturday, March 23, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-230703-0.htm
Rickey Morris Qualifies #62 after 1st session of Stock at Rockingham
Posted Friday, March 22, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-175803-0.htm
Joe Locicero is #11 in Super Stock after 1st session at Rockingham
Posted Friday, March 22, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-171605-1.htm
Eric Boyd ( #3 ) and Bruce Thrift ( #23 ) are Qualified for Top Dragster at Rockingham after 1st session
Posted Friday, March 22, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-175803-1.htm
Tim Nabors and Charlie Peppers at Rockingham : Pro Stock 1st session results
Posted Friday, March 22, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-154602-1.htm
Gainesville Funny Car Racer Osterio not qualified for IHRA Rockingham race after 1st session
Posted Friday, March 22, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Courtesy Summit Racing
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020322-160707-0.htm
GDR Website Updated
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2002 by johndilbeck
5 new photos were added today (GDR-00111 through GDR-00115).
Race results are starting to come in for the 2002 season. We added links to Atlanta Dragway race results courtesy of Tim Glover. There are links in the Activities section and in the Atlanta Dragway part of the Drag Strips section. Results for March 15-17, 2002 racing were added.
Added a new Jimmy and Joe Juhan photo collection page and updated the photos by David Dilbeck, Marvin T. Smith, and Fermier Bros. pages.
Updated and/or added new photos by persons pages for Art Gravatt, Fermier Bros, M. A. Madden, Bill Madden, Shirley Muldowney, Don Garlits, and Jimmy Juhan.
DEFENDING SUPER PRO CHAMP HOWARD WINS FIRST RACE OF SEASON AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY by Tim Glover
Posted Monday, March 18, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Because rain won last week's first Summit ET series event last week,
tonight's race, held in conjunction with the NMCA / NSCA Hot Rod Power
Fest, became the first completed race of the year at Atlanta Dragway.
Although women are the definite minority in drag racing, the last three
bracket categories contested today featured a female in each final.
Another female, Annette Summers, won the top NMCA / NSCA Hot Rod
class, Pro Street, in the rain delayed Florida final. Because the Moroso
Hot Rod event was rained out a couple of weeks ago, the promoters completed
the Florida race during the Saturday qualifying session at Atlanta Dragway.
Summers beat Hank Hill with her '68 Camaro by .017 seconds at the finish
line, running 6.75 to Hill's 6.78.
Defending Super Pro track champion "Bad" Brad Howard continued his
streak today with a Super Pro win against Thomas Bell. Friend Jim Mayfield
and Howard stayed up all night working on his brand new '02 Miller
dragster, changing out the oiling system. Their work was rewarded with a
win in the car's very first race (it had four time trials prior to today).
Howard's clutch .506 react and close .01 over 5.10, 127.49 took the win
light. Bell's '00 Undercover dragster barely broke out with a 5.03, 137.20
(5.04 dial). Donny Brown Jr. ('95 Spitzer dragster) won his way all the
way to a semi-final finish. Howard said he wasn't even going to race the
car tonight because of the oiling system problems, but Mayfield came over
and helped out, making his win possible.
Jesse Hicks' Pro car engine was sitting on the workbench, so he raced
his wife Tina's '67 Buick Special in Sportsman, getting the win light
against Cindy Williams, who had the honor of competing in the DRUSA
Footbrake Allstars Invitational with her '74 Challenger last year. Hicks'
reaction time advantage helped him in the double breakout affair. Hicks
turned in a 13.16, 101.81 (13.17 target), while Williams went a little
further under with an 11.75, 112.50 (11.78 dial). Dale Anderson ('68 Chevy
II) was the lone semi-finalist.
Harold Wilson from nearby Winder defeated his son Michael in the
Trophy Street semi-finals, then took the win against Jodee Lee in the final
in her first final round appearance. Wilson's reaction time advantage in
his '74 Nova made the difference. His car turned in a 14.27, 84.91 (14.12
dial). Lee's '00 Mustang was also off the mark, running a 14.69, 95.14
(14.55 target). Michael Wilson ('01 Silverado) took home the semi-final
trophy.
Because this weekend's event was a non-points race, the two Jr. Dragster
classes were combined tonight. Seven year veteran Kelly Moore (15) took on
Cody Martin (13) in the Jr. Dragster final, earning her first win of the
year. Martin actually had a little reaction time advantage, but his car
discovered a little more ET down track, and broke out with an 8.95, 70.42
(8.99 dial). Moore's machine went 8.70, 72.73 (8.64 dial). Ashley Dumas
(15) won the semi-final trophy.
NMCA / NSCA Hot Rod Power Fest at Atlanta Dragway results by Tim Glover
Posted Monday, March 18, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
RACE DATE: March 16, 2002
FROM: Tim Glover
EVENT: NMCA / NSCA Hot Rod Power Fest at Atlanta Dragway
NOTES: Because rain won last week’s first Summit ET series event last week, today’s race became the first completed race of the year at Atlanta Dragway. Defending Super Pro champion “Bad” Brad Howard continued his streak today with a Super Pro win against Thomas Bell. Howard had been up all night working on his brand new ‘02 Miller dragster, changing out the oil system. His work was rewarded with a win in the car’s very first race (it had four time trials prior to today). Although women are the definite minority in drag racing, the last three categories contested today featured a female in each final. Jesse Hicks’ Pro car engine was sitting on the workbench, so he raced his wife Tina’s ‘67 Buick Special in Sportsman, getting the win light against Cindy Williams, who had the honor of competing in the DRUSA Footbrake Allstars race last year. Harold Wilson from nearby Winder defeated his son in the Trophy Street semi-finals, then took the win against Jodee Lee in the final in her first final round appearance. Kelly Moore (15) took on Cody Martin (13) in the Jr. Dragster final, earning her first win of the year.
NOTE: If you would like this report via email, please contact me, wratracing@mindspring.com or call the track.
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PRO / SUPER PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: “Bad” Brad Howard ‘02 Miller dragster Gainesville, GA 5.10 127.49 (5.09)
R/U: Thomas Bell ‘00 Undercover dragster Toccoa, GA 5.03 137.20 (5.04)
Semi: Donny Brown, Jr. ‘95 Spitzer Buford, GA
Semi:
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SPORTSMAN CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Jesse Hicks ‘67 Buick Special Greer, SC 13.16 101.81 (13.17)
R/U: Cindy Williams ‘74 Challenger Snellville, GA 11.75 112.50 (11.78)
Semi: Dale Anderson ‘68 Chevy II Hayesville, NC
Semi:
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TROPHY STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Harold Wilson ‘74 Nova Winder, GA 14.27 84.91 (14.12)
R/U: Jodee Lee ‘00 Mustang Cornelia, GA 14.69 95.14 (14.55)
Semi: Michael Wilson ‘01 Silverado Winder, GA
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JR. DRAGSTER, combo AGE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Kelly Moore 15 Westminster, SC 8.70 72.73 (8.64)
R/U: Cody Martin 13 Buford, GA 8.95 70.42 (8.99)
Semi: Ashley Dumas 15 Commerce, GA
Semi:
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RACE DATE: March 15-17, 2002
FROM: Tim Glover
EVENT: NMCA / NSCA Hot Rod Power Fest
NOTES: The Hot Rod Power Fest used to be the final race of the year for the NMCA series. This year, NSCA merged with the show, and the Atlanta race was moved to the second race of the year for their series. In addition to this weekend’s test and tune, bracket race and 15 Hot Rod classes, the rained out Moroso Florida race was completed this weekend at Atlanta, making for lots of passes down the track. Comp Cams / TCI Pro Street racer Annette Summers became “King of the Hill” this weekend when she won the Florida final against Hank Hill. She needed that win badly, and took the points lead (for a little while). Although she qualified for the Atlanta race, her engine was wounded and she was unable to make the call for the Atlanta event. Hill made up for his Florida loss with a decisive victory against Tony Gentile in the Atlanta Pro Street race. The Accel / DFI Pro Outlaw Street race had fans on their feet. After a protracted “burndown” at the starting line, Lawrence Conley finally staged his turbocharged car, and then left the starting line slightly too soon, resulting in a foul start. Normally, the story would have been over at this point, but his opponent, Jason Collins, got loose downtrack and didn’t lift out of the throttle soon enough. Collins lost control of his car, crossed the centerline, hit the wall and tripped the finish line beams with the roof of his car, re-instating Conley as the winner. Hedman Hedders Nostalgia Super Stock was back in action, featuring a repeat finalist from last year, Brian Merrick. This time, Merrick took the win in spite of his opponent’s slightly better reaction time. BF Goodrich Traction Advantage racers were turning in high eight and low nine second, 150mph plus passes on Comp T/A drag radials, an impressive feat.
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PRO STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Hank Hill ‘96 Thunderbird McLeansville, NC 6.73 206.45
R/U: Tony Gentile ‘69 Camaro Englishtown, NJ 9.31 100.90
Semi: Pat Musi ‘69 Camaro Carteret, NJ
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PRO OUTLAW STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Lawrence Conley ‘94 Camaro Houston, TX (foul) 11.58 73.89
R/U: Jason Collins ‘82 Mustang Rainbow City, AL 8.85 77.19 (crossed centerline)
Semi: Marc Dantoni ‘68 Camaro Staten Island, NY
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NOSTALGIA PRO STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Dale Pitman ‘67 Camaro Alliance, OH 7.57 180.02
R/U: Darrell Thomas ‘69 Camaro Detroit, MI 7.58 183.69
Semi: Rob Golobo ‘92 Camaro White Lake, MI
Semi: Bruce Poulos ‘72 Chevelle Pallatine, IL
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SUPER STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Mike Scranton ‘00 Mustang Land O’ Lakes, FL 7.47 189.90
R/U: Chris Collins ‘01 Mustang Sharpsburg, GA 8.21 128.95
Semi: Jimmy Blackmon ‘92 Trans Am Rockmart, GA
Semi: Mike Yedgarian ‘00 Firebird Toronto, Canada
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SUPER MODIFIED CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Ted Pelech ‘90 Camaro Bar Harbor, ME 7.76 178.59
R/U: Emilio Catalano ‘68 Camaro Toronto, Canada 8.08 165.46
Semi: Jim Huber ‘00 S10 St. Leon, IL
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LIMITED STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Aaron Stapleton ‘86 Mustang Romesville, IL 8.32 166.68
R/U: Mike Libecap ‘90 Trans Am Connersville, IN 18.99 51.96
Semi: Lamar Swindell ‘79 Camaro Deer Park, TX
Semi: Rob Wells ‘93 Mustang Tampa, FL
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HOT STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Rick Moroso ‘00 Corvette Guilford, CT 8.78 153.07
R/U: Todd Moyer ‘92 Camaro Pasadena, TX 8.84 153.60
Semi: Al Miller ‘85 Corvette Northlake, IL
Semi: James Phipps ‘92 Camaro Pleasant Plain, NC
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EZ STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Phil Hines ‘86 Mustang Lebanon, OH 8.48 161.88
R/U: Robert Curran ‘96 Corvette Bartlett, IL 9.22 162.47
Semi: Gary Rohe ‘01 Mustang Romesville, IL
Semi: Andy Mayes ‘70 Dodge R/T College Grove, TN
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REAL STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Bruce Lagory ‘69 Barracuda Lawrenceberg, IN 9.03 152.04
R/U: Ron Ramsey ‘87 Monte Carlo SS Lawrenceberg, IN 22.93 46.15
Semi: Steve Cagle ‘70 Gran Sport Huntsville, AL
Semi: John Boyden ‘68 Chevelle Pensacola, FL
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NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Brian Merrick ‘64 Thunderbolt Dellroy, OH 10.54 126.77 (10.50 index)
R/U: Jim Pidgeon ‘66 Impala August, OH 11.98 108.44 (12.00 index)
Semi: Gary Richmond ‘66 Fairlane Atwater, OH
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TRACTION ADVANTAGE CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Robbie Devane ‘68 Camaro Tampa, FL 8.83 153.60
R/U: Victor Spires ‘80 Camaro Pompano Beach, FL 9.00 156.81
Semi: Dave Rudisell ‘84 Mustang Lawrenceburg, TN
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PRO NOSTALGIA CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Brian Booze ‘62 Galaxie Marion, PA 9.05 147.07
R/U: Paul Adams ‘66 Fairlane Barboursville, WV 9.14 146.59
Semi: Jim Mackenzie ‘62 Chevy Elkton, MD
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NOSTALGIA MUSCLE CAR CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Damon Kuhn ‘74 Challenger Frisco, TX 11.49 117.50 (11.50 index)
R/U: Bobby McNair ‘68 Mustang Seneca, SC (foul) 12.38 110.03 (12.00 index)
Semi: Kenny Bush ‘68 Cougar Evansville, IN
Semi: Mike Bush ‘68 Cougar Evansville, IN
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EFI CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Ski Humphreys ‘94 Mustang Lawrenceville, GA 15.15 66.08 (12.00 index)
R/U: Robert Boyden ‘96 Pontiac Smyrna, GA (foul) 13.93 102.28 (13.50 index)
Semi: Kevin Winstead ‘85 Cutlass Falkner, MS
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STREET ELIMINATOR CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH
Win: Dana Beaty ‘86 Mustang Walhalla, SC 12.01 102.98 (11.85 dial)
R/U: Ed Grabinger ‘88 Mustang Fayetteville, GA 13.33 104.00 (13.50 dial)
Semi: Wes German Ford Truck Fayetteville, GA
Semi: Keith Seymore ‘74 Chevelle Ortonville, MI
GDR Website Updated
Posted Monday, March 18, 2002 by johndilbeck
13 new photos have been added today (GDR-00098 through GDR-00110).
Photo GDR-00085 was updated and Mark Artis made some great comments about it.
We corrected information about Ronnie Stewart's 'Spastic Plastic' Corvette. It was a 1961 rather than a 1959 model.
The following persons pages were added: Byron Koury, Linda Vaughn, Harry Wellman, Art Gravitt, and Richard Whitworth.
The following persons pages were modified: Mark Artis, Henry Hartken, Hood and Payne, Tom Smith, Ronnie Stewart, Bill Tanner, John Thorne, Larry Lawrence, Butch Luther, and Terry Earwood.
The April 2002 schedule for Southeastern Dragway was added to the Activities section and to the Southeastern International Dragway page in the Dragstrips section. Several dragstrips were updated in this section, as well.
In the Photos by Class section, the Other Classifications, Pro Stock, Street Eliminator - Modified, and Super Stock pages were updated.
Mark Whisnant summary and comments
Posted Monday, March 18, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/PR-DRAG/20020318-003702-1.htm
Mon, 18 Mar 2002, 12:37 AM
Whisnant Goes To the Semis In Gainesville
Courtesy of Patti Miles
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Today at the 33rd Annual Mac Tools Gatornationals, Mark Whisnant driver of the RW Performance Chevrolet Cavalier, assumed his first ever Pro Stock birth. For a first time Pro Stock competitor just qualifying for the race is something to be proud of, but to go all the way to the semi-finals is a phenomenal feat.
On Saturday Whisnant ran a 6.880 / 201.55 mph to assume the 16th spot on the elimination’s ladder. His first round opponent would be Number 1 qualifier Ron Krisher. Krisher, who on paper had the advantage over Whisnant, but Krisher gave the race away on the starting line when he left early and red lit. Whisnant ran a 6.912 / 201.31 mph to Krisher’s 6.957 / 202.79 mph. "Taking out the Number 1 qualifier is a victory all by its self," said Whisnant of Stockbridge, Ga. "Every thing from then on was gravy.
In Round 2 Whisnant would meet V. Gaines. When the light went green it was all Whisnant. Whisnant cut a .482 of a second light to a much slower light of .544 for Gaines. At the finish line Whisnant would run a 6.926 / 200.86 mph to defeat Gaines’ who ran a 6.911 / 200.77 mph.
"I had to cut a good light against Gaines. I knew that I had to do my job on the line to get past him. He ran a quicker ET, but it wasn’t enough to catch me on the top end.
Whisnant’s opponent in the semi-finals would be Jeg Coughlin. Coughlin took a slight advantage at the starting line and held on to defeat Whisnant. Coughlin ran a 6.913 / 199.76 mph to Whisnant’s 6.918 / 201.31 mph.
"I am very happy with our performance here today. I knew when we came here that we could be competitive. We thought we could qualify here, and did. Then went out there and ran heads up with them. That has given us confidence. Now we know we will be able to run with them every weekend.
"My crew chief, Brad Jeter, did a great job here today. He made some good calls and kept me focused all day. My crew, Terry, James, Brent and Dennis also did an excellent job. They really came together this weekend, and gave me a great racecar.
"I can’t say enough about the Reher/Morrison horsepower we have under the hood. Mark Johnson from Reher was here helping us in the pits between rounds. I have to thank him for all his hard work.
"Of course, I have to thank my Dad, Step-Mother Bobbie, and my wife Gina. Without their support and confidence I would not be here racing today.
"We came here planning to qualify and then take it round by round. That is exactly what we did here today. I think we have really made a statement here this weekend; the RW Performance team is here and we are not going away."
LoCicero makes it to semis in Super Stock at Gators
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Super Stock Eliminations summary:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020317-184302-0.htm
Whisnant and Johnson go down in semis-Alderman wins Pro Stock at Gators
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Mark Whisnant goes to the semi finals in his first Pro Stock ( Car ) event! WJ loses to Alderman in the semis.
Pro Stock Summary of Eliminations:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020317-184903-3.htm
Whisnant Upsets Krisher in First Round at Gators
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Mark Whisnant upsets #1 Pro Stock qualifier Ron Krisher via foul. WJ survives 1st round- KJ loses to V. Gaines.
Full 1st round results:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020317-122201-0.htm
Johnson, Johnson, & Whisnant Qualify For Pro Stock at Gatornationals
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Kurt Johnson ( #9 - 6.868@202.15 ), Warren Johnson ( #11 - 6.874@ 202.06 ), and Mark Whisnant ( #16 - 6.880@201.55 ) make the field at Gainesville. Gene Wilson in his first race with Mopar/Nickens Racing does not qualify, just missing with an 18th best 6.882@201.49. For complete results, go to:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020316-155801-0.htm
IHRA Television Schedule
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.ihra.com/news/2002march/15tnn.html
Mark Whisnant Debuts at Gatornationals with a 6.882 @201 to qualify 12th after 2 sessions
Posted Friday, March 15, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Mark Whisnant makes his Pro Stock debut with a 12th best 6.882 @ 201
after two sessions. Great start for this brand new team!
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020315-163404-0.htm
KJ & WJ 7th and 8th at Gatornationals after 2 sessions
Posted Friday, March 15, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020315-163404-0.htm
Southeastern International Dragway April 2002 Schedule
Posted Friday, March 15, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Click here for the schedule:
http://daviddilbeck.hypermart.net/SID.html
I apologize for the condition of the flyer, but this is how I received it via mail today.
Southern Dragway Joins Summit SuperSeries
Posted Friday, March 15, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.ihra.com/news/2002march/13superseries.htmlhttp://www.ihra.com/news/2002march/13superseries.html
48 Tracks Sign Up For Summit SuperSeries;
Response By Tracks And Racers "Overwhelming"
March 12, 2002
Van Puckett #2 Comp Qualifier after 2 Sessions at Gators
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Results for session #2:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020314-171908-0.htm
Fayetteville's Everett Hill Top Georgia Super Stock Qualifier at Gators
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Final Super Stock Qualifying Results:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020314-171003-0.htm
Georgians Payne, W. Shaw, Josey, R. Shaw, and Mayhew qualify in Stock Elim. at Gators
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Final Stock Qualifying:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020314-161603-0.htm
Snellville's Van Puckett #8 in Comp after 1st Session at Gators
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
For full results of Comp qualifying session #1 at Gainesville, FL click here:
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020314-135802-0.htm
Georgians #9, 17, 56, 80, 85, and 103 in Super Stock after 1st Session at Gators
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020314-121305-0.htm
Thu, 14 Mar 2002, 12:13 PM
Super Stock Qualifying, Session #1 Order
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Order after one round of qualifying in Super Stock at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 33rd annual MAC Tools NHRA Gatornationals:
Psn--Num--Class-Driver, Home Town, Machine-----------------ET---Index---(+/-)
1 3036 GT/E Charlie Westcott, Parma MI, '98 Grand Am 9.495 10.80 -1.305
2 300 SS/AM Chuck Gallagher, Holly MI, '94 Sunbird 8.377 9.55 -1.173
3 18 SS/AA Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill WV, '68 Barracuda 8.863 10.00 -1.137
4 1447 GT/TD Joe Scott, Sunbury PA, '02 S-10 10.580 11.70 -1.120
5 5091 SS/KA Dan Larson, Vadnais Heights MN, '85 Cama 10.441 11.55 -1.109
6 3028 GT/IA Jerry Silveus, Van Buren OH, '00 Firebird10.400 11.50 -1.100
7 762 GT/AA John Schiess, Sepulveda CA, '91 Cutlass 9.326 10.40 -1.074
8 3154 SS/KA Gary Russell, Sparta OH, '98 Camaro 10.476 11.55 -1.074
9 2134 SS/L Everett Hill, Fayetteville GA, '64 Musta 10.478 11.55 -1.072
10 8 GT/MA Bobby Dennis, Shorter AL, '97 Firehawk 10.981 12.05 -1.069
11 28 GT/TB Brad Allen, Winamac IN, '02 S-10 10.082 11.15 -1.068
12 1227 GT/IA Michael Volkman, Moon PA, '00 Sebring 10.441 11.50 -1.059
13 2077 SS/JA Rick Brewer, Jacksonville FL, '67 Corvet 10.270 11.30 -1.030
14 7056 GT/BA Frank Grossi, Upland CA, '01 Grand Am 9.522 10.55 -1.028
15 3401 SS/J Gary Tompa, Saginaw MI, '84 Firebird 10.072 11.10 -1.028
16 3122 GT/EA Joey Wilkes, Zanesville OH, '92 Camaro 9.927 10.95 -1.023
17 215 GT/CA Joe LoCicero, Snellville GA, '87 Camaro 9.689 10.70 -1.011
18 3388 GT/HA Mark Nowicki, Gaylord MI, '98 Avenger 10.343 11.35 -1.007
19 4442 SS/AA Sid Bonnecarrere, Gray LA, '68 Dart 8.993 10.00 -1.007
20 1018 GT/CA Bob Herman, Brewster NY, '95 Cavalier 9.701 10.70 -0.999
21 2040 SS/D Ken Vaughn, Columbia TN, '68 Camaro 9.503 10.50 -0.997
22 201 GT/BA Herbert Null Jr., Columbia SC, '87 Camaro 9.561 10.55 -0.989
23 2428 SS/HA Andy Fogle, Norway SC, '67 Camaro 9.929 10.90 -0.971
24 4488 GT/BA Terry Pearson, Spanish Fort AL, '98 Achi 9.583 10.55 -0.967
25 3133 SS/B Dickie Ogles, Bowling Green KY, '69 Corv 9.234 10.20 -0.966
26 3 GT/HA Jimmy DeFrank, Tarzana CA, '89 Camaro 10.403 11.35 -0.947
27 2 GT/FA Peter Biondo, Mt Laurel NJ, '00 Firebird 10.157 11.10 -0.943
28 1977 GT/EA Michael Iacono, Wading River NY, '90 Cam 10.017 10.95 -0.933
29 388 GT/BA Rick Yanen, Glendale WV, '95 Mustang 9.620 10.55 -0.930
30 4483 SS/AM John Clegg III, Victoria TX, '73 Firebird 8.627 9.55 -0.923
31 2112 GT/AA J.G. Wilson, Mocksville NC, '97 Formula 9.479 10.40 -0.921
32 1638 GT/FA Ron Morehead, Marlboro NY, '90 Camaro 10.179 11.10 -0.921
33 25 GT/BA Don Barber, Hohenwald TN, '93 Achieva 9.634 10.55 -0.916
34 2302 SS/EA Kenny Schindler, Hendersonville TN, '68 9.740 10.65 -0.910
35 1928 SS/PA Richard Diorio, E. Brunswick NJ, '55 Che 12.043 12.95 -0.907
36 2425 SS/EA Blair Patrick, Jasper TN, '68 Mustang 9.745 10.65 -0.905
37 2222 SS/JA Glenn Mace, Jacksonville FL, '87 Camaro 10.398 11.30 -0.902
38 4 SS/BM Jeff Miller, Pearland TX, '98 Grand Am 8.799 9.70 -0.901
39 4497 GT/IA Delmer Wood, Tulsa OK, '90 Camaro 10.601 11.50 -0.899
40 3697 GT/I Brad Zaskowski, Grand Rapids MI, '87 Cam 10.356 11.25 -0.894
41 3123 GT/DA Dave Brun, Dayton OH, '87 Camaro 9.907 10.80 -0.893
42 1105 GT/JA Gianni Cantusci, Stittsville ON, '00 Fir 10.759 11.65 -0.891
43 3176 GT/GA Dave Layer, Beaver Creek OH, '90 Cavalier10.309 11.20 -0.891
44 2708 SS/DM Kenneth Horne, Fayetteville NC, '97 Achi 9.310 10.20 -0.890
45 1851 GT/DA Lee Mottola, Staten Island NY, '87 Camaro 9.921 10.80 -0.879
46 3073 SS/O Richard Feldman, E. Liverpool OH, '66 Im 11.621 12.50 -0.879
47 2610 SS/BS Mike Crutchfield, Montgomery AL, '90 Cam 9.122 10.00 -0.878
48 4080 SS/KA Bobby Cassard, Donaldsonville LA, '87 Fi 10.677 11.55 -0.873
49 1811 GT/FA Robbie Hudlow, Monrovia MD, '87 Camaro 10.227 11.10 -0.873
50 1747 GT/KA Tim Worner, Duncannon PA, '88 Cutlass 10.882 11.75 -0.868
51 310 SS/AA Richard Beshore, Mason MI, '68 Barracuda 9.133 10.00 -0.867
52 3039 GT/TA Gene Emes, Uxbridge ON, '02 S-10 10.035 10.90 -0.865
53 2212 GT/EA Eric Wingo, Springfield TN, '00 Grand Am 10.087 10.95 -0.863
54 1173 GT/EA Norm Hall, Waldorf MD, '01 Firebird 10.096 10.95 -0.854
55 3173 GT/KA Dan Olding, Hartland MI, '99 Monte Carlo 10.903 11.75 -0.847
56 5420 SS/LA Steve Tschetter, Tyrone GA, '64 Chevelle 10.911 11.75 -0.839
57 2096 SS/DA Stan Perry, Pleasant View TN, '69 Camaro 9.663 10.50 -0.837
58 1034 SS/DA Larry Jewell, Ulysses PA, '67 Corvette 9.672 10.50 -0.828
59 1782 GT/DA Rod Lightner, Altoona PA, '92 Camaro 9.975 10.80 -0.825
60 2041 SS/KA Tony Rhodes Jr., Murfreesboro TN, '66 Ch 10.747 11.55 -0.803
61 1139 GT/GA Sam Biondo, Clarksburg NJ, '00 Firebird 10.406 11.20 -0.794
62 5 GT/DA Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro NY, '90 Camaro10.013 10.80 -0.787
63 5006 SS/DA Alex Polewik, Ft. Dodge IA, '69 Camaro 9.715 10.50 -0.785
64 3397 SS/EM Rod Dorsey, N. Judson IN, '95 Achieva 9.726 10.50 -0.774
65 3054 SS/EA Rusty Perkins, Bowling Green KY, '70 Cor 9.881 10.65 -0.769
66 3344 SS/FM Ernie Price, Navarre OH, '69 Camaro 10.032 10.80 -0.768
67 3072 GT/GA Mike Walter, Paris OH, '92 Firebird 10.433 11.20 -0.767
68 5333 SS/AA Randy Hopkins, Cable WI, '68 Dart 9.248 10.00 -0.752
69 1196 SS/DA Jack Sepanek, Moosic PA, '69 Camaro 9.765 10.50 -0.735
70 2018 SS/C Jimmy Bridges, Nashville TN, '66 Corvette 9.645 10.35 -0.705
71 2400 SS/BS Monty Bogan Jr., Jonesville SC, '86 Cama 9.298 10.00 -0.702
72 351 GT/TC Wayne Hansen, Wabash IN, '01 S-10 10.752 11.45 -0.698
73 15 SS/AA Dennis Steward, Dover PA, '68 Dart 9.319 10.00 -0.681
74 17 GT/GA Tom Sheehan, Newell PA, '00 Sebring 10.531 11.20 -0.669
75 330 SS/FA Lynn Ellison, Owensboro KY, '67 Camaro 10.104 10.75 -0.646
76 1324 SS/KA Bob Cupp, Alexandria VA, '65 Chevelle 10.908 11.55 -0.642
77 2619 GT/GA Joe Tysinger Jr, Wrightsville Bch NC, '8 10.561 11.20 -0.639
78 399 SS/BA Jerry Epperson, Barbourville KY, '64 Ply 9.565 10.20 -0.635
79 3200 GT/K Ronnie Smith Sr., Belle WV, '88 Firebird 10.771 11.40 -0.629
80 2780 SS/BM Grant Lewis, Jesup GA, '96 Achieva 9.087 9.70 -0.613
81 2440 SS/FA Tim Fritzel, Clermont FL, '70 Challenger 10.150 10.75 -0.600
82 3185 GT/DA Bert Dawson, E. Liverpool OH, '86 Camaro 10.221 10.80 -0.579
83 230 GT/AA Gary Norman, Lawtey FL, '80 Malibu 9.825 10.40 -0.575
84 2119 GT/K Jimmy Spell, Stedman NC, '90 Camaro 10.844 11.40 -0.556
85 24 GT/GA Woody Adcock, Columbus GA, '82 Trans Am 10.650 11.20 -0.550
86 2131 SS/CM Anthony Bertozzi, Richmond VA, '98 Grand 9.364 9.90 -0.536
87 3519 SS/GA George Higgins, Parkersburg WV, '66 Chev 10.330 10.85 -0.520
88 5007 SS/DA Jim Grande, Rochester MN, '69 Camaro 9.992 10.50 -0.508
89 2485 SS/IA Mike Pearson, Tampa FL, '68 Camaro 10.505 11.00 -0.495
90 3474 SS/BA Bob Marshall, Columbus OH, '65 Coronet 9.710 10.20 -0.490
91 2227 SS/MA Rebel Kidd, Bartow FL, '78 Aspen 11.688 12.15 -0.462
92 2070 SS/DA Mike Cissell, Gainesville FL, '63 Plymou 10.091 10.50 -0.409
93 3018 GT/LA Ken Sharp, Middletown OH, '90 Eldorado 11.476 11.85 -0.374
94 2957 GT/D John Douglas, Brandon FL, '85 Thunderbird10.287 10.65 -0.363
95 1960 SS/A Al Smith, Uxbridge MA, '68 Barracuda 9.638 9.95 -0.312
96 3473 SS/AM Craig Marshall, Columbus OH, '65 Coronet 9.309 9.55 -0.241
97 2999 GT/HA Ollie Dean, Mansfield OH, '88 Cutlass 11.121 11.35 -0.229
98 1104 GT/GA Vito Savino, Brewster NY, '97 Grand Am 10.981 11.20 -0.219
99 3030 SS/L Mark Longo, Steubenville OH, '66 Nova Wgn11.358 11.55 -0.192
100 4040 SS/K Bob Utsler, Missouri City TX, '65 Nova 11.137 11.30 -0.163
101 2200 SS/CS Tony Conte, Clearwater FL, '84 Camaro 10.504 10.60 -0.096
102 339 SS/TA Pat Storey, Bradford ON, '00 Dakota 10.187 10.20 -0.013
103 2803 SS/DA Jonathan Horton, Bonare GA, '69 Camaro 10.574 10.50 0.074
104 2327 SS/FA Jerry Mathis, Bartow FL, '70 Challenger 10.825 10.75 0.075
105 4426 SS/AA Joe Teuton Jr., Houma LA, '68 Barracuda 11.410 10.00 1.410
106 1899 SS/HA Gary Ewing, Bel Air MD, '67 Camaro 20.406 10.90 9.506
------------ Not Qualified ------------
107 2471 SS/DS Ronnie Dutton, Southside AL, '80 Monza DQ
108 5546 SS/L Dave Smith, Kearney NE, '66 Chevy II DQ
Timing data courtesy of CompuLink
Rome's Randy Payne Leads Stock Qualifying at Gators
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/NHRA-SUMMIT/20020314-113105-0.htm
Thu, 14 Mar 2002, 11:31 AM
Stock Eliminator Qualifying, Session #1 Order
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Order after one round of qualifying in Stock Eliminator at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 33rd annual MAC Tools NHRA Gatornationals:
Psn--Num--Class-Driver, Home Town, Machine-----------------ET---Index---(+/-)
1 2837 K/SA Randy Payne, Rome GA, '69 Nova 11.669 12.95 -1.281
2 2725 L/SA Brandon Wood, Tallahassee FL, '85 Camaro 11.776 13.00 -1.224
3 13 J/SA Bob Horgan, Tyngsboro MA, '85 Camaro 11.541 12.75 -1.209
4 3850 N/S Lewis Conkey, London OH, '88 Camaro 12.065 13.25 -1.185
5 1428 L/S John Presing, N. Haledon NJ, '88 Mustang 11.820 13.00 -1.180
6 2923 O/SA Greg Rowe, Bridgeton NC, '87 Trans Am 12.282 13.45 -1.168
7 1352 C/SA Bill Hawk, Manassas VA, '67 Shelby 10.541 11.70 -1.159
8 3155 D/S Tom Russell, E. Sparta OH, '98 Firebird 10.652 11.80 -1.148
9 45 I/S Jeff Swanson, Arlington TN, '93 Mustang 11.354 12.50 -1.146
10 1351 G/SA Tex Miller, Fayetteville PA, '72 Mustang 11.163 12.30 -1.137
11 3421 E/SA Richard Kincaid, Canton OH, '98 Firebird 10.865 12.00 -1.135
12 4022 ET/SA Jeff Teuton, Houma LA, '97 Ram 12.117 13.25 -1.133
13 4860 E/SA Jimmy Hidalgo, Donaldsonville LA, '97 Ca 10.873 12.00 -1.127
14 3609 U/SA John McCarthy, Lyndon KY, '60 Kingswood 14.025 15.15 -1.125
15 1188 V/SA Bill Nees, Millmont PA, '70 Nova 14.677 15.80 -1.123
16 1168 K/S Dean Cook II, W. Warwick RI, '95 Cobra 11.729 12.85 -1.121
17 3002 C/SA Doug Baker, Newark OH, '68 Mustang 10.580 11.70 -1.120
18 1975 L/SA Richard Shipley, Baltimore MD, '84 Cutla 11.889 13.00 -1.111
19 2464 E/SA Wayne Shaw, Douglasville GA, '01 Firebird10.899 12.00 -1.101
20 3419 K/SA Bruce Parsons, Lewisburg OH, '85 Camaro 11.859 12.95 -1.091
21 2324 G/SA Garry Glazener, Jackson SC, '72 Mustang 11.210 12.30 -1.090
22 4425 B/SA Joe Teuton Jr, Houma LA, '70 Challenger 10.462 11.55 -1.088
23 3046 B/SA Bill Beaudin, Sterling Hts MI, '71 Barra 10.479 11.55 -1.071
24 3845 F/SA Micci Walter, Paris OH, '67 Camaro 11.079 12.15 -1.071
25 2152 E/SA John Wentling, Ft Lauderdale FL, '94 Cam 10.931 12.00 -1.069
26 4407 CT/SA Bob Murray, Onalaska TX, '00 Dakota 11.989 13.05 -1.061
27 46 D/SA Dale Hulquist, Crosby TX, '94 Camaro 10.791 11.85 -1.059
28 1666 L/SA Bryan Valentine, Thornwood NY, '85 Camaro11.949 13.00 -1.051
29 3000 I/SA M.J. Quinn, Louisville KY, '85 Camaro 11.558 12.60 -1.042
30 1186 F/SA Peter Biondo, Mt Laurel NJ, '95 Camaro 11.119 12.15 -1.031
31 2035 H/SA Mike Welfel, Nashville TN, '69 Camaro 11.427 12.45 -1.023
32 1322 C/S Tim Bishop, Queenstown MD, '97 Firehawk 10.630 11.65 -1.020
33 4 B/SA Steven Hall, Sweeney TX, '68 Mustang 10.532 11.55 -1.018
34 3222 E/S Ben Wenzel Sr., Freeland MI, '67 Camaro 10.936 11.95 -1.014
35 2740 GF/SA Frank Lambert, Moncks Corner SC, '79 Omni16.254 17.25 -0.996
36 3163 J/S Jim Schaechter, St. Charles IL, '66 Nova 11.655 12.65 -0.995
37 1044 A/SA John Shaul, Fultonham NY, '64 Fury 10.310 11.30 -0.990
38 2075 P/SA Don Himes, Port Charlotte FL, '77 Grand 12.765 13.75 -0.985
39 3113 H/S Dave Walther, Lanesville IN, '69 Camaro 11.324 12.30 -0.976
40 3852 J/SA Dave Edwards, Washington OH, '78 Trans Am11.781 12.75 -0.969
41 2733 B/SA Merrill Schrimscher, Lake Mary FL, '69 C 10.593 11.55 -0.957
42 3604 CT/S Mark Hinz, Warren MI, '00 Dakota 11.745 12.70 -0.955
43 3639 F/SA Nick Folk, Durand IL, '94 Trans Am 11.199 12.15 -0.951
44 5300 C/SA Al Corda, Elk Mound WI, '01 Firebird 10.751 11.70 -0.949
45 2710 P/SA Allen Lambert, Johns Island SC, '88 Cutl 12.802 13.75 -0.948
46 2221 K/SA Richard Mace, Jacksonville FL, '85 Camaro12.008 12.95 -0.942
47 2030 DF/SA Jimmy Malone, Nashville TN, '91 Shadow 14.658 15.60 -0.942
48 3066 R/SA Bert Morgan, Charleston IL, '75 Buick Wgn13.425 14.35 -0.925
49 27 F/SA Jeff Strickland, Red Bay AL, '95 Camaro 11.226 12.15 -0.924
50 2439 H/SA Jack Baillie, Holiday FL, '69 Camaro 11.529 12.45 -0.921
51 3476 H/SA Fred Burris, Plainfield IN, '69 Nova 11.539 12.45 -0.911
52 1109 H/SA John Gray, Hudson MA, '72 Nova 11.539 12.45 -0.911
53 1056 G/SA Todd Bednaz, Terryville CT, '68 Camaro 11.392 12.30 -0.908
54 6 F/SA Mark Dickerson, Baltimore MD, '70 Duster 11.244 12.15 -0.906
55 3007 N/SA Al Provoast, Whittemore MI, '79 Buick Wgn12.408 13.30 -0.892
56 2446 L/SA Robbie Shaw, Douglasville GA, '86 Firebi 12.110 13.00 -0.890
57 2662 J/S Steve Haulman, Navarre FL, '85 Camaro 11.769 12.65 -0.881
58 4745 E/S Wayne Larsen, Chalmette LA, '71 Mustang 11.071 11.95 -0.879
59 2312 L/S Tom Hemmingson, Concord NC, '66 Malibu 12.132 13.00 -0.868
60 2712 B/SA Jeff Velde, Vero Beach FL, '68 Mustang 10.685 11.55 -0.865
61 3602 B/S Jason McCormack, Oxford MI, '66 Belvedere10.636 11.50 -0.864
62 3751 F/SA Terry Nagel, Breckenridge MI, '68 Camaro 11.290 12.15 -0.860
63 2209 K/SA Jorge Carnero, Miami FL, '78 Aspen 12.097 12.95 -0.853
64 3206 C/S Steve McFarland, Peebles OH, '97 Firebird10.798 11.65 -0.852
65 2033 I/SA Doug Patrick, Boca Raton FL, '72 Cutlass 11.765 12.60 -0.835
66 1902 N/SA Al Vanis, Manalapan NJ, '77 LeMans 12.467 13.30 -0.833
67 4771 A/SA Sammy Pizzolato, Houma LA, '68 Corvette 10.474 11.30 -0.826
68 2707 I/SA Mickey Whaley, Kinston NC, '69 Camaro 11.775 12.60 -0.825
69 24 N/SA Mike Mayhew, Savannah GA, '77 Cutlass 12.478 13.30 -0.822
70 1457 K/SA Rich Hoerth, Old Bridge NJ, '78 Volare 12.134 12.95 -0.816
71 2882 T/SA Sean Ward, Grand Island FL, '78 Fury Wgn 13.896 14.70 -0.804
72 1211 N/SA Jack Schmutz, Pompton Plains NJ, '86 Cap 12.497 13.30 -0.803
73 2100 A/SA Dan Dvorak, Waldo FL, '63 Dodge 10.505 11.30 -0.795
74 34 D/SA Joey Wilkes, Zanesville OH, '01 Firebird 11.062 11.85 -0.788
75 3202 Q/SA Don Carpenter II, Conway PA, '79 DeVille 13.319 14.10 -0.781
76 2074 D/SA Danny Holder, Chapmansboro TN, '97 Trans 11.070 11.85 -0.780
77 3300 EF/SA Tom Kasch, Toledo OH, '92 Toronado 15.123 15.90 -0.777
78 4074 A/SA Jimmie Hutto, Houston TX, '69 Camaro 10.528 11.30 -0.772
79 3106 G/SA Kevin Wells, Georgetown KY, '70 Chevelle 11.556 12.30 -0.744
80 9 G/SA Scott Welborn, W. Columbia SC, '68 Cheve 11.557 12.30 -0.743
81 1608 C/SA Gary Richard, W. Islip NY, '69 Camaro 11.006 11.70 -0.694
82 3008 L/S Phillip Lacy, Louisville KY, '68 Chevelle12.311 13.00 -0.689
83 2059 B/SA Bill Howell, Aiken SC, '70 Mustang 10.867 11.55 -0.683
84 3099 U/S Bill Koski, Oostburg WI, '66 Belvedere 14.269 14.95 -0.681
85 2102 U/SA Ron Ortiz, Englewood FL, '67 Belvedere 14.488 15.15 -0.662
86 1019 D/S Chester Fincke, Saltsburg PA, '94 Camaro 11.147 11.80 -0.653
87 1092 CF/SA Art Leong, Brooklyn NY, '89 Dodge 14.648 15.30 -0.652
88 5969 I/SA Jack Briner, Waterloo IA, '85 Camaro 11.955 12.60 -0.645
89 2434 F/SA Brien Radley, Belleview FL, '69 Camaro 11.506 12.15 -0.644
90 4581 G/SA Lee Bannister, Crosby TX, '72 Formula 11.687 12.30 -0.613
91 1781 B/SA Dan Fletcher, Rochester NY, '69 Camaro 10.966 11.55 -0.584
92 7 J/SA Lee Zane, Pittsgrove NJ, '73 Apollo 12.195 12.75 -0.555
93 2205 AF/SA Mark Poole, Hendersonville TN, '88 Shadow14.098 14.65 -0.552
94 1925 H/SA Tim Barrett, Ft Ann NY, '69 Camaro 11.957 12.45 -0.493
95 2810 HF/SA Harry Morgan, Sunrise FL, '81 Escort 18.109 18.60 -0.491
96 2896 H/SA Larry Ericksmoen, St Petersburg FL, '69 11.996 12.45 -0.454
97 2491 G/S Alan Peters Sr, Bokeelia FL, '69 Camaro 11.888 12.20 -0.312
98 2230 B/SA Jim Waibel, Lakeland FL, '69 Camaro 11.275 11.55 -0.275
99 2880 N/SA Tom Ward, Grand Island FL, '76 Malibu 13.058 13.30 -0.242
100 1962 L/SA Billy Leber, Tonawanda NY, '88 Cutlass 12.875 13.00 -0.125
101 3026 E/S Joe Moore, Bowling Green KY, '67 Camaro 11.860 11.95 -0.090
102 3004 O/S Rosalyn Gresens, Toledo IL, '89 Mustang 13.333 13.40 -0.067
103 1085 D/SA Emory Stull jR., Woodbine MD, '98 Firebi 11.896 11.85 0.046
104 3471 A/SA Warren Scott, Kenton OH, '67 Fairlane 13.605 11.30 2.305
105 232 Q/S John Leichtamer, Sanford FL, '78 Malibu 17.999 13.95 4.049
106 2002 E/SA Woodro Josey, Byron GA, '98 Firebird 18.716 12.00 6.716
------------ Not Qualified ------------
107 3161 E/SA Jeff Potts, Minford OH, '97 Camaro DQ
108 2981 C/S Dale Rogers, Ocala FL, '69 Road Runner DQ
109 3205 B/S Larry McFarland, Peebles OH, '69 Mustang DQ
Timing data courtesy of CompuLink
Douglasville's Joel Head Wins at Jackson, S.C.
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
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Thu, 14 Mar 2002, 08:22 AM
Familiar Faces Abound At Carolina Holley Pro-Am
Courtesy of IHRA Communications
Vaughn, Albritton, Lambert, Piatek, Richardson, Head, and Bosarge Win
Jackson, S.C. - Billing Vaughn, Stanley Albritton, Frank Lambert, Myron Piatek, Edmond Richardson, Joel Head, and Mark Bosarge win at Carolina Dragway (1/8 mile).
Edmond Richardson nearly pulled off a double, just a few weeks after winning Top Dragster at Hub City. At Carolina Dragway, Richardson may have "only" scored a runner-up in Top Dragster, but he did succeed in picking up his second divisional Ironman, this time in Quick Rod, and against the now 2-time runner-up in the class, Tony Fuller.
Myron Piatek made it two in a row in Stock, downing the defending Div. 2 champ, Gale Pinkston in the final. Joel Head stepped up a notch from a runner-up earlier in the year, to win Super Rod over Southern Dragway winner, Carl Freeman. Other first time 2002 winners included Billy Vaughn (TS), Stanley Albritton (TD), Frank Lambert (SS), and Mark Bosarge (HR).
Driver Hometown R/T Dial E.T. MPH
NOS Top Sportsman
Win Billy Vaughn Knoxville, TN .521 5.19 5.204 137.91
R/U Bennie Ulmer, Sr. Orangeburg, SC .505 5.34 5.336 129.69
Annihilator Top Dragster
Win Stanley Albritton Bradenton, FL .534 4.73 4.755 145.18
R/U Edmond Richardson Greenbriar, TN .534 4.72 4.757 145.19
Lunati Super Stock
Win Frank Lambert Moncks Corner, SC .506 6.62 6.621 102.05
R/U Clay Bullard Claredon, SC .503 6.33 6.437 106.59
Earl's Stock
Win Myron Piatek Holly Hill, FL .522 7.61 7.617 88.21
R/U Gale Pinkston Shelbyville, TN .550 7.08 7.059 93.32
Dominator Quick Rod
Win Edmond Richardson Grennbriar, TN .413 5.70 5.701 125.33
R/U Tony Fuller Orlando, FL .408 5.70 5.687 130.35
Holley Team G Super Rod
Win Joel Head Douglasville, GA .409 6.40 6.422 117.49
R/U Carl Freeman Fernandina, FL .429 6.40 6.384 104.63
Weiand Hot Rod
Win Mark Bosarge Quitman, MS .559 7.00 6.986 109.99
R/U Ray LaCount Hull, GA .580 7.00 6.978 107.41
Junior Dragster
Win Jake Sealy Jackson, SC .564 8.65 8.660 73.18
R/U David Taylor Batesburg, SC .529 8.43 8.490 72.70
Best Appearing Car
Woody Elders '63 Corvette
E.T. Brackets Rained Out
New Mopar/Nickens driver is Georgian Gene Wilson
Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Tue, 12 Mar 2002, 06:04 PM
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Gene Wilson Joins Mopar NHRA Pro Stock Program
Courtesy of David Harris, Cox Marketing Group
2001 IHRA Champ Signs with Nickens Brothers Racing
CONROE, Texas -- Gene Wilson, the 2001 IHRA Pro Stock World Champion, has been named the new driver for the factory-backed Mopar Parts Neon R/T NHRA Pro Stock entry of Nickens Brothers Racing. Wilson will make his POWERade Drag Racing Series debut during qualifying for this weekend’s 33rd annual Gatornationals at Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway on March 15.
“I think this is such a tremendous opportunity,” Wilson said “I’m just honored to be a part of the Mopar team. They have such a great history and I can’t wait to get started. I look forward to working with the whole Nickens Brothers Racing team.”
Wilson, a resident of Canton, Ga., captured eight IHRA national event titles en route to winning the 2001 Pro Stock world championship. The 29 year old currently holds IHRA’s national elapsed time and speed records while driving a Charlie Hunt-owned Pro Stock machine. Wilson qualified No. 1 in a record nine-straight IHRA national events in 2001, and holds both elapsed time and speed records at nine different tracks.
“He did a tremendous job in the race car during testing and he possesses a lot of character,” said Nickens Brothers Racing team owner David Nickens. “He has a lot of credentials in IHRA and we feel that he is a great match for this team, and that’s important for overall team chemistry.”
Wilson is the son of television personality Orlando Wilson, who hosts many outdoors and fishing shows on various networks.
“We’re happy David Nickens found a driver that he feels can get the job done on Sunday,” said Bret Fischer, DaimlerChrysler drag racing program manager. “After an extensive driver search, it was difficult for David to find a driver with the skill set that we were looking for. Gene has proved himself in other forms of racing, and we’ll find out soon enough if he can perform in the NHRA.”
Mopar Parts, the parts arm of the DaimlerChrysler Motors Corp., sponsors three professional teams and four drivers in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, including Nitro Funny Car driver Dean Skuza of Skuza Motorsports, the factory-backed Pro Stock team of Nickens Brothers Racing with drivers Darrell Alderman and Gene Wilson and the Pro Stock team of Larry Morgan Racing with driver Larry Morgan.
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Search box on home page is active
Posted Monday, March 11, 2002 by johndilbeck
GeorgiaDragRacing.com is now searchable.
On the home page, just below the menu in the left column, is a new search box powered by FreeFind. This search is now active and will be updated on a weekly basis. This is only available from the home page. You can also request a site map by clicking the appropriate button. (The site map is not totally accurate, but should give you a good idea of what's on the site.)
On all other pages of the site, the Google search box is still not active for GDR.com, but works for the web and the other two sites. We've been spidered by Google several times, and it's only a matter of days or weeks until we make it into their database and the search becomes active.
NHRA Division II Orlando Results
Posted Monday, March 11, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
Courtesy of NHRA
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Sunday Eliminations:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Smith and Cannon victorious at Orlando
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event held at Orlando Speed World Dragway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Jason Cannon and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Von Smith took home the honors.
Cannon of Middleburg, Fla., defeated Chaptico, Md., driver Billy Gibson in the Top Alcohol Dragster final. To take the win, Cannon made a 5.789-second pass at 244.36 mph to Gibson's 12.588-second pass at 63.87 mph.
In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Von Smith of Oak Ridge, Tenn., defeated Todd Veney of Indianapolis, Ind. Smith, who finished 5th last year in national points behind the wheel of his Jensen Audio Pontiac Firebird, ran a 5.893-second lap at 246.71 to defeat Veney, who ran 7.381-second pass at 131.11 mph.
Winners in other categories are Jeff Taylor of Lumberton, N.C., in Competition Eliminator; Anthony Bertozzi of Richmond, Va., in Super Stock; Bryan Valentine of Thornwood, N.Y, in Stock Eliminator; Shane Carr of Williamstown, N.J., in Super Comp; Edward Conner of Oviedo, Fla., in Super Gas and Michael Ruff of Orlando, Fla., in Super Street.
For more info go to:
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NHRA Lucas Oil Division II- Orlando results
Posted Sunday, March 10, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
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Courtesy of NHRA
Saturday Qualifying:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Smith and Gallant grab top spots in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - In the final rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event being held at Orlando Speed World Dragway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Art Gallant and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Von Smith lead their fields.
Fresh off a win two weeks ago at Gainesville Raceway, Gallant of Boxboro, Mass., clicked off a 5.508-second pass at a 227.44-mph. The current Southeast Division points leader will face defending Southeast Division Champion Michael Gunderson in Sunday's opening round.
In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Von Smith of Oak Ridge, Tenn., looks to have regained some of his winning form. Smith, who is sure to be a Southeast Division Championship contender this year, recorded a 5.950-second pass at 238.91 mph to gain the top spot. Plagued by problems throughout qualifying, defending Southeast Division Champion Jay Payne, qualified in the 7th spot and will face Todd Veney in the opening round. Top qualifiers in other classes are Jeff Taylor of Lumberton, N.C., in Competition Eliminator; Charlie Westcott of Parma, Mich., in Super Stock; and Art Leong of Brooklyn, N.Y. in Stock Eliminator.
The gates at Orlando Speed World Dragway will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. with eliminations set to begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are schedules to begin at 1 p.m. For more information please contact Orlando Speed World Dragway at (407) 568-5522.
The following are the finals qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1. Arthur Gallant, Boxboro, Mass., 5.508 seconds, 227.44 mph
2. Jason Cannon, Middleburg, Fla., 5.621, 256.33
3. David Wells, LeMars, Iowa, 5.647, 248.96
4. Billy Gibson, Chaptico, Md., 5.758, 249.44
5. Tim Slagle, Fairfax, Va., 5.822, 255.68
6. Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla., 5.825, 230.59
7. Artie Allen, Jacksonville, Fla., 5.912, 233.40
8. Michael Gunderson, Middleburg, Fla., 5.931, 246.91
------------ Not Qualified ------------
9. Brooks Brown, Houston, Texas, 6.026, 207.75
10.Tony Bartone, Manhasset, N.Y., 6.185, 240.44
11.Cherissa Griffis, Gainesville, Fla., 6.598, 202.70
12.John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 9.630, 68.69
First-round pairings
1) Arthur Gallant, Boxboro, Mass., 5.508 seconds, 227.44 mph vs.
8) Michael Gunderson, Middleburg, Fla., 5.931, 246.91
2) Jason Cannon, Middleburg, Fla., 5.621 seconds, 256.33 mph vs.
7) Artie Allen, Jacksonville, Fla., 5.912, 233.40
3) David Wells, LeMars, Iowa, 5.647 seconds, 248.96 mph vs.
6) Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla., 5.825, 230.59
4) Billy Gibson, Chaptico, Md., 5.758 seconds, 249.44 mph vs.
5) Tim Slagle, Fairfax Va., 5.822, 255.68
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1. Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '01 Pontiac Firebird, 5.950 seconds, 238.91 mph
2. Todd Veney, Indianapolis, Ind., '98 Pontiac Firebird, 5.953, 243.30
3. Jeff Craig, Muncie, Ind., '01 Dodge RT, 6.071, 237.27
4. Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., '01 Dodge, 6.261, 232.55
5. Greg Beckner, Chester, Va., '93 Chevy Corvette, 6.656, 190.19
6. Kim McKean, Shahola, Pa., '01 Dodge Avenger, 8.982, 143.26
7. Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '02 Chevy Camaro, 11.364, 66.02
First-round pairings
1) Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '01 Pontiac Firebird, 5.950 seconds, 238.91 mph vs. BYE
2) Todd Veney, Indianapolis, Ind., '98 Pontiac Firebird, 5.953 seconds, 243.30 mph vs.
7) Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '02 Chevy Camaro, 11.364, 66.02
3) Jeff Craig, Muncie, Ind., '01 Dodge RT, 6.071 seconds, 237.27 mph vs.
6) Kim McKean, Shahola, Pa., '01 Dodge Avenger, 8.982, 143.26
4) Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., '01 Dodge, 6.261 seconds, 232.55 mph vs.
5) Greg Beckner, Chester Va., '93 Chevy Corvette, 6.656, 190.19
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1. Jeff Taylor, Lumberton N.C., D/SMA,'00 Grand Am, 8.710, -0.690 (under index)
2. Scott Tidwell, Pinson, Ala., D/AA, '02 Camaro, 7.789, -0.641
3. Michael Hardee, Wilmington, N.C., E/SMA, '98 Grand Am, 8.846, -0.624
4. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., D/SM, '98 Grand Am, 8.591, -0.619
5. Glenn Treadwell, Sorrento, Fla., E/EA, '23-T Ford, 8.527, -0.603
6. Charlie Westcott Jr., Parma, Mich., H/SM, '98 Grand Am, 9.191, -0.589
7. Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., H/A, '92 Cutlass, 8.912, -0.588
8. Kevin Houghtaling, Ashland, Va., F/SM, '91 Calais, 9.025, -0.525
9. Bill Zaskowski, Grand Rapids, Mich., F/SM, '92 Camaro, 9.037, -0.513
10. Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., C/D, ProStart Dragster, 7.131, -0.499
SUPER STOCK
1. Charlie Westcott, Parma, Mich., GT/F, '98 Grand Am, 9.581, -1.319 (under index)
2. Joe Scott, Sunbury, Pa., GT/TD, '01 S-10, 10.481, -1.219
3. Chuck Gallagher, Holly, Mich., SS/AM, '94 Sunbird, 8.380, -1.170
4. Jerry Silveus, Van Buren, Ohio, GT/IA, '00 Firebird, 10.343, -1.157
5. Jerry Holman, Hendersonville, Tenn., SS/JA, '86 Firebird, 10.160, -1.140
6. Michael Tueffel, Englewood, Colo., SS/BM, '98 Grand Am, 8.586, -1.114
7. Richard Beshore, Mason, Mich., SS/AA, '68 Barracuda, 8.906, -1.094
8. Ralph Marr, Kingsland, Ga., SS/JA, '67 Corvette, 10.216, -1.084
9. Michael Volkman, Moon, Pa., GT/IA, '99 Sebring, 10.420, -1.080
10. Dan Larson, Vadnais Heights, Minn., SS/KA, '85 Camaro, 10.471, -1.079
STOCK
1. Art Leong, Brooklyn, N.Y., EF/SA, '91 Dodge, 14.372, -1.528 (under index)
2. Joey Wilkes, Zanesville, Ohio, D/SA, '01 Firebird, 10.437, -1.413
3. Bruce Parsons, Lewisburg, Ohio, K/SA, '85 Camaro, 11.608, -1.342
4. Bob Horgan, Tyngsboro, Mass., J/SA, '85 Camaro, 11.466, -1.284
5. Bert Morgan, Charleston, Ill., R/SA, '75 Buick Wagon, 13.067, -1.283
6. Tom Russell, E. Sparta, Ohio, D/S, '98 Firebird, 10.520, -1.280
7. Jeff Teuton, Houma, La., ET/SA, '97 Ram, 12.013, -1.237
8. John Presing, N. Haledon N.J., L/S, '68 Mustang, 11.774, -1.226
9. Greg Rowe, Bridgeton, N.C., O/SA, '87 Trans Am, 12.250, -1.200
10. Woodro Josey, Byron, Ga., D/SA, '98 Firebird, 10.655, -1.195
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Friday Qualifying:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series lands in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - The 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series continues this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway for the second of seven events in NHRA's Southeast Division.
After Friday's opening rounds of qualifying at Orlando Speed World Dragway, Charlie Westcott, Jr., of Parma, Mich., leads the Comp Eliminator field. Westcott drove his '98 Grand Am to a 9.191-second elapsed time for the top spot. Leading the field in Super Stock is Westcott's father, Charlie Sr. His '98 Grand Am leads with a 9.637-second elapsed time. In Stock Eliminator, Art Leong, of Brooklyn, N.Y., grabbed the number one spot behind the wheel of his front-wheel-drive Dodge.
Saturday's racing action will feature 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars, as well as the continuation of qualifying in Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street.
Gates at Orlando Speed World Dragway open Saturday at 8 a.m. with qualifying set to begin at 9 a.m. Qualifying sessions in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information please call Orlando Speed World Dragway at (407) 568-5522.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Charlie Westcott Jr., Parma, Mich., H/SM, '98 Grand Am, 9.191, -0.589 (under index)
2. Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., H/A, '92 Cutlass, 8.912, -0.588
3. Scott Tidwell, Pinson, Ala., D/AA, '02 Camaro, 7.878, -0.552
4. Johnny Treadwell, Sorrento, Fla., E/EA, Undercover, 8.597, -0.533
5. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., D/SM, '98 Grand Am, 8.688, -0.522
6. Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., C/D, Pro Start, 7.131, -0.499
7. Terry Smith, Williamstown, W.V., D/EA, '32 Bantam Roadster, 8.531, -0.489
8. Michael Hardee, Wilmington, N.C., E/SMA, '98 Grand Am, 8.998, -0.472
9. Kevin Houghtaling, Ashland, Va., F/SM, '91 Calais, 9.094, -0.456
10. Bill Zaskowski, Grand Rapids, Mich., F/SM, '92 Camaro, 9.138, -0.412
SUPER STOCK
1. Charlie Westcott, Parma, Mich., GT/F, '98 Grand Am 9.637, -1.263 (under index)
2. Joe Scott, Sunbury, Penn., GT/TD, '01 S-10 10.486, -1.214
3. Jerry Silveus, Van Buren, Ohio, GT/IA, '00 Firebird10.343, -1.157
4. Chuck Gallagher, Holly, Mich., SS/AM, '94 Sunbird 8.397, -1.153
5. Richard Beshore, Mason, Mich., SS/AA, '68 Barracuda 8.906, -1.094
6. Michael Volkman, Moon, Penn., GT/IA, '99 Sebring 10.420, -1.080
7. Ralph Marr, Kingsland, Ga., SS/JA, '67 Corvette 10.232, -1.068
8. Don O'Malley, Decatur, Ill., SS/JA, '64 Corvette 10.238, -1.062
9. Jerry Holman, Hendersonville, Tenn., SS/JA, '86 Fir 10.241, -1.059
10. Michael Tueffel, Englewood, Colo., SS/BM, '98 Grand 8.653, -1.047
STOCK
1. Art Leong, Brooklyn, N.Y., EF/SA, '91 Dodge, 14.372, -1.528 (under index)
2. Joey Wilkes, Zanesville, Ohio, D/SA, '01 Firebird 10.450 11.85 -1.400
3. Bob Horgan, Tyngsboro, Mass., J/SA, '85 Camaro 11.466 12.75 -1.284
4. Bruce Parsons, Lewisburg, Ohio, K/SA, '85 Camaro 11.680 12.95 -1.270
5. Bert Morgan, Charleston, Ill., R/SA, '75 Buick Wgn13.107 14.35 -1.243
6. Tom Russell, East Sparta, Ohio, D/S, '98 Firebird 10.561 11.80 -1.239
7. Jeff Teuton, Houma, La., ET/SA, '97 Ram 12.013 13.25 -1.237
8. John Presing, North Haledon, N.J., I/S, '68 Mustang 11.774 13.00 -1.226
9. Woodro Josey, Byron, Ga., D/SA, '98 Firebird 10.655 11.85 -1.195
10. Al Corda, Elk Mound, Wis., C/SA, '01 Firebird 10.516 11.70 -1.184
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Gene Wilson does it again!
Posted Friday, March 8, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
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GDR website updated
Posted Friday, March 8, 2002 by johndilbeck
17 new photos were added today (GDR-00081 through GDR-00097).
The following Photos by Class pages were updated: Super Stock, Street Eliminator - Modified, and Factory Experimental.
The following Photos by Photographer pages were updated or added: Mark Artis, Dan Bell, David Dilbeck, and Ronnie Stewart.
Photos taken by unknown photographers were submitted from the Buddy Houston and Ronnie Stewart collections.
The following Photos by Person pages were updated or added (in no particular order): Tom Smith, Robert Nance, James Lake, Butch Luther, Larry Lawrence, Ronnie Stewart, Buddy Houston, Houston Brothers, John Thorne, Mark Artis, Phil Bonner, and Don Martin.
New information was added to the Buster Couch and Jabo Elam pages, and the Rest In Peace page was updated.
Thanks to everyone who contributed this week!
Gene Wilson blazes the quarter at the IHRA Spring Open
Posted Thursday, March 7, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
From Summit Racing.
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Thu, 7 Mar 2002, 06:52 PM
Pro Stock Steals First Day Limelight
By Larry Sullivan
DINWIDDIE, Va. - The first day of racing at the CompetitionPlus.com IHRA Spring Open presented by Lizzard Racing Engines saw the usual headlining Pro Modified cars failing to make a complete run, while the Pro Stock and Funny Car competitors were lighting up the scoreboards.
Under ideal conditions for normally aspirated engines, the 2001 IHRA Summit Racing Series Pro Stock champion, Gene Wilson, made repeated assaults on both the track and IHRA World records. After bettering the IHRA speed record with a 213.60 mph speed on a 6.539 second pass, Wilson's crew turned the car around quickly to make one last run just as staging lanes closed for the day. It was a stunning run, with a 6.518 second elapsed time (under the IHRA record of 6.532) and a 213.94 mph speed, the fastest ever run.
Though Wilson started the new season where he left off last year, his competition was not sitting idly by while Wilson tore up the records (note, since these runs are "unnofficial" the records still stand). Chris Holbrook, resurgent after a tough 2001 season, showed that he will be a factor in the championship race with a 6.543 at 211.73, while Dwayne Rice wasn't far back at 6.553 at 211.36 and John Montecalvo was also close with a 6.562 at 211.13. And there are three more days to go!
Not to be outdone by the Pro Stock contingent, John Vouros piloted the CompetitionPlus.com Firebird Funny Car to a picture-perfect 5.841 at 234.57 mph to top the short Funny Car list.
Meanwhile, the blown and nitrous injected Pro Modified cars were looking for the key to the starting line at Virginia Motorsports Park, stuck with 1.03 60-foot times and lots of tire shake. Mike Ashley closed the day with the quickest launch of the bunch, a 1.01 60-foot time in a former Al Billes Studebaker. The new "Gotham City" car features even more detailed graphics than his earlier versions, definitely worth a pit visit sometime this season.
Harold Martin came the closest to making a full pass in the Pro Modified category, shutting off early for a 6.484 at 215 mph.
We'll be back tomorrow for more of the same, quicker and faster as the teams get their 2002 setups sorted out. After today, you can bet the Pro Mod folks will be looking for a way to steal the limelight back from the Pro Stock racers.
------ Run Log -----
Pro Stock --
Chris Holbrook, SRI Marble & Granite '02 Cougar, had lots of tire shake and spin on his first try with the new car. His second try, however, was a "keeper," a solid 1.012 60-foot time and a straight run for a 6.566 at 211.26. His third shot came right behind Wilson's eye-watering pass and for the first half of the run Holbrook was running quicker than Wilson, but he lost ground on the tall end of the track. Holbrook's incremental times were 1.006 at 60 feet, 2.768 at 330, 4.226/168.79 at half track, 5.481 at 1,000 feet, and 6.543/211.73 at the line. His was the third run so far under the VMS track ET record.
Ron Miller, Moser Engineering '02 Cavalier, launch check with a 1.016 60-foot time. Second pass was a full pass, 1.001 60-foot time, 6.595 at 208.71. Third pass, the car tried to turn left just past the 60-foot timer, but Miller wrestled it back, posting a 1.007 60-foot time and a 6.636 at 209.52.
John Montecalvo, Citgo '02 Cavalier, shook and turned left, posting a 1.104 60-foot time before he shut it off. His second was quicker off the line, a 1.042, but the car drifted left of the groove and he lifted. His third shot was a keeper, a 1.023 60-foot time and a 6.562 at 211.13 mph, the fourth run under the old VMS track ET record.
Dwayne Rice left hard on his first attempt, with a 1.011 60-foot time, but the car turned when he shifted into second gear and he lifted. His second try was a good one, a 1.005 60-foot time and a 6.553 at 211.36, his ET the fourth run under the old VMS track record today.
Gene Wilson, "One Bad Cat" '02 Cougar, launched with a 1.030 60-foot time and then the car turned right, toward the wall, so he shut it off. On his second try the car spun the tires on the launch with a 1.142 60-foot time, but then the tires got a grip and he rocketed to a 6.657 at 213.30 mph, just shy of Wilson's IHRA record of 213.37. His third shot took care of that little detail, the car on a string-straight run after a solid 1.030 60-foot time. Clocked at 2.790 at 330 feet, 4.239/170.02 at half track, and 5.485 at 1,000 feet, Wilson lit up the scoreboards with a 6.539 (just shy of his IHRA ET record of 6.532) and a speed of 213.60 mph. He hot-lapped the car to make one more run and it was a beauty - the 60-foot time down to 1.016 and all the incremental times even quicker than his previous run leading up to a 6.518 second elapsed time and a 213.94 mph speed. That made it five runs under the old VMS track ET record.
Funny Car --
Rob Atchison, in a beautifully painted Firebird with no lettering, basketballed the rear tires to a 0.962 60-foot time, then shut it off.
John Vouros, CompetitionPlus.com Firebird, 0.965 60-foot time with visible shake, early shutoff for a 6.030 at 226.51. His second run was not as good, with lots of tire shake and spin on a 0.980 60-foot time before he clicked it off. His third was a picture-perfect run, smoothly off the line with a 0.958 60-foot time and right down the groove for a 5.841 at 234.57 mph. His incremental times were 2.768 at 330 feet, 4.226 and 168.79 mph at the eighth-mile, and 5.481 at 1,000 feet.
Pro Modified --
Mike Ashley, "Gotham City" '53 Studebaker (with the best graphics package so far this season), had a wild run. He was the last car down the track today. On his first pass in a blower car, he posted a 1.008 60-foot time and then the car moved to the left of the groove. Ashley drove through it, posting a stout 4.140 at 177.93 on the half-track timers before shutting it off and coasting through.
Al Billes, '57 Studebaker, shook so hard that the car turned left and the driver's door popped open. He stopped and backed the car up rather than drive it off the other end for a shorter tow back to the pits. Second try, again had traction problems after a 1.042 60-foot time. Again backed it up to take the short route to the pits. Fourth try, same script.
Steve Cossis posted a 1.036 60-foot time on his first try and made an easy run the rest of the way. Second time out he was clocked at 1.038 for the first 60 feet and appeared to be on a solid run, but had the chutes out way before the finish line. His third shot came up with a 1.037 short time (right in between the first two) and once again he shut it off around the 1,000-foot mark. He posted a half-track 4.116 at 177.98 mph.
Harold Martin, ACDelco Camaro, 1.038 60-foot time and an early-shutoff 6.484 at 215.55.
Steve Vick, '68 Camaro, posted a 1.037 60-foot time, then shut it down.
Roy Wasko, '68 Camaro, had a 1.075 60-foot time and shut it down almost immediately.
http://www.summitracing.com/stories/IHRA-SUMMIT/20020307-185202-0.htm
Craig L. Armstrong named Atlanta Dragway General Manager
Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
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Armstrong named General Manager at Atlanta Dragway
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03/05/2000
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GLENDORA, Calif. (March 5, 2002) - The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has named Craig L. Armstrong as General Manager for Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. Atlanta Dragway, one of five drag racing facilities owned and operated by the NHRA, is the long-time host of the famed NHRA Southern Nationals.
In his new position, Armstrong will be responsible for overseeing all operations at Atlanta Dragway, including competition, sales, facility maintenance, marketing, community relations and supervising the track's personnel. He will report directly to Cary Menard, NHRA vice president for business and legal affairs, who has direct responsibility for all of the NHRA owned and operated tracks across the country. Other NHRA owned and operated tracks include: Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fla.; National Trail Raceway, Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis; and, Pomona Raceway, Pomona, Calif.
"We're very fortunate to have someone with Craig's background and capabilities take over the GM position at Atlanta Dragway," said Menard. "He has certainly compiled an effective management record at Portland Speedway and we're confident he will demonstrate the same at Atlanta Dragway, one of our most important NHRA-owned and operated facilities."
Since 1988, Armstrong has been General Manager and CEO of Western Speedways, Inc., which operates Portland (Ore.) Speedway. During his tenure there he supervised all aspects of the race facility. He also has worked as owner of Armstrong Motorsports, a Portland-based marketing and broadcasting consulting firm, and served as a pit reporter for MRN Radio at various NASCAR events. In addition, he has produced radio and television broadcasts for NASCAR, CART, Formula One, IMSA and SCCA events.
"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such a great organization as NHRA," said Armstrong, who will begin his new position on March 15th. "I have a broad background in oval racing, and I will be the first to admit I have a lot to learn about drag racing. Fortunately I am a drag racing fan, so it will be an easy transition. I plan to bring all of the focus, energy, determination and passion to Atlanta Dragway and do my part to help make NHRA the motorsport for the 21st century."
Armstrong and wife Leslie have three children, Lauren, 21, Ian, 18, and Beth, 16. The family is in the process of relocating to the north Georgia area.
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 23 national events through its NHRA POWERADE Drag Racing Series. The NHRA has more than 80,000 members nationwide and more than 130 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series' provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, NHRA Summit Sport Compact Drag Racing Series and the NHRA Street Legal Program. The NHRA also offers the NHRA Castrol GTX Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.
http://www.nhra.com/2002/news/March/030502.html
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Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2002 by DavidDilbeck
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