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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES – WEST CENTRAL DIVISION

S.R.C.A. DRAGSTRIP, GREAT BEND, KAN.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646

GREAT DAY FOR TATUM AND JONES IN GREAT BEND

GREAT BEND, Kan. – In the final rounds of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing series event from historic S.R.C.A. Dragstrip in Great Bend, Kan., it was Aaron Tatum dominating the weekend as he took his No. 1 qualifying efforts in Top Alcohol Dragster straight to the winner’s circle. Tatum, of Oklahoma City, ran a 5.642 second lap at 258.32 mph in taking the win over Iowa’s Richard Putz, the reigning NHRA West Central Division Champion, with a 5.883 second, 180.45 mph run.

Joining Tatum was Cleburne, Texas, racer and former division champion, Jimmy Jones out running Paul Anderson for the win in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Jones, who won this event last year and qualified No. 1, recorded a 5.872 second, 246.17 mph pass to Anderson’s 5.988, 240.25 in the final round between the number one and two qualifiers.

Three Kansas racers also took home the coveted trophy this weekend with Gary Stinnett of Emporia, Kan., taking the win in Super Comp over Jeff Cheney out of Cambridge, Minn. Stinnett also went deep into eliminations in Super Stock before loosing to event runner up Scott Wagner in the semi-finals. Wamego, Kan., racer Nick Seibert drove his ’85 Camaro to the win in Stock Eliminator over Dwayne Scheitlin and J.R. Lobner beat fellow Kansas resident Phil Unruh of McPherson in the EPIC Top Dragster class with a run of 7.578 at 165.33. Unruh also advanced to the finals at this event last year where he lost to Brent Camerlinck.

Taking the win in Comp Eliminator was Lou Ficco Jr. clocking in at 7.558 seconds at 164.15 mph to Texas, racer Clark Smiley. Bryan Chaney of Claremore, Okla., beat out Scott Wagner in his ’92 Super Stock Camaro running 10.264 seconds at 126.09 mph while Jeff Taylor won out of Evans, Colo., over Robert Coleman in Super Gas.

Other winners at this weekend’s NHRA West Central Division Opener were Jeremy Johnson of Jordan, Minn., in Super Street in his ’73 Vega over Scott Gordine of Salina, Kan., Jeff Lanoue on a ’05 Suzuki in Sportsman Motorcycle presented by Harley Davidson, and Joshua Vettel knocked out Duane Robinson in the division’s Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman class with a run of 8.014 at 165.84 mph.

West Central Division racers head to Brainerd International Raceway for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, May 23-25.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at historic S.R.C.A. Dragstrip

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER

Round 1

3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.642, 254.14 def. 4) Scott Peterson, Garfield, Kan., 6.036, 209.36

2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.650, 250.41 def. 5) Malcolm Wahle, Claremore, Okla., 6.067, 226.05

1) Aaron Tatum, Oklahoma City, 5.495, 263.05 def. 6) Gerald Gossman, Garden City, Kan., broke

Semifinals

Putz, 5.519, 256.55 def. Schmeeckle, 5.665, 252.76

Tatum, 5.558, 260.06 was unopposed

Final

Tatum, 5.642, 258.32 def. Putz, 5.883, 180.45

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR

Round 1

2) Paul Anderson, Erie, Colo., '07 Charger, 5.934, 238.64 def. 5) Ron Morrison, Oklahoma City, '06 Monte Carlo, foul

1) Jimmy Jones, Cleburne, Texas, '99 Camaro, 5.865, 246.21 def. 6) Mike Newkirk, Great Bend, Kan.,

'02 Avenger, 6.420, 188.10

4) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 6.087, 238.76 def. 3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 7.813, 107.22

Semifinals

Anderson, 5.978, 242.67 def. Chesterman, 6.026, 238.76

Jones, 5.909, 244.78 was unopposed

Final

Jones, 5.872, 246.17 def. Anderson, 5.988, 240.25

COMP ELIMINATOR

Lou Ficco Jr., Wheat Ridge, Colo., '04 Cavalier, B/AP, 7.558, 164.15 def. Clark Smiley, Denver

City, Texas, '04 Cavalier, B/SM, 8.479, 152.92.

SUPER STOCK

Bryan Chaney, Claremore, Okla., '92 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.264, 126.09 def. Scott Wagner, Shawnee,

Kan., '68 Camaro, SS/HA, 10.193, 126.87.

STOCK ELIMINATOR

Nick Seibert, Wamego, Kan., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.778, 111.69 def. Dwayne Scheitlin, Brighton,

Colo., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.648, 123.22.

SUPER COMP

Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., dragster, 9.043, 174.03 def. Jeff Cheney, Cambridge, Minn.,

dragster, 9.020, 172.61.

SUPER GAS

Jeff Taylor, Evans, Colo., '90 Camaro, 10.043, 156.25 def. Robert Coleman, Columbia, Mo., '27

roadster, 10.023, 142.36.

SUPER STREET

Jeremy Johnson, Jordan, Minn., '73 Vega, 11.076, 130.13 def. Scott Gordine, Salina, Kan., '64

Nova, 11.110, 134.55.

TOP DRAGSTER

J.R. Lobner, Gardner, Kan., dragster, 7.578, 165.33 def. Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster,

6.954, 189.98.

TOP SPORTSMAN

Joshua Vettel, Phillips, Neb., '04 Stratus, 8.014, 165.84 def. Duane Robison, Gardner, Kan., '69

Camaro, 7.139, 195.00.

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE

Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Minn., '05 Suzuki, 8.554, 116.09 def. Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '00

Kawasaki, 24.341, 24.65.

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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES – WEST CENTRAL DIVISION

S.R.C.A. DRAGSTRIP, GREAT BEND, KAN.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Contact: Name, NHRA (626) 688-6846

FIELDS SET IN GREAT BEND FOR LUCAS OIL SERIES

GREAT BEND, Kan. – In the final rounds of qualifying at S.R.C. A. Dragstrip for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Aaron Tatum and Jimmy Jones qualified on top and will lead their fields into eliminations tomorrow. Tatum of Oklahoma City, clocked in at 5.546 seconds at 260.97 mph in Top Alcohol Dragster followed by Richard Putz of Earlville, Iowa, in the No. 2 spot at 5.609, 251.72 mph. Tatum is looking for his second win of the year, picking up the win earlier this month in Ennis, Texas.

Veteran racer Jones out of Cleburne, Texas, drove his Top Alcohol Funny Car to a lap of 5.868 seconds, 243.37 mph with reigning funny car champion Paul Anderson and perennial division champion Vern Moats landing in the No. 2 and 3 spots respectively. Local racer Mike Newkirk of Great Bend, Kan., is sixth with a run of 7.632 seconds.

Three Kansas residents joined Tatum and Jones in qualifying No. 1 in their classes with Todd Patterson of Augusta, Kan., leading the Comp Eliminator field at 7.965 seconds in his ’32 roadster, Jim White of Haysville, Kan., is on top in the Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman class at 7.107 seconds, 194.38 mph, and Scott City, Kan., resident Christine Chambless is No. 1 in the Epic Top Dragster class covering the famed S.R.C.A. quarter mile in 6.087 seconds at 196.76 mph.

Other top qualifiers include Michael Mans in Super Stock of Rogers, Minn., in his ’05 Firebird, Charles Blossom of Woodbury, Minn., in Stock, and Zachary Schrupp who held on to the top spot in the Sportsman Motorcycle class presented by Harley Davidson.

Wichita, Kan., racer Anderson Schmitt is fifth in Stock in his ’68 Camaro and Phil Unruh of McPherson, Kan., is second in Top Dragster at 6.858, 198.82

Racing continues Sunday at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip at 8 a.m. Tickets are $15. Students with valid ID are just $10 and children 12 and under are free. The track is located at 455 W. Barton County Rd.; 2 ½ miles west of Great Bend on the old Air Force base. For more information, call (785) 483-1980 or visit www.srcadragstrip.com.

The following are Saturday’s final qualifying results and Sunday’s first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER

1) Aaron Tatum, Oklahoma City, 5.546 seconds, 260.97 mph

2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.609, 251.72

3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.847, 229.24

4) Scott Peterson, Garfield, Kan., 5.858, 238.34

5) Malcolm Wahle, Claremore, Okla., 6.310, 217.81

6) Gerald Gossman, Garden City, Kan., 6.611, 187.76

First round TAD pairings

1) Aaron Tatum, Oklahoma City, 5.546 seconds, 260.97 mph vs. 6) Gerald Gossman, Garden City, Kan., 6.611, 187.76

2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.609, 251.72 vs. 5) Malcolm Wahle, Claremore, Okla., 6.310,

217.81

3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.847, 229.24 vs. 4) Scott Peterson, Garfield, Kan., 5.858,

238.34

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR

1) Jimmy Jones, Cleburne, Texas, '99 Camaro, 5.868 seconds, 243.37 mph

2) Paul Anderson, Erie, Colo., '07 Charger, 5.986, 240.77

3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 6.075, 232.39

4) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 7.086, 137.61

5) Ron Morrison, Oklahoma City, '06 Monte Carlo, 7.293, 114.61

6) Mike Newkirk, Great Bend, Kan., '02 Avenger, 7.632, 131.73

First round TAFC pairings

1) Jimmy Jones, Cleburne, Texas, '99 Camaro, 5.868 seconds, 243.37 mph vs. 6) Mike Newkirk, Great Bend, Kan., '02 Avenger, 7.632, 131.73

2) Paul Anderson, Erie, Colo., '07 Charger, 5.986, 240.77 vs. 5) Ron Morrison, Oklahoma City, '06 Monte Carlo, 7.293, 114.61

3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '08 Mustang, 6.075, 232.39 vs. 4) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa,

'08 Mustang, 7.086, 137.61

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR

1) Todd Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '34 Roadster, B/SR, 7.965 seconds, -0.695 (under index)

2) Clint Neff, Westminster, Colo., '23 roadster, K/A, 8.061, -0.669

3) Lou Ficco Jr., Wheat Ridge, Colo., '04 Cavalier, B/AP, 7.450, -0.650

4) Will Hatcher, Satanta, Kan., dragster, A/DA, 6.681, -0.609

5) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/DA, 6.926, -0.574

6) Steve Holloway, Lakewood, Colo., '06 GTO, A/AA, 6.730, -0.570

7) Clark Smiley, Denver City, Texas, '04 Cavalier, B/SM, 8.243, -0.567

8) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '07 Cobalt, H/SMA, 9.146, -0.554

9) Michael Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.478, -0.542

10) Matt Harris, Nebraska City, Neb., '04 Grand Am, E/A, 7.954, -0.526

SUPER STOCK

1) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '05 Firebird, SS/CS, 9.437 seconds, -1.453 (under index)

2) Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., '88 Cutlass, SS/NA, 11.364, -1.366

3) Carroll Warling, Brighton, Colo., '74 Grand Am, SS/MA, 11.074, -1.346

4) Mike Town, Paola, Kan., '84 Regal, GT/LA, 10.800, -1.310

5) Tom Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.756, -1.254

6) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Chevy II, GT/I, 10.288, -1.212

7) Bryan Chaney, Claremore, Okla., '92 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.296, -1.154

8) Jim Voth, Buhler, Kan., '86 Monte Carlo, GT/E, 9.898, -1.142

9) Gene Bichlmeier, Norfolk, Neb., '66 Chevy II, GT/I, 10.389, -1.111

10) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.521, -1.109

STOCK ELIMINATOR

1) Charles Blossom, Woodbury, Minn., '05 Neon, AF/S, 13.121 seconds, -1.339 (under index)

2) Brad Burton, Golden, Colo., '72 Formula, E/SA, 10.995, -1.275

3) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Formula, D/SA, 10.879, -1.231

4) Steve Brack, Lawrence, Kan., '87 Camaro, I/S, 11.554, -1.226

5) Anderson Schmitt, Wichita, Kan., '68 Camaro, E/S, 10.999, -1.221

6) Tony Hernandez, Denver, '65 Corvette, B/S, 10.544, -1.216

7) Steve Hagberg, Berthoud, Colo., '64 Savoy, A/SA, 10.346, -1.204

8) Brett Speer, Ottertail, Minn., '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.615, -1.195

9) Tom Moock, Eagle, Neb., '81 Malibu, M/SA, 12.270, -1.170

10) Mike Cotten, Broken Arrow, Okla., '73 Duster, H/SA, 11.564, -1.166

TOP SPORTSMAN

1) Jim White, Haysville, Kan., '04 Cavalier, 7.107 seconds, 194.38 mph

2) Duane Robison, Gardner, Kan., '69 Camaro, 7.278, 180.84

3) Rich Smith, Wentzville, Mo., '08 Chevy, 7.330, 187.18

4) J.J. Heber, Centennial, Colo., '06 Mustang, 7.330, 182.80

5) Charley Whittenburg, Spencer, Iowa, '63 Corvette, 7.492, 185.66

6) Dan Harvey, Sioux City, Iowa, '96 Beretta, 7.513, 188.31

7) Tom Donovan, Olathe, Kan., '02 Mustang, 7.581, 177.04

8) Bill Goldhammer, Mitchell, S.D., '96 Cutlass, 7.653, 178.52

9) Heidi Robison, Gardner, Kan., '63 Corvette, 7.677, 177.07

10) Mark Metrokotsas, Overland Park, Kan., '63 Corvette, 7.801, 174.66

TOP DRAGSTER

1) Christine Chambless, Scott City, Kan., dragster, 6.807 seconds, 196.76 mph

2) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster, 6.858, 198.82

3) Matt Driskell, Wellsville, Kan., dragster, 6.943, 193.40

4) Steve Johnson, Arvada, Colo., dragster, 6.958, 192.96

5) Mark Grame, Overland Park, Kan., dragster, 6.964, 194.04

6) Martin Schmidt, Oak Grove, Minn., dragster, 6.979, 188.02

7) Darren Long, Mitchell, S.D., dragster, 6.979, 190.51

8) Brent Camerlinck, Leonardsville, Kan., dragster, 7.100, 187.18

9) Les Feist, Clearwater, Minn., dragster, 7.132, 188.31

10) Clarence Mayo, Manly, Iowa, dragster, 7.159, 184.70

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE

1) Zachary Schrupp, Mound, Minn., '05 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.002 seconds reaction time

2) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '90 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.005

3) Aaron Schrupp, Mound, Minn., '00 Polaris, ETMX, 0.007

4) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '05 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.010

5) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '00 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.011

6) Jason Clampitt, Lino Lakes, Minn., '93 Harley, ETMX, 0.013

7) Joe Heron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, ETMX, 0.014

8) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., '78 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.016

9) Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '78 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.021

10) Mike Voss, Maplewood, Minn., '04 Kawasaki, ETMX, 0.024

 

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DEFENDING EVENT WINNERS HOPE TO CAPITALIZE ON LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS AT S.R.C.A. DRAGSTRIP’S LUCAS OIL SERIES EVENT

GREAT BEND, Kan. – NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors in the West Central division will kick off the 2008 season April 25-27 at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip. The race is the first opportunity for competitors to earn “home division” points toward divisional and national championships. Some racers have gotten a jump in the points by competing in out-of-division events.

The division’s reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car champ, Paul Anderson of Erie, Colo., is one such racer. He went to a Pacific division event in Tucson, Ariz., where he was runner-up. In fact, three other West Central division competitors made final-round appearances at that race. Mitch Mustard, Arvada, Colo., scored the Super Gas win while Steve Whitfield, Littleton, Colo., and Jeff Cheney, Cambridge, Minn., squared off in the Super Comp final with Whitfield coming out on top. Two more West Central division racers went to the final round at another Pacific division race, in Chandler, Ariz. Mike Cotton, Broken Arrow, Okla., won in Stock Eliminator and Abe Loewen, Regina, Sask., was runner-up in Super Stock.

Last year’s S.R.C.A. event winners who claim the West Central division as their home turf, went on to have very successful seasons. None of them finished below fourth in the point standings in the class in which they won. Super Stock winner Gary Stinnet, Emporia, Kan., earned his ninth division title in that class and finished second in the Super Comp points while Comp Eliminator winner Richard Freeman, Pauls Valley, Okla., finished in second place in the points standings. Another Emporia resident, Luke Siebert, won here a year ago in Stock Eliminator and finished third in that category, as did Super Street winner, Roger Sauder, Sidney, Neb. Cheney won this event in Super Comp and finished third in the points but he earned his third division title in Super Gas. S.R.C.A.’s Super Gas winner, Kevin Moore of Littleton, Colo., finished fourth in point standing in that class.

Brainerd (Minn.) Int’l Raceway will host the next West Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, May 23-25.

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SRCA DRAGSTRIP HOSTS NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT

GREAT BEND, Kan. – NHRA West Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will kick off the 2008 season April 25-27 at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip. The race is the first of six on the division calendar and will feature drivers in eight categories, including 250 mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, vying for points leading to divisional and national championships. The division’s Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series, EPIC Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.

Gates at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip open at 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Qualifying and time trials start Friday morning at 10 and continue Saturday at 9 a.m. Competitors in Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator will qualify Friday at

1 and 4 p.m. and Saturday at noon and 4 p.m. Racers in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will have one qualifying pass on Friday, at 5 p.m., and two on Saturday,

at 2 and 5 p.m. Eliminations start Sunday at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip are $10 Friday, $15 Saturday and $15 Sunday. A two-day ticket is $25 and a full-event pass is $35. Children 12 and under are admitted free and students with a valid ID receive a $5 discount each day.

S.R.C.A. Dragstrip is located at 455 W. Barton County Road, 2.5 miles west of Great Bend on the old Air Force base. For more information call the track, (785) 483-1980, or visit www.SRCAdragstrip.com.

 

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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The event is the first of six in West Central Division competition. The division’s Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series, EPIC Top Dragster Series and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: S.R.C.A. Dragstrip, Great Bend, Kansas. Track is located at 455 W. Barton County Rd.; 2½ miles west of Great Bend on the old Air Force base.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, April 25-27, 2008

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

FRIDAY, April 25 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 10 a.m. Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator qualify at 1 and 4 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, April 26 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at

9 a.m. Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator qualify at noon and 4 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 2 and 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, April 27 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $10 Friday, $15 Saturday, $15 Sunday. A two-day ticket is $25 and a full-event pass is $35. Children 12 and under are admitted free and students with a valid ID receive a $5 discount each day. For more information please call S.R.C.A. Dragstrip, (785) 483-1980.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $217,315, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.

2007 EVENT

WINNERS: Brandon Pierce, Top Alcohol Dragster; Jimmy Jones, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Richard Freeman, Comp Eliminator; Gary Stinnett, Super Stock; Luke Siebert, Stock Eliminator; Jeff Cheney, Super Comp; Kevin Moore, Super Gas; Rodger Sauder, Super Street

BONUS

PROGRAMS: NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND: a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2008 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions. Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.

AEROMOTIVE LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $3,000 bonus fund paid to the low qualifiers in Comp Eliminator, Super Stock and Stock Eliminator at each of the division’s six races. The best qualifying driver in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock will each get $200 per event, while the best qualifier in Stock Eliminator will get $100 per race.

JEGS ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA’s seven divisions will compete for a share of the $100,000 point fund from Jegs High Performance. The 2008 Jegs Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series’ eight classes. The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2008 Jegs Allstars. Points are based on in-division races only.

The winning division’s team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions. Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece. Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

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

JERRY HAAS RACE CARS TOP SPORTSMAN SERIES: The Jerry Haas Race Cars Top Sportsman Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors

in the West Central division’s Top Sportsman class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $2,750 champions’ purse posted by Jerry Haas Race Cars will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.

EPIC TOP DRAGSTER SERIES: The EPIC Top Dragster Series, run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is an opportunity for competitors in the West Central division’s Top Dragster class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $3,500 champions’ purse posted by Renova Energy will be paid to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place points finishers.

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

FEATURES: More than 450 drivers in the eight racing categories. Eight-car fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, featuring five-second, 260 mph side-by-side racing.

CONTACT: R.C. Williams, S.R.C.A. Dragstrip, (620) 792-5079

NHRA Field representative Eric Lotz, (626) 250-2287, cell phone (626) 688-8646

Web address, www.SRCAdragstrip.com or www.NHRA.com