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Paul,
Sent you a PM last week...still 3:73 just have more in the first gear of my M23Z trans. Dave 67 Nova Boy |
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John Force last at the Mile high Nats!...here comes the western swing!!
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How a fuel system works on a top fuel engine with Alan Reinhart
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Megan Meyer is off the market!
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Just think.
I was sick last week and did not see it. I was looking what extra weight you are turning with 302 cu in,it is not just a lower first gear. You have a bigger heavy clutch,heavy bigger trans,bigger heavy out put yoke,bigger heavy new[3 inch]drive shaft,and you have a bigger heavy yoke that you hurt the pinion putting on. Now could be the time to think.
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Paul,
The clutch is a twin disc { All McCloud} with a much lighter flywheel. Went from a 30LB 11" to an aluminum 12 LB 10.5. The rear/front yoke is bigger and so are the u-joints. 1310 to a 1350. Did break the pinion threads and nut but all is new. The drive shaft went from a factory unit to a PST 3" almost double the size. The balancer is smaller with less weight so I took allot of weight off the engine. Every thing I touched, I made better/stronger. It did start up but am having issues with the mini starter. It does not engage some times so I took out and brought back to where I bought it and was checked out. All good and told to add shim. I added one shim...same thing so I added another shim. Same result, so not sure what to do next. Allot of fun getting to the starter! Dave |
If the front joint and yoke is bigger,drive shaft is bigger,trans is bigger,rear joint and yoke is bigger,clutch is twin disc is bigger and you lighten flywheel and all is good I do not see it. Only first gear is lower and no other gear is different in the trans, I think other gears are different too. If you take off parts and weigh them and weigh the ones you put on,then you have something. Going to a lighter fly wheel you have a different dance step on the street and it is not easy,but I guess you know that. Street car or race car are not the same. Help me understand your car that has only a lower first gear,you said. Bigger and stronger for a 302 cu engine may slow the car down. The size of the balancer and flywheel I do not off set the rest of stuff[drive shaft is a lot more] in your mine,biger and stronger is not "the hot set up".
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Paul,
M23Z gear ratios are... 2.99:1 – 2.04:1 – 1.47:1 – 1.00. M20 gear ratios are...2.52, 1.88, 1.46, 1.00 Take off feel will be like 5:09 first gear with the 302...3:73 and my G70 X 14 GoodYears. Not a race car...street car and much safer, so yes...it may not be up to race car standards but is a safe car now. Tough to have all the right combinations...don't want to drive around with 4:88's in the rear. Good for racing but not for a street car. The 302 will do fine with the M23Z Much stronger/better trans then I had. The 302 never liked the 3:73 with the M20 trans when I took the 4:11's out, but I hope that the M23Z & cross ram will be a better combo.What I did was best I could with the combination I wanted. It will work just fine Paul. I did not want the best or the fastest car on the street anymore. Driving to the Grove is feasible now with the 3:73. One tank of racing gas gets me there and back. Dave |
Dave-If you put race gas, a dual disc, and a 12 lb fly-wheel, with all your other parts, then it’s a race car. I found the safest, and easiest way to transport a car is with a trailer. When Paul was younger, we trailer-ed his car and now he trailers my car. You have a new truck that should pull the trailer with no problem and you will be safe. Good luck with your race car. Paul
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Pauly, I think Dave has a good set up now with a good clutch, trans, flywheel, and rear combo. Other than some minor bugs, this combo should suit him and his driving very well. Remember, he has Andy to help and also to run things by for his advice. All good except for a couple small gremlins.
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Sam I think you can tell what is a street car and what is a race car. That is what Dave is having trouble about. Race gas 12 lb wheel and etc is a race car. Sam do you have it. Paul. I hope he has fun with his race car.
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I am sure he will Pauly. Stay cool. Its hot and real humid around here.
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I do not know how.
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Matt Hagan & Lea Pritchett at The MileHighNats with the Dodge 1320
Joe Castello goes for a ride with Lea Pritchett in the Dodge 1320
https://www.facebook.com/NHRA/videos/897167807328449/ Dave 67 Nova Boy |
Dave, I did not fine the PM .
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Friday Qualifying Results at Bandimere Speedway
Friday's results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway, 14th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations.
Top Fuel -- 1. Steve Torrence, 3.787 seconds, 330.31 mph; 2. Leah Pritchett, 3.839, 321.35; 3. Antron Brown, 3.863, 308.92; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, 3.864, 317.87; 5. Scott Palmer, 3.867, 315.27; 6. Richie Crampton, 3.871, 305.49; 7. Greg Carrillo, 4.704, 165.76; 8. Cameron Ferre, 4.785, 172.36; 9. Austin Prock, 4.793, 164.09; 10. Brittany Force, 5.405, 123.95; 11. Mike Salinas, 5.736, 117.90; 12. Terry McMillen, 6.887, 92.84; 13. Clay Millican, 7.471, 74.36; 14. Doug Kalitta, 7.803, 105.46; 15. Terry Totten, broke. Funny Car -- 1. Cruz Pedregon, Dodge Charger, 4.002, 317.42; 2. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.005, 316.97; 3. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 4.008, 317.49; 4. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 4.051, 305.70; 5. J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 4.101, 271.13; 6. Robert Hight, Camaro, 4.145, 307.37; 7. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 4.291, 221.31; 8. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.324, 232.43; 9. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.348, 281.19; 10. Todd Simpson, Charger, 4.520, 239.14; 11. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.607, 183.89; 12. Jeff Diehl,Camry, 5.993, 119.76; 13. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 6.619, 97.96; 14. Jack Beckman, Charger, 7.299, 101.90. Pro Stock -- 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.980, 196.30; 2. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.981, 196.04; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.995, 196.47; 4. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 7.001, 196.59; 5. Jason Line, Camaro, 7.004, 195.70; 6. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 7.007, 196.16; 7. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 7.011, 195.45; 8. Steve Matusek, Ford Mustang, 7.014, 195.82; 9. Bo Butner, Camaro, 7.015, 196.59; 10. Val Smeland, Camaro, 7.020, 193.05; 11. Richard Freeman, Camaro, 7.022, 195.31; 12. Fernando Cuadra,NHRACamaro, 7.030, 195.85; 13. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 7.040, 195.28; 14. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 7.047, 195.11; 15. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 7.064, 194.72; 16. Cristian Cuadra, Mustang, 7.293, 187.42. Not Qualified: 17. Joey Grose, 11.958, 74.22. Pro Stock Motorcycle -- 1. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 7.232, 186.20; 2. Hector Arana, EBR, 7.232, 184.65; 3. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 7.240, 183.47; 4. Matt Smith, EBR, 7.247, 185.64; 5. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 7.265, 182.33; 6. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7.283, 185.05; 7. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 7.290, 184.62; 8. Angie Smith, EBR, 7.311, 183.97; 9. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 7.312, 182.62; 10. Scotty Pollacheck, EBR, 7.318, 182.23; 11. Cory Reed, EBR, 7.354, 181.52; 12. Eiji Kawakami, EBR, 7.421, 180.24; 13. Joey Gladstone, EBR, 7.425, 180.91; 14. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, 7.464, 179.47; 15. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 7.499, 179.14; 16. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 7.608, 182.35. Not Qualified: 17. Andie Rawlings, 7.833, 168.39; 18. Jianna Salinas, 8.748, 106.19; 19. Michael Ray, 12.002, 66.43. |
I did not know you have a motorcycle.
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Erica Enders
Paul,
Don't have a Motorcycle...this thread is mostly about Erica Enders and Drag racing in general. The last post was for the NHRA in Bandimere for Friday Qualifying results in all classes. Dave 67 Nova Boy |
Some changes done in Top Fuel at the mountain in Denver
https://www.facebook.com/NHRA/videos/2390687517869599/
Alan Reinhart on fuel changes to Top Fuel. Dave 67 Nova Boy |
Friday highlights at Bandimere Denver Speedway
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How about alittle Nitro fix from Doug Kalitta pit!
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Matt Hagan & Leah Pritchett
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The last post was me asking about the PM you said you sent Paul,Dave if you read them.
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Your post #881 ,or did you forget or something. You Dave can only remember what you can think of. It is what you said on this,or did you forget what you said here.
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Wild ride for Kenny Delco in Prostock at Bandimere
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Saturday Qualifying & pairing for Sundays Elimination round.
Sunday's first-round pairings for eliminations for the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway, the 14th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.
Top Fuel -- 1. Steve Torrence, 3.738 seconds, 328.78 mph vs. Bye; 2. Leah Pritchett, 3.761, 315.19 vs. 15. Terry Totten, 10.525, 69.65; 3. Jordan Vandergriff, 3.796, 321.27 vs. 14. Terry McMillen, 6.685, 100.61; 4. Brittany Force, 3.831, 284.81 vs. 13. Mike Salinas, 5.736, 117.90; 5. Scott Palmer, 3.851, 314.68 vs. 12. Cameron Ferre, 4.785, 172.36; 6. Antron Brown, 3.854, 315.71 vs. 11. Greg Carrillo, 4.125, 214.86; 7. Clay Millican, 3.867, 267.96 vs. 10. Doug Kalitta, 3.968, 313.58; 8. Richie Crampton, 3.871, 305.49 vs. 9. Austin Prock, 3.884, 318.32. Funny Car -- 1. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.976, 326.16 vs. Bye; 2. Tommy Johnson Jr., Dodge Charger, 3.978, 317.72 vs. 15. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 5.799, 125.72; 3. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.002, 317.42 vs. 14. Terry Haddock, Ford Mustang, 4.544, 270.86; 4. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.005, 316.97 vs. 13. Todd Simpson, Charger, 4.520, 239.14; 5. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 4.008, 317.49 vs. 12. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.209, 294.50; 6. John Force, Camaro, 4.051, 305.70 vs. 11. J.R. Todd, Camry, 4.101, 271.13; 7. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.054, 283.07 vs. 10. Jack Beckman, Charger, 4.099, 308.92; 8. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.077, 311.20 vs. 9. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 4.092, 306.19. Pro Stock -- 1. Richard Freeman, Chevy Camaro, 6.948, 197.33 vs. 16. Joey Grose, Camaro, 7.103, 194.35; 2. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.953, 197.51 vs. 15. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 7.064, 194.72; 3. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.954, 196.93 vs. 14. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 7.047, 195.11; 4. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.954, 196.79 vs. 13. Bo Butner, Camaro, 7.015, 196.59; 5. Steve Matusek, Ford Mustang, 6.956, 197.65 vs. 12. Jason Line, Camaro, 7.004, 195.70; 6. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.971, 195.93 vs. 11. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.992, 194.52; 7. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.972, 196.27 vs. 10. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.982, 195.79; 8. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.979, 195.73 vs. 9. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.980, 196.30. Did Not Qualify: 17. Cristian Cuadra, 7.255, 188.75. Pro Stock Motorcycle -- 1. Matt Smith, EBR, 7.132, 188.31 vs. 16. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, 7.377, 178.35; 2. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 7.197, 183.84 vs. 15. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 7.339, 180.69; 3. Angie Smith, EBR, 7.203, 185.18 vs. 14. Joey Gladstone, EBR, 7.338, 182.60; 4. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 7.232, 186.20 vs. 13. Cory Reed, EBR, 7.328, 182.62; 5. Hector Arana, EBR, 7.232, 184.65 vs. 12. Eiji Kawakami, EBR, 7.322, 181.23; 6. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 7.240, 183.47 vs. 11. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 7.273, 187.03; 7. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7.249, 186.28 vs. 10. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 7.272, 183.12; 8. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 7.268, 185.08 vs. 9. Scotty Pollacheck, EBR, 7.269, 184.12. Did Not Qualify: 17. Michael Ray, 7.445, 180.72; 18. Jianna Salinas, 7.478, 179.16; 19. Andie Rawlings, 7.635, 172.70. |
Richard Freeman first ever #1 qualifier...team owner for Elite Motorsports
Pro Stock’s Freeman raced to his first career No. 1 qualifier in the class after going 6.948 at 197.33 in his Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. Freeman, the Elite Motorsports team owner, became the 65th different driver to claim a No. 1 spot in the class and will face Joey Grose in the first round of eliminations. Jeg Coughlin Jr. was second with a 6.953 at 197.51 and Matt Hartford is third after running 6.954 at 196.93.
“It’s really neat,” Freeman said. “I’ve always got to stand behind the cars and enjoy that, but we’re super excited. It’s great. It’s exciting and I can’t say enough about our program and the guys we have back there, and the other drivers. It’s been awesome. I think we’re going to be good (on Sunday), so hopefully we come out of here with a win.” |
Your winners at Bandimere this Sunday
The numbers
Finals Sunday's final results from the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway. The race is the 14th of 24 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series: Top Fuel -- Steve Torrence, 4.044 seconds, 270.21 mph def. Clay Millican, 4.126 seconds, 267.64 mph. Funny Car -- Tommy Johnson Jr., Dodge Charger, 4.102, 308.50 def. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 4.158, 302.14. Pro Stock -- Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.950, 196.96 def. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.965, 196.96. Pro Stock Motorcycle -- Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 7.174, 186.67 def. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7.222, 186.38. Super Stock -- Justin Jenkins, Chevy Cobalt, 10.369, 117.87 def. Brenda Grubbs, Chevy Camaro, 10.119, 123.94. Stock Eliminator -- Gary Riley, Pontiac, 13.243, 96.80 def. Dwaine Davis, Pontiac Firebird, 12.244, 107.21. Super Comp -- Mitch Mustard, Dragster, 9.550, 167.07 def. Dale Maher, Dragster, 9.528, 71.29. Super Gas -- Todd Nielsen, Pontiac Firebird, 10.511, 155.10 def. Kevin Moore, Chevrolet, 10.520, 150.87. Top Sportsman presented by RacingRVs.com -- Greg Lair, Chevy Camaro, 6.999, 201.52 def. Monte Weaver, Chevy Corvette, 6.675, 204.45. Top Dragster presented by RacingRVs.com -- Tony Stark, Dragster, 6.802, 180.19 def. Adam Chioda, Dragster, 7.809, 161.02. |
Round by round...
Round-by-round results
Final round-by-round results from the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway, the 14th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series: TOP FUEL: ROUND ONE -- Jordan Vandergriff, 3.830, 315.34 def. Terry McMillen, 4.113, 285.71; Clay Millican, 3.781, 325.06 def. Doug Kalitta, 3.909, 316.30; Brittany Force, 3.877, 276.58 def. Mike Salinas, 3.952, 318.09; Scott Palmer, 3.999, 307.51 def. Cameron Ferre, 4.244, 240.04; Steve Torrence, 3.787, 328.06 was unopposed; Leah Pritchett, 3.877, 310.98 def. Terry Totten, 4.052, 296.05; Antron Brown, 3.867, 321.27 def. Greg Carrillo, 3.920, 275.62; Richie Crampton, 3.858, 314.02 def. Austin Prock, 4.856, 163.41; QUARTERFINALS -- Force, 3.861, 316.23 def. Palmer, 3.885, 319.14; Vandergriff, 3.837, 321.12 def. Brown, 3.910, 318.54; Millican, 3.861, 320.13 def. Pritchett, 3.988, 260.71; Torrence, 3.970, 307.79 def. Crampton, 4.373, 218.27; SEMIFINALS -- Torrence, 3.821, 324.67 def. Force, 4.334, 203.16; Millican, 3.845, 314.61 def. Vandergriff, 9.823, 85.39; FINAL -- Torrence, 4.044, 270.21 def. Millican, 4.126, 267.64. FUNNY CAR: ROUND ONE -- Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 4.055, 314.39 def. Jim Campbell, Dodge Charger, 4.226, 300.33; Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 4.055, 317.72 was unopposed; Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 4.156, 268.54 def. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 8.776, 97.67; Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.016, 315.78 def. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 4.418, 275.06; Ron Capps, Charger, 4.078, 309.91 def. Todd Simpson, Charger, 4.356, 269.94; John Force, Camaro, 4.276, 312.57 def. J.R. Todd, Camry, 4.334, 236.42; Jack Beckman, Charger, 4.084, 316.23 def. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.177, 239.27; Shawn Langdon, Camry, 4.072, 312.93 def. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.334, 229.66; QUARTERFINALS -- Tasca III, 4.097, 313.29 def. Capps, 5.597, 130.49; Pedregon, 4.099, 314.24 def. Force, 4.132, 310.70; Hight, 4.018, 322.04 def. Langdon, 4.160, 294.82; Johnson Jr., 4.059, 316.01 def. Beckman, 4.092, 316.30; SEMIFINALS -- Johnson Jr., 4.056, 311.49 def. Pedregon, 4.944, 166.72; Tasca III, 4.114, 312.93 def. Hight, 4.160, 248.20; FINAL -- Johnson Jr., 4.102, 308.50 def. Tasca III, 4.158, 302.14. PRO STOCK: ROUND ONE -- Erica Enders, Chevy Camaro, 11.602, 77.25 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, Broke - No Show; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.960, 197.54 def. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.986, 196.59; Val Smeland, Camaro, 7.362, 194.16 def. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 7.031, 195.65; Jason Line, Camaro, 6.978, 197.19 def. Steve Matusek, Ford Mustang, 14.466, 58.95; Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.946, 196.93 def. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.989, 197.10; Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.958, 196.30 def. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, Foul - Red Light; Richard Freeman, Camaro, 7.011, 196.62 def. Joey Grose, Camaro, 7.108, 194.46; Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.972, 197.10 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.999, 197.08; QUARTERFINALS -- Coughlin, 6.963, 197.02 def. Enders, 7.025, 197.25; Anderson, 6.939, 196.19 def. Freeman, 7.039, 196.24; Hartford, 6.955, 196.04 def. Smeland, 7.005, 195.93; Kramer, 6.945, 196.93 def. Line, 6.971, 195.11; SEMIFINALS -- Hartford, 6.977, 196.10 def. Coughlin, 6.974, 197.39; Anderson, 6.954, 197.68 def. Kramer, 6.949, 197.42; FINAL -- Anderson, 6.950, 196.96 def. Hartford, 6.965, 196.96. PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: ROUND ONE -- Hector Arana, 7.228, 186.25 def. Eiji Kawakami, Foul - Red Light; Scotty Pollacheck, 7.301, 182.08 def. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 7.250, 183.72; Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7.218, 185.31 def. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 7.278, 182.35; Hector Arana Jr, 7.225, 185.00 def. Ryan Oehler, 7.319, 184.88; Angie Smith, 7.224, 185.05 def. Joey Gladstone, Foul - Red Light; Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 7.179, 185.95 def. Cory Reed, 7.385, 180.84; Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 7.205, 183.47 def. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 17.740, 36.29; Matt Smith, 7.180, 186.95 def. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, Foul - Red Light; QUARTERFINALS -- Arana Jr, 7.400, 183.69 def. A. Smith, Foul - Red Light; Krawiec, 7.220, 186.51 def. Savoie, 7.258, 183.69; M. Smith, 7.207, 186.00 def. Pollacheck, 7.325, 181.86; Hines, 7.179, 185.72 def. Arana, Foul - Red Light; SEMIFINALS -- Krawiec, 7.235, 185.10 def. Arana Jr, Foul - Red Light; Hines, 7.183, 185.79 def. M. Smith, 7.238, 184.80; FINAL -- Hines, 7.174, 186.67 def. Krawiec, 7.222, 186.38. |
Updated points standings
Updated points standings
Point standings (top 10) following the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway, the 14th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series - Top Fuel 1. Steve Torrence, 1,407; 2. Brittany Force, 852; 3. Antron Brown, 839; 4. Doug Kalitta, 831; 5. Clay Millican, 813; 6. Mike Salinas, 763; 7. Leah Pritchett, 714; 8. Richie Crampton, 666; 9. Scott Palmer, 613; 10. Terry McMillen, 607. Funny Car 1. Robert Hight, 1,159; 2. Tommy Johnson Jr., 1,010; 3. John Force, 958; 4. Ron Capps, 927; 5. Jack Beckman, 904; 6. Bob Tasca III, 865; 7. J.R. Todd, 857; 8. Matt Hagan, 794; 9. Shawn Langdon, 727; 10. Tim Wilkerson, 724. Pro Stock 1. Bo Butner, 704; 2. Greg Anderson, 561; 3. Alex Laughlin, 554; 4. Matt Hartford, 538; 5. Jason Line, 503; 6. Deric Kramer, 499; 7. Jeg Coughlin, 484; 8. Erica Enders, 480; 9. Chris McGaha, 424; 10. Rodger Brogdon, 320. Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Andrew Hines, 847; 2. Eddie Krawiec, 734; 3. Hector Arana Jr, 625; 4. Matt Smith, 608; 5. Karen Stoffer, 413; 6. Angie Smith, 385; 7. Ryan Oehler, 355; 8. Angelle Sampey, 346; 9. Hector Arana, 328; 10. Joey Gladstone, 304. |
Joe Castello talking with Kenny Delco on the wild ride last week.
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Journey with Fast Jack Beckman with Jamie Howe
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Friday Qualifying Results at Sonoma
Defending Funny Car event winner Robert Hight kept his impressive pace going at Sonoma Raceway, powering to the No. 1 spot on Friday during the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the 15th of 24 races during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The event is also the second of three races during the NHRA’s famed Western Swing. Hight, the current points leader and two-time Sonoma winner, went 3.858-seconds at 334.65 mph in his Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS. If it holds, Hight would rack up his eighth No. 1 qualifier of 2019 and 68th in his career. Shawn Langdon drove to the second spot with a 3.875 at 329.99, and Jack Beckman sits in third after a pass of 3.879 at 333.41. “You know you’re always in for a treat when you come to Sonoma with the Friday night run,” said Hight, who also set the national speed record at the track in 2017. “It’s not like any other track we go to where the atmospheric conditions change so drastically. You know it’s going to be great conditions and this is a great race track. You just have to hit it right. I’ve attended every national event ever held here, first as a fan coming to the races, just dreaming to get to work on one of these cars, then a crew member and now a driver. I love coming here and it’s very special to me.” NHRA Top Fuel’s Millican put up a season-best blast of 3.698 at 330.96 to go to No. 1 in his Parts Plus/Laris Motorsports dragster Top Fuel’s Millican put up a season-best blast of 3.698 at 330.96 to go to No. 1 in his Parts Plus/Laris Motorsports dragster. It would be his third No. 1 qualifier of 2019 and 23rd in his career if it holds. Points leader and defending world champ Steve Torrence, who has won eight of the past nine races in the 2019 season, is second with a 3.717 at 325.85, and his father, Billy, is a spot behind in third after going 3.718 at 325.85. In Pro Stock, Alex Laughlin went 6.520 at 210.80 in his Havoline Chevrolet Camaro to take the No. 1 spot on Friday. If it holds, it would give Laughlin, whose first career race in Pro Stock came at Sonoma in 2015, his second career No. 1 qualifier. Deric Kramer is right behind in second after his 6.523 at 210.93, while defending event winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. went 6.533 at 210.41 to sit third. Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith went to the top of the class on his Denso/Stockseth/MSR EBR thanks to his run of 6.779 at a track record speed of 200.83. Smith was the only rider to reach the 200 mph on Friday. Jerry Savoie is currently second after going 6.801 at 198.20, and Eddie Krawiec’s 6.838 at 199.85 currently puts him in third. Qualifying continues Saturday at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals at 1:20 p.m. PT. The first round of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle begins at 1:15 p.m. |
Watch the field get set for the Mickey Thompson Pro bike battle
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Ron Capps at the ticket gate in disguise...gets John Force
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Alittle cackle fest at Sonoma...after 1:12 it will start
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Saturday Qualifying & pairing for Sundays Elimination round.
Sunday's first-round pairings for eliminations for the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, the 15th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.
Top Fuel -- 1. Clay Millican, 3.698 seconds, 330.96 mph vs. Bye; 2. Steve Torrence, 3.717, 325.85 vs. 15. Steven Chrisman, 18.759, 30.06; 3. Billy Torrence, 3.718, 325.85 vs. 14. Steve Faria, 5.210, 132.75; 4. Antron Brown, 3.721, 327.43 vs. 13. Cameron Ferre, 4.737, 157.59; 5. Doug Kalitta, 3.733, 325.69 vs. 12. Scott Palmer, 3.834, 306.67; 6. Austin Prock, 3.737, 327.90 vs. 11. Leah Pritchett, 3.800, 321.42; 7. Richie Crampton, 3.743, 325.14 vs. 10. Terry McMillen, 3.770, 325.69; 8. Brittany Force, 3.754, 322.65 vs. 9. Mike Salinas, 3.769, 325.77. Funny Car -- 1. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.858, 334.65 vs. Bye; 2. Shawn Langdon, Toyota Camry, 3.875, 329.99 vs. 15. Terry Haddock, Ford Mustang, 4.928, 155.79; 3. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.879, 333.41 vs. 14. Jeff Diehl, Camry, 4.747, 176.93; 4. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 3.879, 328.22 vs. 13. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.050, 311.34; 5. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.886, 324.59 vs. 12. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.024, 315.64; 6. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.910, 325.77 vs. 11. J.R. Todd, Camry, 3.992, 319.29; 7. John Force, Camaro, 3.918, 327.90 vs. 10. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.968, 319.60; 8. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 3.940, 297.35 vs. 9. Ron Capps, Charger, 3.960, 321.19. Pro Stock -- 1. Alex Laughlin, Chevy Camaro, 6.520, 210.80 vs. 16. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.637, 208.88; 2. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.523, 210.93 vs. 15. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.607, 207.02; 3. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.533, 210.41 vs. 14. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.583, 209.26; 4. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.534, 211.13 vs. 13. Steve Matusek, Ford Mustang, 6.581, 208.78; 5. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.541, 208.39 vs. 12. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.567, 209.72; 6. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.546, 208.55 vs. 11. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.563, 209.04; 7. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.551, 211.13 vs. 10. Richard Freeman, Camaro, 6.562, 210.31; 8. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.559, 210.57 vs. 9. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.561, 211.00. Did Not Qualify: 17. Alan Prusiensky, 6.665, 208.04; 18. Joey Grose, 6.683, 207.43; 19. Tom Huggins, 6.706, 206.32; 20. Cristian Cuadra, 6.854, 198.09. Pro Stock Motorcycle -- 1. Matt Smith, EBR, 6.779, 200.83 vs. 16. Jianna Salinas, Suzuki, 7.064, 189.87; 2. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.801, 198.20 vs. 15. Joey Gladstone, EBR, 7.046, 185.21; 3. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.829, 197.74 vs. 14. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.951, 193.65; 4. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.838, 199.85 vs. 13. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 6.942, 184.47; 5. Angie Smith, EBR, 6.843, 199.23 vs. 12. Hector Arana, EBR, 6.910, 195.36; 6. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.844, 193.90 vs. 11. Scotty Pollacheck, EBR, 6.910, 196.07; 7. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.856, 197.02 vs. 10. Katie Sullivan, Suzuki, 6.890, 194.24; 8. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.887, 196.87 vs. 9. Cory Reed, EBR, 6.890, 195.11. Did Not Qualify: 17. Dylan Hendrix, 7.121, 188.99; 18. Scott Bottorff, 7.145, 189.10; 19. Michael Ray, 7.158, 187.31; 20. Melissa Surber, 7.217, 189.76; 21. James Surber, 7.267, 184.42. SONOMA, Calif. -- Saturday's final results from the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle from the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The race is special race within a race. Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle -- Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.912, 193.24 def. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7.016, 191.19. SONOMA, Calif. -- Final round-by-round results from the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle from the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The race is special race within a race. ROUND ONE -- Matt Smith, 6.850, 198.82 def. Ryan Oehler, 6.887, 196.87; Angie Smith, 6.916, 196.70 def. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 6.974, 188.17; Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.873, 197.05 def. Hector Arana, 6.910, 195.36; Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.829, 197.74 def. Hector Arana Jr, Broke; SEMIFINALS -- Krawiec, 6.966, 192.85 def. A. Smith, Broke; Hines, 6.907, 193.60 def. M. Smith, 6.909, 195.73; FINAL -- Hines, 6.912, 193.24 def. Krawiec, 7.016, 191.19. |
Your winners at Sonoma Nats
Final finish order (1-16) at the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The race is the 15th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
TOP FUEL: 1. Billy Torrence; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Steve Torrence; 4. Antron Brown; 5. Brittany Force; 6. Doug Kalitta; 7. Austin Prock; 8. Richie Crampton; 9. Mike Salinas; 10. Leah Pritchett; 11. Terry McMillen; 12. Cameron Ferre; 13. Scott Palmer; 14. Steve Faria; 15. Steven Chrisman. FUNNY CAR: 1. Robert Hight; 2. Matt Hagan; 3. Tommy Johnson Jr.; 4. John Force; 5. Jack Beckman; 6. Blake Alexander; 7. Bob Tasca III; 8. Shawn Langdon; 9. Cruz Pedregon; 10. Tim Wilkerson; 11. J.R. Todd; 12. Ron Capps; 13. Jeff Diehl; 14. Jim Campbell; 15. Terry Haddock. PRO STOCK: 1. Greg Anderson; 2. Alex Laughlin; 3. Jason Line; 4. Bo Butner; 5. Deric Kramer; 6. Erica Enders; 7. Chris McGaha; 8. Jeg Coughlin; 9. Richard Freeman; 10. Kenny Delco; 11. Steve Graham; 12. Val Smeland; 13. Fernando Cuadra; 14. Steve Matusek; 15. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 16. Matt Hartford. PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: 1. Andrew Hines; 2. Matt Smith; 3. Jerry Savoie; 4. Hector Arana; 5. Scotty Pollacheck; 6. Katie Sullivan; 7. Angelle Sampey; 8. Ryan Oehler; 9. Karen Stoffer; 10. Eddie Krawiec; 11. Joey Gladstone; 12. Angie Smith; 13. Cory Reed; 14. Hector Arana Jr; 15. Kelly Clontz; 16. Jianna Salinas. SONOMA, Calif. -- Sunday's final results from the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The race is the 15th of 24 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series: Top Fuel -- Billy Torrence, 3.804 seconds, 320.20 mph def. Clay Millican, 3.842 seconds, 321.65 mph. Funny Car -- Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.973, 325.45 def. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.030, 316.60. Pro Stock -- Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.602, 208.71 def. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 7.203, 175.68. Pro Stock Motorcycle -- Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.790, 198.00 def. Matt Smith, EBR, 6.822, 197.36. Super Stock -- Kyle Rizzoli, Chevy Camaro, 9.592, 134.47 def. Jon Irving, Plymouth Duster, 10.416, 123.44. Stock Eliminator -- Mark Kirby, Plymouth Duster, 10.971, 118.96 def. Jeff Jerome, Plymouth Savoy, Foul - Red Light. Super Comp -- Justin Morgan, Dragster, 8.918, 173.56 def. Kevin Motter, Dragster, 8.898, 174.03. Super Gas -- Bo Butner, Chevy Corvette, 9.949, 160.50 def. Linzi Meserve, Plymouth Barracuda, 9.963, 158.76. Super Street -- Ryan Herem, Chevy Camaro, 10.909, 142.37 def. Mark Simonian, Pontiac Firebird, 10.882, 143.12. Top Sportsman presented by RacingRVs.com -- Steve Galileo, Chevy Corvette, 6.959, 189.50 def. Richard Okerman, Chevy Beretta, 7.126, 192.38. Top Dragster presented by RacingRVs.com -- George Prather, Dragster, 6.567, 204.23 def. Phil Unruh, Dragster, 7.590, 123.27. |
Round by round at Sonoma Nats
SONOMA, Calif. -- Final round-by-round results from the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, the 15th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series:
TOP FUEL: ROUND ONE -- Austin Prock, 3.744, 327.66 def. Leah Pritchett, 3.774, 324.44; Doug Kalitta, 3.795, 324.83 def. Scott Palmer, 6.455, 93.38; Clay Millican, 3.725, 328.94 was unopposed; Billy Torrence, 3.758, 325.53 def. Steve Faria, 6.618, 89.58; Steve Torrence, 3.802, 324.36 def. Steven Chrisman, 9.016, 65.91; Antron Brown, 3.863, 312.35 def. Cameron Ferre, 3.992, 254.47; Richie Crampton, 3.798, 319.52 def. Terry McMillen, 3.855, 308.99; Brittany Force, 3.718, 335.15 def. Mike Salinas, 3.740, 327.74; QUARTERFINALS -- S. Torrence, 3.825, 321.19 def. Crampton, 5.115, 138.41; B. Torrence, 3.838, 307.09 def. Prock, 4.667, 177.67; Brown, 4.064, 304.74 def. Kalitta, 4.637, 191.29; Millican, 3.838, 315.05 def. Force, 4.072, 270.10; SEMIFINALS -- Millican, 3.858, 320.74 def. Brown, 3.931, 306.95; B. Torrence, 3.779, 324.75 def. S. Torrence, 3.822, 311.92; FINAL -- B. Torrence, 3.804, 320.20 def. Millican, 3.842, 321.65. FUNNY CAR: ROUND ONE -- Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.944, 325.85 def. Jim Campbell, Dodge Charger, 4.559, 187.29; Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.925, 327.35 was unopposed; Shawn Langdon, Toyota Camry, 3.952, 315.71 def. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 6.548, 102.27; Jack Beckman, Charger, 3.996, 320.74 def. Jeff Diehl, Camry, 4.529, 195.45; John Force, Camaro, 3.917, 327.11 def. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.216, 228.89; Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 4.084, 273.72 def. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, Foul - Red Light; Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.958, 324.59 def. J.R. Todd, Camry, 4.441, 197.97; Blake Alexander, Mustang, 4.010, 314.75 def. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.466, 197.22; QUARTERFINALS -- Johnson Jr., 4.031, 318.47 def. Tasca III, 5.622, 129.85; Hight, 4.007, 323.35 def. Alexander, 4.055, 303.98; Force, 4.111, 312.13 def. Langdon, 5.664, 128.65; Hagan, 3.924, 325.37 def. Beckman, 3.995, 321.81; SEMIFINALS -- Hight, 4.011, 323.19 def. Johnson Jr., 4.046, 318.54; Hagan, 3.962, 322.42 def. Force, Broke; FINAL -- Hight, 3.973, 325.45 def. Hagan, 4.030, 316.60. PRO STOCK: ROUND ONE -- Erica Enders, Chevy Camaro, 6.579, 210.54 def. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.611, 209.46; Jason Line, Camaro, 6.570, 210.08 def. Richard Freeman, Camaro, 6.585, 210.01; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.570, 209.52 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.594, 209.69; Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.577, 209.75 def. Matt Hartford, Camaro, Foul - Centerline; Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.552, 210.57 def. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.594, 208.17; Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.561, 210.47 def. Steve Matusek, Ford Mustang, 6.611, 209.49; Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.553, 209.92 def. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.610, 209.43; Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.559, 209.98 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, Foul - Red Light; QUARTERFINALS -- Butner, 6.593, 210.05 def. McGaha, 6.745, 180.28; Anderson, 6.568, 211.10 def. Coughlin, Broke; Line, 6.574, 209.85 def. Kramer, 6.578, 210.41; Laughlin, 6.578, 209.10 def. Enders, 6.651, 208.14; SEMIFINALS -- Laughlin, 6.614, 209.95 def. Butner, Foul - Red Light; Anderson, 6.625, 209.52 def. Line, 6.593, 208.71; FINAL -- Anderson, 6.602, 208.71 def. Laughlin, 7.203, 175.68. PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: ROUND ONE -- Katie Sullivan, Suzuki, 6.927, 194.21 def. Hector Arana Jr, Foul - Red Light; Ryan Oehler, 6.892, 196.22 def. Cory Reed, Foul - Red Light; Hector Arana, 6.868, 197.02 def. Angie Smith, 6.914, 194.04; Scotty Pollacheck, 11.395, 72.34 def. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, Foul - Red Light; Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 6.886, 194.44 def. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.874, 197.02; Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.807, 197.62 def. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 7.060, 191.38; Matt Smith, 6.878, 196.47 def. Jianna Salinas, Suzuki, 7.096, 191.48; Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.827, 197.39 def. Joey Gladstone, 6.898, 192.74; QUARTERFINALS -- M. Smith, 9.900, 88.18 def. Oehler, Broke; Arana, 6.882, 198.12 def. Sampey, Foul - Red Light; Savoie, 6.794, 198.96 def. Sullivan, 6.938, 194.72; Hines, 6.801, 198.67 def. Pollacheck, 6.896, 196.36; SEMIFINALS -- M. Smith, 6.880, 198.06 def. Arana, 6.976, 196.93; Hines, 6.805, 198.23 def. Savoie, 6.807, 197.88; FINAL -- Hines, 6.790, 198.00 def. M. Smith, 6.822, 197.36. |
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