Sept. 11, 2005

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Div 5

Race #5 Earlville Iowa

Saturday qualifying

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.455 seconds, 259.06 mph
2) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.456, 258.57
3) Jeff Hamelink, Savage, Minn., 5.486, 254.33
4) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.539, 248.48
5) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.565, 257.68
6) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 5.626, 247.66
7) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.641, 240.29
8) Ray Hack, Valpraiso, Ind., 5.794, 259.26 Not Qualified
9) Casey Beal, Bashor, Kan., 5.856, 243.90
10) Dana Stripe, Galesburg, Ill., 7.205, 127.96

First round TAD pairings

1) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.455 seconds, 259.06 mph vs.
8) Ray Hack, Valpraiso, Ind., 5.794, 259.26

2) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.456, 258.57 vs.
7) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.641, 240.29

3) Jeff Hamelink, Savage, Minn., 5.486, 254.33 vs.
6) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 5.626, 247.66

4) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.539, 248.48 vs.
5) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.565, 257.68

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.805 seconds, 249.26 mph
2) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.828, 246.30
3) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.905, 247.79
4) Kim Fritts, Greenup, Ill., '98 Firebird, 5.968, 241.54
5) Gage Chaffee, Big Lake, Minn., '02 Corvette, 5.975, 239.70
6) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.977, 246.30
7) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '00 Firebird, 6.036, 234.82
8) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '02 Corvette, 6.095, 238.01

First round TAFC pairings

1) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.805 seconds, 249.26 mph vs.
8) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '02 Corvette, 6.095, 238.01

2) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.828, 246.30 vs.
7) Andy Bohl, Racine, Wis., '00 Firebird, 6.036, 234.82

3) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.905, 247.79 vs.
6) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.977, 246.30

4) Kim Fritts, Greenup, Ill., '98 Firebird, 5.968, 241.54 vs.
5) Gage Chaffee, Big Lake, Minn., '02 Corvette, 5.975, 239.70

Competition Eliminator
1) Thomas Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.696 seconds, -0.544 (under index)
2) Mike Nahan, Sartell, Minn., dragster, E/D, 7.647, -0.513
3) Bill Morse, McKinney, Texas, '05 Sunfire, G/SM, 9.044, -0.506
4) Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., dragster, D/D, 7.328, -0.502
5) Brian Stufflebeam, Peoria, Ill., '23 roadster, B/AA, 7.300, -0.500
6) Robert Baldwin, Aurora, Colo., '90 Camaro, D/SM, 8.715, -0.485
7) Bill Riemenapp, La Crosse, Wis., '99 Firebird, B/EA, 7.985, -0.485
8) Michael Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, F/SMA, 8.912, -0.478
9) Paul Anderson, Erie, Colo., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.502, -0.468
10) Greg Kamplain, N. Salem, Ind., dragster, C/ED, 7.490, -0.450

Super Stock
1) Brian Olson, Peru, Ind., '88 Cutlass, SS/NA, 11.367 seconds, -1.083 (under index)
2) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Nova, SS/K, 10.227, -1.073
3) David Bogner, Kearney, Neb., '92 Daytona, SS/CS, 9.634, -1.016
4) Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., '05 Sunfire, GT/AA, 9.388, -1.012
5) Tom Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.768, -0.982
6) Jimmy DeFrank, Tarzana, Calif., '98 Grand Am, SS/BS, 9.093, -0.957
7) Ernie Penner, Osborne, Manit., '99 Firebird, GT/IA, 10.548, -0.952
8) Don O'Malley, Decatur, Ill., '64 Corvette, SS/JA, 10.364, -0.936
9) Thomas Randall, Montgomery, Ill., '90 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.468, -0.932
10) Ron Roddel, Sioux Falls, S.D., '02 Grand Am, GT/MA, 11.134, -0.916

Stock Eliminator
1) Robert Shaw, Sedalia, Mo., '85 Caprice, L/FIA, 14.503 seconds, -1.297 (under index)
2) Keith Lynch, West Jordon, Utah, '70 Camaro, B/SA, 10.327, -1.223
3) Gregory Greening, Columbia, Mo., '96 S-10, J/FIA, 13.159, -1.191
4) Marty Buth, Freeport, Ill., '86 Thunderbird, J/FIA, 13.180, -1.170
5) Jerry Stealy, E Moline, Ill., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.164, -1.136
6) Mike Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.430, -1.120
7) Dirk Olson, LaCrosse, Wis., '69 Nova, B/S, 10.381, -1.119
8) Brad VanLant, Linn Creek, Mo., '71 Duster, E/SA, 10.910, -1.090
9) Donald Duke, Indianola, Iowa, '68 Camaro, B/S, 10.430, -1.070
10) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.147, -1.053

Motorcycle
1) Travis McMann, Marengo, Iowa, '93 Kawasaki, SB, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Al Wright, Van Horne, Iowa, '81 Suzuki, SB, 0.005
3) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '82 Suzuki, SB, 0.007
4) Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Minn., '05 Suzuki, SB, 0.008
5) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '79 Kawasaki, SB, 0.008
6) Tim Pazour, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, '86 Suzuki, SB, 0.013
7) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '05 Suzuki, SB, 0.013
8) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D., '78 Kawasaki, SB, 0.014
9) Willie Braddy, Savage, Minn., '99 Kawaasaki, SB, 0.016
10) Suzuki Joe Herron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, SB, 0.020

Friday Qualifying

EARLVILLE, Iowa -- Lemars, Iowa, racer David Wells hit 5.503, 250.55 mph in his Top Alcohol Dragster in Friday qualifying for this weekend's NHRA West Central Division Lucas Oil Series 2005 wrap-up at Tri-State Raceway. Wells, currently in the No. 2 position in season points for the division, hopes to use that position to reel in points leader Randy Meyer, of Spring Hill, Kan., who is currently in the No. 5 qualifying spot.
The event, presented by Hustler Turf Equipment and Wright-Way Trailers, is the last of six 2005 NHRA West Central Division Lucas Series events and will help settle season championships in eight Lucas categories and the added Sportsman Motorcycle category. More than 400 racers are slated to participate.

North Central Division interloper Kim Fritts, of Greenup, Ill., is the current leader in Top Alcohol Funny Car with a 5.968, 241.54 mph performance from his '98 Pontiac Firebird. Current division points leader Cy Chesterman did not get in a run.

Racing action at Tri-State continues Saturday for more time trials and qualifying. Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials for Lucas Series racers begin at 8 a.m. with sessions for the 260 mph Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars slated for noon and 4 p.m.

Final Eliminations are Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m. with the first rounds of Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car scheduled for noon.

Tickets are $20 each day for adult general admission. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 each day and those 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

Tri-State Raceway is located 30 miles west of Dubuque on Highway 20 at exit 285. For more information call the track, (563) 923-3725, or visit www.TriStateRaceway.com.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.503 seconds, 250.55 mph
2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.516, 256.65
3) Jeff Hamelink, Savage, Minn., 5.596, 254.18
4) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.610, 252.85
5) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.829, 247.97
6) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.946, 219.54
7) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 7.520, 121.59

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Kim Fritts, Greenup, Ill., '98 Firebird, 5.968 seconds, 241.54 mph
2) Gage Chaffee, Big Lake, Minn., '02 Corvette, 5.975, 239.70
3) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.095, 232.75
4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 6.610, 163.39
5) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 8.002, 120.74
6) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, (no time)
7) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, (no time)

Competition Eliminator
1) Bill Morse, McKinney, Texas, '05 Sunfire, G/SM, 9.044 seconds, -0.506 (under index)
2) Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., dragster, D/D, 7.328, -0.502
3) Robert Baldwin, Aurora, Colo., '90 Camaro, D/SM, 8.715, -0.485
4) Thomas Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.766, -0.474
5) Mike Nahan, Sartell, Minn., dragster, E/D, 7.690, -0.470
6) Bill Riemenapp, La Crosse, Wis., '99 Firebird, B/EA, 8.021, -0.449
7) Michael Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, F/SMA, 8.946, -0.444
8) Greg Kamplain, N. Salem, Ind., dragster, C/ED, 7.517, -0.423
9) Paul Anderson, Erie, Colo., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.551, -0.419
10) Nick Panagiotaros, Elburn, Ill., '00 Neon, B/AA, 7.383, -0.417

Super Stock
1) Brian Olson, Peru, Ind., '88 Cutlass, SS/NA, 11.367 seconds, -1.083 (under index)
2) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Nova, SS/K, 10.293, -1.007
3) Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., '05 Sunfire, GT/AA, 9.421, -0.979
4) David Bogner, Kearney, Neb., '92 Daytona, SS/CS, 9.710, -0.940
5) Jimmy DeFrank, Tarzana, Calif., '98 Grand Am, SS/BS, 9.123, -0.927
6) Tom Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.825, -0.925
7) Gary Tompa, Saginaw, Mich., '84 Firebird, GT/H, 10.250, -0.900
8) Don O'Malley, Decatur, Ill., '64 Corvette, SS/JA, 10.409, -0.891
9) Thomas Randall, Montgomery, Ill., '90 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.519, -0.881
10) Jim Langer, Forest Lake, Minn., '72 Mustang, SS/J, 10.255, -0.845

Stock Eliminator
1) Robert Shaw, Sedalia, Mo., '85 Caprice, L/FIA, 14.503 seconds, -1.297 (under index)
2) Keith Lynch, West Jordon, Utah, '70 Camaro, B/SA, 10.327, -1.223
3) Gregory Greening, Columbia, Mo., '96 S-10, J/FIA, 13.205, -1.145
4) Jerry Stealy, E Moline, Ill., '86 Camaro, G/SA, 11.181, -1.119
5) Mike Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.439, -1.111
6) Brad VanLant, Linn Creek, Mo., '71 Duster, E/SA, 10.912, -1.088
7) Dirk Olson, LaCrosse, Wis., '69 Nova, B/S, 10.422, -1.078
8) Debra Fickler, Huntley, Ill., '85 El Camino, K/FIA, 14.106, -1.044
9) Rob Turkal, Rapids City, Ill., '80 Camaro, I/S, 11.479, -1.021
10) Donald Duke, Indianola, Iowa, '68 Camaro, B/S, 10.503, -0.997

Motorcycle
1) Al Wright, Van Horne, Iowa, '81 Suzuki, SB, 0.005 seconds reaction time
2) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '05 Kawasaki, SB, 0.008
3) Travis McMann, Marengo, Iowa, '93 Kawasaki, SB, 0.008
4) Tim Pazour, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, '86 Suzuki, SB, 0.013
5) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '05 Suzuki, SB, 0.013
6) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '82 Suzuki, SB, 0.014
7) Suzuki Joe Herron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, SB, 0.020
8) Larry Christianson, Vinton, Iowa, '91 Suzuki, SB, 0.022
9) Bruce Sampson, Forest Lake, Minn., '84 Kawasaki, SB, 0.025