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Div 5 Bandemere Speedway

Denver Colorado Race #3

June 20, 2005

Sunday elimination's

MORRISON, Colo. -- Robert Perkins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Bernie Harrington in Top Alcohol Funny Car out ran their fields for the wins at this weekend's Thunder on the Mountain NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event presented by Grease Monkey at Bandimere Speedway.
Perkins, of Bluffdale, Utah, took out David Wells and Richard Putz on his way to a final round match up with Jeff Isabell. Perkins saved his best pass of the day for Isabell tripping the clocks at 5.730 seconds at 249.30 mph to Isabell's 5.894 second run at 241.37 mph.

In a repeat funny car final from last year's event, Harrington faced off against Cy Chesterman hoping to turn things around this year. He did so as both racers got out of the grove with Harrington able to fight his '02 Camaro back into line, leaving Chesterman behind for the win. The California racer recorded a 6.332 second run at 220.91.

Westminster, Colo., resident Clint Neff ran a 7.253 second lap at 186.20 mph for the win in Comp Eliminator over Mike DePalma while fellow Colorado racer John Cooper grabbed the win in Stock Eliminator. The LaPorte, Colo., resident beat Stan Kopejtka to the line with an 11.225 second run.

The Super Stock trophy went to Abe Loewen who knocked off Ryan Montford running 10.262 seconds at 132.78 to Montford's 10.375 at 111.80.

Ed Olpin led the super index categories grabbing the win in Super Comp over Josh O'Conner while John Steffen took the win in Super Gas and Dan Eichem won in Super Street. Olpin ran 9.443 seconds at 160.21, winning over Josh O'Conner in a double breakout and Steffen ran 10.551 seconds at 140.90 mph over Brett Schneider in a battle of Littleton, Colorado racers. Eichem drove his '69 Camaro to a pass of 11.593 at 136.032 mph over Kamie Minor.

Rounding out this weekend's winners was six-time West Central Division Champion Brian Johnson taking home the trophy in Sportsman Motorcycle with a run of 9.794 seconds at 127.38 mph over Tom Gilligan with a pass of 9.958 at 129.22 mph.

The West Central Division racers head to Nebraska Motorplex for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, August 5-7.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Bandimere Speedway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
ROUND 1
6) Robert Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.746, 249.90 def.
3) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.793, 249.49

1) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.994, 249.44 def.
8) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., broke

2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.668, 250.88 def.
7) Brent DuCray, Grand Junction, Colo., broke

4) Jeff Isbell, Salt Lake City, 5.773, 249.76 def.
5) Ed Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.949, 245.81

SEMIFINALS
Isbell, 5.877, 226.70 def. Demke, 6.347, 238.81
Perkins, 5.759, 251.06 def. Putz, 5.704, 250.23

FINAL
Perkins, 5.730, 249.30 def. Isbell, 5.894, 241.37

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
ROUND 1
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 6.029, 238.76 def.
8) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.303, 231.60

2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 6.406, 238.13 def.
7) Steve Griboski, Aurora, Colo., '97 Camaro, 9.175, 109.08

3) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.003, 238.30 def.
6) John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '04 Trans Am, 6.061, 241.50

4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 9.134, 85.33 def.
5) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '04 Trans Am, DQ

SEMIFINALS
Chesterman, 5.984, 243.68 def. Moats, 6.734, 153.02
Harrington, 6.071, 236.13 def. Williams, 6.034, 240.89

FINAL
Harrington, 6.332, 220.91 def. Chesterman, 8.529, 99.00

COMP ELIMINATOR
Clint Neff, Westminster, Colo., dragster, A/ED, 7.253, 186.20 def.
Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '99 Neon, B/A, broke.

SUPER STOCK
Abe Loewen, Regina, Sask., '98 Grand Am, SS/DM, 10.262, 132.78 def.
Ryan Montford, Wichita, Kan., '01 S-10, SS/TB, 10.375, 111.80.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
John Cooper, LaPorte, Colo., '67 Fairlane, A/SA, 11.225, 117.20 def.
Stan Kopejtka, Atkinson, Neb., '80 Omni, EF/S, 18.838, 70.68.

SUPER COMP
Ed Olpin, Lindon, Utah, dragster, 9.443, 160.21 def.
Josh O'Connor, Greenwood, Mo., dragster, 9.433, 157.47.

SUPER GAS
John Steffen, Littleton, Colo., '02 Corvette, 10.551, 140.90 def.
Brett Schneider, Littleton, Colo., '34 Chevy, 10.517, 135.02.

SUPER STREET
Dan Eichem, Wamego, Kan., '69 Camaro, 11.593, 136.03 def.
Kamie Minor, Idledale, Colo., '82 Corvette, 11.570, 132.01.

MOTORCYCLE
Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '05 Suzuki, 9.794, 127.38 def.
Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '05 Suzuki, 9.958, 129.22.

Saturday final qualifying

MORRISON, Colo. --- NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car National Champion Cy Chesterman picked up his first win of the year in a rain delayed final round against John Patton while also taking over the No. 1 qualifying position for this weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Bandimere Speedway. Chesterman faced off with Patton in today's final qualifying session for Bandimere's Thunder on the Mountain event presented by Grease Monkey which was also the funny car final of the Lucas Oil event from Brainerd International Raceway which was rescheduled to this weekend because of rain.
Chesterman raced to a 5.973 second pass at 226.96 mph to Patton's 6.135 at 233.60 mph for the win and the No. 1 spot. Grabbing the second and third qualifying spots in funny car were Kirk Williams and California racer Bernie Harrington. Patton landed in the sixth position while local racers Robert Kanenwisher of Conifer, Colo., and Steve Gribokski of Aurora, Colo., rounded out the field in the seventh and eighth positions respectively.

Chris Demke swapped places with opening day low qualifier Richard Putz to take over the No. 1 spot in Top Alcohol Dragsters. Demke and Putz went back and forth several times during qualifying with Demke's 5.699 second pass landing him on top while Putz held on to the No. 2 spot with a 5.750 second run at 249.30 mph.

Clint Sallee picked up a win at the West Central Division season opener last month at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip and sits on top of the Comp Eliminator field going into tomorrow's eliminations with a run of 7.150 seconds, 0.670 seconds under the index. Roy Whittmore in Super Stock and Keith Lynch in Stock qualified No. 1 in their classes and join Sallee in sharing the Aeromotive Low Qualifier Bonus Award money.

Whittmore, of Denver, drove his '74 Mustang to a 10.629 second pass and is followed by Tim Nicholson and Morrison, Colo., resident James Weakland in second and third. Rounding out the top five in Stock are Brad Burton of Golden, Colo., Gary Gokey of Denver, Bob Johnson of Aurora, Colo., and Bob Swan of Belle Fourch, S.D.

Tom Gilligan of Freemont, Neb., is leading Sportsman Motorcycle with Dave Shell of Dillon, Colo., in second.

Racing continues Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets are $22. For more information, call Bandimere Speedway, (303) 697-4870

The following are Saturday's qualifying results and first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the Mountain presented by Grease Monkey at Bandimere Speedway

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.699 seconds, 247.57 mph
2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.713, 250.92
3) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.813, 246.75
4) Jeff Isbell, Salt Lake City, 5.838, 248.02
5) Ed Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.846, 244.92
6) Robert Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.880, 246.39
7) Brent DuCray, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.981, 237.25
8) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 6.019, 240.72

First round TAD pairings
1) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.699 seconds, 247.57 mph vs.
8) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 6.019, 240.72

2) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.713, 250.92 vs.
7) Brent DuCray, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.981, 237.25

3) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.813, 246.75 vs.
6) Robert Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.880, 246.39

4) Jeff Isbell, Salt Lake City, 5.838, 248.02 vs.
5) Ed Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.846, 244.92

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.973 seconds, 242.67 mph
2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.990, 241.97
3) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.010, 237.42
4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 6.025, 240.34
5) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '04 Trans Am, 6.048, 235.60
6) John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '04 Trans Am, 6.135, 234.29
7) Steve Griboski, Aurora, Colo., '97 Camaro, 6.253, 229.16
8) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.297, 228.04

First round TAFC pairings
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.973 seconds, 242.67 mph vs.
8) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.297, 228.04

2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.990, 241.97 vs.
7) Steve Griboski, Aurora, Colo., '97 Camaro, 6.253, 229.16

3) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.010, 237.42 vs.
6) John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '04 Trans Am, 6.135, 234.29

4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 6.025, 240.34 vs.
5) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '04 Trans Am, 6.048, 235.60

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 7.150 seconds, -0.670 (under index)
2) Vinnie Deceglie, R. Cucamonga, Calif., '63 Corvette, A/A, 7.024, -0.626
3) Lou Ficco Jr., Wheat Ridge, Colo., '04 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.679, -0.611
4) Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '99 Neon, B/A, 7.656, -0.574
5) Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., dragster, A/ND, 7.488, -0.572
6) Bill Kent, Midland, Texas, dragster, C/D, 7.523, -0.567
7) Joe Mozeris, Phoenix, dragster, B/ED, 7.465, -0.525
8) Dean Howerton, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., dragster, C/D, 7.566, -0.524
9) Clint Neff, Westminster, Colo., dragster, A/ED, 7.235, -0.515
10) Dennis Smiley, Denver City, Texas, dragster, A/ED, 7.251, -0.499

SUPER STOCK
1) Roy Whittemore, Denver, '74 Mustang, GT/FA, 10.629 seconds, -1.341 (under index)
2) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Chevy II, SS/K, 10.845, -1.335
3) James Weakland, Morrison, Colo., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 10.409, -1.291
4) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.580, -1.230
5) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/PA, 12.744, -1.216
6) Jim Beuthel, Aurora, Colo., '91 Cutlass, GT/CA, 10.343, -1.197
7) Ron Taylor, Lincoln, Neb., '57 Chevy, SS/MA, 11.909, -1.191
8) Gene Bichlmeier, Norkfolk, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/K, 10.991, -1.189
9) Don Bevers, Tucson, Ariz., '91 Probe, SS/BM, 9.304, -1.156
10) Ron Parness, Conifer, Colo., '67 Chevy II, SS/HA, 10.603, -1.147

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Keith Lynch, Mount Ayr, Iowa, '70 Camaro, B/SA, 10.973 seconds, -1.477 (under index)
2) Brad Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Firebird, E/SA, 11.733, -1.207
3) Gary Gokey, Denver, '86 Omni, BF/S, 14.919, -1.201
4) Bob Johnson, Aurora, Colo., '67 Mustang, C/SA, 11.450, -1.160
5) Bob Swan, Belle Fourche, S.D., '67 Shelby, C/SA, 11.455, -1.155
6) Bob Pott, Cornville, Ariz., '88 Mustang, F/FI, 12.698, -1.152
7) Aaron Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Nova, B/SA, 11.313, -1.137
8) Gordon Breithhaupt, Fremont, Neb., '69 Camaro, F/S, 11.919, -1.131
9) Steve Brack, Lawrence, Kan., '85 Camaro, H/S, 12.129, -1.131
10) Michael Schommer, Newtown, Kan., '71 Mustang, F/SA, 11.998, -1.102

MOTORCYCLE
1) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '05 Suzuki, UNK, 0.002 seconds reaction time
2) Nasty Dave Shell, Dillon, Colo., '96 Kawasaki, SB, 0.003
3) Don Johnson, Casper, Wyo., '96 Suzuki, TC, 0.003
4) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '82 Suzuki, SB, 0.005
5) Dale Detlie, Owatonna, Minn., '03 Suzuki, , 0.010
6) Robert Cooper, Plattsmouth, Neb., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.010
7) Jeff Simmons, Wheat Ridge, Colo., '96 Ninja, TC, 0.010
8) Mark Waltman, Casper, Wyo., '78 Kawasaki, TC, 0.015
9) Joe Smith, Tucson, Ariz., '84 Kawasaki, , 0.017
10) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '80 Suzuki, SB, 0.021

Friday qualifying

MORRISON, Colo. -- In the first rounds of qualifying at Bandimere Speedway for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the Mountain presented by Grease Monkey, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Richard Putz and Top Alcohol Funny Car pilot Kirk Williams took the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes.
Putz, of Earlville, Iowa, outran the field with a pass of 5.768 seconds at 250.92 mph. Putz is followed by California racer Chris Demke with a 5.775 second lap at 247.57 mph.

Glenwood, Iowa, resident Williams made a 5.990-second, 241.97 mph run to take the pole and is followed by defending Funny Car National Champion Cy Chesterman in second with a 6.079 second run at 242.67 mph.

Denver resident Tim Nicholson grabbed the top spot in Super Stock in his '74 Mustang with a pass of 10.629 seconds, 1.341 seconds under the index. The local favorite is followed by Tim Nicholson in the No. 2 spot and Morrison, Colorado's James Weakland in 3rd with a 10.435 second pass, 1.265 under the index.

Top qualifiers in other classes were Vinnie Deceglie in Comp Eliminator running 7.024 seconds in his '63 Corvette and Keith Lynch in Stock Eliminator with a 10.973 second pass. Lynch is followed by Gary Gokey of Denver, and Bob Johnson of Aurora, Colo., in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Racing continues Saturday at 10 a.m. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 on Saturday and $22 on Sunday. Children are 6-12 are $6 each day and kids 5 and under are free. For more information, call Bandimere Speedway at (303) 697-6001.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the Thunder on the Mountain presented by Grease Monkey event at Bandimere Speedway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.768 seconds, 250.92 mph
2) Chris Demke, Sunland, Calif., 5.775, 247.57
3) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.813, 246.75
4) Jeff Isbell, Salt Lake City, Utah, 5.840, 248.02
5) Robert Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.880, 246.39
6) Brent DuCray, Grand Junction, Colo., 5.981, 237.25
7) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 6.019, 240.72
8) Ed Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 6.070, 213.64

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.990 seconds, 241.97 mph
2) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 6.079, 242.67
3) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '02 Firebird, 6.092, 229.59
4) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '04 Camaro, 6.122, 240.34
5) John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '04 Firebird, 6.137, 234.29
6) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.210, 227.15
7) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 9.386, 88.87

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Vinnie Deceglie, R. Cucamonga, Calif., '63 Corvette, A/A, 7.024 seconds, -0.626 (under index)
2) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 7.207, -0.613
3) Lou Ficco Jr., Wheatridge, Colo., '04 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.679, -0.611
4) Bill Kent, Midland, Texas, dragster, C/D, 7.523, -0.567
5) Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '99 Neon, B/A, 7.668, -0.562
6) Dean Carter, Glendale, Ariz., dragster, A/ND, 7.518, -0.542
7) Dean Howerton, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., dragster, C/D, 7.566, -0.524
8) Clint Neff, Westminster, Colo., dragster, A/ED, 7.235, -0.515
9) Dennis Smiley, Denver City, Texas, dragster, A/ED, 7.251, -0.499
10) Gery Lockman, Wellington, Colo., '01 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.801, -0.489

SUPER STOCK
1) Roy Whittemore, Denver, '74 Mustang, GT/FA, 10.629 seconds, -1.341 (under index)
2) Tim Nicholson, Concordia, Kan., '66 Chevy II, SS/K, 10.845, -1.335
3) James Weakland, Morrison, Colo., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 10.435, -1.265
4) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/PA, 12.744, -1.216
5) Gene Bichlmeier, Norkfolk, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/K, 10.991, -1.189
6) Jim Beuthel, Aurora, Colo., '91 Cutlass, GT/CA, 10.354, -1.186
7) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.632, -1.178
8) Ron Taylor, Lincoln, Neb., '57 Chevy, SS/MA, 11.925, -1.175
9) Don Bevers, Tucson, Ariz., '91 Probe, SS/BM, 9.306, -1.154
10) Ron Parness, Conifer, Colo., '67 Chevy II, SS/HA, 10.603, -1.147

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Keith Lynch, Mount Ayr, Iowa, '70 Camaro, B/SA, 10.973 seconds, -1.477 (under index)
2) Gary Gokey, Denver, '86 Omni, BF/S, 14.919, -1.201
3) Bob Johnson, Aurora, Colo., '67 Mustang, C/SA, 11.450, -1.160
4) Bob Pott, Cornville, Ariz., '88 Mustang, F/FI, 12.698, -1.152
5) Bob Swan, Belle Fourche, S.D., '67 Shelby, C/SA, 11.462, -1.148
6) Gordon Breithhaupt, Fremont, Neb., '69 Camaro, F/S, 11.919, -1.131
7) Steve Brack, Lawrence, Kan., '85 Camaro, H/S, 12.133, -1.127
8) Aaron Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Nova, B/SA, 11.339, -1.111
9) Mike Schommer, Newtown, Kan., '71 Mustang, F/SA, 11.998, -1.102
10) Brad Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Pontiac, E/SA, 11.872, -1.068

MOTORCYCLE
1) Nasty Dave Shell, Dillon, Colo., '96 Kawasaki, SB, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Dale Detlie, Owatonna, Minn., '03 Suzuki, KMC, 0.010
3) Robert Cooper, Plattsmouth, Neb., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.010
4) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '82 Suzuki, SB, 0.018
5) Jeff Simmons, Wheatridge, Colo., '96 Ninja, KMC, 0.018
6) Tracy Helmhold, Morrison, Colo., '86 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.024
7) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '05 Suzuki, UNK, 0.027
8) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '05 Suzuki, KMC, 0.034
9) Mark Waltman, Casper, Wyo., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.049
10) Dave Olsen, Littleton, Colo., '88 Kawasaki, SB, 0.050

'Thunder on the Mountain' presented by Grease Monkey

An NHRA/Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event!
Dates:
Jun-19-2005 Jun-18-2005 Jun-17-2005

Admission
Friday, June 17
Adult Spectator Admission $10
Children 12 and under FREE

Saturday, June 18
Adult Spectator Admission $20
Junior Spectator Admission (6 – 12 years old) $6
Children 5 & under FREE

Sunday, June 19
Adult Spectator Admission $22
Junior Spectator Admission (6 – 12 years old) $6
Children 5 & under FREE

Schedule
Thursday, June 17
Gates Open 9:00 am
Tech Inspection 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Test & Tune 12 noon – 5:00 pm

Friday, June 17
Gates Open 8:30 am
Tech Inspection 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Time Trials 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Comp Qualifying 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
TAD & TAF Qualifying 4:15 pm
Secure Track 6:30 pm
Racer Party @ Holiday Inn Denver West 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 18
Spectator Gates Open 8:30 am
Tech Inspection 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Time Trials 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
TAD, TAF & Comp Qualifying 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
E.T. Eliminations 4:00 pm
Secure Track 10:00 pm

Sunday, June 19
Spectator Gates Open 8:00 am
Preliminary Eliminations 8:30 am
Final Eliminations 12 noon
Secure Track 5:30 pm

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND -- a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2005 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.

JEG’S 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 Jeg’s High Performance. The 2005 Jeg’s 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 2005 Jeg’s 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.

This year, event sponsor, Jeg’s High Performance, has offered a “double up” bonus to Allstars competitors. Winners in each individual class who go on to win the national event will have their Allstars prize money doubled.

FEATURES: More than 400 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.