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The Rocky Mountain Nationals are presented on SpeedZone by .....................

July 7, 2005

Top Dragster and Top Sportsman gallery is up

The Pro classes all have their own page.

Top Fuel is here, Pro Mod is here, Pro Stock is here, Funny Car is here

Sportsman gallery is here, Nitro Harley gallery is here, Thunderbolt gallery is here

Hooter girls gallery is here

First gallery is posted

Sunday -- Sportsman final round elimination's -- Sunday

(Photos courtesy Bill Jeffery and Dean Murdoch)

Thunderbolts final qualifying

1. Duane Grosart TB 7.510 0.010 183.02 2. Darrell Webb TB 7.525 0.025 180.33 3. Cal Tebb TB 7.536 0.036 178.99 4. Jay Mageau TB 7.634 0.134 183.37 5. Eddy Plaizier TB 7.635 0.135 174.12 6. Tony Coopress TB 7.690 0.190 181.32 7. Sherrie Bodnarchuk TB 7.937 0.437 145.64 8. Shawn Bulechowsky TB 7.961 0.461 172.12

 

Elimination's

(W) Shawn Bulechowsky TB 7.50 0.133 8.346 0.846 (L) Duane Grosart TB 7.50 -0.245(R) 8.459 0.959

(W) Jay Mageau TB 7.50 0.051 7.647 0.147 (L) Eddy Plaizier TB 7.50 0.050 7.468 -0.032

(W) Darrell Webb TB 7.50 0.138 7.593 0.093 (L) Sherrie Bodnarchuk TB 7.50 0.014 7.345 -0.155

(W) Tony Kupris TB 7.50 0.073 7.864 0.364 (L) Cal Tebb TB 7.50 -0.005(R) 8.177 0.677

(W) Jay Mageau TB 7.50 0.085 7.921 0.421 (L) Shawn Bulechowsky TB 7.50 0.278 8.407 0.907

(W) Tony Kupris TB 7.50 0.078 7.657 0.157 (L) Darrell Webb TB 7.50 0.330 7.703 0.203

(W) Jay Mageau TB 7.50 0.067 7.635 0.135 (L) Tony Kupris TB 7.50 0.107 7.688 0.188

Nitro Harleys

1. Ron Houniet Harley 6.701 211.69
2. Brian Hall Harley 6.830 204.51
3. Mike Scott Harley 6.996 179.33
4. Ken Kent Harley 7.007 200.44
5. Andy Beauchemin Harley 7.104 190.89
6. Wayne Eastcott Harley 7.162 196.44
7. Jody York Harley 7.999 173.27

Two bikes never got to the starting line. Ross Cuthbertson had his engine blow right at the hit ending his weekend, and Kevin Boyer never got off the jack stands.

(W) Ron Houniet (Harley) 0.117 6.911 198.90 was unopposed

(W) Andy Beauchemin (Harley) 0.098 7.542 163.41 (L) Ken Kent (Harley) 0.134 9.619 86.47

(W) Brian Hall (Harley) 0.058 7.025 205.41 (L) Jody York (Harley) 0.093 7.772 174.59

(W) Mike Scott (Harley) 0.198 7.224 187.03 (L) Wayne Eastcott (Harley) 0.097 7.762 139.08

(W) Ron Houniet (Harley) 0.062 6.864 204.17 (L) Andy Beauchemin (Harley) 0.110 7.479 181.40

(W) Brian Hall (Harley) 0.079 7.171 194.02 (L) Mike Scott (Harley) -0.149(R) 7.074 196.73

(W) Ron Houniet (Harley) 0.083 6.808 201.10 (L) Brian Hall (Harley) 0.074 6.918 203.40

Top Dragster Final qualifying

1. Mark Campbell Spitzer 7.359 180.72
2. Marvin Anderson Spitzer 7.511 178.21
3. Scott Hearn Hearn 7.511 171.49
4. Tom Ebertz Hadman 7.560 180.67
5. Scott Taylor Dragster 7.609 178.31
6. Britt Cummings Worthy 7.665 176.10
7. Steven Flasha Boulton 7.680 174.73
8. John Evans Illingswth 7.772 175.27
9. Doug Mccaskill Boulton 7.789 173.94
10. Jim Attewell '03 Dakota 7.904 169.68
11. Larry Pederson '23-T Ford 7.982 166.89

DNQ
12. Dave 'Rusty' Hilderm Gordamon 8.496 168.83
13. George Rayner 28.000 0.00

----------------------Elimination's --------------------

-------Semi Finals------

(W) Britt Cummings TD 7.74 0.026 7.752 0.012
(L) Scott Taylor TD 7.63 0.011 7.623 -0.007

(W) John Evans TD 7.75 0.039 7.805 0.055
(L) Steven Flasha TD 7.70 0.126 7.720 0.020

-------Final Round-------

(W) Britt Cummings TD 7.74 0.008 7.832 0.092
(L) John Evans TD 7.78 0.036 7.763 -0.017

Top Sportsman Final Qualifying

1. John Childs '37Chevy 6.972 196.99
2. Wayne Hofer '63 Nova 6.979 199.02
3. Bob Marshall '04 Grand Am 7.477 185.00
4. Dale Giroux '02 Cavalier 7.485 185.46
5. Roy Lazic '88 Firebird 7.535 183.84
6. Doug Hesch '94 Camaro 7.543 176.44
7. Rob Murphy '57 Cameo 7.560 181.08
8. Dale Bristow '98 Dakota 7.590 178.17
9. Barry Daniluk '02 Camaro 7.728 176.17
10. Pat McNally '96 Grand Prix 7.857 171.60
11. Randal Olynyk '96 Firebird 7.894 174.50
12. John Genovese '94 Daytona 7.938 173.32

Elimination's Semi Finals

(W) Bob Marshall TS 7.44 0.169 7.476 0.036
(L) Wayne Hofer TS 6.95 0.028 7.144 0.194

(W) Dale Giroux TS 7.48 0.016 7.535 0.055
was unopposed
Final Round

(W) Dale Giroux TS 7.52 0.026 7.535 0.015
(L) Bob Marshall TS 7.45 0.244 7.479 0.029

 

Quick Rod -- Ken Mostowich, Chevy Cavalier, 9.086, 160.81 def. Francesca Plaizier, Dragster, 9.074, 162.12.

Super Rod -- Scott Taylor, Ford Roadster, 10.041, 150.60 def. Daryl Baker, Roadster, 10.105, 137.47.

Hot Rod -- Curtis Smith, Pontiac Acadian, 11.036, 125.97 def. David Senkow, Ford Mustang, broke.

Super Stock -- Mark Faul, Pont Grand Am, 10.263, 119.71 def. Art Congdon, Olds Calais, 9.896, 127.90.

Stock -- Randy Hutchings, Dodge Ram, 12.403, 104.69 def. Mark Faul, Chevy Chevelle, 11.255, 110.87.

ET Bracket -- Adolph Sabourin, 11.882, 113.13 def. Darren Williams, 8.839, 153.49.

ET Box -- Darren Williams, 8.863, 145.42 def. Monty Isert, 8.697, 152.18.

 

Jrs------ First round winners and qualifying ladder

Jared Anstead (above) was not only the #1 qualifier but he also had a .000 perfect light in round 2 of elimination's. Unfortunately, his chain came off in round three.

1. Jared Anstead 0.006 0.006
2. Sarah Stelte 0.035 0.035
3. Spencer Green 0.044 0.044
4. Tanis Brown 0.048 0.048
5. Dustin Rasi 0.054 0.054
6. Shawnee Anderson 0.060 0.060
7. Evan Sluchinski 0.073 0.073
8. Dustin Watts 0.074 0.074
9. Alex Archambault 0.097 0.097
10. Natasha Cherchuk 0.118 0.118
11. James Stelte 0.125 0.125
12. Evan Thorogood 0.126 0.126
13. Steven Daniluk 0.136 0.136
14. Dallas Taylor 0.159 0.159
15. Kenny Atkinson 0.196 0.196
16. Ashley Bart 0.240 0.240
17. Ian Admiraal 0.243 0.243
18. Stephanie Atkinson 0.257 0.257
19. Alanna Grant 0.270 0.270
20. Jaydyn Lebsack 0.526 0.526
21. Courtney Mageau -0.197 -0.197

Semis

Here Evan Sluchinski takes out Jared Anstead in round three. Evan goes on to the semi finals.

(W) Sarah Stelte JR/DR 10.37 0.090 10.407 0.037
(L) Evan Sluchinski JR/DR 8.43 0.049 8.403 -0.027

(W) Dustin Watts JR/DR 7.90 0.054 7.856 -0.044
was unopposed

Final round
(W) Sarah Stelte JR/DR 10.32 0.078 10.395 0.075
(L) Dustin Watts JR/DR 7.90 0.109 7.882 -0.018

 

The Pro classes all have their own page.

Top Fuel is here, Pro Mod is here, Pro Stock is here, Funny Car is here

Sportsman gallery is here, Nitro Harley gallery is here, Thunderbolt gallery is here

June 23, 2005

We are on site Thursday afternoon at Bud Park. The media day included a great luncheon, and a half dozen drivers talking about what we can expect for the weekend's action. Race sponsor and Western RV president Craig Anstadt spoke about how excited he is about their second year of being the title sponsor. Torco Race Fuels is the presenting sponsor for year three.

A number of surprise entrants to this reporter are on hand incluing Mike Janis and Ed Hoover in Pro Mod, Jim Sickles in Funny car and Scott Murray with his A\Fueler for the Top Fuel class. Look for this to be the best represented event for all four pro classes in the three year history.

June 18, 2005

IHRA Heads to Western Canada for the 3rd Annual Western RV Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels

IHRA returns to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for the 3rd Annual Western RV Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by Torco Race Fuels. The event is the second of three Canadian national events on the IHRA schedule in 2005. While Clay Millican may be running away with his fifth consecutive IHRA Top Fuel World Championship, the other three professional classes are locked in some pretty tight points battles.

In Top Fuel, Millican has won four consecutive events to start the 2005 season, most recently defeating Todd Paton at the 6th Annual Mopar Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol. Millican sits atop the points standings and his early season momentum carries him to yet another event where he reigns as defending champion. The recent sale of the Werner team to Kenny Koretsky and a team of investors that includes both Millican and crew chief Mike Kloeber has done nothing to slow down the four time consecutive Top Fuel World Champion.

Millican also holds the Bud Park track ET record at 4.575. Bruce Litton, who has consistently been Millican’s toughest competitor over the past three seasons, also knows what it is like to win at Budweiser Motorsports Park, having claimed the inaugural Rocky Mountain Nationals in 2003. As always, in the hunt will be Doug Foley, who has beaten Millican in two out of three head to head finals, and Rick Cooper, who has teamed up with Foley to compete as a formidable duo in the Top Fuel class.

In Torco Pro Modified, the usual cast of characters is in the hunt for the event win. Al Billes, who has taken over the points lead, Shannon “The Iceman” Jenkins, Ed Hoover, Quain Stott and defending World Champion Mike Janis all look to tame Western Canada’s premier drag racing facility. Local favorite Rick Distefano was the number one qualifier a year ago, and looks to make some noise again this year. Do not count out Harold Martin, who broke through at Bud Park last year for his first career win, and has been qualifying consistently in the top five. Martin also has the distinction of holding the track ET record with 6.223 seconds.

In Funny Car, London, Ontario’s Rob Atchison once again sits on top of the points heading into Edmonton. But Jim Sickles, after winning at Grand Bend, has taken over second place in the points and is within striking distance of Atchison. As always, Mark Thomas and Terry McMillen are both favorites to make a run through the ladder. Atchison and McMillen have already squared off in multiple finals, and Mark Thomas has been in the hunt ever since his win at Rockingham. The rest of the class may have seen the door open a little bit as Atchison experienced mechanical trouble in the first round against McMillen at Grand Bend.

In Torco Pro Stock, it is shaping up to be another ridiculously tight year. With his win at Grand Bend, Robert Patrick has taken a nine point lead over Steve Spiess. Dan Seamon, who took the season opening event at San Antonio, the ever consistent Jerry Haas, and Tony Gillig are all within 115 points of the leader and are determined not to let Patrick pull away. Defending event champion Brian Gahm, a two time IHRA World Champion, sits back a few spots in the points but is ready to make his charge. Patrick came away with the win at Grand Bend, defeating dark horse Doug Kirk.

 

GUARANTEED INCENTIVES PAID AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONALS AGAIN IN 2005

IHRA and Budweiser Motorsports Park have extended the incentive payout program for one more year to racers competing at the 3rd annual Rocky Mountain Nationals, June 24–26, 2005. The payouts are earned against each team’s winnings and based on seasonal point totals.

The payout incentives for 2005 break down as follows:

Category Points Position Incentive Amount
Top Fuel Top 12 $7,500
Funny Car Top 12 $2,000
Torco Pro Modified Top 18 $2,000
Torco Pro Stock Top 18 $2,000

In order to receive these incentives, a team must hold a top 12 or 18 standing in their class, make two rounds of qualifying (including the “Night of Fire”), and if qualified, run the first round of eliminations. If you do not qualify, but otherwise meet the above criteria, you will still receive the incentive amount.