FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Anderson wins third/Lang doubles

KENT, Wash. - Gary Anderson picked up his third win in a row and Jody Lang grabbed wins in both Super Stock and Stock at this weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise.

Anderson, of Tacoma, Wash., took out Steve Wilmoth with a run of 8.335 seconds at 163.16 mph to Wilmoth's 8.698, 150.18. Anderson's win ended Wilmoth's streak of two straight wins here at Pacific Raceways of the Northwest Division event.

Puyallup, Wash., resident Lang out ran Mark Faul in the final of Super Stock running 11.105 seconds at 119.52 mph then met up with Tacoma, Wash., racer Terry Malm in the final of Stock, talking the win with a 12.373 second lap at 103.10 mph.

Morgan Lucas and John Weaver started early, taking home wins on Saturday night in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car.

Lucas took out Mitch Meyers in a semi-final match up then recorded a 5.310 second, 268.06 mph pass in the final against Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore. Federlin clocked in at 5.416 seconds at 263.36 mph.

Weaver outran Roger Bateman in the funny car final with a lap of 5.796 seconds at 239.53 mph to Bateman's 5.932, 243.90. Weaver, who leads the Northwest Division Funny Car points, faced off against Fife, Wash., driver Bucky Austin in the semi-finals with Weaver's 5.777 at 244.29 bettering Austin's 5.932, 243.96. The win stretches Weaver's points lead over Austin who sits in second.

Violet Larson of University Place, Wash., won over Brian Anderson in Super Comp and Ed DeStaute took the win in Super Gas. Super Street racer Brett Waldron knocked off Bob Landy of Tacoma, Wash., with a 10.889 second, 142.32 mph pass and Tom Koenen ran a 7.462, 181.45 for the win in Top Comp over Frank Tames.

In the Kerker Motorcycle Series, it was Mark Kosler taking his second win of the season with a 9.881, 125.79 on his '84 Suzuki over Mike O'Leary. Kosler picked up a win two weeks ago at Woodburn Dragstrip.

The Northwest Division racers head back to Woodburn Dragstrip for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, July 9-11.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise at Pacific Raceways:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
ROUND ONE
6) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.863, 251.34 def. 
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 6.136, 253.47

2) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.450, 259.16 def. 
7) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.711, 248.39

1) Morgan Lucas, Sun Valley, Calif., 5.421, 261.98 def. 
9) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.957, 244.74

4) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.468, 255.77 def. 
5) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.455, 257.43

SEMIFINALS
Lucas, 5.320, 267.00 def. Myers, 5.648, 247.43
Federlin, 5.420, 259.21 def. Johnson, 5.502, 256.11

FINALS
Lucas, 5.310, 268.06 def. Federlin, 5.416, 263.36

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
ROUND ONE
4) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.916, 242.80 def. 
5) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 6.003, 238.43

2) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.772, 241.93 def. 
7) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.231, 231.87

1) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.795, 247.47 def. 
11) Forrest Le Blanc, Kent, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.383, 223.47

3) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.744, 250.00 def. 
6) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.052, 239.57

SEMIFINALS
Bateman, 5.937, 241.63 def. Thompson, 6.030, 240.81 
Weaver, 5.777, 244.29 def. Austin, 5.761, 251.02

FINALS
Weaver, 5.796, 239.53 def. Bateman, 5.932, 243.90

COMP. ELIMINATOR
Gary Anderson, Tacoma, Wash., '99 Firebird, F/A, 8.335, 163.16  def. 
Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.698, 150.18.

SUPER STOCK
Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., '81 Malibu, GT/IA, 11.105, 119.52 def. 
Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '98 Grand Am, GT/EA, 10.141, 129.23.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Jody Lang, Puyallup, Wash., '81 Malibu Wagon, M/SA, 12.373, 103.10 
def. Terry Malm, Tacoma, Wash., '68 Chevelle, O/SA, 12.973, 102.20.

SUPER COMP
Violet Larson, University Place, Wash., dragster, 8.867, 160.50 def. 
Brian Anderson, Boring, Ore., dragster, 8.859, 159.12.

SUPER GAS
Ed DeStaute, Rosemead, Calif., '74 Vega, 9.878, 143.02  def. 
Wayne Linder Jr., Sunnyside, Wash., '27 roadster, broke.

SUPER STREET
Brett Waldron, Port Angeles, Wash., '67 Camaro, 10.889, 142.32 def. 
Bob Landry, Tacoma, Wash., '69 Road Runner, foul.

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
Mark Kosler, Keizer, Ore., '84 Suzuki, 9.881, 125.79 def. 
Mike O'Leary, Vancouver, Wash., '81 Kawasaki, 9.360, 138.91.

TOP COMP
Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.462, 181.45 def. 
Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.395, 178.21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lucas, Weaver take wins at Pacific Raceways

KENT, Wash. - Morgan Lucas and John Weaver took home wins at this weekend's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise. Lucas took out Mitch Meyers in a semi-finals match up then recorded a 5.310 second, 268.06 mph pass in the Top Alcohol Dragster final against Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore. Federlin clocked in at 5.416 seconds at 263.36 mph.

Weaver outran Roger Bateman in the Top Alcohol Funny Car Final with a lap of 5.796 seconds at 239.53 mph to Bateman's 5.932, 243.90. Weaver, who leads the Northwest Division Funny Car points, faced off against Fife, Wash., driver Bucky Austin. Weaver's 5.777 at 244.29 bettered Austin's 5.932, 243.96. The win stretches Weaver's points lead over Austin who sits in second.

Mike Pessemier of Graham, Wash., qualified No. 1 in Comp. Eliminator with a pass of 6.701 seconds while Phil Mandella put his '68 Barracuda in the top spot in Super Stock. Joe Sorensen leads the Stock field with a 10.090 second run and Shawn Cowie in No. 1 in Top Comp at 6.481 seconds, 209.23 mph.

The Kerker Motorcycle Series is running in conjunction with this weekend's event with Scott Pollacheck leading the field into tomorrow's eliminations.

Racing continues Sunday at 10 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call Pacific Raceways at (253) 639-5927.

The following are round by round results for Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars, and final qualifying results NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise at Pacific Raceways:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
ROUND ONE
6) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.863, 251.34 def. 
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 6.136, 253.47

2) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.450, 259.16 def. 
7) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.711, 248.39

1) Morgan Lucas, Sun Valley, Calif., 5.421, 261.98 def. 
9) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.957, 244.74

4) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.468, 255.77 def. 
5) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.455, 257.43

SEMIFINALS
Lucas, 5.320, 267.00 def. Myers, 5.648, 247.43
Federlin, 5.420, 259.21 def. Johnson, 5.502, 256.11

FINALS
Lucas, 5.310, 268.06 def. Federlin, 5.416, 263.36

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
ROUND ONE
4) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.916, 242.80 def. 
5) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 6.003, 238.43

2) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.772, 241.93 def. 
7) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.231, 231.87

1) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.795, 247.47 def. 
11) Forrest Le Blanc, Kent, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.383, 223.47

3) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.744, 250.00 def. 
6) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.052, 239.57

SEMIFINALS
Bateman, 5.937, 241.63 def. Thompson, 6.030, 240.81 
Weaver, 5.777, 244.29 def. Austin, 5.761, 251.02

FINALS
Weaver, 5.796, 239.53 def. Bateman, 5.932, 243.90

COMP. ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Pessemier, Graham, Wash., dragster, B/D, 6.701 seconds, -0.689 (under index)
2) Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.592, -0.668
3) Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., '98 Lumina, F/A, 8.201, -0.599
4) Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '04 Sunfire, G/AA, 8.514, -0.586
5) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '90 Cutlass, C/EA, 8.248, -0.582
6) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, D/SM, 8.635, -0.575
7) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, G/A, 8.499, -0.571
8) Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., '92 Camaro, E/SM, 8.769, -0.571
9) Mark Stewart, Medford, Ore., '98 Achieva, E/SMA, 8.798, -0.542
10) Maureen Jondahl, Battle Ground, Wash., '92 Firebird, H/AA, 8.893, -0.537

SUPER STOCK
1) Phil Mandella, Upland, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.779 seconds, -1.121 (under index)
2) Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.792, -1.108
3) Norman Scott, Grants Pass, Ore., '64 Savoy, SS/BA, 9.116, -1.084
4) Dave Raybourn, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.854, -1.046
5) Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.180, -1.020
6) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '02 Grand Am, SS/DM, 9.252, -0.948
7) Peter Wille, Victoria, B.C., '68 Barracuda, SS/A, 9.036, -0.914
8) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/EA, 10.056, -0.894
9) Tom Albritton, West Jordan, Utah, '90 Trans Am, SS/DM, 9.315, -0.885
10) Bob Bales, Chino, Calif., '99 Grand Am, GT/BA, 9.670, -0.880

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.090 seconds, -1.210 (under index)
2) Don Elgin, Des Moines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.108, -1.192
3) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.415, -1.135
4) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.466, -1.134
5) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, J/SA, 11.667, -1.083
6) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '77 Roadrunner, J/SA, 11.716, -1.034
7) Norman LaPointe, Edmonton, Alb., '68 Malibu, N/SA, 12.270, -1.030
8) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.671, -1.029
9) Don Keen, Palmdale, Calif., '69 Mustang, C/S, 10.629, -1.021
10) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/FI, 10.244, -1.006

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.481 seconds, 209.23 mph
2) Shane Harter, E. Wenatchee, Wash., '23 Ford, 6.733, 204.66
3) Brian Preszler, Kennewick, Wash., dragster, 6.978, 192.66
4) Nick Drzayich, Auburn, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.011, 197.59
5) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.063, 186.05
6) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.127, 194.27
7) Tim Mann, Spokane, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.180, 198.09
8) Greg Hindman, Boring, Ore., '92 Grand Prix, 7.183, 196.99
9) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.219, 186.64
10) Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.233, 191.57

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Scott Pollacheck, Medford, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Jim Sibley, Edmonds, Wash., '90 Suzuki, 0.005
3) Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, 0.007
4) Dan Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, 0.008
5) Mark Kosler, Keizer, Ore., '84 Suzuki, 0.009
6) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '04 Suzuki, 0.013
7) Al Omond, Sardis, B.C., '84 Ninja, 0.015
8) Mike O Leary, Vancouver, Wash., '81 Kawasaki, 0.019
9) Glenn Miller, Pitt Meadows, B.C., '89 Suzuki, 0.022
10) Wayne Stebing, Stanwood, Wash., '78 Kawasaki, 0.025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lucas, Thompson lead fields at Pacific Raceways

KENT, Wash. - In the final rounds of qualifying at Pacific Raceways, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Morgan Lucas and Top Alcohol Funny Car pilot Clint Thompson took the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes. This weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise marks the fourth of seven events in the NHRA Northwest Division.

Lucas ran quicker on each of his qualifying passes recording a 5.358 second lap at 267.37 mph in the final session to take the No. 1 qualifying spot. Lucas is followed by Steve Federlin and Joe Severance with passes of 5.389, 261.17 and 5.447, 256.31.

Lucas picked up a national event win earlier this year in Las Vegas while Mitch Meyers, qualified fourth, has three national event wins and is currently second in the chase for the national championship.

Thompson, with a pass of 5.723 seconds at 250.09, leads the funny car field with John Weaver and Fife, Wash., resident Bucky Austin in the second and third spots respectively. Thompson was runner-up to event winner Weaver at Mission Raceway Park in early May and Austin grabbed the win last month at Woodburn Dragstrip. Weaver currently leads the NHRA Northwest Division point's standings over Austin in second while Thompson sits back in fifth place.

Kent, Wash., resident Forrest La Blanc had a best run of 6.530 seconds at 222.55 which puts him 11th and outside the 8-car field.

Mike Pessemier leads the Comp. Eliminator field with a run of 6.701 seconds with Phil Mandella and Joe Sorensen on top in the Super Stock and Stock classes. Scott ran a lap of 9.116 seconds and Sorensen went 10.090 seconds.

Joe Collette qualified No. 1 in the Kerker Motorcycle Series on his '03 Kawasaki and Shawn Cowie is No. 1 in Top Comp with a run of 6.550 seconds at 205.76 mph.

Racing continues Saturday at 10 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car eliminations are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call Pacific Raceways at (253)639-5927

The following are Friday's qualifying results and first round pairings from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Morgan Lucas, Sun Valley, Calif., 5.358 seconds, 267.37 mph
2) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.389, 261.17
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.447, 259.66
4) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.475, 258.32
5) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.475, 257.83
6) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.498, 252.80
7) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.536, 250.55
8) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.542, 244.52 

Not Qualified
9) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.544, 255.43
10) Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 5.558, 254.95
11) Ed Verenka, Calgary, Alb., 5.585, 247.20
12) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.586, 257.48
13) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.817, 241.93

First round TAD pairings
1) Morgan Lucas, Sun Valley, Calif., 5.358 seconds, 267.37 mph vs. 
8) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.542, 244.52

2) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.389, 261.17 vs. 
7) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.536, 250.55

3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.447, 259.66 vs. 
6) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.498, 252.80

4) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.475, 258.32 vs. 
5) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.475, 257.83

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.723 seconds, 250.09 mph
2) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.782, 245.05
3) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.827, 228.15
4) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.885, 240.72
5) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 5.941, 239.95
6) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.042, 238.05
7) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.129, 240.72
8) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.174, 236.26 

Not Qualified
9) Dale Van Gundy, Anaheim, Calif., '98 Camaro, 6.270, 235.56
10) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 6.396, 234.66
11) Forrest Le Blanc, Kent, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.530, 222.55
12) Shawn Nault, Anchorage, Alaska, '00 Firebird, 6.630, 215.10

First round TAFC pairings
1) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.723 seconds, 250.09 mph vs. 
8) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.174, 236.26

2) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.782, 245.05 vs. 
7) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.129, 240.72

3) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.827, 228.15 vs. 
6) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.042, 238.05

4) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.885, 240.72 vs. 
5) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 5.941, 239.95

COMP. ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Pessemier, Graham, Wash., dragster, B/D, 6.701 seconds, -0.689 (under index)
2) Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., '98 Lumina, F/A, 8.201, -0.599
3) Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '04 Sunfire, G/AA, 8.514, -0.586
4) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, G/A, 8.499, -0.571
5) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, D/SM, 8.639, -0.571
6) Gary Anderson, Tacoma, Wash., '99 Firebird, F/A, 8.282, -0.518
7) Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., '92 Camaro, E/SM, 8.824, -0.516
8) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '98 Dakota, G/AA, 8.611, -0.489
9) Bruce Perkin, Maple Ridge, B.C., '87 Trans Am, E/SM, 8.854, -0.486
10) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '90 Cutlass, C/EA, 8.354, -0.476

SUPER STOCK
1) Phil Mandella, Upland, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.779 seconds, -1.121 (under index)
2) Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.792, -1.108
3) Norman Scott, Grants Pass, Ore., '64 Savoy, SS/BA, 9.116, -1.084
4) Dave Raybourn, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.854, -1.046
5) Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.251, -0.949
6) Peter Wille, Victoria, B.C., '68 Barracuda, SS/A, 9.036, -0.914
7) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '02 Grand Am, SS/DM, 9.308, -0.892
8) Tom Albritton, West Jordan, Utah, '90 Trans Am, SS/DM, 9.315, -0.885
9) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/EA, 10.083, -0.867
10) Don Thomas, Spruce Grove, Alb., '87 Camaro, GT/EA, 10.115, -0.835

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.090 seconds, -1.210 (under index)
2) Don Elgin, Des Moines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.108, -1.192
3) Wesley Libby, Mead, Wash., '71 Challenger, B/SA, 10.415, -1.135
4) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, J/SA, 11.667, -1.083
5) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '77 Roadrunner, J/SA, 11.716, -1.034
6) Don Keen, Palmdale, Calif., '69 Mustang, C/S, 10.629, -1.021
7) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/FI, 10.244, -1.006
8) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.715, -0.985
9) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.621, -0.979
10) Mary Ann Method, Kennewick, Wash., '70 Nova, C/SA, 10.722, -0.978

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.550 seconds, 205.76 mph
2) Shane Harter, E. Wenatchee, Wash., '23 Ford, 6.733, 204.66
3) Greg Carlile, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.063, 186.05
4) Nick Drzayich, Auburn, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.079, 195.34
5) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.176, 193.29
6) Tim Mann, Spokane, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.180, 198.09
7) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.219, 186.64
8) Art Davidson, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.252, 183.67
9) Greg Hindman, Boring, Ore., '92 Grand Prix, 7.258, 194.91
10) Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.281, 189.28

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.007 seconds reaction time
2) Al Omond, Sardis, B.C., '84 Ninja, KMC, 0.015
3) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '04 Suzuki, KMC, 0.021
4) Glenn Miller, Pitt Meadows, B.C., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.022
5) Wayne Stebing, Stanwood, Wash., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.025
6) Mike Scott, Sumner, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.025
7) Jerry Stinson, Medford, Ore., '84 Ninja, KMC, 0.030
8) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.035
9) Dan Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, KMC, 0.035
10) Mike O Leary, Vancouver, Wash., '81 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.035

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division 6 racers in the groove at Pacific Raceways

KENT, Wash. - Pacific Raceways will host a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise, June 18-20. The race is the fourth of seven in Northwest division competition where drivers in eight categories, including 260 mph Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) and Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC), will compete for valuable points leading to divisional and national championships

Division 6 racers in the groove at Pacific Raceways The division's Top Comp class and the Kerker Motorcycle Series, featuring the Sportsman Motorcycle category, will also run in conjunction with the race.

John Weaver, of Orting, Wash., hopes to build on his Northwest Division Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) points lead, after a big win last month at Mission, B.C., with his Pontiac Firebird. Action in the Northwest continues at Pacific Raceways at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event presented by Dollarwise, June 18-20.

Standing firmly in Weaver's way will be defending division champion Bucky Austin. After qualifying in the top spot at Mission, the six-time Northwest Division Champion from Fife, Wash., suffered rare mechanical problems in the second round of competition and watched Weaver move on to defeat Klamath Falls, Ore.'s Clint Thompson in the final. Austin won the Pacific Raceways event and four others in 2003 to run away with the division title.

Former Northwest Division Champ Steve Federlin, of Oregon City, is in first place in the Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) points after taking the win at Mission over former division champ Mark Hentges after the Federal Way, Wash., racer had mechanic problems in the class final.

Competition Eliminator standout Gary Anderson drove his '99 Pontiac Firebird to a wins at Mission and Woodburn. He hopes to add a Pacific Raceways victory to his resume as well.

Gates at Pacific Raceways open at 8 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials will begin at 10 a.m. Friday and continue Saturday at the same time. TAD and TAFC will have three qualifying sessions on Friday at 3, 6 and 9 p.m. with eliminations slated to begin Saturday at 3 p.m. Eliminations in all other categories begin Sunday at 10 a.m.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Children 6 to 14 are $5 each day and children 5 and under are admitted free. There is also a special $40 three-day pass, which is available for advance purchase only.

Pacific Raceways is located at 31001 144th Ave., SE, in Kent. For more information call the track, (253) 639-5927, or visit www.PacificRaceways.com.

Northwest Division racers will continue their NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season at Woodburn Dragstrip in Oregon, July 9-11.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Dollarwise, 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 fourth of seven in Northwest Division competition. The division's Top Comp class and the Kerker Motorcycle Series, featuring the Sportsman Motorcycle class, will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash. Track is located at 31001 144th Ave., SE, in Kent.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, 2004

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

FRIDAY, June 18 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 10 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3, 6, and 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 19 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car Eliminations are scheduled at 3 p.m. Special Jet Car exhibition at 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, June 20 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 10 a.m

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $10 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. $40 Special three-day advanced sale pass. For more information and advance tickets sales please call Pacific Raceways, (253) 639-5927.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $148,310, part of the 46-race, $6.5 million series.

2003 EVENT WINNERS: Mark Hentges, Top Alcohol Dragster; Bucky Austin, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Steve Wilmath, Comp Eliminator; Terry Anderson, Super Stock; Toby Lang, Stock Eliminator; Mike Henderson, Super Comp; Chad Barclay, Super Gas; Steve Beggerly, 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 2004 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.

SEALED POWER LOW QUALIFIER BONUS -- a $109,000 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 46 Lucas Oil events: $1,000 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $200 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $100 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 43 of 46 divisional events.)

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 2004 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 2004 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.

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES: Run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $14,800 champions' purse posted by Kerker will be paid to first, second and third place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.

The top four riders from each division in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series will be invited to compete in the NHRA Kerker King of the Coast competition. In 2004, the All-Star invitational will be run in November during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $2,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $1,000.

Currently, Sportsman Motorcycles are run in NHRA's South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions.

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.