FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Myers and Austin claim wins at Woodburn

WOODBURN, Ore. - In the final results from the Wells Fargo Fire and Thunder, a round of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, taking place this weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip, Hermiston, Ore., racer Mitch Myers and Fife, Wash., racer Bucky Austin claimed victory in their respective categories.

Myers, who was a semifinalist at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C., earlier this year, defeated Kim Parker in the Top Alcohol Dragster final, earning his first win of the year. In the final, Myers used a 5.266 second pass at 266.82 mph to defeat Parker who ran 5.896 seconds at 237.52 mph. En route to his final round victory, Myers took out current division points leader Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., and Don Hudson in the semifinals.

After suffering an uncharacteristic early round loss at his last Northwest Division outing, Austin, the defending division champ, claimed victory today with a win over Anaheim, Calif., racer Dennis Taylor in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final. In the final, Austin ran his best time of the weekend, 5.671 seconds at 254.66 mph, to Taylor's 5.781-second pass at 245.23 mph, to take the win. Before facing Taylor in the final, Austin defeated Junction City, Ore., racer Brian Hough in the opening round and Calgary, Alb., runner Roger Bateman in the semifinals.

Other winners at the event were Gary Anderson of Prosser, Wash., in Competition Eliminator; Rob Youngblood of Nampa, Idaho, in Super Stock; Brad Plourd of Covington, Wash., in Stock Eliminator; Mark Cavar of Puyallup, Wash., in Super Comp; Rod Fuller of Rogers, Ark., in Super Gas and John Dalrymple of Sunnyside, Wash., in Super Street. The winners in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series and Top Comp category, which ran in conjunction with the event this weekend, were Mark Kosler of Keizer, Ore., in bike and Mike Macbrair of Napa, Calif., in Top Comp.

The next stop on the NHRA Northwest Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing tour is Pacific Raceways in Seattle, June 18-20. More information on the event can be obtained by calling (253) 639-5927 or visiting Pacific Raceways on the web at www.PacificRaceways.com.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1 
4) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.382, 261.62 def. 
5) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 15.883, 71.34

3) Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., 5.423, 241.02 def.
6) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 6.237, 218.97

8) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.583, 254.30 def. 
1) Morgan Lucas, Riverside, Calif., 6.076, 240.57

2) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.399, 264.31 def. 
7) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 10.742, 69.54 

Semifinals
Myers, 5.260, 269.05 def. Hudson, 5.387, 255.02
Parker, 5.555, 254.16 def. Hentges 6.428, 148.90

Final
Myers, 5.266, 166.82 def. Parker, 5.896, 237.52

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
5) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 6.184, 237.34 def. 
4) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 6.334, 231.54

7) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 5.914, 243.30 def. 
2) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, broke 

1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.689, 252.73 def. 
8) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 5.962, 238.53

3) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.701, 245.09 def. 
6) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.781, 245.83 

Semifinals
Taylor, 5.716, 245.29 def. Coolidge, foul 
Austin, 5.811, 245.03 def. Bateman, 7.475, 125.24 

Final
Austin, 5.671, 254.66 def. Taylor, 5.781, 245.23

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Gary Anderson, Prosser, Wash., '99 Firebird, G/A, 8.452, 159.63 def. 
Doug Lambeck, North Ridge, Calif., '04 Sunfire, G/AA, 8.496, 149.55

SUPER STOCK
Rob Youngblood, Nampa, Idaho, '77 Corvette, SS/J, 10.360, 112.55 def. 
Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '98 Grand Am, GT/EA, 10.020, 126.42

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Brad Plourd, Covington, Wash., '90 Camaro, E/FIA, 11.777, 111.71 def. 
Fadi Atiyeh, Boring, Ore., '71 Mustang, D/SA, 11.093, 110.93

SUPER COMP
Mark Cavar, Puyallup, Wash., dragster, 8.861, 166.72 def. 
Chris Thode, Manteca, Calif., dragster, 8.939, 165.92

SUPER GAS
Rod Fuller, Rogers, Ark., '03 Corvette, 9.900, 164.98 def. 
Tommy Hall, Windsor, Calif., '61 Impala, 9.874, 150.35

SUPER STREET
John Dalrymple, Sunnyside, Wash., '67 Camaro, 11.054, 134.89 def. 
Rob Knoles, Sheridan, Calif., '69 Camaro, 12.024, 78.47

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
Mark Kosler, Keizer, Ore., '84 Suzuki, 9.750, 133.31 def. 
John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '97 Kawasaki, 8.883, 137.76

TOP COMP
Mike Macbrair, Napa, Calif., dragster, 7.435, 180.21 def. 
Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, foul

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lucas and Austin hold on to top spots at Woodburn

WOODBURN, Ore. - After final rounds of qualifying at the Wells Fargo Fire and Thunder, a round of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, being held this weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip, defending Pacific and Northwest Division Champions Morgan Lucas and Bucky Austin lead the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car fields.

Lucas, of Riverside, Calif., laid down a pass of 5.297 seconds at 270.43 mph to narrowly edge out Hermiston, Ore., racer Mitch Myers, and take the top spot in dragster. Qualified in fifth is Salem, Ore., racer Gregg Lawrence. Current NHRA Northwest Division points leader Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., is seventh.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Austin, of Fife, Wash., used a 5.682-second pass at 251.53 mph to take the No. 1 spot in the class. Other qualifiers in the field include current Northwest Division points leader John Weaver of Orting, Calif., and Junction City, Ore., racer Brian Hough.

In other qualifying action, Tom Tucker, of Bend, Ore., leads the Competition Eliminator field, while Sean Cour of Brush Prarie, Wash., and Woodburn resident Joe Sorensen, top the Super Stock and Stock Eliminator fields. In the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series and Top Comp class, which both run in conjunction with the event, Scott Pollacheck of Medford, Ore., leads the motorcycle class, while Shawn Cowie of Richmond, B.C., leads in Top Comp.

Sunday's racing action will feature final eliminations in all categories beginning at 9 a.m. Final eliminations in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car are scheduled to take place Sunday afternoon at noon.

Gates on Sunday open at 8 a.m., with eliminations set to begin at 9 a.m. General Admission tickets, including a pit pass, are $25 on Sunday. Children 6-14 are $5.

For more information please contact Woodburn Dragstrip at (503) 982-4461 or visit them on the web at www.WoodburnDragstrip.com

The following are the final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Morgan Lucas, Riverside, Calif., 5.297 seconds, 270.43 mph
2) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.298, 265.33
3) Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., 5.377, 261.32
4) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.381, 261.17
5) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.389, 265.40
6) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.411, 259.66
7) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.422, 261.17
8) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.511, 255.97

Not Qualified
9) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.522, 254.81
10) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.539, 260.71
11) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.584, 250.27
12) Mike Austin, Phoenix, Ore., 5.609, 249.93
13) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.725, 238.34
14) Chris Lane, San Leandro, Calif., 6.265, 207.85

First-round TAD pairings
1) Morgan Lucas, Riverside, Calif., 5.297 seconds, 270.43 mph vs. 
8) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.511, 255.97

2) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.298, 265.33 vs. 
7) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.422, 261.17

3) Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., 5.377, 261.32 vs. 
6) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.411, 259.66

4) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.381, 261.17 vs. 
5) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.389, 265.40

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.682 seconds, 251.53 mph
2) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.710, 246.37
3) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.716, 249.16
4) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.756, 241.93
5) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.820, 243.17
6) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.831, 246.98
7) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 5.908, 242.84
8) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 5.989, 236.65

Not Qualified
9) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 5.990, 236.15
10) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, 6.108, 233.82
11) Todd Ashwell, Keinsler, Ore., '01 Camaro, 6.146, 227.33
12) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.158, 229.24
13) Dale Van Gundy, Anaheim, Calif., '98 Camaro, 6.265, 234.13

First-round TAFC pairings
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.682 seconds, 251.53 mph vs. 
8) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 5.989, 236.65

2) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.710, 246.37 vs. 
7) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 5.908, 242.84

3) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.716, 249.16 vs. 
6) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '04 Camaro, 5.831, 246.98

4) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.756, 241.93 vs. 
5) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.820, 243.17

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., '98 Lumina, G/A, 8.428 seconds, -0.692 (under index)
2) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, G/A, 8.446, -0.674
3) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '95 Cutlass, C/EA, 8.165, -0.665
4) Mike Pessemier, Graham, Wash., dragster, B/D, 6.743, -0.647
5) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, F/SM, 8.816, -0.634
6) Gary Anderson, Prosser, Wash., '99 Firebird, G/A, 8.492, -0.628
7) Randy Jones, Monarch Beach, Calif., '03 Cavalier, D/SMA, 8.589, -0.611
8) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '98 Dakota, G/AA, 8.524, -0.606
9) Doug Lambeck, North Ridge, Calif., '04 Sunfire, G/AA, 8.529, -0.601
10) Maureen Jondahl, Battle Ground, Wash., '92 Firebird, H/AA, 8.874, -0.596

SUPER STOCK
1) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 9.956 seconds, -1.244 (under index)
2) Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '98 Grand Am, GT/EA, 9.820, -1.130
3) Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.079, -1.121
4) Tony DeFrank, Tarzana, Calif., '98 Grand Am, GT/GA, 10.107, -1.093
5) Rick Houser, Pasadena, Calif., '91 Calais, GT/AA, 9.398, -1.002
6) Alan Falcone, Normandy Park, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/BA, 9.565, -0.985
7) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '02 Grand Am, SS/DM, 9.218, -0.982
8) Bob Bales, Chino, Calif., '99 Grand Am, GT/BA, 9.593, -0.957
9) Mike Booker, Davenport, Wash., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.955, -0.945
10) Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.768, -0.932

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 9.992 seconds, -1.308 (under index)
2) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '70 GTX, C/SA, 10.400, -1.300
3) Grace Howell, Aiken, S.C., '90 CaraVan, CF/S, 14.627, -1.273
4) Don Elgin, Des Molines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.134, -1.166
5) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.546, -1.154
6) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '77 Roadrunner, J/SA, 11.636, -1.114
7) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, J/SA, 11.663, -1.087
8) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.541, -1.059
9) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/FI, 10.213, -1.037
10) Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., '70 Camaro, G/SA, 11.264, -1.036

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Scott Pollacheck, Medford, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.000 reaction time
2) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '04 Suzuki, , 0.001
3) John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '97 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.002
4) Greg Liskey, Salinas, Calif., '95 Suzuki, KMC, 0.005
5) Mike O'Leary, Vancouver, Wash., '81 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.008
6) Glenn Miller, Pitt Meadows, B.C., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.012
7) Mike Scott, Sumner, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.013
8) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.022
9) Jerry Stinson, Medford, Ore., '84 Ninja, KMC, 0.028
10) Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.031

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.499 seconds
2) Steve Will, Fortuna, Calif., dragster, 6.862
3) Nick Drzayich, Auburn, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 6.998
4) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.077
5) Brian Preszler, Kennewick, Wash., dragster, 7.084
6) Todd Stewart, Atwater, Calif., dragster, 7.173
7) Art Davidson, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.215
8) Richard Proebstel, Portland, Ore., '01 S-10, 7.222
9) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.248
10) Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.262

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Defending Pacific and Northwest Division champs Lucas and Austin tops at Woodburn

WOODBURN, Ore. - In the opening rounds of qualifying at the Wells Fargo Fire and Thunder, a round of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, being held this weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip, defending Pacific and Northwest Division Champions Morgan Lucas and Bucky Austin are currently leading the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car fields.

Lucas, of Riverside, Calif., laid down a pass of 5.309 seconds at 270.43 mph to take to top spot in dragster. Qualified in third is Salem, Ore., racer Gregg Lawrence. Current NHRA Northwest Division points leader Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., is fourth.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Austin, of Fife, Wash., leads his field with a time a 5.712 seconds at 250.69 mph. Other qualifiers in the field include Oregon racers Brian Hough of Junction City, Clint Thompson of Klamath Falls and Todd Ashwell of Keinsler. Hough, Thompson and Ashwell are qualified in the No. 3, 4 and 7 spots respectively.

In other qualifying action, Tom Tucker, of Bend, Ore., leads the Competition Eliminator field, while Steve Polack of Enumclaw, Wash., and Woodburn resident Joe Sorensen, top the Super Stock and Stock Eliminator fields. In the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series and Top Comp class, which both run in conjunction with the event, Miles Hauer of Seattle, Wash., leads the motorcycle class, while Shawn Cowie of Richmond, B.C., leads in Top Comp.

Saturday's racing action will feature final qualifying in all categories beginning at 9 a.m. Final qualifying in Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car is scheduled to take place Saturday afternoon at noon and 4 p.m.

Gates on Sunday open at 8 a.m., with qualifying set to begin at 9 a.m. General Admission tickets, including a pit pass, are $20 on Saturday and $25 on Sunday. Children 6-14 are $5 each day.

For more information please contact Woodburn Dragstrip at (503) 982-4461 or visit them on the web at www.WoodburnDragstrip.com

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, event being held at Woodburn Dragstrip:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Morgan Lucas, Riverside, Calif., 5.309 seconds, 270.43 mph
2) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.381, 261.17
3) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.389, 265.40
4) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.422, 261.17
5) Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., 5.455, 258.84
6) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.508, 255.60
7) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.511, 255.97
8) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.539, 260.17

Not Qualified
9) Mike Austin, Phoenix, Ore., 5.609, 249.93
10) Bill Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.847, 231.95
11) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 6.256, 170.58
12) Chris Lane, San Leandro, Calif., 6.429, 149.90
13) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 11.182, 69.38
14) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 16.206, 69.98

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.712 seconds, 250.69 mph
2) John Weaver, Orting, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.756, 241.93
3) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '99 Mustang, 6.057, 234.55
4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 6.153, 211.86
5) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 6.155, 240.89
6) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.158, 214.33
7) Todd Ashwell, Keinsler, Ore., '01 Camaro, 6.279, 194.38
8) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 6.669, 226.81

Not Qualified
9) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '04 Camaro, 7.460, 115.38
10) Dale Van Gundy, Anaheim, Calif., '98 Camaro, 10.235, 82.16
11) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 10.807, 77.30
12) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '01 Avenger, (no time)

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., '98 Lumina, G/A, 8.428 seconds, -0.692 (under index)
2) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, G/A, 8.446, -0.674
3) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '95 Cutlass, C/EA, 8.165, -0.665
4) Mike Pessemier, Graham, Wash., dragster, B/D, 6.743, -0.647
5) Gary Anderson, Prosser, Wash., '99 Firebird, G/A, 8.492, -0.628
6) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, F/SM, 8.829, -0.621
7) Randy Jones, Monarch Beach, Calif., '03 Cavalier, D/SMA, 8.589, -0.611
8) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '98 Dakota, G/AA, 8.524, -0.606
9) Michael Stone, Tulare, Calif., dragster, C/ED, 7.379, -0.581
10) Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., '92 Camaro, E/SM, 8.770, -0.570

SUPER STOCK
1) Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.079 seconds, -1.121 (under index)
2) Tony DeFrank, Tarzana, Calif., '98 Grand Am, GT/GA, 10.127, -1.073
3) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 10.133, -1.067
4) Rick Houser, Pasadena, Calif., '91 Calais, GT/AA, 9.398, -1.002
5) Alan Falcone, Normandy Park, Wash., '91 Calais, GT/BA, 9.565, -0.985
6) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '02 Grand Am, SS/DM, 9.218, -0.982
7) Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '98 Grand Am, GT/EA, 9.993, -0.957
8) Mike Booker, Davenport, Wash., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.955, -0.945
9) Bob Bales, Chino, Calif., '99 Grand Am, GT/BA, 9.608, -0.942
10) Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.770, -0.930

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 9.992 seconds, -1.308 (under index)
2) Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., '70 GTX, C/SA, 10.400, -1.300
3) Grace Howell, Aiken, S.C., '90 CaraVan, CF/S, 14.653, -1.247
4) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.546, -1.154
5) Don Elgin, Des Molines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.154, -1.146
6) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '77 Roadrunner, J/SA, 11.636, -1.114
7) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.541, -1.059
8) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, J/SA, 11.711, -1.039
9) Mary Ann Method, Kennewick, Wash., '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.530, -1.020
10) Don Keen, Palmdale, Calif., '69 Mustang, C/S, 10.630, -1.020

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Miles Hauer, Seattle, Wash., '04 Suzuki, 0.001 reaction time
2) John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '97 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.002
3) Greg Liskey, Salinas, Calif., '95 Suzuki, KMC, 0.005
4) Mike O'Leary, Vancouver, Wash., '81 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.008
5) Glenn Miller, Pitt Meadows, B.C., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.012
6) Mike Scott, Sumner, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.013
7) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.022
8) Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.031
9) Dan Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, KMC, 0.043
10) Jerry Stinson, Medford, Ore., '84 Ninja, KMC, 0.043

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.499 seconds
2) Steve Will, Fortuna, Calif., dragster, 6.862
3) Nick Drzayich, Auburn, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.007
4) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.077
5) Brian Preszler, Kennewick, Wash., dragster, 7.084
6) Art Davidson, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.215
7) Richard Proebstel, Portland, Ore., '01 S-10, 7.222
8) Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.262
9) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.291
10) JR Leerkamp, Lacey, Wash., dragster, 7.301

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Woodburn Dragstrip set for first of two NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events

WOODBURN, Ore. - Woodburn Dragstrip will host Wells Fargo Fire & Thunder, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, June 11-13. The race is the third of seven in Northwest division competition and it is the first of two Lucas Oil events to be held at Woodburn Dragstrip this season. The second race at Woodburn Dragstrip is scheduled July 9-11.

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 and a share of the $561,000 champions' purse. The division's Top Comp class and 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, forged last month from a winning performance at Mission, B.C., with his Pontiac Firebird. Action in the Northwest resumes at Woodburn Dragstrip, June 11-13.

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.

It's all part of the third of seven NHRA Northwest division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events with the Wells Fargo Fire and Thunder. The three-day spectacle is the first of two scheduled this season at Woodburn Dragstrip this season.

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 win at Mission and comes to Woodburn as the defending champion of the June event. He hopes to add another Woodburn victory to his resume.

Gates at Woodburn Dragstrip open at 8 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials will start at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday. TAD and TAFC will have one qualifying session on Friday at 3 p.m. and two on Saturday at noon and 4 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 9 a.m. TAD and TAFC will run first round at noon.

General admission tickets for the Wells Fargo Fire & Thunder are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. Children 6 to 14 are $5 each day and children 5 and under are admitted free.

Woodburn Dragstrip is located 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271. For more information call the track, (503) 982-4661, or visit www.WoodburnDragstrip.com.

Northwest division racers will continue their NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season June 18-20 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: The Wells Fargo Fire and Thunder, part of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, 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 third 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: Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn, Ore. Track is located 1½ miles off I-5 at Woodburn exit 271.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, June 11-13, 2004

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Wells Fargo Fire and Thunder:

FRIDAY, June 11 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying is scheduled at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 12 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon and 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, June 13 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $25 Sunday. For more information please call Woodburn Dragstrip, (503) 982-4461.

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: Mitch Meyers, Top Alcohol Dragster; Bucky Austin, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Gary Anderson, Comp Eliminator; Jeff Lane, Super Stock; Brad Plourd, Stock Eliminator; Jerry Denton, Super Comp; Marty Peterson, Super Gas; Leon Elliott, 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. Th

e 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 450 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.