FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MISSION RACEWAY PARK HOSTS RECORD SETTING EVENT
MISSION, B.C., Can. - Following two days of on-again, off-again rain, snow and hail, the Federal-Mogul dragsters and funny cars made their first qualifying attempts this morning and ran eliminations this afternoon.

The results were worth the wait.

Mission Raceway Park placed itself solidly in the record books establishing the quarter-mile as one of the quickest and fastest in North America. Three elapsed times and two mile per hour runs made it into the top 10 quickest and fastest in NHRA history. One of those was Pat Austin's national record-setting 5.598 second effort.

Number one qualifier Melanie Troxel, Littleton, Colo., defeated Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., claiming the FMD title and her first win of the season. Troxel ran a 5.456/264 over Hentges 5.578/249 effort.

"We knew the car was hurt going into the final round and we decided not to go for the mph record," said Troxel. "The car was very consistent today and we are very excited about the rest of the season."

The 26-year old beat Mission, B.C., resident Ken Rempel in round one and reset the event elapsed time record at 5.442 in the semifinals defeating Duane Shield of Las Vegas.

Reigning division champion, Dale Carlson, Olympia, Wash., was defeated in round one.

Pete Swayne picked up his second consecutive win defeating Pat Austin, Tacoma, Wash. Swayne clocked a 5.788/235 to Austin's losing 5.832/218. Austin suffered an engine fire near the finish line ending his effort to catch the Orange, Calif., resident.

Swayne dedicated the win to his mother-in-law who suffered a heart attack last week. "We broke some parts in the previous round and didn't think we could make it back, but the Austins waited until we were ready to run. That's true sportsmanship," an elated Swayne said.

Swayne defeated Russ Parker, Salem, Ore., in round one of eliminations. Bucky Austin, uncle to Pat, left before the green light handing the semifinal win to Swayne.

MISSION, B.C., Can. - Round by round results from Mission Raceway Park. The second of seven events in the northwest division of the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series.

Federal-Mogul Dragster
W: Melanie Troxel (BAE) - 5.45, 264.16
R/U: Mark Hentges (BAE) - 5.57, 248.03
Low e.t. - 5.44 (Troxel)
Top speed - 264.47 (Troxel)

Federal-Mogul Funny Car
W: Pete Swayne ('98 Firebird) - 5.78, 235.64
R/U: Pat Austin ('99 Firebird) - 5.83, 218.12
Low e.t. - 5.59 (Austin)
Top speed - 253.23 (Austin)

Competition
W: Jim Warter (B/SM '92 Camaro) - 8.77, 152.38
R/U: Doug Lambeck (C/SM '90 Camaro) - 8.09, 148.44

Super Stock
W: Gary Rouse (SS/LA '64 Chevelle) - 11.14, 114.50
R/U: Mark Faul (SS/MA '66 El Camino) - 11.50, 106.57

Stock
W: Don Little (A/SA '70 Barracuda) - 10.24, 127.24
R/U: J.R. Leerkamp (I/SA '69 Camaro) - 11.82, 109.91

Super Comp
W: John Preston ('94 T-bird) - 8.89, 165.65
R/U: Bob Miller ('90 Corvette) - 8.90, 157.09

Super Gas
W: Mike Henderson ('89 Camaro) - 9.96, 137.55
R/U: Randy Sides ('85 Chevelle) - 9.97, 142.20

Super Street
W: Chad Barclay ('57 Chevy) - 10.92, 138.69
R/U: Brian Anderson ('65 Mustang) - 10.66, 128.64

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RAIN DELAYS QUALIFYING FOR SECOND DAY
MISSION, B.C., Can. - Qualifying was cut short for the second day due to rain today at Mission Raceway Park. The B.C. Nationals presented by Lordco Auto Parts is second of six events in the northwest division of the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series.

Despite the wet weather this weekend, Mission Raceway Park is a favorite stop among competitors. NHRA tech officials have registered 486 cars for this event, a Northwest Division record.

Super Stock and Stock each completed another round of qualifying while Federal-Mogul funny car and dragster have yet to make a run. Competition Eliminator competitors made one pass yesterday.

Federal-Mogul dragsters and funny cars will each make two qualifying passes beginning Sunday at 9:30 a.m., then start round one of eliminations. Qualifying in all classes will continue at 8 a.m.

For ticket information call Mission Raceway Park at (604) 826-6315.

MISSION, B.C., Can. - Second day qualifying results from Mission Raceway Park. The second of six events in the northwest division of the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series.

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Rob Robinson, Portland, 8.272, -0.578 under(-)/over index; 
2. Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., 8.842, -0.538;
3. Bruce Perkin, Maple Grove, B.C., 8.949, -0.431;
4. Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., 8.075, -0.415;
5. Rick Howell, Yorba Linda, Calif., 7.590, -0.310;
6. Frank Nelson, Auburn, Wash., 8.041, -0.189;
7. Doug Lambeck, Irvine, Calif., 9.697, 0.067;
8. Rick Johnston, Surrey, B.C., 9.390, 0.360;
9. Jim Kennedy, San Jose, Calif., 9.685, 0.545;
10. Chuck Smithfield, Battle Ground, Wash., 10.412, 2.372.

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., 8.946, -1.054;
2. Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., 9.514, -1.036;
3. Terry Sherrill, Klamath Falls, Ore., -0.989
4. John Heida, Richmond, B.C., 10.161, -0.939;
5. Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., 8.976, -0.924;
6. Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., 10.050, -0.900;
7. Bob Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., 9.614, -0.886;
8. Gordon Merkley, Langley, B.C., 9.776, -0.874;
9. Rod Stults, Marysville, Wash., 11.326, -0.824;
10. Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., 9.889, -0.811.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Randy Hutchings, Calgary, Alb., 12.132, -1.418;
2. Bill Heard, Jr., Vancouver, Wash., 10.781, -1.219;
3. Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., 11.961, -1.189;
5. Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., 11.971, -1.179;
6. Kristine Johnson, Eatonville, Wash., 11.866, -1.084;
7. Don Little, Westley, Calif., 10.294, -1.006;
8. Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., 10.698, -1.002;
9. Don Elgin, Seattle, 12.345, -0.955;
10. Barry Pollard, Regina, Sask., 11.647, -0.953;

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RAIN POSTPONES QUALIFYING
MISSION, B.C., Can. - Opening day qualifying was cut short due to rain today at Mission Raceway Park. The second of six events in the northwest division of the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series.

Competition Eliminator, Super Stock and Stock each completed one round. Federal-Mogul funny car and dragster qualifying have been postponed until tomorrow.

Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying will continue in all classes with sessions scheduled for F/M funny car and dragster at 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tomorrow night's show will conclude with exhibition runs featuring Top Fuel Harleys and a fireworks show.

For ticket information call Mission Raceway Park at (604) 826-6315.

MISSION, B.C., Can. -- Opening day qualifying results from Mission Raceway Park. The second of six events in the northwest division of the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series.

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Rob Robinson, Portland, 8.272, -0.578 under(-)/over index; 
2. Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., 8.842, -0.538;
3. Bruce Perkin, Maple Grove, B.C., 8.949, -0.431;
4. Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., 8.075, -0.415;
5. Rick Howell, Yorba Linda, Calif., 7.590, -0.310;
6. Frank Nelson, Auburn, Wash., 8.041, -0.189;
7. Doug Lambeck, Irvine, Calif., 9.697, 0.067;
8. Rick Johnston, Surrey, B.C., 9.390, 0.360;
9. Jim Kennedy, San Jose, Calif., 9.685, 0.545;
10. Chuck Smithfield, Battle Ground, Wash., 10.412, 2.372.

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., 8.946, -1.054;
2. Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., 9.551, -0.999;
3. Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alb., 10.060, -0.890;
4. Bob Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., 9.614, -0.886;
5. Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., 9.020, -0.888;
6. Rod Stults, Marysville, Wash., 11.326, -0.824;
7. Gordon Merkley, Langley, B.C., 9.869, -0.781;
8. John Heida, Richmond, B.C., 10.320, -0.780;
9. Jim Isherwood, Port Alberni, B.C., 9.881, -0.769;
10. Art Congdon, Calgary, Alb., 10.035, -0.665.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Randy Hutchings, Calgary, Alb., 12.210, -1.340;
2. Bill Heard, Jr., Vancouver, Wash., 10.801, -1.199;
3. Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., 11.961, -1.189;
4. Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., 10.783, -1.067;
5. Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., 12.089, -1.061;
6. Don Little, Westley, Calif., 10.294, -1.006;
7. Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., 10.728, -0.972;
8. Barry Pollard, Regina, Sask., 11.647, -0.953;
9. Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., 12.029, -0.921;
10. Don Elgin, Seattle, 12.392, -0.908.