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Rain didn't dampen event at Mission Raceway Park

MISSION, B.C. - Although the start of eliminations was delayed by rain in the morning, Mission Raceway Park's Lordco Auto Parts BC Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is in the books. Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) driver Steve Federlin and Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) pilot John Weaver each earned their first wins of the season.

Federlin, an Oregon City, Ore., resident, beat Mark Hentges of Federal Way, Wash., in the final with a 5.422-second, 262.92 mph pass. Hentges had been on top of his game all day, making runs in the 5.3-second range but in the final round he broke right off the starting line. In the semifinal round Federlin beat No. 1 qualifier Mitch Myers.

In TAFC, Weaver, of Orting, Wash., ran 5.763 seconds at 247.18 mph. His run was more than enough to go around Thompson's 7.339-second, 133.74

In Super Comp, Adam Drzayich of Auburn, Wash., scored his second win in as many races. The winner in Comp Eliminator was Gary Anderson of Graham, Wash., and the Super Stock winner was Brush Prairie, Wash., racer Sean Cour who won this event a year ago. In Stock Eliminator Sean Kennedy, Belleview, Wash., took the win while in Super Gas Mike Coltrin, Star, Idaho, went to the winner's circle. Super Street racer Jeff Jackson, Wilsonville, Ore., earned his first win of the year as did Dave Jackson, Poulsbo, Wash., in Top Comp and Brett Hordemann, Spokane, Wash., in Kerker Motorcycle.

Northwest Division racers head to Woodburn Dragstrip in Oregon for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, June 11-13.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Mission Raceway Park:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.362, 267.93 def. 
8) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.514, 251.67

2) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.359, 270.67 def. 
7) Duane Shields, Las Vegas, 6.038, 183.86

3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.468, 261.55 def. 
6) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.476, 261.47

4) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.394, 269.70 def. 
5) Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 5.543, 258.54

Semifinals
Federlin, 5.450, 262.16 def. Myers, 17.029, 61.08 
Hentges, 5.360, 271.08 def. Severance, broke

Final
Federlin, 5.422, 262.92 def. Hentges, broke

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '04 Firebird, 5.897, 178.60 def. 
8) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.173, 237.09

2) John Weaver, Orting, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.744, 250.62 def. 
7) Dany Fillion, Sherwood Park, Alb., '95 Probe, 6.694, 220.96

3) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 5.804, 251.46 def. 
6) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.030, 235.04

4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '03 Camaro, 5.795, 250.00 def. 
5) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 8.922, 97.29

Semifinals
Weaver, 5.698, 250.55 def. Coolidge, foul 
Thompson, 5.761, 251.67 def. Austin, 14.437, 53.89

Final
Weaver, 5.763, 247.18 def. Thompson, 7.339, 133.74

COMP ELIMINATOR
Gary Anderson, Graham, Wash., '99 Firebird, G/A, 11.025, 85.02  def. 
Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, F/SM, 10.310, 91.18

SUPER STOCK
Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 10.092, 130.28  def.
Gary Faul, Spanaway, Wash., '66 El Camino, SS/MA, 11.745, 104.32

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Sean Kennedy, Bellevue, Wash., '71 Olds 442, F/SA, 11.793, 110.38 def. 
Cory Thompson, Abbotsford, B.C., '69 Firebird, E/SA, 11.283, 103.83

SUPER COMP
Adam Drzayich, Auburn, Wash., dragster, 8.916, 164.80 def. 
Mike Drzayich, Federal Way, Wash., dragster, 8.952, 156.08

SUPER GAS
Mike Coltrin, Star, Idaho, '63 Corvette, 9.896, 151.26 def. 
Chad Barclay, Kelowna, B.C., '34 Chevy, 9.921, 141.26

SUPER STREET
Jeff Jackson, Wilsonville, Ore., '68 Mustang, 10.924, 141.66 def. 
Tom Manfred, Liberty Lake, Wash., '81 Mustang, 10.920, 140.58

TOP COMP
Dave Jackson, Poulsbo, Wash., '67 Nova, 7.946, 171.39 def. 
Jeff Devey, Twin Falls, Idaho, dragster, 7.546, 177.47

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
Brett Hordemann, Spokane, Wash., '89 Ninja, 8.727, 159.12 def. 
Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, 8.394, 152.46

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Austin, Myers top qualifying at Mission Raceway Park

MISSION, B.C. - In the final rounds of qualifying at Mission Raceway Park's Lordco Auto Parts BC Nationals Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event Bucky Austin and Mitch Myers were the No. 1 qualifiers in Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) and Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD), respectively.

Austin, of Fife, Wash., set the pace in TAFC with a 5.638-second, 255.97 mph pass. In the third and final qualifying run, the veteran racer overtook John Weaver of Orting, Wash., for the top spot. While both drivers improved their times, Austin came out on top.

Myers also waited until the final session to make his move, going from worst to first. The Hermiston, Ore., racer came into the session qualified 12th for an eight car field. However, when the time came, he made a 5.336-second, 267.45 mph run that catapulted him to the No. 1 spot. The three best qualifiers in TAD all made passes in the 5.3-second range.

Steve Wilmoth of Peoria, Ariz., was the best qualifier in Comp Eliminator and in Super Stock, Modesto, Calif., resident Harry Holton retained his No. 1 qualifier status, as did Randy Hutchings of Calgary, Alb., in Stock, and Top Comp racer Shawn Cowie of Richmond, B.C. Joe Collett of Boise, Idaho, was the No. 1 qualifier in Kerker Motorcycle.

Eliminations begin Sunday at 9 a.m. Gates open at 7 a.m. TAD and TAFC will run first round at noon. General admission tickets are $20 and a pit pass is $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information call Mission Raceway Park, (604) 826-6315.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and Sunday's first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at Lordco Auto Parts BC Nationals event at Mission Raceway Park:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.336 seconds, 267.45 mph
2) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.366, 270.27
3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.371, 264.93
4) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.432, 261.85
5) Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 5.451, 263.15
6) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.493, 259.89
7) Duane Shields, Las Vegas, 5.565, 264.70
8) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.583, 251.39 

Not Qualified
9) Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.588, 255.60
10) Gregg Lawrence, Salem, Ore., 5.588, 253.52
11) Paul Julien, Mission, B.C., 5.686, 246.77
12) Bob Meek, Calgary, Alb., 6.306, 164.92

First-round TAD pairings
1) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.336 seconds, 267.45 mph vs. 
8) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.583, 251.39

2) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.366, 270.27 vs. 
7) Duane Shields, Las Vegas, 5.565, 264.70

3) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.371, 264.93 vs. 
6) Mike Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.493, 259.89

4) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.432, 261.85 vs. 
5) Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 5.451, 263.15

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '04 Firebird, 5.638 seconds, 255.97 mph
2) John Weaver, Orting, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.679, 250.34
3) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 5.834, 248.27
4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '03 Camaro, 5.848, 248.96
5) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.919, 244.03
6) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.197, 225.90
7) Dany Fillion, Sherwood Park, Alb., '95 Probe, 6.302, 220.31
8) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.353, 227.84 

Not Qualified
9) Shawn Nault, Anchorage, Alaska, '00 Firebird, 6.660, 168.35
10) Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '02 Avenger, 6.786, 158.56

First-round TAFC pairings
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '04 Firebird, 5.638 seconds, 255.97 mph vs.
8) Tim Nemeth, Surrey, B.C., '96 Cutlass, 6.353, 227.84

2) John Weaver, Orting, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.679, 250.34 vs. 
7) Dany Fillion, Sherwood Park, Alb., '95 Probe, 6.302, 220.31

3) Hank Coolidge, Sunburst, Mont., '98 Firebird, 5.834, 248.27 vs. 
6) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '04 Camaro, 6.197, 225.90

4) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '03 Camaro, 5.848, 248.96 vs. 
5) Roger Bateman, Calgary, Alb., '97 Firebird, 5.919, 244.03

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.575 seconds, -0.695 (under index)
2) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, G/A, 8.452, -0.688
3) Mark Stewart, Medford, Ore., '98 Achieva, E/SMA, 8.652, -0.688
4) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, F/SM, 8.805, -0.675
5) Gary Anderson, Graham, Wash., '99 Firebird, G/A, 8.483, -0.657
6) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '91 Cutlass, C/EA, 8.196, -0.644
7) Bruce Perkin, Maple Ridge, B.C., '87 Trans Am, E/SM, 8.719, -0.621
8) Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., '95 Camaro, E/SM, 8.730, -0.610
9) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '98 Dakota, G/AA, 8.533, -0.607
10) Rick Distefano, Calgary, Alb., '53 Corvette, AA/PM, 6.306, -0.594

SUPER STOCK
1) Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.565 seconds, -1.435 (under index)
2) Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.664, -1.336
3) Michael Ogburn, Mission Viejo, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.668, -1.332
4) Dave Raybourn, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.731, -1.269
5) Jared Jordan, Modesto, Calif., '65 Belvedere, SS/BA, 8.965, -1.235
6) Terry Sherrill, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Cavalier, SS/AM, 8.359, -1.191
7) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 10.075, -1.125
8) Tom Nolan, Lacombe, Alb., '67 Camaro, SS/HA, 9.843, -1.057
9) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '04 Grand Am, SS/DM, 9.178, -1.022
10) Carmeron Kallas, Bluffdale, Utah, '99 Grand Am, GT/BA, 9.544, -1.006

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Randy Hutchings, Calgary, Alb., '81 Ram, M/SA, 11.810 seconds, -1.340 (under index)
2) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.649, -1.301
3) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.007, -1.293
4) Tom Skjonsberg, Red Deer, Alb., '70 Barracuda, A/SA, 10.106, -1.194
5) Chuck Porter, Neville, Sask., '66 Impala, Q/SA, 12.979, -1.121
6) Don Elgin, Des Moines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.209, -1.091
7) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/FI, 10.168, -1.082
8) Eric Waldo, Richland, Wash., '69 Mustang, C/S, 10.577, -1.073
9) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '76 Roadrunner, J/SA, 11.691, -1.059
10) Norman LaPointe, Edmonton, Alb., '68 Malibu, N/SA, 12.242, -1.058

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.705 seconds, 205.05 mph
2) Rashpal Dhaliwal, Surrey, B.C., '01 Mustang, 6.850, 206.80
3) Art Davidson, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.018, 196.24
4) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.055, 195.27
5) Brian Barling, White Rock, B.C., dragster, 7.191, 189.67
6) Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '63 Corvette, 7.218, 191.93
7) J.R. Leerkamp, Lacey, Wash., dragster, 7.237, 188.24
8) Dale Giroux, Canyon Creek, Alb., '02 Cavalier, 7.285, 190.71
9) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.286, 183.29
10) Richard Proebstel, Portland, Ore., '01 S-10, 7.292, 187.46

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.003 seconds reaction time
2) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.009
3) Scott Pollacheck, Medford, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.013
4) Jan Cook, Kamloops, B.C., '73 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.014
5) Brett Hordemann, Spokane, Wash., '89 Ninja, KMC, 0.018
6) Anita Cunningham, Bellingham, Wash., '90 Suzuki, KMC, 0.021
7) Mike Scott, Sumner, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.021
8) Glenn Miller, Pitt Meadows, B.C., '89 Suzuki, KMC, 0.022
9) Alan Omond, Sardis, B.C., '84 Ninja, KMC, 0.027
10) Buff Kobs, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, '95 Ninja, KMC, 0.033

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Rain dampens Mission Raceway Park but not racers' efforts

MISSION, B.C. - Early rounds of qualifying at the Lordco Auto Parts BC Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, were interrupted by rain periodically today. And today's qualifying session for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car was washed out.

The top qualifier in Comp Eliminator was Mark Stewart of Medford, Ore. Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., took the No. 1 spot in Super Stock and Calgary, Alb., resident Randy Hutchings is No. 1 in Stock. In Top Comp Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., took the pole and Kerker Motorcycle competitor Anita Cunningham, Bellingham, Wash., it in the top spot.

Racing continues Saturday at 9 a.m. Gates open at 7 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are scheduled to make two passes, at noon and 4 p.m. Division officials plan to give Comp Eliminator racers three runs.

General admission tickets are $20 and a pit pass is $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Eliminations start Sunday at 9 a.m. For more information call Mission Raceway Park, (604) 826-6315.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the Lordco Auto Parts BC Nationals event at Mission Raceway Park:

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Mark Stewart, Medford, Ore., '98 Achieva, E/SMA, 8.683 seconds, -0.657 (under index)
2) Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., '95 Camaro, E/SM, 8.733, -0.607
3) Gary Anderson, Graham, Wash., '99 Firebird, G/A, 8.535, -0.605
4) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '98 Dakota, G/AA, 8.547, -0.593
5) Maureen Jondahl, Battle Ground, Wash., '92 Firebird, G/AA, 8.615, -0.525
6) Rick Dingle, Olympia, Wash., dragster, C/ED, 7.445, -0.515
7) Gary Chomiski, Amarillo, Texas, '63 Corvette, C/A, 7.530, -0.470
8) Clarence Thomas, Las Vegas, '02 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.578, -0.222

SUPER STOCK
1) Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.638 seconds, -1.362 (under index)
2) Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.664, -1.336
3) Michael Ogburn, Mission Viejo, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.668, -1.332
4) Dave Raybourn, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.731, -1.269
5) Jared Jordan, Modesto, Calif., '65 Belvedere, SS/BA, 8.966, -1.234
6) Terry Sherrill, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Cavalier, SS/AM, 8.377, -1.173
7) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 10.075, -1.125
8) Tom Nolan, Lacombe, Alb., '67 Camaro, SS/HA, 9.843, -1.057
9) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '04 Grand Am, SS/DM, 9.178, -1.022
10) Mike Booker, Davenport, Wash., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 9.027, -0.973

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Randy Hutchings, Calgary, Alb., '81 Ram, M/SA, 11.824 seconds, -1.326 (under index)
2) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.007, -1.293
3) Tom Skjonsberg, Red Deer, Alb., '70 Barracuda, A/SA, 10.109, -1.191
4) Jim Waldo, Richland, Wash., '02 Firebird, A/FI, 10.168, -1.082
5) Bill Bushmaker, Auburn, Wash., '76 Roadrunner, J/SA, 11.691, -1.059
6) Mick Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '71 Camaro, F/SA, 11.125, -1.025
7) Steven Cozakos, Maple Valley, Wash., '69 Nova, G/SA, 11.301, -0.999
8) Norman LaPointe, Edmonton, Alb., '68 Malibu, N/SA, 12.317, -0.983
9) Chuck Porter, Neville, Sask., '77 Impala, Q/SA, 13.205, -0.895
10) Rick Fardig, Sumner, Wash., '72 Corvette, D/SA, 10.984, -0.866

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.758 seconds, 202.65 mph
2) Rashpal Dhaliwal, Surrey, B.C., '01 Mustang, 6.850, 206.80
3) Todd Hoerner, Deer Park, Wash., '03 Grand Am, 7.064, 195.27
4) Frank Tamez, Yakima, Wash., '67 Corvette, 7.235, 191.36
5) JR Leerkamp, Lacey, Wash., dragster, 7.241, 188.24
6) Brian Barling, White Rock, B.C., dragster, 7.285, 187.65
7) Mike Henderson, Tacoma, Wash., dragster, 7.286, 183.29
8) Richard Proebstel, Portland, Ore., '01 S-10, 7.292, 187.46
9) Dale Giroux, Canyon Creek, Alb., '02 Cavalier, 7.319, 190.71
10) Gary Fields, Milwaukie, Ore., dragster, 7.333, 182.00

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Anita Cunningham, Bellingham, Wash., '90 Suzuki, 0.021 seconds reaction time
2) Joe Collette, Boise, Idaho, '03 Kawasaki, 0.025
3) Brett Hordemann, Spokane, Wash., '89 Kawasaki Ninja, 0.028
4) Buff Kobs, Coeur d Alene, Idaho, '95 Kawasaki, 0.041
5) Jan Cook, Kamloops, B.C., '73 Kawasaki, 0.049
6) Alan Omond, Sardis, B.C., '84 Kawasaki, 0.049
7) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, 0.052
8) Miles Hauer, Seattle, '81 Suzuki, 0.064
9) Glenn Miller, Pitt Meadows, B.C., '89 Suzuki, 0.068

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Northwest Division Lucas Oil Series continues at Mission Raceway

MISSION, B.C. - Mission Raceway Park will host the Lordco Auto Parts B.C. Nationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, May 7-9. The race is the second 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 and a share of the $561,000 champions' purse. The division's Top Comp and Sportsman Motorcycle categories will also run in conjunction with the race.

Defending division Top Alcohol Funny Car Bucky Austin is expected to be in Mission. The Fife, Wash., resident is a local favorite who won here a year ago. In fact, that win started a string of five straight victories, which gave Austin a commanding lead in the points, and he took the crown by nearly 200 points over second-place finisher Roger Bateman. Austin won both divisional events held at Mission Raceway and at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore. He also took the win at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash.

Look for Austin to face challenges this season from Bateman, a former division champion from Calgary, Alta., and from John Weaver. Weaver is a former Pacific division champion who now resides in Orting, Wash.

Joey Severance earned the Top Alcohol Dragster crown in 2003, winning in two out four final-round appearances. The Spanaway, Wash., racer was runner-up at both divisional events held at Woodburn Dragstrip and won at Southern Oregon Dragway in Medford, Ore. He also won at an out-of-division event at Sacramento Raceway Park in Sacramento, Calif.

Severance will be trying to defend his title against another former division champion, Mark Hentges of Federal Way, Wash. Hentges and Severance were tied in points at the end of 2003 but Severance won the title on the tie-breaker. Hentges won at Pacific Raceways and at the second event held at Mission Raceway. He also scored at an out-of-division race in Denver.

Oregon City, Ore., Top Alcohol Dragster racer Steve Federlin should give Severance a run for his money this season. Federlin has teamed up with Jack O'Bannon, who owned the dragster that Rick Santos piloted to five consecutive national championships.

Jody Lang has and early season points lead in both Super Stock and Stock. Lang, from Puyallup, Wash., has competed in out-of-division races in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz. In Super Stock he is well ahead of Mark Faul of Tacoma, Wash., and in Stock he is leading Wesley Libby of Mead, Wash.

Gates at Mission Raceway Park open at 7 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 Lordco Auto Parts B.C. Nationals are $10 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Pit passes are included with Friday's ticket and are $5 Saturday and Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

Mission Raceway Park is located 10 miles north of Sumas, Wash., on Highway 11. For more information call the track, (604) 826-6315, or visit www.MissionRaceway.com.

Northwest division racers' next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event is at Woodburn Dragstrip, June 11-13. That race is the first of two scheduled at the Oregon track this season.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: Lordco Auto Parts B.C. Nationals, a round 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 second of seven in Northwest Division competition. The division's Top Comp Kerker Motorcycle classes, will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C. Track is located 10 miles north of Sumas, Wash., on Highway 11.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, May 7-9, 2004

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Lordco Auto Parts B.C. Nationals:

FRIDAY, May 7 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, May 8 -- Gates open at 7 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, May 9 -- Gates open at 7 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 -- $10 Friday (includes pit pass), $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. A pit pass is $5 Saturday and $5 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Mission Raceway, (604) 826-6315.

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: Mike Cofini, Top Alcohol Dragster; Bucky Austin, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Jeff Lane, Comp Eliminator; Sean Cour, Super Stock; Mike Lewis, Stock Eliminator; Anthony Castillo, Super Comp; Mike Ferderer, Super Gas; Tom Manfred, 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 $8,800 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.