FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lambeck earns Comp eliminator crown at Southern Oregon Dragway

MEDFORD, Ore. - Southern Oregon Dragway's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5, concluded today after being delayed first by rain and then this morning by fog. In the end, more than 400 racecars in 10 categories made their way down the track. Today's action included Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Comp, and Kerker Motorcycle. Competitors in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car finished eliminations on Saturday.

In Comp Eliminator Doug Lambeck won his first Northwest division event of the year. The Northridge, Calif., racer scored runner-up points in June at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore. In Medford, he took the win over Vincent Deceglie of Alta Loma, Calif.

The Super Stock final featured a repeat of the final round in Woodburn last June. This time Mark Faul of Tacoma, Wash., took the win over Napa Idaho's Rob Youngblood. This was Faul's first Northwest division win of the year after two runner-up finishes.

Chad Loge of Pleasanton, Calif., won in Stock Eliminator while Super Comp driver Matt Hartzell of Atwater, Calif., took the crown. In Super Gas Chris Newman, Lancaster, Calif., earned the win and in Super Street Mark Yeager of Hollister, Calif., won. Ed Hauter of Lynwood, Wash., was the Top Comp winner and Buff Kobs of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, rode to the win in Kerker Motorcycle.

In the Top Alcohol classes, Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., won in Dragster and Fife, Wash., racer Bucky Austin took the win in Funny Car.

This was the final NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event on the Northwest division schedule. Racers can still compete and earn points at out-of-division races.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Southern Oregon Dragway:

COMP ELIMINATOR
Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '04 Sunfire, E/SMA, 16.566 seconds, 59.45 mph def. 
Vincent Deceglie, Alta Loma, Calif., '63 Corvette, A/A, broke

SUPER STOCK
Mark Faul, Tacoma, Wash., '98 Grand Am, GT/HA, 10.885, 122.63 def. 
Rob Youngblood, Nampa, Idaho, '77 Corvette, SS/J, 10.533, 125.76

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Chad Loge, Pleasanton, Calif., '70 GTX, C/SA, 10.865, 115.33 def. 
Mick Alley, Eagle, Idaho, '71 Camaro, F/SA, 11.311, 115.13

SUPER COMP
Matt Hartzell, Atwater, Calif., dragster, 8.902, 156.77 def. 
Thomas Bayer, Fontana, Calif., dragster, 8.920, 165.50

SUPER GAS
Chris Newman, Lancaster, Calif., '94 Lumina, 9.901, 161.73 def. 
Chris Cannon, Bothell, Wash., '63 Corvette, 9.907, 161.29

SUPER STREET
Mark Yeager, Hollister, Calif., '75 Vega, 10.860, 143.4 def. 
Ray Carlson, 100 Mile House, B.C., '92 Trans Am, 10.852, 133.61

TOP COMP
Ed Hauter, Lynnwood, Wash., dragster, 7.694, 174.41 def. 
Blu Hayball, Fort Hall, Idaho, dragster, 7.760, 172.24

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
Buff Kobs, Coeur d Alene, Idaho, '95 Ninja, 7.793, 163.64  def. 
Mark Kosler, Keizer, Ore., '84 Suzuki, 10.138, 113.36

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Federlin, Austin claim wins at Southern Oregon Dragway; other eliminations to come

MEDFORD, Ore. - Qualifying is complete at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Snap-on Valley Thunder event, presented by KOBI 5, at Southern Oregon Dragway. Although originally scheduled to run Friday and Saturday, rain delays forced an extra day of competition. Eliminations are wrapped up in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car. Eliminations in all other classes continue Sunday at 9 a.m.

In Top Alcohol Dragster, the No. 4 qualifier, Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., took the win. This marks Federlin's second trip to the winner's circle this season and his fourth final-round appearance in division competition. He came into the weekend leading in the chase for the division TAD title. Federlin ran 5.481 seconds at 257.26 mph in the final round to beat Mitch Myer of Hermiston, Ore.

Defending division Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Bucky Austin increased his season points total with another victory. The Fife, Wash., racer has two prior wins this year and was the No. 1 qualifier at this event. Austin made a 5.710-second, 247.02 mph pass in the final to beat Dennis Taylor of Anaheim, Calif.

In other qualifying classes, Comp Eliminator driver John Mihovitz of Ontario, Calif., retained his No. 1 qualifying status as did Tommy Gaynor of Vancouver, Wash., in Stock Eliminator and Richmond, B.C., Top Comp driver Shawn Cowie. In Super Stock, Jared Jordan earned the No. 1 position and so did Mike Scott in Kerker Motorcycle.

The following are Saturday's final results for TAD and TAFC and final qualifying results for Sunday 's competition from the Snap-on Valley Thunder at Southern Oregon Dragway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1) Duane Shields, Las Vegas, 5.428, 260.24 def. 
8) Randy Johnson, Whittier, Calif., 5.627, 248.81

2) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.304, 262.94 def. 
7) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.478, 251.29

6) Eric Morris, Madera, Calif., 17.615, 44.81 def. 
3) Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., foul

4) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.443, 259.97 def. 
5) Hillary Will, Scotia, Calif., 8.902, 87.89

Semifinals
Federlin, 5.419, 261.78 def. Shields, 5.779, 244.18
Myers, 5.414, 261.86 def. Morris, broke

Final
Federlin, 5.481, 257.26 def. Myers, 5.441, 261.55

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
3) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.768, 239.18 def. 
6) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 9.932, 82.40;

2) John Weaver, Orting, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.814, 243.71 def. 
9) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 15.086, 51.97;

1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.656, 252.92 def. 
8) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.759, 243.17;

5) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '03 Firebird, 5.773, 245.86 def. 
4) Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '02 Firebird, 7.506, 126.02;

Semifinals
Taylor, 5.762, 244.76 def. Weaver, 5.858, 241.83;
Austin, 5.730, 248.81 def. Hough, 7.927, 115.40;

Final
Austin, 5.710, 247.02 def. Taylor, 5.741, 243.50.

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) John Mihovetz, Ontario, Calif., '02 Cougar, BB/AT, 6.835 seconds, -0.775 (under index)
2) Gary Anderson, Tacoma, Wash., '99 Firebird, H/A, 8.831, -0.629
3) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.771, -0.619
4) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, F/A, 8.166, -0.614
5) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '90 Cutlass, B/EA, 7.933, -0.597
6) Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.663, -0.597
7) Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '99 Neon, B/A, 7.149, -0.591
8) Vincent Deceglie, Alta Loma, Calif., '63 Corvette, A/A, 6.606, -0.584
9) J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, 7.032, -0.558
10) Tom Mettler, Bakersfield, Calif., '01 Dakota, PST, 7.529, -0.551

SUPER STOCK
1) Jared Jordan, Modesto, Calif., '65 Belvedere, SS/BA, 9.086 seconds, -1.114 (under index)
2) Steven Wann, Modesto, Calif., '97 Dakota, GT/TA, 9.748, -1.102
3) Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.831, -1.069
4) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '04 Grand Am, SS/CM, 8.955, -0.995
5) Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 9.075, -0.975
6) Norman Scott, Grants Pass, Ore., '64 Savoy, SS/BA, 9.240, -0.960
7) Terry Sherrill, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Cavalier, SS/AM, 8.539, -0.911
8) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 10.300, -0.900
9) Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., '03 Grand Am, GT/BA, 9.676, -0.874
10) Darren Smith, Palmdale, Calif., '68 Dart, SS/GA, 9.987, -0.863

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '85 Camaro, J/SA, 11.587 seconds, -1.163 (under index)
2) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.800, -1.150
3) Don Wann, Modesto, Calif., '73 Satellite, I/SA, 11.493, -1.107
4) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.205, -1.095
5) Gary Harper, Canon City, Colo., '86 D-150, O/SA, 12.448, -1.002
6) Brad Plourd, Maple Valley, Wash., '96 Corvette, B/FIA, 10.761, -0.939
7) Don Elgin, Des Moines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.368, -0.932
8) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.771, -0.929
9) Rod Greene, Moreno Valley, Calif., '72 Demon, G/S, 11.281, -0.919
10) Bill Howell, Aiken, S.C., '90 CaraVan, CF/S, 15.012, -0.888

TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.594 seconds, 205.75 mph
2) Brian Preszler, Kennewick, Wash., dragster, 6.989, 191.52
3) Art Davidson, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.185, 183.82
4) Jessica Juel, Spokane, Wash., dragster, 7.250, 182.11
5) Tom Malicki, Vancouver, Wash., dragster, 7.301, 185.74
6) John Evans, North Delta, B.C., dragster, 7.338, 183.74
7) David Morgan, Concord, Calif., dragster, 7.355, 181.57
8) Doug Hemenway, Auburn, Wash., dragster, 7.392, 180.83
9) Mike MacBrair, Napa, Calif., dragster, 7.409, 180.83
10) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.447, 178.44

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Mike Scott, Sumner, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, 0.003
3) Buff Kobs, Coeur d Alene, Idaho, '95 Ninja, 0.005
4) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '78 Kawasaki, 0.005
5) Dan Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, 0.005
6) Craig Rych, North Bend, Wash., '76 Kawasaki, 0.006
7) Mark Kosler, Keizer, Ore., '84 Suzuki, 0.016
8) Scott Pollacheck, Medford, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, 0.026
9) Jerry Stinson, Medford, Ore., '84 Ninja, 0.037
10) Brett Hordemann, Spokane, Wash., '95 Kawasaki, 0.037

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Qualifying underway at Southern Oregon Dragway's Lucas Oil race

MEDFORD, Ore. - Early rounds of qualifying were cut short at Southern Oregon Dragway's Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5 and the Visitors and Convention Bureau. The event is a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors were scheduled to complete qualifying Friday and go into eliminations on Saturday. Rain before the final qualifying session forced division officials to postpone the final qualifying runs until Saturday at noon.

After two rounds of qualifying, Hillary Will of Scotia, Calif., is in the No. 1 spot while Bucky Austin of Fife, Wash., is leading in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Will made her way to No. 1 with a 5.477-second pass at 259.89 mph. Austin's 5.807-second, 251.42 mph effort put him in the lead. Top qualifiers in other classes are John Mihovetz, Ontario, Calif., in Comp Eliminator; Steve Wann, Modesto, Calif., in Super Stock; and Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., in Stock Eliminator. Other top qualifiers are Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., in Top Comp; and Buff Kob, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in Kerker Motorcycle.

Racing continues Saturday at Southern Oregon Dragway. Gates open at 8 a.m. and qualifying and time trials continue at 10 a.m. Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars will run first round of eliminations at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. Children 7 to 13 are $5 and kids 6 and under are admitted free. For more information call Southern Oregon Dragway, (541) 826-3477.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5 event at Southern Oregon Dragway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Hillary Will, Scotia, Calif., 5.477 seconds, 259.89 mph
2) Eric Morris, Madera, Calif., 5.491, 260.19
3) Duane Shields, Las Vegas, 5.503, 250.02
4) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.532, 248.46
5) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.535, 257.31
6) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.552, 259.81
7) Randy Johnson, Whittier, Calif., 5.630, 247.23
8) Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.664, 247.38

Not Qualified
9) Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.679, 252.86
        
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.807 seconds, 251.42 mph
2) Dennis Taylor, Anaheim, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.807, 243.16
3) John Weaver, Orting, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.841, 243.50
4) Brian Hough, Junction City, Ore., '03 Firebird, 5.854, 243.50
5) Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.862, 241.68
6) Ron August Jr., Pleasanton, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.914, 236.99
7) Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.927, 241.87
8) Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '02 Firebird, 5.983, 237.01

Not Qualified
9) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.067, 235.76
10) Clint Thompson, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Camaro, 7.983, 117.

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) John Mihovetz, Ontario, Calif., '02 Cougar, BB/AT, 6.875 seconds, -0.735 (under index)
2) J.D. Zink, Chico, Calif., dragster, A/ND, 7.032, -0.558
3) Gary Anderson, Tacoma, Wash., '99 Firebird, H/A, 8.922, -0.538
4) John Chamberlin, Napa, Calif., dragster, B/D, 6.857, -0.533
5) Mike DePalma, Glendale, Ariz., '99 Neon, B/A, 7.208, -0.532
6) Doug Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '04 Sunfire, E/SMA, 8.819, -0.521
7) Steve Wilmoth, Peoria, Ariz., '34 Chevy, C/SR, 8.758, -0.502
8) Adam Bowdish, Oregon City, Ore., '89 Trans Am, D/SM, 8.703, -0.497
9) Dave Barcelon, Bremerton, Wash., '02 Cavalier, F/A, 8.288, -0.492
10) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '90 Cutlass, B/EA, 8.041, -0.489
        
SUPER STOCK
1) Steven Wann, Modesto, Calif., '97 Dakota, GT/TA, 9.804 seconds, -1.046 (under index)   
2) Jared Jordan, Modesto, Calif., '65 Belvedere, SS/BA, 9.180, -1.020
3) Harry Holton, Modesto, Calif., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 8.902, -0.998
4) Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '04 Grand Am, SS/CM, 8.977, -0.973
5) Mike Blackstone, Livermore, Calif., '90 Calais, SS/BS, 9.111, -0.939
6) Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '02 Firebird, GT/GA, 10.333, -0.867
7) Terry Sherrill, Klamath Falls, Ore., '02 Cavalier, SS/AM, 8.636, -0.814
8) Norman Scott, Grants Pass, Ore., '64 Savoy, SS/BA, 9.390, -0.810
9) Darren Smith, Palmdale, Calif., '68 Dart, SS/GA, 10.071, -0.779
10) Joe Kohorst, Grand Terrace, Calif., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.633, -0.767
        
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '85 Camaro, J/SA, 11.587 seconds, -1.163 (under index)
2) Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, K/SA, 11.839, -1.111
3) Joe Sorensen, Woodburn, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.205, -1.095
4) Don Wann, Modesto, Calif., '73 Satellite, I/SA, 11.527, -1.073
5) Gary Harper, Canon City, Colo., '86 D-150, O/SA, 12.504, -0.946
6) Brad Plourd, Maple Valley, Wash., '96 Corvette, B/FIA, 10.761, -0.939
7) Don Elgin, Des Moines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.368, -0.932
8) Rod Greene, Moreno Valley, Calif., '72 Demon, G/S, 11.281, -0.919
9) Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '94 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.790, -0.910
10) Craig Bloom, Gresham, Ore., '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.463, -0.837
        
TOP COMP
1) Shawn Cowie, Richmond, B.C., dragster, 6.594 seconds, 205.75 mph
2) Brian Preszler, Kennewick, Wash., dragster, 7.036, 190.11
3) Art Davidson, Olympia, Wash., dragster, 7.226, 183.63
4) Jessica Juel, Spokane, Wash., dragster, 7.296, 181.57
5) David Morgan, Concord, Calif., dragster, 7.355, 181.57
6) Tom Malicki, Vancouver, Wash., dragster, 7.383, 183.63
7) Doug Hemenway, Auburn, Wash., dragster, 7.435, 180.12
8) Tom Koenen, North Bend, Ore., dragster, 7.458, 178.46
9) John Evans, North Delta, B.C., dragster, 7.481, 180.64
10) Marvin Mueller, Lake Stevens, Wash., dragster, 7.493, 182.30
        
KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Buff Kobs, Coeur d Alene, Idaho, '95 Ninja, 0.005 seconds reaction time
2) Steve Miller, Yakima, Wash., '89 Suzuki, 0.012
3) Mark Kosler, Keizer, Ore., '84 Suzuki, 0.016
4) Dan Patridge, Kennewick, Wash., '90 Suzuki, 0.027
5) Craig Rych, North Bend, Wash., '76 Kawasaki, 0.030
6) Tracy Bailey, Coos Bay, Ore., '78 Kawasaki, 0.034
7) Mike Scott, Sumner, Wash., '00 Kawasaki, 0.035
8) Scott Pollacheck, Medford, Ore., '76 Kawasaki, 0.067
9) Mike Kelly, Vancouver, Wash., '89 Suzuki, 0.090
10) Brett Hordemann, Spokane, Wash., '95 Kawasaki, -0.007

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NHRA Northwest Division racers take on the strip in Medford

MEDFORD, Ore. - Southern Oregon Dragway will host Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5 and the Medford Visitors and Convention Bureau, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Oct. 8-9. It is the last opportunity for Northwest division racers to earn valuable points toward national and divisional titles in their home division. The weekend will feature more than 400 drivers in 10 classes including 250-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars.

In Top Alcohol Dragster action, Steve Federlin is leading in the point standings. The Oregon City, Ore., racer has been to four final rounds this season, scoring the win at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C. Federlin is looking for his first title in the class after finishing third in the division in 2003. Hot on Federlin's trail is Mitch Myers of Hermiston, Ore. Myers has scored two wins this year, at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore., and at an out-of-division race in Sonoma, Calif. He is just 33 points behind Federlin. Defending division Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance is in third place in the points. After some early-season struggles, the Spanaway, Wash., driver was runner-up at the division's last event, at Intermountain Motorsports Park in Acton, Mont.

The race for the crown in Top Alcohol Funny Car has heated up this year. Perennial favorite Bucky Austin, who has six division titles to his credit including 2002 and 2003, is leading the point standings but John Weaver is only 22 points back. Austin, of Fife, Wash., won both of the Lucas Oil events held at Woodburn Dragstrip and made it to the semis three times. Weaver, who lives in Orting, Wash., also has two wins, taking the trophies at Mission Raceway Park and at Pacific Raceways in Kent., Wash.

Gates at Southern Oregon Dragway open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday and qualifying begins Friday at 10 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars will run three qualifying sessions on Saturday, at 3, 6, and 9 p.m. Qualifying and time trials continue Saturday at 10 a.m. and eliminations start at 1 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars hit the track at 3 p.m. for first round of eliminations.

Tickets for Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5 and the Medford Visitors and Convention Bureau are $15 Friday and $20 Saturday. Children 7 to 13 are $5 each day and kids 6 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

Southern Oregon Dragway is located in the Jackson County Speed Park. From Medford, take I-5 north to Crater Lake Highway, exit 30 (Highway 62). Go east to Highway 140 and turn right to Kershaw Road. Turn left on Thunder Road into the track.

For more information call Southern Oregon Dragway, (541) 826-3477, or visit www.sodragway.com.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5 and the Medford Visitors and Convention Bureau, 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 last 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: Southern Oregon Dragway, Medford, Ore. Track is located in the Jackson County Speed Park. From Medford, take I-5 north to Crater Lake Highway exit 30 (Hwy. 62). Go east to Highway 140 and turn right to Kershaw Road. Then turn left to Thunder Road into the track.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, October 8-9, 2004

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Snap-On Valley Thunder presented by KOBI 5 and the Medford Visitors and Convention Bureau:

FRIDAY, Oct. 8 -- 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, Oct. 9 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials continue at 10 a.m. and eliminations begin at 1 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round of eliminations at 3 p.m.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday. Children 7 to 13 are $5 each day and kids 6 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Southern Oregon Dragway, (541) 826-3477.

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: Joey Severance, Top Alcohol Dragster; Roger Bateman, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Vincent Deceglie, Comp Eliminator; Jeff Lane, Super Stock; Bill Kost, Stock Eliminator; Anthony Castillo, Super Comp; Johnny Gross, Super Gas; Jeff Jackson, 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 2005 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 2005 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.

Event sponsor, Jeg's High Performance, offers 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.