Coughlin, Drew win Battle at the Beech titles at Beech Bend Raceway Park
In the final results from Beech Bend Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, and Ray Drew, Hales Corners, Wis., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.
Coughlin Jr., worked his way through the field and ran 5.385 seconds at 269.13 mph in his final round victory over Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., who clocked in at 9.665 seconds, 84.33 mph.
Drew faced off against Phil Esz, Amelia, Ohio, and posted a winning run of 5.748 seconds, 247.29 mph in his ’14 Mustang. Esz drove to a 10.133 second, 79.55 mph lap for his runner up finish.
Other racers visiting the winner’s circle this weekend were Craig Bourgeois, Materia, La., in Comp Eliminator; Tyler Bohannon, Louisville, Ky., in Super Stock; Todd Hoven, Milltown, N.J., in Stock Eliminator; Michael Shelton, New Carlisle, Ohio, in Super Comp; Jeremy Mason, Richmond, Ky., in Super Gas; and Louis Murray, Eureka, Mo., in Super Street. In the division’s Oakley Motorsports Top Sportsman series, it was Andy Horne, Delaware, Ohio, taking the win while Tim Paap, Charleston, Ill., won in the Oakley Motorsports Top Dragster series.
Saturday’s action was highlighted by the Moser Sportsman Shootout. Racers from seven entirely different classes went against each other in head to head competition with Ed Dudley, Plainfield, Ind., taking the win over Chris Stephenson.
In the Comp Shootout it was Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis taking the win and in the DRAW/RFC Super Shootouts presented by Moser it was Scott Sattler, Celina, Ohio, in Super Comp; Larry Bernshausen, Manito, Ill., in Super Gas and Dalton Deffenbaugh, Lebanon, Ind., in Super Street taking the wins.
North Central Division racers head to Gateway Motorsports, St. Louis, Mo., for the next NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, October 19-21.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Beech Bend Raceway Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, '09 , 5.385, 269.13 def. Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 9.665, 84.33.
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Ray Drew, Hales Corners, Wis., '14 Mustang, 5.748, 247.29 def. Phil Esz, Amelia, Ohio, '17 Camaro, 10.133, 79.55.
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Craig Bourgeois, Metarie, La., '05 dragster, A/ND, 6.917, 176.19 def. Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.771, 172.89.
SUPER STOCK
Tyler Bohannon, Louisville, Ky., '88 Camaro, GT/JA, 10.117, 126.28 def. Matt Morris, Bardstown, Ky., '02 Cavalier, GT/HA, 9.839, 127.34.
STOCK ELIMINATOR
Todd Hoven, Milltown, N.J., '65 Coronet, AA/SA, 10.139, 106.15 def. Leonard Mattingly, Cox'sCreek, Ky., '00 Firebird, A/SA, broke.
SUPER COMP
Michael Shelton, New Carlisle, Ohio, '16 Mcilvain, 8.917, 168.05 def. Joey Fuesting, Grayslake, Ill., '16 Mcilvain, 8.936, 162.59.
SUPER GAS
Jeremy Mason, Richmond, Ky., '66 Chevy II, 9.905, 152.31 def. Duane LaFleur, Clarence Center, N.Y., '68 Camaro, 9.945, 161.63.
SUPER STREET
Louis Murray, Eureka, Mo., '73 Camaro, 10.908, 152.83 def. Ray Miller, Mansfield, Ohio, '75 Monza, 10.847, 135.50.
TOP DRAGSTER
Tim Paap, Charleston, Ill., '10 American, 6.230, 215.75 def. Danny Nelson, Batesville, Ark., '18 Racecraft, 6.133, 217.74.
TOP SPORTSMAN
Andy Horne, Delaware, Ohio, '18 Mustang, 6.564, 198.52 def. Stephen Brinegar, Germantown, Ohio, '12 Mustang, 6.692, 207.85.
MOSER SHOOTOUT
Ed Dudley, Plainfield, Ind., '11 Spitzer, 12.944, 36.72 def. Chris Stephenson, Tipton, Ind., '68 Firebird, foul.
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR SHOOTOUT
Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.696, 194.97 def. Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., '15 dragster, D/D, 7.243, 183.32.
DRAW/RFC SUPER COMP SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Scott Sattler, Celina, Ohio, '02 Miller, 8.928, 166.05 def. Chad Lamont, Fox Lake, Ill., '08 Racetech, foul.
DRAW/RFC SUPER GAS SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Larry Bernshausen, Manito, Ill., '73 Vega WGN, 9.901, 144.97 def. Todd Senseney, Clarksville, Tenn., '02 Firebird, 9.908, 158.91.
DRAW/RFC SUPERSTREET SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Dalton Deffenbaugh, Lebanon, Ind., '69 Nova SS, 10.906, 136.97 def. Jim Unum, Anna, Ohio, '69 Firebird, 10.933, 146.02.
SATURDAY
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Beech Bend Raceway Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Troy Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, 5.299 seconds, 272.50 mph
2) James Stevens, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.311, 270.64
3) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 5.316, 271.35
4) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.367, 267.00
5) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.398, 264.80
6) Will Smith, Northport, Ala., 5.424, 253.18
7) Christine Chambless, Scott City, Kan., 5.497, 264.80
8) Jeff Chatterson, Brantford, Ont., 5.693, 260.01
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Ray Drew, Hales Corners, Wis., '14 Mustang, 5.651 seconds, 259.76 mph
2) Chris Foster, Davenport, Iowa, '16 Monte Carlo, 5.660, 257.87
3) Todd Robertson, Harrison Twp., Mich., '12 Mustang, 5.828, 226.43
4) Tyler Scott, Exeter, Ont., '17 Camaro, 5.832, 220.62
5) Lance Van Hauen, Reinbeck, Iowa, '18 Camaro, 5.848, 255.29
6) Rob Pfeister, Crestwood, Ky., '04 Camaro, 6.813, 135.17
7) Phil Esz, Amelia, Ohio, '17 Camaro, 7.818, 152.47
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Frank Aragona Jr., Freehold, N.J., '16 Neil & Parks, E/DA, 7.262 seconds, -0.668 (under index)
2) Jason Coan, Kokomo, Ind., '20 Jackrabbit, G/EA, 8.114, -0.646
3) David Billingsley, Decatur, Ill., '14 Camaro, I/AA, 8.076, -0.644
4) Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer, C/DA, 6.962, -0.638
5) Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.685, -0.625
6) Craig Bourgeois, Metarie, La., '05 Haase, A/ND, 6.856, -0.614
7) Van Puckett, Monroe, Ga., '05 Cavalier, G/AA, 8.224, -0.606
8) Dave Dupps, Germantown, Ohio, '08 Cobalt, C/SM, 8.247, -0.593
9) Jim Kimbrough, Pace, Fla., '10 Prostart, C/ED, 7.338, -0.592
10) Jim Primozic Jr., Wickliffe, Ohio, '07 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.363, -0.577
SUPER STOCK
1) Dan Jacobs, Elizabeth, Ind., '05 Cavalier, GT/I, 9.356 seconds, -1.144 (under index)
2) Rich South, Pataskala, Ohio, '15 Camaro, FSS/D, 8.817, -1.083
3) Scott Gove, Dennysville, Maine, '93 Daytona, SS/AM, 7.943, -1.057
4) Gary Summers, Franklin, Ky., '14 Mustang, FSS/E, 9.049, -1.001
5) Jeff Colvert, Arkadelphia, Ark., '88 Saleen, GT/D, 8.919, -0.981
6) Leonard Mattingly, Cox's Creek, Ky., '95 Acheiva, GT/MA, 10.230, -0.970
7) Ken Sharp, Middletown, Ohio, '90 Eldorado, GT/PA, 10.582, -0.968
8) Morris Voges, Coulterville, Ill., '65 Nova, SS/JA, 10.040, -0.960
9) Donnie Fuller, Louisville, Ky., '80 Aspen Wgn, SS/MA, 10.907, -0.943
10) Dallas Kelly, Cleves, Ohio, '64 Fairlane, SS/B, 8.960, -0.940
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Loge, Antioch, Calif., '73 Satellite, I/SA, 11.265 seconds, -1.035 (under index)
2) Jonathan Allegrucci, Scott Township, Pa., '15 Challenger, FS/C, 9.270, -1.030
3) Jeremy Duncan, Charlestown, Ind., '10 Cobra Jet, FS/E, 9.938, -1.012
4) Jerry Bennett, Hickory, Ky., '70 Duster, D/SA, 10.551, -0.999
5) Barry Parker, Southwick, Mass., '70 Camaro, B/SA, 10.252, -0.998
6) Nanette Stein, Brentwood, Calif., '86 Thunderbird, P/SA, 12.454, -0.996
7) Bob Moran Jr., East Falmouth, Mass., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.263, -0.987
8) Bryan Merkle, Johnstown, Ohio, '02 Corvette, D/SA, 10.585, -0.965
9) Adam Strang, Jericho, Vt., '68 Firebird, D/S, 10.540, -0.960
10) Jerry Stein, Brentwood, Calif., '69 Dart, D/SA, 10.593, -0.957
SUPER COMP
1) Ken Carson, , , '09 American, S/C, 8.903 seconds, 0.003 (over index)
2) Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '05 Spitzer, S/C, 8.903, 0.003
3) Pat Lamont, Lake Villa, Ill., '04 Undercover, S/C, 8.903, 0.003
4) Heather Fetch, Colonia, N.J., '01 Undercover, S/C, 8.904, 0.004
5) Carl Watts, Alabaster, Ala., '11 American, S/C, 8.904, 0.004
6) Jason Hartig, Lancaster, Ohio, '01 Undercover, S/C, 8.905, 0.005
7) Trevor Denton, Bristol, Va., '16 American, S/C, 8.906, 0.006
8) Billy Baer, Braidwood, Ill., '01 Baer, S/C, 8.909, 0.009
9) Joe Tankersley, Prospect, Tenn., '70 GTO, S/C, 8.909, 0.009
10) Jim Gerakaris, Batavia, Ill., '08 Spitzer, S/C, 8.910, 0.010
SUPER GAS
1) Todd Senseney, Clarksville, Tenn., '02 Firebird, S/G, 9.900 seconds, 0.000 (over index)
2) Carl Rectenwald, Columbus, Ohio, '94 Lumina, S/G, 9.903, 0.003
3) Scott Deffenbaugh, Lebanon, Ind., '66 Nova, S/G, 9.905, 0.005
4) Larry Bernshausen, Manito, Ill., '73 Vega WGN, S/G, 9.905, 0.005
5) Gary Hartig, Canal Winchester, Ohio, '68 Camaro, S/G, 9.906, 0.006
6) Mike Jirousek, Elyria, Ohio, '63 Corvette, S/G, 9.908, 0.008
7) Pam Kuehner, Greenwood, Ind., '82 Camaro, S/G, 9.910, 0.010
8) Ausby Brewington, Springfield, Tenn., '78 Mercury, S/G, 9.910, 0.010
9) Jesse Serna, El Paso, Texas, '93 Grand Prix, S/G, 9.911, 0.011
10) Rock Haas, Commerce, Mich., '05 Don Davis, S/G, 9.913, 0.013
SUPER STREET
1) Bitsy Satterly, Lawrenceburg, Ky., '68 Camaro, S/ST, 10.900 seconds, 0.000 (over index)
2) Brian Horton, , , '78 Malibu, S/ST, 10.901, 0.001
3) Dan Funk, Patsakala, Ohio, '62 Chevy, S/ST, 10.908, 0.008
4) Presley Rae Wilkerson, Louisville, Ky., '82 Corvette, S/ST, 10.910, 0.010
5) Dan Huellewig, , , '68 Firebird, S/ST, 10.910, 0.010
6) Mark Smith, Bowling Green, Ky., '82 Mustang, S/ST, 10.911, 0.011
7) Jonathan Anderson, Williamson, Ga., '05 Pontiac, S/ST, 10.912, 0.012
8) Corey Lytch, Jacksonville, Ark., '72 Ventura, S/ST, 10.912, 0.012
9) Chris Runnels, Joelton, Tenn., '00 S-10, S/ST, 10.914, 0.014
10) Patrick Forster, Pittsburgh, Pa., '78 Monza, S/ST, 10.914, 0.014
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Lester Johnson, Cynthiana, Ky., '55 Chevy, 6.183 seconds, 228.31 mph
2) Tom Stultz, Terre Haute, Ind., '68 Camaro, 6.317, 223.32
3) Boyd Beyer, Casstown, Ohio, '04 Mustang, 6.367, 220.94
4) Kynon Dinkel, Terre Haute, Ind., '04 Cavalier, 6.458, 213.81
5) Tim Molnar, Seville, Ohio, '68 Camaro, 6.499, 211.43
6) Glenn Butcher, Doylestown, Ohio, '69 Camaro, 6.505, 210.97
7) Andy Horne, Delaware, Ohio, '18 Mustang, 6.518, 210.18
8) Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., '68 Camaro, 6.567, 212.66
9) Eric Burnett, Charlestown, Ind., '05 Cavalier, 6.572, 217.74
10) Brandon Baxter, Granville, Ill., '08 Stratus, 6.579, 210.64
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Danny Nelson, Batesville, Ark., '18 Racecraft, 6.030 seconds, 235.47 mph
2) Rob Moser, Portland, Ind., '12 American, 6.045, 232.07
3) Bob Mandell III, Culleoka, Tenn., '14 Profab, 6.052, 226.16
4) Jb Strassweg, Evansville, Ind., '08 Undercover, 6.071, 218.69
5) Darian Boesch, Kenner, La., '16 Pro FAB, 6.086, 228.42
6) Alan O'Brien, Roncerverte, W.V., '11 Racetech, 6.097, 222.62
7) Mario Boesch, Kenner, La., '12 Spitzer, 6.098, 232.51
8) Zach Sackman, Channahon, Ill., '10 Spitzer, 6.101, 222.95
9) Joe R Baxter, Beckville, Texas, '13 Racecraft, 6.135, 213.91
10) Danny Waddle Jr., Pickerington, Ohio, '14 Mullis, 6.140, 223.95
DRAW/RFC SUPER COMP SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
1) Jimmie Smith, Walton, Ky., '02 Undercover, S/C, 8.901 seconds, 0.001 (over index)
2) Shannon Brinkley, Highlands, Texas, '05 Undercover, S/C, 8.901, 0.001
3) Chad Lamont, Fox Lake, Ill., '08 Racetech, S/C, 8.901, 0.001
4) Dave Dahlem, Tremont, Ill., '08 American, S/C, 8.903, 0.003
5) Billy Baer, Braidwood, Ill., '01 Baer, S/C, 8.903, 0.003
6) Jim Gerakaris, Batavia, Ill., '08 Spitzer, S/C, 8.905, 0.005
7) Larry Bernshausen, Manito, Ill., '11 Gebhardt, S/C, 8.905, 0.005
8) Scott Sattler, Celina, Ohio, '02 Miller, S/C, 8.906, 0.006
9) Bill Jackson, Mansfield, Ohio, '06 Advanced, S/C, 8.906, 0.006
10) Jeff Bell, Florence, Miss., '00 Mullis, S/C, 8.906, 0.006
DRAW/RFC SUPER GAS SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
1) Bob Locke, Whiteland, Ind., '57 Corvette, S/G, 9.900 seconds, 0.000 (over index)
2) Larry Bernshausen, Manito, Ill., '73 Vega WGN, S/G, 9.901, 0.001
3) Todd Senseney, Clarksville, Tenn., '02 Firebird, S/G, 9.901, 0.001
4) Jeff Reed, , , '63 Corvette, S/G, 9.902, 0.002
5) Val Harmon, Boutte, La., '69 Camaro SS, S/G, 9.902, 0.002
6) Scott Tuttle, Franklin, Ind., '33 Ford, S/G, 9.903, 0.003
7) George Warren, Greenbrier, Tenn., '68 Mustang, S/G, 9.904, 0.004
8) Charlie Flanagan, Maria Stein, Ind., '81 Camaro, S/G, 9.904, 0.004
9) Jeff Jensen, Clarksville, Tenn., '63 Corvette, S/G, 9.904, 0.004
10) Carl Root, Washington, Ill., '63 Chevy II, S/G, 9.905, 0.005
DRAW/RFC SUPERSTREET SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
1) Val Harmon, Boutte, La., '67 Chev II, S/ST, 10.900 seconds, 0.000 (over index)
2) Matt Forbes, Horse Cave, Ky., '92 Camaro, S/ST, 10.900, 0.000
3) Morgan Napier, , , '91 Beretta, S/ST, 10.902, 0.002
4) Dalton Deffenbaugh, Lebanon, Ind., '69 Nova SS, S/ST, 10.903, 0.003
5) Gary Whitefoot, Hebron, Ky., '96 Chevy S10, S/ST, 10.904, 0.004
6) Corey Lytch, Jacksonville, Ark., '72 Ventura, S/ST, 10.905, 0.005
7) Jim Unum, Anna, Ohio, '69 Firebird, S/ST, 10.908, 0.008
8) Presley Rae Wilkerson, Louisville, Ky., '82 Corvette, S/ST, 10.909, 0.009
9) Barney Barnhart, Wadsworth, Ohio, '66 Chevelle, S/ST, 10.909, 0.009
10) Jeremy Schell, Lawrenceburg, Ky., '64 Chevy II, S/ST, 10.910, 0.010
FRIDAY
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Beech Bend Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Frank Aragona Jr., Freehold, N.J., '16 Neil & Parks, E/DA, 7.262 seconds, -0.668 (under index)
2) Jason Coan, Kokomo, Ind., '20 Jackrabbit, G/EA, 8.117, -0.643
3) Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer, C/DA, 6.962, -0.638
4) David Billingsley, Decatur, Ill., '14 Camaro, I/AA, 8.091, -0.629
5) Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.685, -0.625
6) Craig Bourgeois, Metarie, La., '05 Haase, A/ND, 6.857, -0.613
7) Van Puckett, Monroe, Ga., '05 Cavalier, G/AA, 8.224, -0.606
8) Jim Kimbrough, Pace, Fla., '10 Prostart, C/ED, 7.338, -0.592
9) Jim Primozic Jr., Wickliffe, Ohio, '07 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.363, -0.577
10) Robert Bailey, Wabash, Ind., '03 Agan, A/ED, 6.667, -0.573
SUPER STOCK
1) Dan Jacobs, Elizabeth, Ind., '05 Cavalier, GT/I, 9.356 seconds, -1.144 (under index)
2) Rich South, Pataskala, Ohio, '15 Camaro, FSS/D, 8.817, -1.083
3) Scott Gove, Dennysville, Maine, '93 Daytona, SS/AM, 7.943, -1.057
4) Jeff Colvert, Arkadelphia, Ark., '88 Saleen, GT/D, 8.919, -0.981
5) Leonard Mattingly, Cox's Creek, Ky., '95 Acheiva, GT/MA, 10.230, -0.970
6) Ken Sharp, Middletown, Ohio, '90 Eldorado, GT/PA, 10.582, -0.968
7) Donnie Fuller, Louisville, Ky., '80 Aspen Wgn, SS/MA, 10.907, -0.943
8) Dallas Kelly, Cleves, Ohio, '64 Fairlane, SS/B, 8.960, -0.940
9) Morris Voges, Coulterville, Ill., '65 Nova, SS/JA, 10.062, -0.938
10) Dan Kyle, Lawrenceburg, Ind., '87 Firebird, GT/KA, 9.965, -0.935
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Jonathan Allegrucci, Scott Township, Pa., '15 Challenger, FS/C, 9.270 seconds, -1.030 (under
index)
2) Jeremy Duncan, Charlestown, Ind., '10 Cobra Jet, FS/E, 9.938, -1.012
3) Mike Loge, Antioch, Calif., '73 Satellite, I/SA, 11.290, -1.010
4) Nanette Stein, Brentwood, Calif., '86 Thunderbird, P/SA, 12.454, -0.996
5) Bob Moran Jr., East Falmouth, Mass., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.263, -0.987
6) Adam Strang, Jericho, Vt., '68 Firebird, D/S, 10.540, -0.960
7) Jerry Stein, Brentwood, Calif., '69 Dart, D/SA, 10.593, -0.957
8) Marcus Widuch, Mount Juliet, Tenn., '79 Aspen, L/SA, 11.746, -0.954
9) Scott Gove, Dennysville, Maine, '69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.050, -0.950
10) Gary Summers, Franklin, Ky., '78 Mustang, R/S, 13.001, -0.949
TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Lester Johnson, Cynthiana, Ky., '55 Chevy, 6.183 seconds, 228.31 mph
2) Tom Stultz, Terre Haute, Ind., '68 Camaro, 6.317, 223.32
3) Kynon Dinkel, Terre Haute, Ind., '04 Cavalier, 6.458, 213.81
4) Boyd Beyer, Casstown, Ohio, '04 Mustang, 6.487, 218.90
5) Glenn Butcher, Doylestown, Ohio, '69 Camaro, 6.505, 210.97
6) Andy Horne, Delaware, Ohio, '18 Mustang, 6.518, 210.18
7) Curt Fredrich, Burlington, Wis., '68 Camaro, 6.567, 212.63
8) Brandon Baxter, Granville, Ill., '08 Stratus, 6.579, 210.64
9) Justin Sowders, Louisville, Ky., '69 Camaro, 6.625, 209.26
10) Vince Nannini, Lake Bluff, Ind., '92 Cutlass, 6.679, 206.23
TOP DRAGSTER
1) Danny Nelson, Batesville, Ark., '18 Racecraft, 6.030 seconds, 235.47 mph
2) Bob Mandell III, Culleoka, Tenn., '14 Profab, 6.052, 223.06
3) Jb Strassweg, Evansville, Ind., '08 Undercover, 6.071, 218.69
4) Mario Boesch, Kenner, La., '12 Spitzer, 6.098, 232.51
5) Joe R Baxter, Beckville, Texas, '13 Racecraft, 6.135, 213.91
6) Rob Moser, Portland, Ind., '12 American, 6.137, 227.11
7) Alan O'Brien, Roncerverte, W.V., '11 Racetech, 6.139, 221.56
8) Danny Waddle Jr., Pickerington, Ohio, '14 Mullis, 6.140, 223.95
9) Mark Jones, Marrero, La., '09 Spitzer, 6.174, 227.08
10) Darian Boesch, Kenner, La., '16 Pro FAB, 6.196, 226.77
DRAW/RFC SUPER COMP SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Scott Sattler, Celina, Ohio, '02 Miller, 8.928, 166.05 def. Chad Lamont, Fox Lake, Ill., '08 Racetech, foul.
DRAW/RFC SUPER GAS SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Larry Bernshausen, Manito, Ill., '73 Vega WGN, 9.901, 144.97 def. Todd Senseney, Clarksville, Tenn., '02 Firebird, 9.908, 158.91.
DRAW/RFC SUPERSTREET SHOOTOUT PRESENTED BY MOSER ENGINEERING
Dalton Deffenbaugh, Lebanon, Ind., '69 Nova SS, 10.906, 136.97 def. Jim Unum, Anna, Ohio, '69 Firebird, 10.933, 146.02.
PREVIEW
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Beech Bend Raceway Park host the final race in the Lucas Oil North Central division on Aug. 24-26. The event is one of 44 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series earn points leading to divisional, regional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $519,000. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The division’s Oakley Motorsports Top Sportsman and Top Dragster Series will also run in conjunction with the event.
Saturday’s action will be highlighted by the Moser Sportsman Shootout that will pit racers from seven entirely different classes against each other in head to head competition with $15,000 up from grabs. The top points earners in seven classes, along with two wild card entries will make up the 16-car field. Round one is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Qualifying and time trials are scheduled Friday at 9 a.m. and continue on Saturday at 8 a.m. Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and Comp Eliminator qualify Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualify Saturday at 1 and 5 p.m. Eliminations continue on Sunday at 10 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car’s first round of eliminations begin at noon.
Tickets for Beech Bend Raceway Park are $20 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. Children 12 years and under are admitted free with a paid adult.
Beech Bend Raceway Park is located two miles north of Bowling Green on Beech Bend Road in Bowling Green, Ky. For more information call the track, (270) 781-7634, or visit www.BeechBend.com.