AHDRA

Kresto Pacific Nationals Presented by Destination, Downtown and Eastside Harley-Davidson Dealers

June 24^th & 25^th

Pacific Raceways

Elimination Day at Pacific Raceways

5:00pm

Ray Price gets a birthday gift from Grimes..his first AHDRA Top Fuel win and Donnie Huffman and Greg Krenik make multiple appearances in the finals here in Seattle. Catch all the results from today’s exciting rounds on the ladder pages. An impressive turnout in the stands and tremendous action on the track made for a great finish here at Pacific Raceways. The temps were way unexpected- near 99 for today’s finals (it’s a dry heat-ha ha), but that didn’t stop the racers or fans from enjoying the weekend. Thanks to Kresto, Downtown H-D, Destination H-D and Eastside H-D for supporting this weekend’s event and a very special thanks to Children’s Ride 11 for choosing AHDRA to celebrate your worthy cause.

Good night Seattle.

3:50pm

We are wrapping up the sportsman semi final rounds now and the Pro’s are due back out at 4:15pm. The Top Fuel semi was a crowd pleaser with Tommy Grimes hitting the 6.50 mark (with 98 degree temp readings). Grimes has a chance at his first ever AHDRA win if he can take out Tracy Kile who is running consistently here in Seattle. Grimes also has one final chance to back up his earlier 224mph pass for the new MPH record.

From the upset side of things- in G2 Street Pro, Andy Simon has finally been stopped short of another win. Jeff King got by him in the semi and meanwhile, Steve Stute, a proven tough contender got by Zach Johnson who was laying down 8-sec zone qualifying numbers yesterday.

Stay tuned for today’s remaining semi’s followed by the exciting final rounds here at Pacific Raceways!

(Hey Vose- we are 3 hours behind you) LOL

2:40pm

Eliminations are running along smoothly. We are about 20 minutes away from the semi final rounds of the Pro Categories. Joining us here in the tower for today’s action were a number of “celebs”, including, Biker Build-Off regular, Paul Yaffe. One of Yaffe’s originals that was designed and built especially for the Children’s Ride charity went for a cool $85,000 at Friday night’s Auction and Gala to raise money for Children’s Hospital. Famed photographer, Michael Lichter has been here taking the action in via film and we hope to catch his great work in upcoming issues of EasyRiders and V-Twin Magazine.

Stay tuned for more racing results on the ladder pages as the rounds are completed. The Pros are back out at 3:00pm PST.

12:15pm

Good afternoon from Pacific Raceways. What a start to the day we have had here! Children’s Ride 11 just roared through the gate and it was gigantic! The numbers are not in yet, but they ordered 2500 armbands, and by all accounts it sure looks like they used them! The parade of bikes lasted about an hour. We are proud to be the destination choice for Children’s Ride 11 to benefit the Children’s Regional Medical Center here in Seattle!

Racing starts later today to allow the riders to enjoy their complimentary lunch. We are set to fire up the first pair at 1:00pm. (PST) Once again, for those east coasters that forgot yesterday- we are THREE hours behind you out here in Seattle.

Stay tuned for todays results on the ladder pages!

Qualifying Day at Pacific Raceways:

4:00pm

You are reading the time correct- it is 4:00pm PST and we have wrapped with a nearly delay-free 3 rounds of qualifying at Pacific Raceways.

210 entries was the final count today- a shy but normal number for this event.

Join us tomorrow for the elimination rounds under more forecasted sunny and mid-80 temps at Pacific Raceways.

Early morning rounds for sportsman kick off at 9:30am and the Pros take the track at 12:45pm.

Good Night from Seattle.

Qualifying Re-Cap

In Screamin Eagle Top Fuel Tracy Kile of Hatfield, PA grabbed the pole position with his round one 6.683 before his wounded final two laps. Mike Lehman rebounded in the final to take the 2^nd spot from Tommy Grimes who gave up his chance at moving to the top spot in the final round after contact with the timing devices. Perhaps having the toughest day of all was Doug Vancil who started his weekend in trouble. Vancil found himself changing motors after an explosion in Friday’s test and tune. In his opening round of qualifying he managed to get down the track, although a 9.851 was not good enough to get in the 8-bike field. His final two attempts were met with more “booms”-spitting pushrods. Vancil was checked out by safety staff on his third pass after the big pop down track and was reported to be okay.

In Kresto Pro Drag, Rick Moore appeared to have his Mid Continent ride back in shape, laying down a 7.561 at 180mph, but troubled passes in the 2^nd and 3^rd rounds have resulted in unrepairable problems and Moore has checked in broke for tomorrows opening round of eliminations. Moore’s demise will put Becky Froehling in the show who was outside of the field with a 8.527 best.

John Breckenridge had a stellar opening round in Kresto Pro Drag with a 6.763 at 204mph. Despite a troubled 2 final rounds- he held on to the #1 spot. Patrick Fenderson lit the boards with 6 second numbers with his 6.940 best for the 2^nd spot.

Joey Sternotti had a consistent day in S & S Pro Gas racing and ended his day in the top spot with a 7.549 best-in front of Scott Pollacheck’s 7.944. Stan Sheppard who proudly announced his personal best run in Friday’s test and tune took the 3^rd spot with a 7.949.

The Samson Pro Mod field is unusually light in Seattle. With three entries, it was Randy Borho getting the pole with a 8.634. Donnie Huffman who struggled in his regular sportsman categories came in the 2^nd spot (8.901) followed by Big Dave Brill in the 3^rd spot with a 9.121.

In G2 Street Pro Racing- Zach Johnson made the trip to Seattle with his newly built bike that he debuted in Norwalk. He had a troubled start with it back east, but easily made a return to his 8-second numbers here in Seattle. Despite that effort, his 8.933 best wasn’t enough to stop the unstoppable –Andy Simon. Simon who is on a roll with consecutive wins (winning every event except Gainesville) grabbed the top spot with an 8.748. Speed Magazine reporter, Jack Korpela tells us that Simon has met with critics along the way and offers up a tear down anytime to satisfy any doubts on his success.

Michael Ray who also has a reign on the SSC124 class is sitting out of the competition this weekend after he unloaded parts and pieces in Friday’s test and tune. Mike Roberts captured the pole with his 9.493 best.

Although Michael Ray missed out on his championship class this weekend, he is on the roster in the V-Rod Destroyer category with a 4^th place finish. It was Derek Nonnamaker taking the top spot with his 9.250 pass and L.E. Tonglet (Yep-that’s G.T.’s brother) is the #2 qualifyer with a 9.279. Gene Thomason is back in the competition here in Seattle with a 3^rd place finish at 9.300.

Bruce Croneberger is continuing his strong performance in Drag Masters Hot Street- grabbing the top spot with an 10.107 in front of Champion, Mike Roberts, 10.292.

Terry Vaughan led the field all day in Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod qualifying and a 9.863 was his best shot of the day. Vaughan courageously offered up his winnings this weekend to the Josh Tharpe Memorial Fund at this morning’s rider’s meeting and challenged his fellow competitors to do the same.

Wayne Pugh was on top all day in Performance Corner Super Eliminator and ended the day that way with his 10.903 best.

Jack Wagner is the top man in S & S Super Sport with an unbeatable 10.301 while Scott Martin leads the field in Rucker Performance Super Gas with an 9.713. Getting close to that number was a pair of 9.717’s from Daniel Harvey and Brett DeGood, followed by a respectable 9.719 from Joe Boyd.

Randy Monte and Charlie Walker scored matching 11.501’s in the SEP competition with Monte getting the pole with the better MPH.

In Syn3 ET qualifying runs, Dan Brummet grabbed the top spot with a best reaction at .002. Sandra McMillin who finds herself tuning her own ride this weekend after the untimely death of her husband in April also scored a .002 for the #2 spot. McMilliin came to the timing tower during today’s sessions seeking parts, and was completely surprised to learn that she was at the top of the 43-entry order.

The temps here at Pacific Raceways have been a surprising high 80 range with track temps reported at over 125 by days end. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for even warmer temps, but with Seattle’s rainy reputation- we are willing to battle the sunshine!

The annual arrival of Children’s Ride rolls into Pacific Raceways tomorrow around 11:15am- with nearly 2,000 participants expected. A great show will await them!

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3:30pm

Final round of qualifying for the Pros firing up with the G2 Street Pro field.

Stay tuned for all of today’s numbers following the conclusion of today’s show.

2:00pm

2^nd round of Top Fuel on the track now. Tracy Kile still leading the pack with his round one 6.683. A bad break for Vancil when another big pop (losing the push rods) from the machine leaves him without a good solid pass after two rounds. Grimes had a nice 6.78 lap at 215mph and moves to the 2^nd spot behind Kile. Mike Lehman just ran a 6.98 to get him in the 3^rd spot. Following the final pair to Top Fuelers, we will kick off the 3^rd and final round of today’s qualifying with Syn3 ET.

12:15pm

Qualifying Session Two is on the track with the Syn3 ET field.

All the numbers from today’s first round are posted on the qualifying result pages. Stay tuned for the more numbers following this 2^nd round.

11:55am

We are mid way through the opening round of Screamin Eagle Top Fuel with Tracy Kile leading the pack with a 6.683 at 209mph. Doug Vancil struggled in his opening pass after a motor change last night following a test and tune attempt. Tommy Grimes had problems in his opener as well. There are a few pairs left to go.

We are down for track repair after Phil Schmidt took out a couple of timing devices- stay tuned for the numbers once we conclude the round.

8:30am- Good morning from Pacific Raceways. Track preparations are underway for today’s qualifying sessions set to begin shortly after 9am. This facility has noise curfews, so nothing can be fired- not even the P.A. system prior to 9:00am.

The competitor turnout looks to be around the 200 entry mark- light compared to most, but plenty enough for an action-packed show.

The rider’s meeting is taking place currently and following that we will start bringing them to the lanes-starting out with the Syn3 ET category.

Today’s qualifying results will be brought to you on the result pages and we will check back in on this page with any delay notifications or breaking news.

East Coast result viewers- remember we are Pacific Time- 3 hours behind you.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, June 23^rd

Competitor and Racer Gates open 2:00pm

Test and Tune: 4:00-11:00pm

Conducted by Pacific Raceways. $25

Saturday, June 24th

Gates open- 7am

Opening round Sportsman Qualifying- 9am

Opening round Pro Qualifying- 11am

Sunday, June 25th

Gates open- 8am

Sportsman Eliminations (as needed to reach 16-bike fields)- 9:00am

Opening ceremonies- 12:30pm

Opening round Pro Eliminations- 12:45pm