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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES – PACIFIC DIVISION

BECKSTROM LEADS WINNERS AT TOP GUN

FALLON, Nev. – Rick Beckstrom took the win in Super Comp and has given himself a shot to double-up at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Top Gun Raceway in Fallon, Nev.

The Novato, Calif., racer ran 9.307 seconds on the 9.30 dial-in for the win over Zachary Meziere, Escondido, Calif. The pair left the line in a close race but Beckstrom was better at the strip for the win which set up a chance at the double-up as he advanced to the final in Super Gas which will be completed next month at Sonoma Raceway. A heavy dust storm combined with an incoming thunderstorm forced officials to postpone the final round for Super Gas and for Top Dragster. Beckstrom will face off with Ken Mostowich for the Super Gas trophy.

Former NHRA Lucas Oil National Champion Ryan McClanahan took the Super Stock trophy when he outran Leo Glasbrenner in the final round. The Alta Loma, Calif., resident went 9.349 at 129.79 to Glasbrenner’s 10.550, 130.29.

Randy Jones, Monarch Beach, Calif., and Tom Medlin, La Mirada, Calif., won in Comp Eliminator and the Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson respectively. Jones was the event runner-up last year but closed the deal on Tyler Hogan this year for the trophy where Medlin defended his win from a year ago beating John Widmann on his ’93 Suzuki running 8.713 at 144.13.

Mera Silvia ran right on her dial-in at 7.840 to take the win in Top Sportsman over Jeff Gillette in what was arguably the best race of the day. Gillette had the starting line advantage before Silvia came around for her second win of the year having won back at Firebird International Raceway in early March.

Earl Blake and Marko Perivolaris rounded out the winners as Blake, Las Vegas, won in Stock Eliminator and Perivolaris, Petaluma, Calif., defeated Gary Reust, Pahrump, Nev., for the Super Street title.

Chris Forsyth will face off with John Richardson in the Top Dragster final to be contested at the next Pacific division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Sonoma Raceway, July 19-21.

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

COMP ELIMINATOR
Randy Jones, Monarch Beach, Calif., '01 S-10, C/TA, 9.107, 148.48 def. Tyler Hogan, Santa Maria, Calif., Sarmento, C/DA, 7.572, 177.91.

SUPER STOCK
Ryan McClanahan, Alta Loma, Calif., '08 Cobalt, SS/BM, 9.349, 129.79 def. Leo Glasbrenner, Chino, Calif., '97 Firebird, GT/DA, 10.550, 130.29.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Earl Blake, Las Vegas, '68 Barracuda, F/SA, 12.122, 92.71 def. Don Keen, Palmdale, Calif., '69 Mustang, C/S, 18.491, 45.11.

SUPER COMP
Rick Beckstrom, Novato, Calif., dragster, 9.307, 167.59 def. Zachary Meziere, Escondido, Calif., dragster, 9.263, 158.95.

SUPER STREET
Marko Perivolaris, Petaluma, Calif., '00 S-10, 11.278, 123.07 def. Gary Reust, Pahrump, Nev., '55 Bel Air, 11.262, 130.89.

TOP SPORTSMAN
Mera Silvia, Upland, Calif., '05 Cavalier, 7.840, 177.28 def. Jeff Gillette, Benicia, Calif., '06 GTO, 7.644, 177.28.

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE PRESENTED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON
Tom Medlin, La Mirada, Calif., '93 Suzuki, 8.713, 144.13 def. John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '97 Kawasaki, 8.987, 147.23.

There will be Jackpot races on Friday June 7th following the Test-N-Tune for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Event.

The prices are $60 for the Non-Electronics and $100 for Electronics. This price is separate from the cost of the Test-N-Tune.

Test-N-Tune entry is not required to participate in the Jackpot, but you will not get any test runs prior to the Jackpot if you don't participate in the Test-N-Tune.

EVENT FLYER

TOP GUN RACEWAY
Fallon, Nev. (June 1)
Junior Dragster Challenge
W: Austin Dunagan ('NA Jr Dragster) - 8.246, 82.26 (8.20 dial).
R/U: Madi Hanser ('NA Jr Dragster) - 9.05, 71.06 (9.112 dial).
Semi's: Cortney Morris.

Junior Dragster Challenge Consulation
W: Megan Doubleday ('NA Jr Dragster) - 8.153, 79.98 (8.22 dial).
R/U: Grace Rowan ('NA Jr Dragster) - 7.853, 82.00 (7.92 dial).
Semi's: Mary Doubleday.

Sportsman
W: Lacie Roumpz (Duster) - 13.074, 104.62 (13.03 dial).
R/U: Walt Stacey (Mustang) - 13.081, 106.46 (12.98 dial).
Semi's: Marc Klose.

Pro
W: Kyle Morris ('71 Nova) - 10.636, 105.45 (10.20 dial).
R/U: Kevin Morris ('67 Nova) - foul.
Semi's: Tommy Brown.

Super Pro
W: Lonnie Grace ('02 Cavalier) - 8.967, 137.58 (8.93 dial).
R/U: Frank Barrett ('73 Nova) - 10.450, 137.58 (10.40 dial).
Semi's: John Garafola; Gary Stoffer.

Super Comp
W: Justin Morgan ('04 RED) - 9.336, 159.93 (9.30 dial).
R/U: Rick Mangili ('02 Spitzer) - 9.340, 156.63 (9.30 dial).
Semi's: Mike Hiatt; Glenn Kern.

Diesel Pickup Trucks
W: Steve Melson (Ford F350) - 14.315, 92.44 (14.31 dial).
R/U: Stan Hooper (Dodge) - 17.760, 76.60 (17.89 dial).

Non Electronic Jackpot
W: Dave DuBose ('70 Roadrunner) - 12.623, 99.20 (12.54 dial).
R/U: Larry Tabbert - 14.460, 107.49 (12.34 dial).
Semi's: Dan Gaylor; Eric Setterberg.

Lots of smoke, the deafening whine of the engine, the feel of shock waves hitting your body from mini-sonic booms as the car stages, all this combined with lots of heat.

The ground starts to rumble, the lights come down and the car shoots down the track like a rocket till it reaches the end of the track and everything goes silent as the engine is shut off and the parachutes bloom. Next, the scoreboard lights up displaying 200 mph plus numbers and the crowd goes crazy…It’s not for the weak of heart… it’s the BEAST and it’s the jet car that will be going heads up against the JETT LAGG S-10 jet truck at Top Gun Raceway’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series / Junior Dragster Championships taking place June 8 & 9.

On Friday June 7th, THE BEAST will be on static display at Summit Racing (960 E Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431). Come out, meet the driver & the team and wish them luck. If you want to take it a step further, if you think you can handle the adrenaline rush along with everything mentioned above, then come to Top Gun Raceway and see it all happen Live. THE BEAST and JETT LAGG will be match racing throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 & 9. Or you could just stay at home and read about it on FaceBook. The choice is yours….

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The normal definition of jet·lag (j t l g ). n. A temporary disruption of bodily rhythms caused by high-speed travel across several time zones typically in a jet aircraft.

But during the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series / Junior Dragster Championship at Top Gun Raceway the weekend of June 7-9, it has a different meaning.

Jett Lagg will be one of two jet cars that will be engaged in high speed match races throughout the weekend. It will be on static display at the Fallon Oreilly Auto Parts (1890 West Williams Avenue) all day Friday June 7th. Then the rest of the weekend it will be making 250 mph ear deafening, mind blowing passes down the track. It will be something that you won't want to miss!

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Winner: Walt Stacey
Runner Up: Marc Klose

Semi's: Bruce Wallace

By being signed up for points, Walt also picked up the $100 bonus from MK'S Diesel of Fernley.

Winner: Dan Gaylor
Runner Up: Eric Doukas

Semi's: Dave DuBose

Since Dan was not signed up for points, the $100 bonus from FloorTech of Reno was donated to the track.

Winner: Stan Hooper
Runner Up: John Garafola

Semi's: Lonnie Grace, Laurie Pickett

By being signed up for points, Stan also picked up the $100 bonus from JackAss Racing out of Winnemucca.

Winner: Stan Hooper Sr
Runner Up:

Semi's:

Winner: Rocky Clarke
Runner Up: Tommy Brown

Semi's: Lacie Roumpz

National Dragster Challenge - Sportsman

Winner: Reese Schoorl
Runner Up: Marc Klose

Semi's: Ed Bruflat, Ryan Black

By being signed up for points, Reese also picked up the $100 bonus from MK'S Diesel of Fernley.

National Dragster Challenge - Pro

Winner: Brian Costello
Runner Up: Kevin Morris

Semi's: Erick Brooks

By being signed up for points, Brian also picked up the $100 bonus from FloorTech of Reno.

National Dragster Challenge - Super Pro

Winner: Stan Hooper Sr
Runner Up: Jay Roper

Semi's: Larry Lester

By being signed up for points, Stan also picked up the $100 bonus from JackAss Racing out of Winnemucca.

Winner: Steve Melson
Runner Up: Stan Hooper Sr

Winner: Dave DuBose
Runner Up: Eric Doukas

Semi's: Joe Novosel, Kai Wegley

This page has been set up to help our dear friend and fellow racer with financial assistance to help with burial expenses for his daughter Dedra. Dedra was called to Heaven this past Sunday, April 21 around 3:30am. As we know all know, a parent should never have to bury their child. The emotional burden is hard enough for the Morris family to endure, so please help all you can to alleviate some of the financial burden for them. Any donation is appreciated and no amount is too small. Let's help our friends in their time of need! Thank you! Allison Doubleday

Click here to support Funeral Expenses for Dedra Morris by Allison Doubleday www.gofundme.com

June 28th $5 Friday
Entry - $5 for driver, $5 for car, $$ entry into ShootOut TBD.
Two qualifying runs with no scoreboards lit
Heads up ¼ mile racing with Sportsman tree and win lights
Laddered eliminations based on qualifying times
Winner takes 100% ShootOut entry money

Top Gun Raceway’s Concession Stand needs to purchase a good inexpensive freezer. If anyone knows of one or knows where they can borrow one (June 1st to June 16th), please contact MSSI President Stan Hooper Sr at 775-224-2814.

Sportsman Results 14 Apr 13:

Winner: Jim Crowe
Runner Up: Stan Hooper

Semi's: Lacie Roumpz

Pro Results 14 Apr 13:

Winner: Kyle Morris
Runner Up: Tommy Brown
Semi's: Kevin Morris

By being signed up for points, Kyle Morris also picked up the $100 bonus from FloorTech of Reno.

Super Pro Results 14 Apr 13:

Winner: John Garafola
Runner Up: Joel Fuller
Semi's: Larry Lester, Tom Brown

By being signed up for points, John Garafola also picked up the $100 bonus sponsored by JackAss Racing of Winnemucca, NV.

Jackpot Results 14 Apr 13:

Winner: Nate Hanson
Runner Up: Alvin Clarke

Semi's: Lawrence Tabbert, Marc Klose

Diesel P/U Truck Results 14 Apr 13:

Winner: Steve Melson
Runner Up: Stephen Pemberton

Semi's: Stan Hooper

Jr Dragster Results 14 Apr 13:

Winner: Megan Shaffer
Runner Up: Trent Dunagan

Semi's: Austin Dunagan

Starting at this weekends race, Top Gun Raceway will start accepting credit cards at the gate. We will accept all of the four major brands, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. We hope that offering other ways to pay will make it a better experience for everyone. Hope to see you this weekend.

So far this year we've add associate sponsors to the Summit ET Sportsman and Pro classes, which will help the winning racers pad their pockets, but we are still looking for an individual or business to assist with the Super Pro class. Anyone interested in accepting this challenge please contact MSSI president Stan Hooper Sr at 775-224-2814.

Floortech of Reno has announced that they will be adding an extra $100 bonus to every Summit ET Series Pro Class event winner's pocket at Top Gun Raceway for the 2013 season. To collect the extra bonus, the winner must be signed up for the Summit ET Series points at any NHRA track. Thanks Floortech for your racer support!

MKS Diesel and Auto Repair in Fernley will be contributing an extra BENJAMIN FRANKLIN $100 bonus to the winner's pot in every one of the Summit ET (Sportsman Category) points races at Top Gun Raceway for the 2013 season. The only catch is the winner must be signed up for Team Top Gun. See Kris Bruflat at the track to find out more about joining this years Team Top Gun.
MK'S Diesel & Auto Repair

Top Gun Raceway will also put more of an effort into getting racers off the streets and onto the tracks with the NHRA Street Legal Style program.

Street Legal Style: What to expect

When you get to an NHRA Member Track for an NHRA Drags Street Legal Style presented by AAA event, you’ll pay your entry fee and get a tech card. Fill out your information on the tech card and proceed to the tech area to submit your car for safety inspection. The tech staff and track officials will inspect your car to make sure you meet the racing safety requirements. Some of the safety requirements include:

Seat Belts
Working headlights and taillights
Safe, DOT-Approved tires
Secured Battery
Must be wearing long pants (no nylon), sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes and socks when making your run.
Helmets and additional safety equipment may be required.
Contact your local track for specifics; they are more than willing to help you determine if your vehicle meets the requirements.

What do I need to participate?*
Check with your local NHRA member track for its requirements, but generally, you can expect to be expected to provide proof of the following:
A valid driver's license
Valid vehicle registration and insurance
DOT-approved street legal tires
Seat belts
Muffler
If using nitrous, nitrous-oxide bottles must be stamped as meeting DOT 1,800-pound standards *Requirements may vary

See schedule for applicable dates.
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This year at Top Gun we will be introducing a couple of new options to try and draw in racers that haven't really had a class to race in previously. The first of these is the Diesel Pickup class. These will be run at every race where there is also a Summit Series points race and a Junior Dragrace series (excluding the Lucus Oil Drag Racing Series race in June). Pickups will be subject to an NHRA tech*

Dates are: APR 14, MAY 01, MAY 02, JUN 01, JUN 02, JUN 29, AUG 24, SEP 07 & SEP 08.

*Fire Jacket requirements will be at the discretion of the local track tech department.

Diesel Pickup Racing

Here are the new gate prices voted on last meeting:
S. Pro - $55.00
Pro - $45.00
Sportsman - $35.00
Motor bikes - $35.00
High school - $20.00
Jr Dragsters -$20.00
T&T - $30.00
Diesel pick ups - $20.00(per nhra rule book / Jacket requirement for diesel trucks is up to our track tech)
Street - $20.00(per nhra rule book)
Spectator fee - $5.00
Seniors & Military spectator fee - $5.00

thanks,
Stan