CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT 2020 MARCH MEET
Another chapter closed on the coveted March Meet March 8 at Auto Club Famosa Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. – and plenty of unforgettable memories were made.
Taking the Nostalgia Funny Car win was longtime NHRA nitro crew member Matt Bynum, who got to experience what winning feels like from inside the cockpit.
Bynum clocked a 5.617-second run at 250.13 mph to def. No. 16 qualifier Matt Melendez’s 5.749-second lap at 224.73 mph in the finals at win his inaugural March Meet championship.
“It is pretty cool,” Bynum said. “I still can’t believe it. We came here and we just ran really well all week.”
While Bynum was celebrating a March Meet win for the first time, Nostalgia Top Fuel driver Pete Wittenberg won his second title Sunday.
Wittenberg qualified No. 1 and then raced past the competition in three consecutive rounds to capture the prestigious title.
“It is pretty emotional,” Wittenberg said. “We’ve won this twice and I’m still beside myself that we won it once. It is unbelievable. It has been a long haul from the first one and this one. We’ve overcome a lot of stuff.”
Ron Capps, the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Series nitro Funny Car champion, checked a box off his career resume by winning the March Meet for the first time.
Capps drove the “Good News” 1948 Fiat Topolino AA Fuel Altered owned by Hertzig Motorsports and tuned by Bryan Hall to the title.
Capps beat Robert Winefsky in the finals. Capps clocked a 6.00-second run at 158.93 mph to get past Winefsky’s 6.00-second run at 120.91 mph.
Other winners were Billy McDevitt (nitro Pro Comp), Drew Austin (A/Fuel and Jr./Fuel and 7.0 Pro); Brian Rogers (A/Gas), Brent Handley (B/Gas) and Trey Sommors (C/Gas) and DeAndre Fitzgerald (D/Gas), Lloyd Harder (Nostaglia Eliminator 1), and Terry Lindblad (Nostalgia Eliminator 2).
SUNDAY ELIMINATIONS
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CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE A/FUEL RESULTS
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TOP FUEL FINAL
#1 Pete Wittenberg def. #7 Tyler Hilton
5.678, 251.49 5.927, 229.20
FUNNY CAR FINAL
#3 Matt Bynum def. #16 Matt Malendez
5.617, 250.13 5.749, 224.73
E-3 AA/FC
#16 Matt Malendez def. #4 Bobby Cottrell
5.765, 244.74 7.053, 135.51
#3 Matt Bynum def #7 Ryan Hodgson
5.621, 261.83 5.909, 236.75
E-2
#8 Ron Capps def. #5 Mark Whynaught
6.123, 216.17 6.310, 227.34
#7 Robert Winefsky def. #6 Jim Holtz
12.516, BROKE
E-2 AA/FC
#16 Matt Malendez def. #8 Rian Konno
5.713, 241.93 5.788, 247.61
#3 Matt Bynum def. #6 Jerry Espeseth
5.584, 252.04 BROKE
#4 Bobby Cottrell def. #5 Jeff Arend
5.662, 246.93 5.730, 252.00
#7 Ryan Hodgson def. #2 Billy Morris
5.654, 258.57 12.684, 63.57
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E-2
#1 Pete Wittenberg def #5 Dan Horan Jr.
5.663, 250.78 5.800, 259.86
#7 Tyler Hilton #6 Tyler Hester
5.958, 210.50 def 6.003, 199.08
AA/FD E-1
#1 Pete Wittenberg def. ALT Brendan Murry
5.685, 247.52 10.740, 68.78
#7 Tyler Hilton def. #2 Jim Murphy
6.084, 227.04 6.027, 180.77
#6 Tyler Hester def. #3 Bryan Hall
5.890, 212.13 6.701, 143.81
#5 Dan Horan def. #4 Bret Williamson
5.794, 234.78 5.902, 241.28
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AA/FUEL ALTERED E-1
#7 Robert Winefsky def. #2 Tom Padilla
6.334, 223.14 6.301, 171.49
#6 Jim Holtz def, #3 Kevin Burgess
6.465, 195.31 6.622, 152.14
#8 Ron Capps def. #1 James Generalao
6.559, 168.05 8.117, 104.23
#5 Mark Whynaught def. #4 Steve Van Horn
6.142, 222.00 6.137.91
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NITRO PRO COMP
1) Chris Davis, Spokane, Wash., ’77 Arrow, AA/FC, 6.001 seconds, 0.101 (over index)
2) Billy McDevitt, Concord, Calif., ’10 Victory, AA/FD, 6.023, 0.123
3) Mike Halstead, Lancaster, Calif., ’78 NSP, AA/FD, 6.162, 0.262
4) Dan Hix, Central Point, Ore., ’74 Camaro, AA/FC, 6.720, 0.820
5) Rodney Flournoy, Carson, Calif., ’71 Mustang, AA/FC, 7.111, 1.211
6) Dean Oberg, Norco, Calif., ’74 Camaro, AA/FC, 7.874, 1.974
7) Rick Rogers, San Diego, Calif., dragster, NPC, 8.249, 2.349
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SPORTSMAN
A FUEL
1) Drew Austin, Tacoma, Wash., ’13 Parker, 5.876 seconds, 233.40 mph
2) Kin Bates, Anderson, Calif., ’06 Tuttle, 6.041, 233.48
3) Dennis Allen, North Highlands, Calif., ’15 Allen, 6.200, 217.18
4) Wayne Ramay, Simi Valley, Calif., ’17 N + P, 6.200, 216.86
5) Sabrina Capps, Madera, Calif., dragster, 6.395, 207.59
6) Jerry Kumre, Rohnert Park, Calif., ’97 Sterling, 7.413, 142.69
7) Clayton Zulim, Visalia, Calif., ’09 Boulton, 9.670, 95.75
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JUNIOR FUEL
1) Brad Woodard, Oceanside, Calif., ’17 FED, JF/A, 6.943 seconds, 0.053 (under index)
2) Don Enriquez, Misson Viejo, Calif., dragster, JF/C, 7.198, 0.058
3) Tim Beeman, Chico, Calif., dragster, JF/A, 7.086, 0.196
4) Matt Baldonado, Camarillo, Calif., dragster, JF/B, 7.220, 0.210
5) Dan Fenton, Valley Springs, Calif., dragster, JF/B, 7.351, 0.341
6) Michael Lardy, Torrance, Calif., dragster, JF/C, 7.487, 0.347
7) Mark Forbes, Arvada, Colo., ’05 Fritz, JF/C, 7.844, 0.704
8) Wayne Willemsey, Walnut Creek, Calif., ’15 FED, JF/C, 8.121, 0.981
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7.0 PRO
1) Steve Faller, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., ’32 Bantam, 7PRO, 7.003 seconds, 0.003 (over index)
2) Jon Kostelechy, Dickinson, N.D., ’06 Dragster, 7PRO, 7.006, 0.006
3) Eily Stafford-day, El Cajon, Calif., ’01 Hansen, 7PRO, 7.022, 0.022
4) Lawton Ferreira II, Spring Valley, Calif., ’48 Fiat, 7PRO, 7.023, 0.023
5) Ernie Lipinski, Willmar, Minn., ’10 Neil&parks, 7PRO, 7.028, 0.028
6) Dwight Garland, Mission Viejo, Calif., ’15 FED, 7PRO, 7.035, 0.035
7) Derrick Moreira, Keaau, Hawaii, ’32 Bantam, 7PRO, 7.041, 0.041
8) Ken Fullerton, Cedar City, Utah, dragster, 7PRO, 7.053, 0.053
9) Steve Walczak, Rochester, N.Y., ’32 Bantam, 7PRO, 7.056, 0.056
10) Richard High, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., ’00 Dragster, 7PRO, 7.058, 0.058
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A GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Rafael Quiroga, Santa Ynez, Calif., ’57 Bel AIR, AG, 7.606 seconds, 0.006 (over index)
2) Cliff Boyles, Rancho Cordova, Calif., ’53 Studebaker, AG, 7.608, 0.008
3) Casey Treuer, Santa Maria, Calif., ’33 Willys, AG, 7.610, 0.010
4) Rich Harrison, Lakewood, Calif., ’69 Chev, AG, 7.611, 0.011
5) Tom Tourek, Surprise, Ariz., ’55 Chevrolet, AG, 7.612, 0.012
6) Brian Rogers, Rowland Heights, Calif., ’67 Nova, AG, 7.619, 0.019
7) Al White, Azusa, Calif., ’65 GTO, AG, 7.633, 0.033
8) Pete Shuttleworth, Abbotsford, B.C., dragster, AG, 7.636, 0.036
9) Ron Paulk, Bakersfiled, Calif., dragster, AG, 7.639, 0.039
10) Tom Fowler, Paso Robles, Calif., ’70 Camaro, AG, 7.650, 0.050
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B GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Jim Black, Paso Robles, Calif., ’66 Nova, BG, 8.604 seconds, 0.004 (over index)
2) Jason Small, Bakersfield, Calif., ’66 Nova, BG, 8.604, 0.004
3) Kevin Riley, Santa Clara, Calif., ’67 Barracuda, BG, 8.607, 0.007
4) Ken Spears, Las Vegas, Nev., ’54 Chevy 3100, BG, 8.609, 0.009
5) Neal Westbrook, Pixley, Calif., ’68 Camaro, BG, 8.612, 0.012
6) Rick Krulzenga, Cypress, Calif., ’55 Chev, BG, 8.615, 0.015
7) Boyd W Schauer, Menlo Park, Calif., ’40 Olds, BG, 8.618, 0.018
8) Nathan Hop, Visalia, Calif., ’69 Mustang, BG, 8.620, 0.020
9) Val Miller, Bakersfield, Calif., ’71 Barracuda, BG, 8.622, 0.022
10) Jerry Wold, Buena Park, Calif., ’68 Camaro, BG, 8.623, 0.023
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C GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Billy Teague, Reedley, Calif., ’67 Nova, CG, 9.603 seconds, 0.003 (over index)
2) Gary Lynch, Sylman, Calif., ’58 Austin A40, CG, 9.603, 0.003
3) Scott Morgan, Tracey, Calif., ’67 Camaro, CG, 9.604, 0.004
4) Wesley Eisenya, Ripon, Calif., ’69 Valiant, CG, 9.611, 0.011
5) Bill Becker, Paso Robles, Calif., ’33 Willys, CG, 9.612, 0.012
6) Kirk Hall, Vancouver, Wash., ’66 Chev II, CG, 9.614, 0.014
7) Ernie McAllister, Norwalk, Calif., ’65 Corvette, CG, 9.614, 0.014
8) Mark Capps, Madera, Calif., ’67 Mustnag, CG, 9.616, 0.016
9) Mike Rabener, Paso Robles, Calif., ’67 Camaro, CG, 9.620, 0.020
10) Dan Barrie, Lake Forest, Calif., ’62 Nova, CG, 9.620, 0.020
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D GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Williams, Bakersfield, Calif., ’67 Nova, DG, 10.601 seconds, 0.001 (over index)
2) Harold Binsfeld, Pacifica, Calif., ’55 Handyman, DG, 10.605, 0.005
3) Ron Workman, Wasco, Calif., ’63 Nova, DG, 10.606, 0.006
4) Ken Parks, Placerville, Calif., dragster, DG, 10.615, 0.015
5) Jesse Howe, El Segundo, Calif., ’67 Coronet RT, DG, 10.615, 0.015
6) Bill Norton, Delhi, Calif., ’63 Nova, DG, 10.618, 0.018
7) Bill Rogers, Bakersfield, Calif., ’68 Camaro, DG, 10.618, 0.018
8) Steve Barta, Bakersfield, Calif., ’62 Nova, DG, 10.627, 0.027
9) Gary Hardee, Cressey, Calif., ’73 Pinto, DG, 10.630, 0.030
10) Tom Christian, Reno, Nev., ’67 Nova, DG, 10.631, 0.031
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NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR I
1) Jason Barta, Bakersfield, Calif., ’08 FED, NE1, 7.600 seconds, 0.000 (over index)
2) Hans Jakob, Ontario, Calif., ’02 Hansen, NE1, 7.601, 0.001
3) Kenny Upton, Garden Grove, Calif., ’13 Leonards, NE1, 7.603, 0.003
4) David Isley, Ontario, Calif., ’10 FED, NE1, 7.604, 0.004
5) Alan Hull, Arcadia, Calif., ’15 Farr, NE1, 7.608, 0.008
6) Dave Lawson, Mariposa, Calif., ’09 Tuttle, NE1, 7.616, 0.016
7) Chad Camping, Paso Robles, Calif., ‘ra Dragster, NE1, 7.627, 0.027
8) Cory Bogne, Chatsworth, Calif., ’95 Hollander, NE1, 7.631, 0.031
9) Dustin Lee, Palmdale, Calif., ’06 N + P, NE1, 7.631, 0.031
10) Jimmy Morosan, San Diego, Calif., ’00 Porter, NE1, 7.643, 0.043
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NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR II
1) J Todd Fernandes, Tulare, Calif., ’32 Bantam, NE2, 8.601 seconds, 0.001 (over index)
2) Matt Garcia, Galt, Calif., dragster, NE2, 8.603, 0.003
3) Jim Miller, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., ’29 Roadster, NE2, 8.604, 0.004
4) Wes Anderson, Norwalk, Calif., ’27 Ford, NE2, 8.609, 0.009
5) Eddie Lucas, Modesto, Calif., ’32 Austin Bantam, NE2, 8.611, 0.011
6) Troy Moyle, Carson City, Nev., ’23 Ford T, NE2, 8.616, 0.016
7) Roger Turley, Wales, Utah, ’23 Ford, NE2, 8.617, 0.017
8) Jason Trubey, Bakersfield, Calif., ’70 Fiat ALT, NE2, 8.627, 0.027
9) Robert Johnson, Visalia, Calif., ’09 S & W, NE2, 8.628, 0.028
10) Jeff Brochheuser, Durham, Calif., ’32 Bantam, NE2, 8.636, 0.036
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NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR III
1) Jeff Follin, Mission Hills, Calif., dragster, NE3, 9.605 seconds, 0.005 (over index)
2) Dennis Keck, Wheatland, Wyo., ‘7t Ford, NE3, 9.613, 0.013
3) Ed Destaute, Rosemeade, Calif., ’62 Corvette, NE3, 9.618, 0.018
4) Ron Anzalone, Baywood Park, Calif., ’23 Ford, NE3, 9.628, 0.028
5) Don Morris, Roseville, Calif., ’23 Ford, NE3, 9.649, 0.049
6) John Minor, Lakeside, Calif., ’32 Roadster, NE3, 9.652, 0.052
7) Mike Gillespie, Concord, Calif., ’27 Roadster, NE3, 9.658, 0.058
8) Steven Welch, Lake Elsinore, Calif., ’23 Ford, NE3, 9.669, 0.069
9) Lindsey Lister, San Pedro, Calif., ’72 Shoemaker, NE3, 9.686, 0.086
10) Carl Carlson, Discovery Bay, Calif., ’27 Ford, NE3, 9.714, 0.114
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE NE – 3 RESULTS
SATURDAY RESULTS
AA/FC E-1
#7 Ryan Hodgson def. #10. Justin Taylor
5.827, 250.51 7.290, 148.71
#3 Matt Bynum def. #14 James Day
5.587, 260.97 5.845, 252.71
#16 Matt Malendez def. #1 Dan Horan Jr.
5.709, 245.27 6.349, 242.32
#2 Billy Morris def. #15 Tim Nemeth
7.298, 220.26 7.423, 218.23
#6 Jerry Espeseth def. #11 Tim Boychuck
5.601, 257.83 5.753, 241.28
#4 Bobby Cottrell def. #13 Tony Jurado
5.894, 249.12 6.480, 150.30
#8 Rian Konno def. #9 Brad Thompson
5.747, 250.88 5.777, 250.51
#5 Jeff Arend def. #12 Mike Peck
5.644, 256.06 18.466, 49.34
Q-3
761 Tyler Hester 774 Jim Murphy
13.412, 58.58 5.636, 252,24
766 Adam Sorokin 7188 Brendan Murry
11.715, 109.02 6.742, 117.65
379 Tyler Hilton 7238 Bret Williamson
5.785, 236.17 (DQ-OIL) BROKE
FINAL FIELD
1. 706 Pete Wittenberg, Anahaim, CA. 5.607. 254.81
2. 774 Jim Murphy, Santa Rosa, CA. 5.636, 252,24
3. 710H Bryan Hall, Rio Oso, CA. 5.762, 239.23
4. 7238 Bret Williamson, Gilroy, CA. 5.761, 253.14
5 7736 Dan Horan Jr., Sylmar, CA. 5.796, 248.20
6. 761 Tyler Hester, Visalia, CA. 5.841, 221.67
7. 379 Tyler Hilton, Cincinnati, OH. 5.851, 233.24
8. 752 Dusty Green, Pleasant Hill, CA. 5.903, 211.73
Q-3 – FINAL SESSION AA/FC
707 Matt Bynum 776 Bobby Cottrell
5.963, 187.16 5.626, 258.32
655 Don Knoblauch 791 Brad Thompson
6.948, 143.58 BROKE
736 Dan Horan 7098 Tony Jurado
5.547, 264.49 5.547, 264.49
7000 Billy Morris 170 Jeff Arend
5.553, 251.81 5.656, 254.33
555 Jeff Gregory 666 Tim Boychuck
6.013, 237.13 5.771, 246.80
785 Jerry Espeseth 7001 Matt Malendez
17.413, 59.53 5.832, 237.09
659 Mike Peck 7222 Terry Joongewaare
5.776, 254.09 6.973
616 Ryan Hodgson 7787 Geoff Monise
5.786, 251.91 6.055, 243.94
748 Bob Godfrey 7111 Bill Windham
17.624 5.851, 250.46
778 James Day 7392 Justin Taylor
5.827, 246.93
After Q-3
1. 736 Dan Horan, Sylmar, CA., Camaro 5.547, 264.49
2. 7000 Billy Morris, La Quinta, CA., ’69 Camaro 5.553, 251.81
3. 707 Matt Bynum, Orange, CA. ’70 Camaro 5.575, 261.98
4. 776 Bobby Cottrell, Whittier, CA., ’69 Camaro 5.626, 258.32
5. 785 Jerry Espeseth, Yorba Linda, CA., Camaro 5.680, 256.21
6. 170 Jeff Arend, LaVerne, CA. Firebird 5.691, 255.53
7. 616 Ryan Hodgson, Alberta, CAN. 69 Firebird 5.715, 245.40
8. 758 Rian Konno, Rosemead, CA. Mustang 5.720, 245.72
9. 791 Brad Thompson, Visalia, CA., Camaro 5.731, 239.78
10. 7392 Justin Taylor, Albany, OR., ’73 Mustang 5.763, 234.25
11. 666 Tim Boychuk, Scottsdale, AZ. ’69 Camaro 5.771, 246.80
12. 659 Mike Peck, Woodinville, WA. 5.776, 254.09
13. 7098 Tony Jurado, Pleasonton, CA., 5.801, 248.84
14. 778 James Day, Aliso Viejo, CA. 5.827, 246.93
15. 6460 Tim Nemeth, Chilliwack, BC, CAN., ’77 Trans-Am 5.828, 237.59
16. 7001 Matt Malendez, Pennegrave, CA., ’70 Challenger 5.832, 237.09
Q-2 NTF
706 Pete Wittenberg 379 Tyler Hilton
5.607. 254.81 5.851, 233.24
774 Jim Murphy Tyler Hester
5.790, 235.15 6.510, 152.35
Brendan Murray Frank McBee Jr.
6.641, 143.19 6.615, 169.61
7736 Dan Horan 766 – Adam Sorokin
5.796, 248.20 6.769.483
7238 Bret Williamson 753 Dusty Green
5.761, 253.14 5.903, 211.73
710H Bryan Hall
5.755, 263.72
AFTER Q-2
1. 706 Pete Wittenberg, Anahaim, CA. 5.607. 254.81
2. 710H Bryan Hall, Rio Oso, CA. 5.762, 239.23
3. 7238 Bret Williamson, Gilroy, CA. 5.761, 253.14
4. 774 Jim Murphy, Santa Rosa, CA. 5.790, 235.15
5. 7736 Dan Horan Jr., Sylmar, CA. 5.796, 248.20
6. 761 Tyler Hester, Visalia, CA. 5.841, 221.67
7. 379 Tyler Hilton, Cincinnati, OH. 5.851, 233.24
8. 752 Dusty Green, Pleasant Hill, CA. 5.903, 211.73
Q-2
7841 James Generalao 7786 Rodney Flournoy
6.037, 195.73 7.331, 121.79
7077 Jim Holtz 601 James Padilla
6.403, 219.47 6.452, 173.74
7536 Eric Gates 238 George Gallimore
7.291, 144.19 10.598, 70.12
7354 Shawn Van Horn 718 Mike Halstead
6.573, 229.51 12.247, 66.33
770 Keith Wilson 768R Robert Winefsky
5.881, 257.43 8.315, 106.04
E737 Mark Whynaught 28 Ron Capps
6.313,, 215.75 6.457, 173.99
675 Dan Hix
5.923, 235.35
FINAL FIELD
1. 7841 James Generalao 6.037, 195.73
2. 601 James Padilla 6.058, 208.49
4. 7354 Shawn Van Horn 6.177, 230.25
5. E737 Mark Whynaught 6.313, 215.75
6. 7077 Jim Holtz 6.403, 219.47
7. 768R Robert Winefsky 6.420, 214.42
8. 28 Ron Capps 6.457, 173.99
FRIDAY SPORTSMAN
CLICK HERE FOR NITRO PRO COMP RESULTS – Q-1
JUNIOR FUEL
1) Brad Woodard, Oceanside, Calif., ’17 FED, JF/A, 6.943 seconds, 0.053 (under index)
2) Don Enriquez, Misson Viejo, Calif., dragster, JF/C, 7.198, 0.058
3) Tim Beeman, Chico, Calif., dragster, JF/A, 7.086, 0.196
4) Matt Baldonado, Camarillo, Calif., dragster, JF/B, 7.220, 0.210
5) Dan Fenton, Valley Springs, Calif., dragster, JF/B, 7.351, 0.341
6) Michael Lardy, Torrance, Calif., dragster, JF/C, 7.487, 0.347
7) Mark Forbes, Arvada, Colo., ’05 Fritz, JF/C, 7.844, 0.704
8) Wayne Willemsey, Walnut Creek, Calif., ’15 FED, JF/C, 8.121, 0.981
CLICK HERE FOR FULL JR/FUEL RESULTS – LADDERS
A FUEL
1) Drew Austin, Tacoma, Wash., ’13 Parker, 5.876 seconds, 233.40 mph
2) Kin Bates, Anderson, Calif., ’06 Tuttle, 6.041, 233.48
3) Dennis Allen, North Highlands, Calif., ’15 Allen, 6.200, 217.18
4) Wayne Ramay, Simi Valley, Calif., ’17 N + P, 6.200, 216.86
5) Sabrina Capps, Madera, Calif., dragster, 6.395, 207.59
6) Jerry Kumre, Rohnert Park, Calif., ’97 Sterling, 7.413, 142.69
7) Clayton Zulim, Visalia, Calif., ’09 Boulton, 9.670, 95.75
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7.0 PRO
1) Steve Faller, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., ’32 Bantam, 7PRO, 7.003 seconds, 0.003 (over index)
2) Jon Kostelechy, Dickinson, N.D., ’06 Dragster, 7PRO, 7.006, 0.006
3) Eily Stafford-day, El Cajon, Calif., ’01 Hansen, 7PRO, 7.022, 0.022
4) Lawton Ferreira II, Spring Valley, Calif., ’48 Fiat, 7PRO, 7.023, 0.023
5) Ernie Lipinski, Willmar, Minn., ’10 Neil&parks, 7PRO, 7.028, 0.028
6) Dwight Garland, Mission Viejo, Calif., ’15 FED, 7PRO, 7.035, 0.035
7) Derrick Moreira, Keaau, Hawaii, ’32 Bantam, 7PRO, 7.041, 0.041
8) Ken Fullerton, Cedar City, Utah, dragster, 7PRO, 7.053, 0.053
9) Steve Walczak, Rochester, N.Y., ’32 Bantam, 7PRO, 7.056, 0.056
10) Richard High, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., ’00 Dragster, 7PRO, 7.058, 0.058
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A GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Rafael Quiroga, Santa Ynez, Calif., ’57 Bel AIR, AG, 7.606 seconds, 0.006 (over index)
2) Cliff Boyles, Rancho Cordova, Calif., ’53 Studebaker, AG, 7.608, 0.008
3) Casey Treuer, Santa Maria, Calif., ’33 Willys, AG, 7.610, 0.010
4) Rich Harrison, Lakewood, Calif., ’69 Chev, AG, 7.611, 0.011
5) Tom Tourek, Surprise, Ariz., ’55 Chevrolet, AG, 7.612, 0.012
6) Brian Rogers, Rowland Heights, Calif., ’67 Nova, AG, 7.619, 0.019
7) Al White, Azusa, Calif., ’65 GTO, AG, 7.633, 0.033
8) Pete Shuttleworth, Abbotsford, B.C., dragster, AG, 7.636, 0.036
9) Ron Paulk, Bakersfiled, Calif., dragster, AG, 7.639, 0.039
10) Tom Fowler, Paso Robles, Calif., ’70 Camaro, AG, 7.650, 0.050
CLICK HERE FOR FULL A/GAS RESULTS – LADDERS
B GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Jim Black, Paso Robles, Calif., ’66 Nova, BG, 8.604 seconds, 0.004 (over index)
2) Jason Small, Bakersfield, Calif., ’66 Nova, BG, 8.604, 0.004
3) Kevin Riley, Santa Clara, Calif., ’67 Barracuda, BG, 8.607, 0.007
4) Ken Spears, Las Vegas, Nev., ’54 Chevy 3100, BG, 8.609, 0.009
5) Neal Westbrook, Pixley, Calif., ’68 Camaro, BG, 8.612, 0.012
6) Rick Krulzenga, Cypress, Calif., ’55 Chev, BG, 8.615, 0.015
7) Boyd W Schauer, Menlo Prak, Calif., ’40 Olds, BG, 8.618, 0.018
8) Nathan Hop, Visalia, Calif., ’69 Mustang, BG, 8.620, 0.020
9) Val Miller, Bakersfield, Calif., ’71 Barracuda, BG, 8.622, 0.022
10) Jerry Wold, Buena Park, Calif., ’68 Camaro, BG, 8.623, 0.023
CLICK HERE FOR FULL B/GAS RESULTS – LADDERS
C GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Billy Teague, Reedley, Calif., ’67 Nova, CG, 9.603 seconds, 0.003 (over index)
2) Gary Lynch, Sylman, Calif., ’58 Austin A40, CG, 9.603, 0.003
3) Scott Morgan, Tracey, Calif., ’67 Camaro, CG, 9.604, 0.004
4) Wesley Eisenya, Ripon, Calif., ’69 Valiant, CG, 9.611, 0.011
5) Bill Becker, Paso Robles, Calif., ’33 Willys, CG, 9.612, 0.012
6) Kirk Hall, Vancouver, Wash., ’66 Chev II, CG, 9.614, 0.014
7) Ernie McAllister, Norwalk, Calif., ’65 Corvette, CG, 9.614, 0.014
8) Mark Capps, Madera, Calif., ’67 Mustnag, CG, 9.616, 0.016
9) Mike Rabener, Paso Robles, Calif., ’67 Camaro, CG, 9.620, 0.020
10) Dan Barrie, Lake Forest, Calif., ’62 Nova, CG, 9.620, 0.020
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D GAS ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Williams, Bakersfield, Calif., ’67 Nova, DG, 10.601 seconds, 0.001 (over index)
2) Harold Binsfeld, Pacifica, Calif., ’55 Handyman, DG, 10.605, 0.005
3) Ron Workman, Wasco, Calif., ’63 Nova, DG, 10.606, 0.006
4) Ken Parks, Placerville, Calif., dragster, DG, 10.615, 0.015
5) Jesse Howe, El Segundo, Calif., ’67 Coronet RT, DG, 10.615, 0.015
6) Bill Norton, Delhi, Calif., ’63 Nova, DG, 10.618, 0.018
7) Bill Rogers, Bakersfield, Calif., ’68 Camaro, DG, 10.618, 0.018
8) Steve Barta, Bakersfield, Calif., ’62 Nova, DG, 10.627, 0.027
9) Gary Hardee, Cressey, Calif., ’73 Pinto, DG, 10.630, 0.030
10) Tom Christian, Reno, Nev., ’67 Nova, DG, 10.631, 0.031
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NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR I
1) Jason Barta, Bakersfield, Calif., ’08 FED, NE1, 7.600 seconds, 0.000 (over index)
2) Hans Jakob, Ontario, Calif., ’02 Hansen, NE1, 7.601, 0.001
3) Kenny Upton, Garden Grove, Calif., ’13 Leonards, NE1, 7.603, 0.003
4) David Isley, Ontario, Calif., ’10 FED, NE1, 7.604, 0.004
5) Alan Hull, Arcadia, Calif., ’15 Farr, NE1, 7.608, 0.008
6) Dave Lawson, Mariposa, Calif., ’09 Tuttle, NE1, 7.616, 0.016
7) Chad Camping, Paso Robles, Calif., ‘ra Dragster, NE1, 7.627, 0.027
8) Cory Bogne, Chatsworth, Calif., ’95 Hollander, NE1, 7.631, 0.031
9) Dustin Lee, Palmdale, Calif., ’06 N + P, NE1, 7.631, 0.031
10) Jimmy Morosan, San Diego, Calif., ’00 Porter, NE1, 7.643, 0.043
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NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR II
1) J Todd Fernandes, Tulare, Calif., ’32 Bantam, NE2, 8.601 seconds, 0.001 (over index)
2) Matt Garcia, Galt, Calif., dragster, NE2, 8.603, 0.003
3) Jim Miller, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., ’29 Roadster, NE2, 8.604, 0.004
4) Wes Anderson, Norwalk, Calif., ’27 Ford, NE2, 8.609, 0.009
5) Eddie Lucas, Modesto, Calif., ’32 Austin Bantam, NE2, 8.611, 0.011
6) Troy Moyle, Carson City, Nev., ’23 Ford T, NE2, 8.616, 0.016
7) Roger Turley, Wales, Utah, ’23 Ford, NE2, 8.617, 0.017
8) Jason Trubey, Bakersfield, Calif., ’70 Fiat ALT, NE2, 8.627, 0.027
9) Robert Johnson, Visalia, Calif., ’09 S & W, NE2, 8.628, 0.028
10) Jeff Brochheuser, Durham, Calif., ’32 Bantam, NE2, 8.636, 0.036
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NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR III
1) Jeff Follin, Mission Hills, Calif., dragster, NE3, 9.605 seconds, 0.005 (over index)
2) Dennis Keck, Wheatland, Wyo., ‘7t Ford, NE3, 9.613, 0.013
3) Ed Destaute, Rosemeade, Calif., ’62 Corvette, NE3, 9.618, 0.018
4) Ron Anzalone, Baywood Park, Calif., ’23 Ford, NE3, 9.628, 0.028
5) Don Morris, Roseville, Calif., ’23 Ford, NE3, 9.649, 0.049
6) John Minor, Lakeside, Calif., ’32 Roadster, NE3, 9.652, 0.052
7) Mike Gillespie, Concord, Calif., ’27 Roadster, NE3, 9.658, 0.058
8) Steven Welch, Lake Elsinore, Calif., ’23 Ford, NE3, 9.669, 0.069
9) Lindsey Lister, San Pedro, Calif., ’72 Shoemaker, NE3, 9.686, 0.086
10) Carl Carlson, Discovery Bay, Calif., ’27 Ford, NE3, 9.714, 0.114
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FRIDAY PROFESSIONAL
AA/FC Q-2
736 – Dan Horan 7098 – Dan Jurado
5.563, 263.15 7.212, 124.38 (DQ-OIL)
707 – Matt Bynum 791 – Brad Thompson
10.095, 43.89 5.731, 239.78
7000 Billy Morris 666 Tim Boychuk
13.799, 66.40 6.033, 196.53
616 Ryan Hodgson 7001 Matt Malendez
5.715, 245.40 BROKE
748 Bob Godfrey 7787 Geoff Monise
20.586, 37.07 6.647, 210.54
659 Mike Peck 776 Bobby Cottrell
NO TIME DQ 5.724, 251.30
555 Jeff Gregory 170 – Jeff Arend
6.176, 186.04 5.691, 255.53
778 – James Day 758 – Rian Konno
5.894, 244.65 5,857, 244.87
655 – Ron Knoblauch 7111 – Bill Windham
6.923, 163.28 9.736, 96.16
785 – Jerry Espeseth
5.680, 256.21
Q-2 TOP TEN
1. 736 Dan Horan, Sylmar, CA., Camaro 5.563, 263.15
2. 707 Matt Bynum, Orange, CA. ’70 Camaro 5.575, 261.98
3. 7000 Billy Morris, La Quinta, CA., ’69 Camaro 5.652, 249.49
4. 785 Jerry Espeseth, Yorba Linda, CA., Camaro 5.680, 256.21
5. 170 Jeff Arend, LaVerne, CA. Firebird 5.691, 255.53
6. 616 Ryan Hodgson, Alberta, CAN. 69 Firebird 5.715, 245.40
7. 758 Rian Konno, Rosemead, CA. Mustang 5.720, 245.72
8. 776 Bobby Cottrell, Whittier, CA., ’69 Camaro 5.724, 251.30
9. 791 Brad Thompson, Visalia, CA., Camaro 5.731, 239.78
10. 7392 Justin Taylor, Albany, OR., ’73 Mustang 5.763, 234.25
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Q-1
776 Bobby Cottrell 736 Dan Horan
12.503, 79.63 5.889, 218.97
7098 Tony Jurado 7000 Billy Morris
LEFT BEFORE TREE 5.652, 249.49
7787 Geoff Monise 707 Matt Bynum
5.838, 247.16 5.575, 261.98
758 Rian Konno 13 Cory Lee
5.720, 245.72 14.161, 60.92
7001 Matt Malendez 555 Jeff Gregory
24.492, 32.68 6.462, 170.02
666 Tim Boychuk 748 Steve Easton
5.846, 246.48 9.467, 68.37
791 Brad Thompson 616 Ryan Hodgson
14.493, 69.50 13.933, 66.74
7392 Justin Taylor 659 Mike Peck
5.763, 234.25 12.791, 66.88
170 Jeff Arend 655 Don Knoblach
5.747, 250.69 7.261, 143.20
6460 Tim Nemeth 778 James Day
5.828, 237.59 5.905, 250.41
7111 Bill Windham 785 Jerry Espeseth
5.959, 239.95 5.981, 255.39
Q-1 TOP TEN
1. 707 Matt Bynum, Orange, CA. ’70 Camaro 5.575, 261.98
2. 7000 Billy Morris, La Quinta, CA., ’69 Camaro 5.652, 249.49
3. 758 Rian Konno, Rosemead, CA. Mustang 5.720, 245.72
4. 170 Jeff Arend, LaVerne, CA. Firebird 5.747, 250.69
5. 7392 Justin Taylor, Albany, OR., ’73 Mustang 5.763, 234.25
6. 6460 Tim Nemeth, Chilliwack, BC, CAN., ’77 Trans-Am 5.828, 237.59
7. 7787 Geoff Monise, Buena Park, CA., 71 Trans-Am 5.838, 247.16
8. 666 Tim Boychuk, Scottsdale, AZ. ’69 Camaro 5.846, 246.48
9. 736 Dan Horan, Sylmar, CA., Camaro 5.889, 218.97
10. 778 James Day, Aliso Viejo, CA. 5.905, 250.41
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NOSTALGIA TOP FUEL – Q-1
7736 Dan Horan 706 Pete Wittenberg
5.805, 250.04 5.731, 234.94
774 Jim Murphy 761 Tyler Hester
12.226, 72.30 5.841, 221.67
775 Frank McBee Jr. 710H Bryan Hall
6.586, 157.03 5.762, 239.23
752 Dusty Green 7238 Bret Williamson
6.576, 152.81 5.915, 231.71
7131 Rick White 379 Tyler Hilton
6.425, 184.72 (DQ-Oil) 5.930, 224.81
766 Adam Sorokin 7188 Brendan Murry
6.769, 171.66 6.644, 114.95
Q-1
1. 706 Pete Wittenberg, Anahaim, CA. 5.731, 234.94
2. 710H Bryan Hall, Rio Oso, CA. 5.762, 239.23
3. 7736 Dan Horan Jr., Sylmar, CA. 5.805, 250.04
4. 761 Tyler Hester, Visalia, CA. 5.841, 221.67
5. 7238 Bret Williamson, Gilroy, CA. 5.915, 231.71
6. 379 Tyler Hilton, Cincinnati, OH. 5.930, 224.81
7. 752 Dusty Green, Pleasant Hill, CA. 6.576, 152.81
8. 775 Frank McBee Jr., Madera, CA. 6.586, 157.03
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AA/FUEL ALTERED Q-1
7786 Rodney Flournou 28 Ron Capps
6.853, 195.56 7.537, 118.83
7708 Dan Nix 7536 Eric Gates
6.723, 249.53 7.320, 154.10
760R Robert Winefsky 756 Nate Bugg
6.420, 214.42 10.487, 71.34
718 Mike Halstead 7841 James Generalao
10.201, 85.87 6.867, 197.08
601 Tom Padilla 737 Mark Whynaught
6.058, 208.49 6.486, 222.33
617 Shawn Hawker Shawn Van Horn
6.138, 182.43 6.177, 230.25
238 George Gallimore 770 Keith Wilson
9.631, 77.38 5.833, 243.19
7077 Jim Holtz
6.501, 173.18
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FRIDAY SPORTSMAN
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FRIDAY MARCH MEET SCHEDULE
THURSDAY – HORAN, PECK LEAD THURSDAY TESTING
There were 25 teams which took advantage of the extra pass.
Mike Peck pushed his Camaro Funny Car to the quickest of AA/FC entries as he stepped the timers with a 5.749 elapsed time at 253.14 miles per hour. Second quickest was Mike Melendez’s Pontiac Firebird with a 5.836, 208.26. Veteran Jeff Arend was third with a 5.863.
Over in the dragsters, it was a Funny Car at the top of the list when Dan Horan Jr., clicked off early with a 5.899 elapsed time at 212.49 miles per hour. Pete Wittenberg was second with a 5.955, 195.00. Jim Murphy was third with a 6.025, 188.96.