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Les Schwab Challenge Results PDF Print E-mail
The best of the Northwest came out to defend their turf against the California Hot Shots at the 31st Annual Les Schwab Challenge LODRS Drag Race July 10-13, 2008.

What resulted was an extremely competitive, entertaining, and exhausting event as round-by-round, the heat and attrition helped the best in the west rise to the top.

     Listed below for each class are the names, city, car, reaction time, elapsed time, and miles per hour for each class.

 

2008 geiselaughery.jpgPro Bracket

W: Terry Geise, Milwaukie, OR (’67 Camaro) .055, 10.422, 123.62

R/U: Brian Laughery, Damascus, OR .033, 10.759, 118,14

Semi: Curt Landis, Newberg, OR (’69 Chevelle)

 

 

 

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Stock

W: Jody Lang, Puyallup, WA (’81 Malibu), .014, 12.537, 91.90

R/U: Hal Sorensen, Vancouver, WA (’69 Camaro), .033, 10.848, 108.43

Semi: Gary Waldo, Hillsboro, OR

 

 

 

2008 mandellacongdon.jpgSuper Stock

W: Tony Mandella, Upland, CA (’90 Camaro) .007, 9.575, 138.22

R/U Art Condon, Calgary, AB (’91 Calais) .014, 9.674, 135.72

Semi:Jack Bystrom, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

 

 

 

2008 johns.jpgSportsman Motorcycle

W: Eric Johns, Milwaukie, OR (’05 Kawasaki) .022, 9.525, 135.10

R/U: Al Omond, Mission, B.C. (’94 ZX9), .092, 8.325, 165.31

Semi: Bret Hordeman, Otis Orchards, WA; Leeland King, Shelton, WA

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Super Street

W: Tom Golden, Aloha, OR (’57 Chev), 10.907, 123.00

R/U: Tony Hernandez, Buckley, WA  .021, 10.939, 146.48

Semi: Jim Glenn, Vancouver, WA; Bryon Boyd, Hat Creek, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008youngwoodruff.jpgSuper Comp

W: John Young, Vancouver, WA, (’03 Mullis), .020, 8.894, 161.05

R/U: Bob Woodruff, Maple Valley, WA (’02 Worthy), .030, 8.886, 182.48

Semi: Brian Phillips, Prosser, WA; Jessica Juel, Spokane, WA

 

2008 carterlambeck.jpgCompetition Eliminator

W: Dean Carter, Glendale, AZ, (’06 Uyehara) .001, 7.48, 168.13  

R/U:  Doug Lambeck, Corona Del Mar. CA (’06 Pontiac) .038, 8.620, 161.92

Semi: Jim Warter, Olalla, WA (’92 Chev)

 

 

 

2008 ferdererwhitmore.jpgSuper Gas

W: Mike Ferderer, Buckley, WA (’05 Pontiac), .031, 9.904, 171.13

R/U: John Whitmore, Myrtle Creek, OR (’34 Roadster), 9.899, 149.97,

Semi: Dean Petersen, Courtenay, BC; David Biancalana, Springfield, OR

 

 

 

 

2008 maness.jpgTop Dragster

W: Bill Maness, Vancouver, WA (’99 RED), .013, 7.933, 153.92

R/U: Mike Henderson, Tacoma, WA (’07 Mullis), .008, 7.168, 182.85,

Semi: Cody Hiatt, Boise, ID

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top Sportsman

W: Barry Hobson, Seattle, WA (’06 Grand Am), .020, 7.233, 182.83

R/U: Daryl Henley, Burley, WA (’02 Chev) .048, 7.654, 179.67

Semi: Bill Kondolay, Chilliwack, BC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top Alcohol Funny Car

W: Brian Hough. Junction City, OR (’06 Monte Carlo), .056, 6.015, 145.83

R/U: Jason Rupert, Yorba Linda, CA(’00 Firebird), .076, DNF

Semi: John Evanchuck, Edmonton, AB; Sean O’Bannon, Ontario, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 bayerseverance.jpgTop Alcohol Dragster

W: Thomas Bayer, Fontana, CA (’07 Uyhara), .088, 5.556, 258.24

R/U: Joey Severance, Spanaway, WA, (’05 Hadman), .052, 9.478, 79.05

Semi: Justin Davis, Murrieta, CA; Shawn Cowie, Surrey, B.C.

 

 

 

 

 

Photos in this article are courtesy of Larry McFarland - Grandstand Photos. 

 
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Drag Racing School - What is Bracket Racing?

Bracket, or ET, racing is a great way to get into the sport of drag racing.  You don't need a lot of money or special equipment to get started, but it helps to know "the basics."

What is a Bracket Race?

 

A bracket drag race is a straight-line acceleration contest between two cars, usually starting at different times, from a standing start over a specified distance, usually a quarter mile or an eighth mile.  Racers line up in front of a countdown device, called a Christmas Tree.  When they leave the starting line, timers record how long it takes them to reach the finish line. This is called elapsed time, or ET for short.  Top speed is also recorded.

Getting Started

 

The best way to get your feet wet is to go to a "test and tune" session (most tracks have them weekly). For a small fee, you can practice your starting line procedure, learn how the car reacts to tuning changes, and make passes down the track without the pressure of racing against someone.

You should also take time to watch how other racers do things, and most importantly, ask questions. Most racers will be happy to give you pointers on improving your technique.

Competing

 

When you're ready to race against other people, you can compete in your track's weekly series.  Your car will be put in a category, or class, based on the elapsed time of your car.  Top speed is not a factor in bracket racing.

You will need to determine how quick you think your car will be.  This is called the dial-in.  When you are matched up with another car, the dial-ins are compared and the slower car is given a head start equal to the difference between the two.  To win, you want to run as close to your dial-in as possible without going faster, or "breaking out."

You can also win if both cars run faster than the dial-ins (called running under) and you are closest to your dial-in. If both of you get down the track exactly at your dial-in or have the same breakout, the driver who reacted quickest to the Christmas Tree - called reaction time, or RT - wins the race. Here are possible outcomes for a race betwen Car A with a 14.50 second dial-in and Car B with a 15.25 second dial-in:

Car A runs 14.55 seconds, Car B runs 15.35 seconds
Car A wins (runs closest to dial-in without breaking out)

Car A runs 14.40 seconds, Car B runs 15.20 seconds
Car B wins (both cars run under, Car B runs closest to dial-in)

Car A runs 14.50 seconds with .510 RT,
Car B runs 15.25 seconds with .505 RT
Car B wins (runs at dial-in, has better reaction time)

Where Can I Race?

Woodburn Dragstrip, of course!!  Come on down!