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Washington racers take seven of eight

Kent, Wash. - Washington racers won seven of the eight NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series racing categories at Pacific Raceways during today's eliminations.

Second-generation racer Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., played the role of giant killer this weekend by taking the win in Top Alcohol Dragster with a 5.462-second, 249.90 mph run in the final. Competing in only his second event, the rookie racer held his composure like a veteran, defeating heavily-favored Mark Hentges in the final on his way to his first career win.

"I was a little bit nervous in the final, but not too much," said Severance. "It's a great feeling to be able to win my first event, especially at my home track."

The Top Alcohol Funny Car final was delayed, as Bucky Austin and crew were forced to install a new motor into their vehicle 35 minutes before the final.

"I knew I shook the car hard in the semifinals," said Austin. "I thought there would be something wrong."

After swapping out motors, the Fife, Wash., resident then ran a 5.691-second, 246.75-mph run to defeat Jason Rupert of Anaheim, Calif., in the final. This is Austin's third win this year.

Winners in the other NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories are Brian Hyerstay of Eugene, Ore., in Comp; Rodney Stults of Marysville, Wash., in Super Stock; Eric Waldo of Richland, Wash., in Stock; Cheryl Morris of Olympia, Wash., in Super Comp; John Peterson of Basin City, Wash., in Super Gas; and Jim Ellingson of Colbert, Wash., in Super Street.

In NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series competition, Al Omond of Sardis, B.C., defeated Leeland King of Shelton, Wash., for the win.

Rod Langley of Boise, Idaho, also took the win in Top Comp, and Don Murray of White Rock, B.C., earned the win in Pro Street.

Northwest Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will make its next stop at Mission Raceway Park, in Mission, B.C., on June 22. This event was originally scheduled for May 3-5, but the conclusion of this event was rescheduled due to rain.

The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
Round 1 
1) Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.508 seconds, 256.84 mph def. 
8) Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 8.613, 100.88

2) Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.520, 259.11 def. 7
) Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 6.338, 154.49 

3) Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.573, 255.29 def. 
6) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.646, 261.78 

4) Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.404, 249.16 def. 
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.433, 249.90 

Semifinals 
Hentges, 5.451, 260.01 def. Myers, 5.506, 246.30 
Severance, 5.428, 263.77 def. Federlin, 5.582, 252.47 

Final 
Severance, 5.462, 249.90 def. Hentges, 5.551, 252.47 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
Round 1 
1) Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.727 seconds, 253.14 mph vs. BYE 

2) Pat Austin, Tacoma, Wash., '00 Firebird, 6.412, 165.97 def. 
7) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 10.284, 89.70

3) Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '00 Avenger, 5.909, 237.75 def. 
6) John Knox, Lacey, Wash., '97 Mustang, 6.165, 234.70

4) Rod Clough, Abbotsford, B.C., '97 Firebird, 5.876, 243.11 def. 
5) Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '98 Daytona, 6.172, 228.34

Semifinals 
B. Austin, 5.735, 250.37 def. Clough, 5.932, 242.67 
Rupert, 5.753, 244.92 def. P. Austin, 5.780, 247.93 

Final 
B. Austin, 5.691, 246.75 def. Rupert, 5.782, 242.67 

COMP ELIMINATOR 
Brian Hyerstay, Eugene, Ore., '97 Dragster, G/D, 9.327 seconds, 135.32 mph def. 
Mike Pessemier, Graham, Wash., '99 Dragster, B/D, 6.990, 189.92

SUPER STOCK 
Rodney Stults, Marysville, Wash., '64 Chevelle, SS/MA, 11.480, 106.73 def. 
Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.431, 127.85

STOCK ELIMINATOR 
Eric Waldo, Richland, Wash., '69 Mustang, C/S, 10.868, 115.37 def. 
Steve Hanby, Salem, Ore., '85 Camaro, L/SA, 12.176, 108.37

SUPER COMP 
Cheryl Morris, Olympia, Wash., '00 Mullis, 8.916, 163.55 def. 
Dustin Hentges, Auburn, Wash., '00 Mullis, 8.935, 168.09 

SUPER GAS 
John Peterson, Basin City, Wash., '96 Grand Prix, 9.908, 154.42 def. 
Wayne Linder, Sunnyside, Wash., '97 Don Daris, 9.938, 139.37

SUPER STREET 
Jim Ellingson, Colbert, Wash., '73 Maverick, 10.873, 127.85 def. 
Brad Pattan, Boise, Idaho, '68 Firebird, 10.849, 120.38

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES 
Al Omond, Sardis, B.C., '84 Ninja, 9.805, 128.31 def. 
Leeland King, '90 Kawasaki, 8.752, 146.10 

TOP COMP 
Rod Langley, Boise, Idaho, '99 R.E.D., 7.194, 180.16 def. 
Doug Hemenway, Auburn, Wash., '97 Undercover, 7.604, 176.676 

PRO STREET 
Don Murray, White Rock, B.C., '56 Corvette, 7.572, 172.08 def. 
Glen Braid, Surrey, B.C., '66 Pontiac, 8.011, 179.21 

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Mark Hentges, Bucky Austin top qualifiers

Kent, Wash. - Mark Hentges in Top Alcohol Dragster and Bucky Austin in Top Alcohol Funny Car battled fluctuating track conditions throughout both days of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways, but enter tomorrow's eliminations at the top of their classes.

"If it can stay in the 70s, racing conditions will be ideal. They've got good air here," said Austin, driver of the Centennial Batteries Northwest Energy Top Alcohol Funny Car. "When the track gets hot, it's hard to negotiate."

Hentges, of Federal Way, Wash., held pole position throughout all three rounds of qualifying. His second round pass of 5.408 seconds, at 258.27 mph is nearly a tenth of a second better than Joey Severance of Spanaway, Wash., who is seated second.

Fife, Wash., resident Austin, also ran his best run during his second pass down the quarter-mile, when he ran 5.760 seconds at 252.47 mph. In pursuit of Austin, is Jason Rupert of Anaheim, Calif., who jumped from seventh, to third in qualifying on his final pass.

"We'll take it one round at a time tomorrow and try not to outsmart ourselves," said the Lucas Oil-sponsored Top Alcohol Funny Car racer.

Rupert will be competing in the Northwest Division this year, after competing last year in the Pacific Division.

"The team and I want to win every event," said Rupert. "But if there is one event we will especially be pushing to win, it's the Lucas Oil NHRA Northwest Nationals."

Both Hentges and Austin, as well as Tom Tucker of Bend, Ore., in Comp; Bill Stewart of Marysville, Wash., in Super Stock; and Calvin Queahpama of Warm Springs, Ore., in Stock; will earn bonuses from Sealed Power for being the top qualifiers in their respected classes.

In NHRA Kerker Motorcycles Series qualifying, Andre Williams of Tacoma, Wash., earned the Motorsports Unlimited Low Qualifier bonus after posting a .401 second reaction time during his fifth and final qualifying run. Qualifying in Sportsman Motorcycle is based on reaction time.

The Brandon Lundeen's Black Diamond Motorsports Low Qualifier bonus was rewarded to Shane Harter of E. Wenatchee, Wash., for his 6.645 second, 208.36 mph run in Top Comp.

Eliminations begin tomorrow at 9 a.m., with round one of eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car scheduled to begin at noon. Gates open tomorrow at 7 a.m. For more information, call the track at (253) 639-5927.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and first round pairings in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
1)  Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.408 seconds, 258.27 mph 
2)  Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.505, 257.43 
3)  Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.518, 251.91 
4)  Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.547, 233.08 
5)  Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.550, 243.37 
6)  Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.600, 253.71 
7)  Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.605, 248.61 
8)  Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 5.681, 250.04 

Not Qualified 
9)  William Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.739, 233.36 
10)  Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 5.808, 240.64 
11)  Jason Howell, Tacoma, Wash., 8.228, 106.20 

Round 1 
1)  Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.408 seconds, 258.27 mph vs. 
8) Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., 5.681, 250.04

2)  Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.505, 257.43 vs. 
7) Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.605, 248.61 

3)  Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.518, 251.91 vs. 
6) Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 5.600, 253.71 

4)  Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.547, 233.08 vs. 
5) Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.550, 243.37 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
1)  Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.760 seconds, 252.47 mph 
2)  Pat Austin, Tacoma, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.887, 244.69 
3)  Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '00 Avenger, 5.997, 238.05 
4)  Rod Clough, Abbotsford, B.C., '97 Firebird, 6.006, 237.13 
5)  Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '98 Daytona, 6.157, 228.96 
6)  John Knox, Lacey, Wash., '97 Mustang, 6.160, 231.04 
7)  Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 6.163, 232.15 
8)  Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '99 Avenger, 6.519, 168.45 

Not Qualified 
9)  Jon Rice, Pocatello, Idaho, '98 Camaro, 7.024, 201.70 

Round 1 
1)  Bucky Austin, Fife, Wash., '02 Firebird, 5.760 seconds, 252.47 mph vs. 
8) Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '99 Avenger, 6.519, 168.45

2)  Pat Austin, Tacoma, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.887, 244.69 vs. 
7) Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 6.163, 232.15

3)  Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '00 Avenger, 5.997, 238.05 vs. 
6) John Knox, Lacey, Wash., '97 Mustang, 6.160, 231.04

4)  Rod Clough, Abbotsford, B.C., '97 Firebird, 6.006, 237.13 vs. 
5) Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '98 Daytona, 6.157, 228.96

COMP ELIMINATOR 
1)  Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., '98 Lumina, G/A, 8.609 seconds, -0.631 under index 
2)  Brian Hyerstay, Eugene, Ore., '97 Dragster, G/D, 9.324, -0.586 
3)  Bob Lambeck, Northridge, Calif., '98 Oldsmobile, D/SMA, 8.859, -0.541 
4)  Jeffrey Lane, North Bend, Wash., '34 Chevrolet, B/SR, 8.119, -0.531 
5)  Jim Warter, Fox Island, Wash., '95 Chevrolet, E/SM, 8.815, -0.525 
6)  Rob Harrison, N. Vancouver, B.C., '91 Beretta, J/A, 8.041, -0.519 
7)  Danny Anderson, Bonney Lake, Wash., '00 Dragster, C/ED, 7.493, -0.517 
8)  Mike Pessemier, Graham, Wash., '99 Dragster, B/D, 6.908, -0.512 
9)  Rick Dingle, Olympia, Wash., '00 Dragster, C/ED, 7.519, -0.491 
10) Dennis Myers, Prosser, Wash., '98 Dakota, B/TA, 8.672, -0.478 

SUPER STOCK 
1)  Bill Stewart, Marysville, Wash., '74 Barracuda, SS/LA, 10.751 seconds, -0.999 under index 
2)  Jeffrey Lane, North Bend, Wash., '02 Grand Am, SS/CM, 8.985, -0.915 
3)  Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alta., '96 Camaro, GT/EA, 10.041, -0.909 
4)  Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '92 Ciera, GT/DA, 9.933, -0.867 
5)  Art Congdon, Calgary, Alta., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.893, -0.807 
6)  James Caughlin, Woodburn, Ore., '78 Pinto, SS/CC, 12.486, -0.764 
7)  Jim Johnston, Ladner, B.C., '55 Chevy, SS/OA, 11.855, -0.745 
8)  Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.395, -0.705 
9)  Jack Bystrom, Rancho Cucamonga, '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 10.168, -0.682 
10) Alan Falcone, Normandy Park, Wash., '91 Oldsmobile, GT/CA, 10.022, -0.678 

STOCK ELIMINATOR 
1)  Calvin Queahpama, Warm Springs, Ore., '65 Chevrolet, T/SA, 13.490 seconds, -1.210 under index 
2)  Brad Plourd, Covington, Wash., '90 Camaro, D/SA, 10.750, -1.100 
3)  Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '97 Camaro, D/SA, 10.756, -1.094 
4)  Tim Lisson, Canby, Ore., '72 Camaro, H/SA, 11.372, -1.078 
5)  Mary Ann Method, Kennewick, Wash., '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.475, -1.075 
6)  Don Elgin, Desmoines, Wash., '74 Grand Am, N/SA, 12.234, -1.066 
7)  Cal Method, Kennewick, Wash., '71 Chevrolet, G/SA, 11.257, -1.043 
8)  Jim Durham, Vacaville, Calif., '72 Duster, F/SA, 11.114, -1.036 
9)  Bill Kost, Renton, Wash., '77 Cutlass, L/SA, 11.982, -1.018 
10) Tommy Gaynor, Vancouver, Wash., '96 Pontiac, F/SA, 11.135, -1.015

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Local favorites on top after day one

Kent, Wash. - After the opening day of time trials and qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways, Mark Hentges in Top Alcohol Dragster and Pat Austin in Top Alcohol Funny Car are leading their fields.

Hentges' 5.537-second, 251.91-mph pass put him atop of his class after one round of qualifying. The Federal Way, Wash., resident had five divisional and three national event wins last year on route to a second straight Northwest Division championship and second place finish in the national point standings.

This year, he has been to three final rounds in four events, but has yet to visit the winner's circle. Two of the losses in the finals were to Steve Federlin of Oregon City, Ore., who is currently fourth.

"It's a little tricky out there," said Federlin. "But we made a good solid run, we're in the show, and we should be ready to play tomorrow."

Austin, of Tacoma, Wash., is qualified number one after a 5.894-second, 243.24-mph pass, while Bill Stewart of Marysville, Wash., is the top qualifier in Super Stock. Final qualifying results for Comp and Stock will be posted as soon as they are available.

Joe Collette, of Boise, Idaho, is atop of the Sportsman Motorcycle class after day one of NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series qualifying. This racing series is held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series in NHRA's South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions. Qualifying is based on reaction time.

During round two of Super Gas time trials, Raymond Ayers of Dallas, Ore., had the scare of his life, as his roadster went out of control 400 feet past the starting line, eventually crashing into the right guard wall before rolling over one and a half times. The Super Gas racer was uninjured except for a seat belt abrasion on his left shoulder.

Smoke filled Maureen Jondahl's '92 Firebird shortly after she passed the finish line during the Comp racer's second qualifying run. The Firebird then began spinning out of control before coming to a halt two hundred feet later. Jondahl of Battleground, Wash., was emotionally shaken afterwards, but walked away from the scene with no injuries. Track medical officials cleared both racers after examination.

Gates open tomorrow at Pacific Raceways at 7 a.m., with final qualifying and time trials to begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster will make two qualifying runs at noon and 3 p.m., and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. General admission with pit pass is $20, children 6-14 are $5, and children 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Pacific Raceways at (253) 639-5927.

The following are Friday's preliminary qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways. Final qualifying results will be posted as soon as they are available:

 TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
1)  Mark Hentges, Federal Way, Wash., 5.537 seconds, 251.91 mph 
2)  Michael Cofini, Spokane, Wash., 5.605, 248.61 
3)  Joey Severance, Spanaway, Wash., 5.634, 246.08 
4)  Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.643, 249.07 
5)  William Edwards Jr., Sumas, Wash., 5.739, 233.36 
6)  Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.783, 227.61 
7)  Brandon Johnson, Shelton, Wash., 5.955, 205.10 
8)  Gary Anderson, Anaheim, Calif., 6.201, 168.75 

Not Qualified 
9)  Kim Parker, Graham, Wash., 6.214, 163.57 
10)  Jason Howell, Tacoma, Wash., 8.228, 106.20 
11)  Greg Tacke, Great Falls, Mont., DQ 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
1)  Pat Austin, Tacoma, Wash., '00 Firebird, 5.894 seconds, 243.24 mph 
2)  Rod Clough, Abbotsford, B.C., '97 Firebird, 6.143, 227.77 
3)  Forrest LeBlanc, Kent, Wash., '98 Daytona, 6.157, 228.96 
4)  Dave Germain, Toledo, Wash., '02 Firebird, 6.163, 232.15 
5)  Randy Parker, Graham, Wash., '99 Avenger, 6.519, 168.45 
6)  Jason Rupert, Anaheim, Calif., '00 Avenger, 6.892, 146.38 
7)  Jon Rice, Pocatello, Idaho, '98 Camaro, 7.168, 203.52 

SUPER STOCK 
1)  Bill Stewart, Marysville, Wash., '74 Barracuda, SS/LA, 10.777 seconds, -0.973 under index 
2)  Sean Cour, Brush Prairie, Wash., '92 Ciera, GT/DA, 9.985, -0.815 
3)  Byron Setters, Red Deer, Alta., '96 Camaro, GT/EA, 10.147, -0.803 
4)  Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '02 Grand Am, SS/CM, 9.122, -0.778 
5)  Art Congdon, Calgary, Alta., '91 Calais, GT/CA, 9.955, -0.745 
6)  Jim Johnston, Ladner, B.C., '55 Chevy, SS/OA, 11.894, -0.706 
7)  Alan Falcone, Normandy Park, Wash., '91 Oldsmobile, GT/CA, 10.022, -0.678 
8)  Steve Polack, Enumclaw, Wash., '92 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.424, -0.676 
9)  Rod Stults, Marysville, Wash., '64 Chevelle, SS/MA, 11.483, -0.667 
10)  Jim Caughlin, Woodburn, Ore., '78 Pinto, SS/CC, 12.593, -0.657

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Pacific Raceways to host its first NHRA Lucas Oil event

KENT, Wash. - NHRA's Northwest Division competitors will continue their quest for points leading to divisional and national championships at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways, June 14-16. The event, the third of the season in the division, will feature more than 400 drivers in eight racing categories including 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters (TAD) and Top Alcohol Funny Cars (TAFC). The Division's last event, at Mission Raceway Park in B.C., was postponed due to rain. It is scheduled to be finished in Mission on June 22.

At this point in the season, Bucky Austin, who hails from Fife, Wash., has two divisional event wins to his credit, including the division's season opener in Boise, Idaho. He is currently first in the point standings. Pat Austin, a resident of Puyallup, Wash., and Bucky's nephew, was runner-up at an out-of-division event in Phoenix. He is the defending division TAFC champion.

In TAD racing, defending division champion Mark Hentges has been to three final rounds, including at two NHRA national events, but has yet to visit the winner's circle. In Boise, the Federal Way, Wash., resident was runner-up to Steve Federlin for the second time this season. The first time was at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. Federlin, of Oregon City, Ore., finished fourth in the division standings last year.

Gates at Pacific Raceways open at 7 a.m. each day and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday. TAD is scheduled to qualify at 2 p.m., and TAFC is scheduled at 3 p.m. Friday.

Saturday, TAFC will make qualifying runs at noon and 3 p.m. and TAD will run at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 9 a.m. First round of eliminations for TAD and TAFC is scheduled at noon.

Adult general admission tickets are $10 Friday, $20 Saturday and $25 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children 6-14 are $5 each day, and children 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

The event is part of a 45-race, $6.5 million series contested across the country. Drivers are competing for a part of a $561,000 champions' purse. They will earn points leading to national and division titles as well as a berth on the team that will represent the Northwest division at the Jeg's Allstar event in September.

Pacific Raceways is located at 31001 144th Ave., S.E. Take exit 142-A off I-5. Go East to the 304-312 Street exit and follow the signs to the track. For more information, call Pacific Raceways, (253) 639-5927, or visit www.PacificRaceways.com.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The event is the third of seven in Northwest Division competition.

WHERE: Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash. Track is located 31001 144th Ave., S.E. Take exit 142-A off I-5. Go East to the 304-312 Street exit and follow the signs to the track.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, June 14-16, 2002

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:
FRIDAY, June 14 -- Gates open 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster qualifying is scheduled at 2 p.m., and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying is at 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, 15 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster will make two qualifying runs at noon and 3 p.m., and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, 16 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $10 Friday, $20 Saturday, $25 Sunday. A three-day pass is $50. Children 6-14 are $5 each day. Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Pacific Raceways, (253) 639-5927.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $143,700, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

BONUS PROGRAMS:
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND -- a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions. Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.

SEALED POWER LOW QUALIFIER BONUS -- a $220,500 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 45 Lucas Oil events and the 23 NHRA national events: $1,250 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $400 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $200 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 16 of 23 national events.)

JEG'S ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $100,000 point fund from Jeg's High Performance. The 2002 Jeg's Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes. The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2002 Jeg's Allstars, held in conjunction with the NHRA Nationals in Chicago, Sept. 26-29, 2002. Points are based on in-division races only.

The winning division's team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions. Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece. Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES: Run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $7,400 champions' purse posted by Kerker will be paid to first, second and third place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.

The top four riders from each division in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series will be invited to compete in the NHRA Kerker King of the Coast competition. In 2002, the All-Star invitational will be run during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $1,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $500.

Currently, Sportsman Motorcycles are run in NHRA's South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions.

FEATURES: More than 400 drivers in the eight racing categories. Eight-car fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, featuring five-second, 260 mph side-by-side racing.