Funny Car Fever’s Nostalgia Reunion is part of NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Series. Racers are competing for $30,000 cash, NHRA Coveted Wallys and Heritage Series Points.
Quick Look Results for Saturday and Sunday April 1/2
Nitro Funny Car
W: John Weaver (’77 Arrow) 5.94 – 244.83
R/U: Wally Giavia (’78 Challenger) 6.04 – 222.58
Semi 1: Bill Windham, Semi 2: Mike Halstead
A/Fuel
W: Drew Austin (’13 Parker) 6.06 – 226.92
R/U: Kin Bates SR (’00 Tuttle) 6.13 – 217.98
Semi 1: Rick Ewens, Semi 2: Dennis Allen
JR. Fuel
W: Don Enriquez (’08 Farr) 7.16 – 188.20 (7.15 dial)
R/U: Alan Hull (’15 Farr) 7.04 – 188.70 (7.01 dial)
Semi 1: Kevin Carter, Semi 2: Brad Woodard
7.0 Pro Eliminator
W: Brad Denney (’32 Bantam) 7.02 – 178.80 (7.00 dial)
R/U: Richard Phillips (’32 Bantam) 7.04 – 190.94 (7.00 dial)
Semi 1: Steve Faller, Semi 2: Aaron Wardell
AA/Supercharged
W: Mike Molea (’33 Willys) 6.83 – 184.17
R/U: Gary Reinero (’48 Austin) 6.96 – 201.23
Semi 1: Howard Anderson, Semi 2: Bill Fitting
CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars
W: Tony Trimp (’86 Corvette) 7.61 – 178.95 (7.50 dial)
R/U: Mike Troxel (’92 Trans Am) 7.56 – 168.83 (7.50 dial)
Semi 1: Ken Breneisen, Semi 2: Bob Sanguino
Nostalgia Eliminator 1
W: Greg Means (’97 Sterling) 7.66 – 165.07 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Sabrina Capps (’27 Ford) 7.54 – 173.96 (7.60 dial)
Semi 1: Kenny Upton, Semi 2: Jason Barta
Nostalgia Eliminator 2
W: Tim Beeman (’08 Tuttle) 8.62 – 153.89 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Mike Troxel Jr (’32 Roadster) 8.58 – 149.31 (8.60 dial)
Semi 1: Terry Lindblad, Semi 2: Danny See
Nostalgia Eliminator 3
W: Jim Miller (’29 Ford) 9.62 – 127.71 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Ed De Staute (’62 Vette) 9.62 – 138.94 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Don Morris, Semi 2: Mike Gillespie
A/Gas
W: Brian Rogers (’67 Nova) 7.64 – 177.30 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Brendon Frye (’57 Bel Air) 7.64 – 177.35 (7.60 dial)
Semi 1: Richard Wilson
B/Gas
W: Randy Armstrong (’57 Bel Air) 8.59 – 156.79 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Kevin Pope (’69 Camaro) 8.57 – 154.81 (8.60 dial)
Semi 1: Jim Finn, Semi 2: Cliff Boyles
C/Gas
W: Ron Coomes (’67 Corvette) 9.68 – 134.75 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Michael Corradi (’70 Nova) 9.59 – 142.72 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Brian Smith
D/Gas
W: Steve Barta (’62 Chevy II) 10.94 – 101.03 (10.60 dial)
R/U: Dana Griffin (’62 Nova) Broke
Semi 1: Mike Rabener, Semi 2: Don Fournier
E/Gas
W: Tyler Koranda (’65 Chevelle) 11.57 – 106.72 (11.60 dial)
R/U: Dave Sullivan (’89 Mustang) 11.56 – 115.09 (11.60 dial)
Semi 1: Ken Parks
Hot Rod
W: Kyle Weintz (’72 Nova) 10.79 – 110.47 (10.68 dial)
R/U: Chaysse Trimp (’69 Opel GT) 10.61 – 129.02 (10.57 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: Tyler Koranda, Semi 2: Henry Roberson JR
CAR SHOW WINNERS
People’s Choice Award – Dennis Cardellini with his 1937 Coupe
Judge’s Award – Marlys Adams with a 1955 Buick Special
Track Award – Denny Clark with his 1964 GTO
Thank You to all the racers and spectators that made this the biggest HRHS Funny Car Fever so far.
The Funny Car Fever Nostalgia Reunion at the Sacramento Raceway played host to the third round of the NHRA Heritage Series of nostalgia drag racing. The mild temperatures and excellent track prep, created perfect racing conditions that saw near record runs and tough competition in all the classes. To the delight of the fans there was also a mini Cacklefest on Saturday night that featured 9 historic dragsters. That fired up all together along the return road of the track.
NITRO FUNNY CAR EXHIBITION
The always fan pleasing Nitro Funny Cars came out Saturday to treat the fans to some great racing. Low ET (5.98 @244mph) of the event went to the Rick Aker’s team with John Weaver driving(far lane).
CIFCA SUPERCHARGED FUNNY CARS
California Independent Funny Car Association brought 8 Supercharged, Alcohol burning Funny Cars to Sacramento over the weekend. These cars race on a 7.50 Index and travel from track to track competing for points and cash with the help of Good Vibrations Motorsports. Repeat Funny Car Fever(2015) winner Tony Trimp in the “Happy Hour” Rough and Ready team took home the Wally again this year racing in the final against the(2016) Funny Car Winner Mike Troxel in the “No More Alimony” Trans Am.
AA/GAS
There were two finals for AA/GAS over the weekend. The first being the final for the March Meet between Mike Molia and Gary Reinero, with the win going to Molia in his Willys coupe. The final for this event came down to Molia and Reinero again, with Molia taking the win and taking home two trophies from the event.
A/Fuel
A/Fuel saw another heated 5 second battle between Drew Austin and Kin Bates Sr. With Bates grabbing the #1 qualifier spot with a 5.982 @ 233.32 mph, while Austin ran a 5.986 @ 229.63 mph during first round of eliminations. The final round of A/Fuel came down to Austin and Bates, where Austin would come out victorious with a 6.068 @ 226.92 mph to Bates’ 6.131 @ 217.98 mph.
JR/Fuel
Mission Viejo resident, Don Enriquez would sweep the field by qualifying #1 and defeating Alan Hull in the finals with a 7.169 @ 188.20 mph.
7.0 Pro
It was a battle between two Visalia, California residents, Brad Denney, and Richard Phillips in the final for 7.0 Pro. With Denney coming out victorious with a 7.020 @ 178.80 mph to Phillips’ 7.041 @ 190.94 mph.
A/Gas
The A/Gas final came down to Brendon Frye in his 1957 Chevy Bel Air, against Brian Rogers in his 1967 Chevy Nova. Rogers would beat Frye off the line with a .015 reaction time and run a 7.649 @ 177.30 mph taking the win over Frye who ran a 7.648 @ 177.35 mph.
B/Gas
The final for B/Gas featured a double breakout between Kevin Pope’s 1969 Camaro and Randy Armstrong’s 1957 Bel Air. With Armstrong taking the win, running the closest to the 8.60 index at 8.596 @ 156.79 mph to Pope’s 8.578 @ 154.81 mph.
C/Gas
Ron Coomes would be victorious in C/Gas with his 1967 Corvette by running a 9.684 @ 134.75 mph. To the runner up, Michael Corradi who barely broke out of the 9.60 index with a 9.595 @ 142.72 mph with his 1970 Nova.
D/Gas
Steve Barta, who was the #1 qualifier for D/Gas, would end up taking the top honors for the field. Defeating Dana Griffin who broke, while Barta ran a 10.949 @ 101.03 mph in his 1962 Chevy II.
E/Gas
The E/Gas final was a close one, with a double breakout. Between Tyler Koranda and Dave Sullivan, with Koranda getting the win, running the closest to the 11.60 index with a 11.576 @ 106.72 mph to Sullivan’s 11.560 @ 115.09 mph.
Nostalgia Eliminator I
The Nostalgia Eliminator I final, came down to two tough competitors. With Greg Means in his 1997 Sterling Dragster, squaring off with Sabrina Capps in her 1927 Ford altered roadster. Means would defeat Capps with a 7.669 @ 165.07 mph to Capps’ breakout of 7.549 @ 173.96 mph.
Nostalgia Eliminator II
Tim Beeman would come out victorious in Nostalgia Eliminator II running an 8.628 @ 153.89 mph in his 2008 Tuttle dragster. Defeating Mike Troxel Jr. who broke out with an 8.582 @ 149.31 mph.
Nostalgia Eliminator III
One of the closest finals was in Nostalgia Eliminator III, separated by only two one-thousands of a second, between Jim Miller and Ed DeStaute. With Miller taking the win with a 9.624 @ 127.71 mph over DeStaute’s 9.626 @ 138.94 mph.
Hot Rod
The Hot Rod class had the largest car field, which was wittled down to the final between Kyle Weintz in his 1972 Nova and Chaysse Trimp in a 1969 Opel. The victor would be Weintz who would run a 10.791 @ 110.47 mph to Trimp’s 10.617 @ 129.02 mph.
SATURDAY NITE’S CACKE CARS
Just a few of the 9
SUNDAY’S CAR SHOW
Vintage all the way around. Shown is only 3 of the cars doing a Best Appearing Parade.
Judge’s Award – Marlys Adams with a 1955 Buick Special
Track Award – Denny Clark with his 1964 GTO 
People’s Choice Award – Dennis Cardellini with his 1937 Coupe
WHAT THE FANS GET TO SEE AT THIS YEARS FUNNY CAR FEVER
Rick Aker’s “Dream Weaver”, Wally Giavia’s “G-Men”, Richard Townsend’s “Nitroholic” and Chris Morel’s “Little City Cuda”(Saturday), CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars, A/Fuel Dragsters, 7.0 Pro Eliminator, AA/Supercharged, Junior Fuel Dragsters, Nostalgia Eliminator 7.60, 8.60, 9.60, Pro Gas Slammers: A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, D/Gas, E/Gas, Hot Rod, Vintage Car Show(Sunday)
Vintage Dragster, Cackle Car, Static Start up in front of the stands and Cackle Cars push start on the dragstrip(Saturday), Junior Dragster Exhibition(Saturday)
NHRA Wallys to HRHS Winners
NITRO FUNNY CARS
Bits from the Cascade Automotive AKA “Dreamweaver” Pits
1978 Omni, Best Time: 5.736 @ 254.33 MPH, Owner Rick Akers, Driver John Weaver
Bits from the G-Men Pits
1978 Dodge Charger, Best Time: 5.826 @ 243.24 MPH, Owner/Driver: Wally Giavia
Bits from the Nitroholic Pits
1969 Camaro, Best Time 5.72 @ 256.78 MPH, Richard Townsend – Owner / Driver / Fabricator & Most Everything Else!, Occupation – Self Employed General Contractor, Kevin Poynter – Crew Chief, Occupation –, Former Multi-National Event winning NHRA Crew Chief, Currently Manager/ Supervisor – National Oilwell Varco, Eddie Otto – Crew Chief, Occupation – Retired NHRA Car Chief for DSR and others – Currently Distributions Manager and Truck Driver in Oregon /Undisclosed Company
Bits from the Little City Cuda Pits
1970 Cuda, Best Time 5.72 @ 254 MPH, Chris Morel – Owner/Driver – Terry Manzer Crew Chief – Sponsored by Morel’s Auto Body Reno Nevada
Bits from the Happy Hour Pits
1984 Chevrolet Corvette – Crew Chief: Harvey Williams from Bermuda – AKA “Harvey Shuffle” – Driver: Tony Trimp from Wilton, CA
Bits from the Sanguino Pits
72 year old driver Bob Sanguino. Chassis fabricator, retired High School auto shop teacher, ASE Master tech w/engine machine & performance specialist from Stockton, CA. Crew: Monica Hunter and Jenny Sanguino
“The Familiar” – Dan Whiteman and Chris Bates
“No More Alimony” Mike Troxel
Jim Currie’s Dragnut
owner/driver: James Maher
owner/driver: Dave Matson, formerly Pro Mod driver
and George Johns (not pictured)
7.0 PRO ELIMINATOR
PRO GAS SLAMMERS
NOSTALGIA ELIMINATOR
CACKLE CARS
AA/SUPERCHARGED
A/FUEL DRAGSTERS
JR FUEL DRAGSTERS
FAN INFO “Spectator Side Gate #3 General Admission for Saturday ONLY
Spectator Side Gate #3 General Admission – TAILGATE ALONG THE DRAGSTRIP!
Grandstands are not provided. Track side “drive in” parking and lawn chairs only. Bring your own food as there will not be any food vendors. Enter Gate #3, proceed to parking or track side drive in. You may walk to the pit side at no additional cost.
GATES OPEN: Saturday at 12 Noon (Gate #3)
TICKET PRICES: $20 on Event Day…$15 Pre-Sale Tix Online – Go to The Foat
Children under 12 FREE!
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed. There are NO Food/Drink Concessions located on the Spectator Side of the Facility. (Gas only BBQ allowed)
NOT PERMITTED: Glass bottles, Glass Containers and briquette BBQs are not allowed on site.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Bring Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Umbrellas, Pop ups, Jackets, Food, Drinks, Gas BBQ (no briquettes allowed due to property fire hazards).
PIT PASS INFO “Pit Gate #2” for Spectators who would like Pit Side access for Fri/Sat/Sun
GATES OPEN: Friday 10:00 AM – Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 8:00 AM. All Gates Closed with no re-entry at 11:00 PM each night.
TICKET PRICES: Friday: $50 (only 3-day Fri/Sat/Sun Pit Passes will be available for purchase on Friday) Saturday: $45 (sold as a 2-day Sat/Sun ticket only) Sunday: $20
RACER AND CREW MEMBER INFORMATION FOR THURS/FRI/SAT/SUN
GATES OPEN: Thursday: Front Lot Stacking 8:00 AM Ticket Sales 4:00 PM- Friday 10:00 AM – Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 8:00 AM. All Gates Closed with no re-entry at 11:00 PM each night.
Early Bird Parking and Ticket Sales available Thursday 4-7 PM
CREW ADMISSION(restricted area pass): Thurs/Friday: $55 per crew member (only 3-day Fri/Sat/Sun Crew Bands will be available for purchase) Saturday: $45 (only 2-day Sat/Sun Crew Bands will be available for purchase) Sunday: $25
RACE ENTRY: $125 Go to The Foat
PRE ENTRY: Only required for Nitro Funny Car.
PARKING: Racer Packages come with one parking pass for tow vehicle only. Overnight parking is $40 per RV or trailer.
PIT SPECTATOR PARKING: Front lot parking is free. Pit Area parking is $20 per vehicle. You assume all risks of theft and damage while parking at Sacramento Raceway.
PIT SPECTATOR SEATING: Grandstand seating is provided. Bring Seat Cushions and umbrella.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Sacramento Raceway contracts with a restaurant certified vendor to sell food, drinks and beer.
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed.
OVER NITE CAMPING: All racers and their crew members must purchase a multi-day pass and parking pass in order to stay in the pits overnight. All lights, generators and noise to cease one hour after last run. Hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
RACING FUEL: Not sold at track.
NOT PERMITTED: Outside Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles or glass containers.
CHILDREN: Children under the age of 14 are not permitted in the restricted areas, with the exception of remaining in the enclosed cab of the tow vehicle, with an adult, while in the restricted areas.
STARTING LINE: No more than 5 crew members are allowed on the starting line at any one time. Non-essential crew members must remain in the tow vehicle or behind the yellow lines. All crew must exit starting line immediately after their driver’s run to make room for the next set of tow vehicles. Please do not park tow vehicle in front of tower or in front of spectators. There is room next to the tower and behind the tower to park tow rigs during runs.
TOW VEHICLES: All tow vehicles must stop prior to the water box area. DO NOT Park in front of spectators standing in front of the tower.
PETS: It is best to leave your pet at home due to the loud noises drag racing creates. However, dogs weighing less than 20 lbs are permitted at Sacramento Raceway and must be leashed at all times. Naturally aggressive dogs (pit bulls, rottweilers, German Shepard, etc.) must wear a muzzle at all times. This is to protect you and other patrons in the event your pet has a bad reaction to their surroundings and the noise. All pet waste must be removed immediately (common sense folks) or you and your pet will be asked to leave.
RACING SCHEDULE
Thursday March 30
8:00 AM: Gates open for front lot stacking
4:00 PM-7:00 PM: 3-day Ticket Sales ONLY and Parking
Friday March 31
10:00 AM: Gates open for 3-Day Ticket Sales ONLY and Parking
2:00 PM- 6:00 PM: Test & Tune $50 extra (must have a 3-Day Wristband to purchase testing tech card)
6:00 PM: Nitro FC Exhibition TT
6:30 PM: Ticket Booth Closed (tickets sales end, only re-entry with wristband allowed)
11:00 PM: Gates Closed, NO Re-Entry
SATURDAY APRIL 1
8:00 AM-7:00 PM: Gates Open
12:00 Noon: Spectator Side Gate #3 Opens
10:30 AM: Q1-Nostalgia Categories
CIFCA Funny Cars Q1
Q2-Nostalgia Categories
3:00: Cackle Fire Push Start
Lunch Break and Track Prep
(Hot Rod, E/D/C Gas, NE3) E1
Opening Ceremonies
5:00 PM: (4)Nitro Funny Cars EXB, AA/Supercharged EXB, CIFCA Q2
NE 2/1, B/A Gas, 7.0 Pro, Jr Fuel, A/Fuel E1, JR Dragster EXB
7:00 PM: CIFCA E1, (4)Nitro Funny Cars EXB, AA/Supercharged EXB
7:30 PM: Parade and Cackle Fire Static Start – Up Close In Front of the Stands!
7:30 PM: Ticket Booth Closed (ticket sales end)
11:00 PM: Gates Closed, NO Re-Entry
SUNDAY APRIL 2
8:00 AM: Gates Open for all Spectators and Racers
9:00 AM: Car Show Along the Oval Track Fence and Staging Lanes!
10:00 AM: Nostalgia Categories E2 (HR, Gassers, NE, 7.0 Pro, Jr Fuel, A Fuel)
11:30 AM: CIFCA E2
Lunch Break and Track Prep
Continue Nostalgia Categories E3
1:00 PM: CIFCA Funny Car Finals
Continue Nostalgia Categories to Finals
Track Secured and Racing Concluded by 3:00 PM
11:00 PM – Monday 8 AM: Gates Closed
PHOTOGRAPHS:Only Hard Card photographers are allowed in the restricted area(beyond the red line, starting line, spectator side of drag strip, push road) If your crew member is found taking photographs in this area they will be asked to leave the facility. You can contact one of our track photographers to obtain photographs of your car. Contact list
PAYOUTS: At the Souvenir booth starting 30 minutes after semi final round ends. Bring 1099 Info form completed. 1099
TROPHIES: Winner pictures taken and NHRA Wallys will be awarded at the Winners circle.
PAYOUT DETAILS: Click here
Photos Credits: Stephen Justice, Wayne Lederer, Tom Finale
Nitro Funny Car
W: John Weaver (’77 Arrow) 5.94 – 244.83
R/U: Wally Giavia (’78 Challenger) 6.04 – 222.58
Semi 1: Bill Windham, Semi 2: Mike Halstead
A/Fuel
W: Drew Austin (’13 Parker) 6.06 – 226.92
R/U: Kin Bates SR (’00 Tuttle) 6.13 – 217.98
Semi 1: Rick Ewens, Semi 2: Dennis Allen
JR. Fuel
W: Don Enriquez (’08 Farr) 7.16 – 188.20 (7.15 dial)
R/U: Alan Hull (’15 Farr) 7.04 – 188.70 (7.01 dial)
Semi 1: Kevin Carter, Semi 2: Brad Woodard
7.0 Pro Eliminator
W: Brad Denney (’32 Bantam) 7.02 – 178.80 (7.00 dial)
R/U: Richard Phillips (’32 Bantam) 7.04 – 190.94 (7.00 dial)
Semi 1: Steve Faller, Semi 2: Aaron Wardell
AA/Supercharged
W: Mike Molea (’33 Willys) 6.83 – 184.17
R/U: Gary Reinero (’48 Austin) 6.96 – 201.23
Semi 1: Howard Anderson, Semi 2: Bill Fitting
CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars
W: Tony Trimp (’86 Corvette) 7.61 – 178.95 (7.50 dial)
R/U: Mike Troxel (’92 Trans Am) 7.56 – 168.83 (7.50 dial)
Semi 1: Ken Breneisen, Semi 2: Bob Sanguino
Nostalgia Eliminator 1
W: Greg Means (’97 Sterling) 7.66 – 165.07 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Sabrina Capps (’27 Ford) 7.54 – 173.96 (7.60 dial)
Semi 1: Kenny Upton, Semi 2: Jason Barta
Nostalgia Eliminator 2
W: Tim Beeman (’08 Tuttle) 8.62 – 153.89 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Mike Troxel Jr (’32 Roadster) 8.58 – 149.31 (8.60 dial)
Semi 1: Terry Lindblad, Semi 2: Danny See
Nostalgia Eliminator 3
W: Jim Miller (’29 Ford) 9.62 – 127.71 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Ed De Staute (’62 Vette) 9.62 – 138.94 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Don Morris, Semi 2: Mike Gillespie
A/Gas
W: Brian Rogers (’67 Nova) 7.64 – 177.30 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Brendon Frye (’57 Bel Air) 7.64 – 177.35 (7.60 dial)
Semi 1: Richard Wilson
B/Gas
W: Randy Armstrong (’57 Bel Air) 8.59 – 156.79 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Kevin Pope (’69 Camaro) 8.57 – 154.81 (8.60 dial)
Semi 1: Jim Finn, Semi 2: Cliff Boyles
C/Gas
W: Ron Coomes (’67 Corvette) 9.68 – 134.75 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Michael Corradi (’70 Nova) 9.59 – 142.72 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Brian Smith
D/Gas
W: Steve Barta (’62 Chevy II) 10.94 – 101.03 (10.60 dial)
R/U: Dana Griffin (’62 Nova) Broke
Semi 1: Mike Rabener, Semi 2: Don Fournier
E/Gas
W: Tyler Koranda (’65 Chevelle) 11.57 – 106.72 (11.60 dial)
R/U: Dave Sullivan (’89 Mustang) 11.56 – 115.09 (11.60 dial)
Semi 1: Ken Parks
Hot Rod
W: Kyle Weintz (’72 Nova) 10.79 – 110.47 (10.68 dial)
R/U: Chaysse Trimp (’69 Opel GT) 10.61 – 129.02 (10.57 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: Tyler Koranda, Semi 2: Henry Roberson JR
CAR SHOW WINNERS
People’s Choice Award – Dennis Cardellini with his 1937 Coupe
Judge’s Award – Marlys Adams with a 1955 Buick Special
Track Award – Denny Clark with his 1964 GTO
The Funny Car Fever Nostalgia Reunion at the Sacramento Raceway played host to the third round of the NHRA Heritage Series of nostalgia drag racing. The mild temperatures and excellent track prep, created perfect racing conditions that saw near record runs and tough competition in all the classes. To the delight of the fans there was also a mini Cacklefest on Saturday night that featured 9 historic dragsters. That fired up all together along the return road of the track.
NITRO FUNNY CAR EXHIBITION
The always fan pleasing Nitro Funny Cars came out Saturday to treat the fans to some great racing. Low ET (5.98 @244mph) of the event went to the Rick Aker’s team with John Weaver driving(far lane).
CIFCA SUPERCHARGED FUNNY CARS
California Independent Funny Car Association brought 8 Supercharged, Alcohol burning Funny Cars to Sacramento over the weekend. These cars race on a 7.50 Index and travel from track to track competing for points and cash with the help of Good Vibrations Motorsports. Repeat Funny Car Fever(2015) winner Tony Trimp in the “Happy Hour” Rough and Ready team took home the Wally again this year racing in the final against the(2016) Funny Car Winner Mike Troxel in the “No More Alimony” Trans Am.
AA/GAS
There were two finals for AA/GAS over the weekend. The first being the final for the March Meet between Mike Molia and Gary Reinero, with the win going to Molia in his Willys coupe. The final for this event came down to Molia and Reinero again, with Molia taking the win and taking home two trophies from the event.
A/Fuel
A/Fuel saw another heated 5 second battle between Drew Austin and Kin Bates Sr. With Bates grabbing the #1 qualifier spot with a 5.982 @ 233.32 mph, while Austin ran a 5.986 @ 229.63 mph during first round of eliminations. The final round of A/Fuel came down to Austin and Bates, where Austin would come out victorious with a 6.068 @ 226.92 mph to Bates’ 6.131 @ 217.98 mph.
JR/Fuel
Mission Viejo resident, Don Enriquez would sweep the field by qualifying #1 and defeating Alan Hull in the finals with a 7.169 @ 188.20 mph.
7.0 Pro
It was a battle between two Visalia, California residents, Brad Denney, and Richard Phillips in the final for 7.0 Pro. With Denney coming out victorious with a 7.020 @ 178.80 mph to Phillips’ 7.041 @ 190.94 mph.
A/Gas
The A/Gas final came down to Brendon Frye in his 1957 Chevy Bel Air, against Brian Rogers in his 1967 Chevy Nova. Rogers would beat Frye off the line with a .015 reaction time and run a 7.649 @ 177.30 mph taking the win over Frye who ran a 7.648 @ 177.35 mph.
B/Gas
The final for B/Gas featured a double breakout between Kevin Pope’s 1969 Camaro and Randy Armstrong’s 1957 Bel Air. With Armstrong taking the win, running the closest to the 8.60 index at 8.596 @ 156.79 mph to Pope’s 8.578 @ 154.81 mph.
C/Gas
Ron Coomes would be victorious in C/Gas with his 1967 Corvette by running a 9.684 @ 134.75 mph. To the runner up, Michael Corradi who barely broke out of the 9.60 index with a 9.595 @ 142.72 mph with his 1970 Nova.
D/Gas
Steve Barta, who was the #1 qualifier for D/Gas, would end up taking the top honors for the field. Defeating Dana Griffin who broke, while Barta ran a 10.949 @ 101.03 mph in his 1962 Chevy II.
E/Gas
The E/Gas final was a close one, with a double breakout. Between Tyler Koranda and Dave Sullivan, with Koranda getting the win, running the closest to the 11.60 index with a 11.576 @ 106.72 mph to Sullivan’s 11.560 @ 115.09 mph.
Nostalgia Eliminator I
The Nostalgia Eliminator I final, came down to two tough competitors. With Greg Means in his 1997 Sterling Dragster, squaring off with Sabrina Capps in her 1927 Ford altered roadster. Means would defeat Capps with a 7.669 @ 165.07 mph to Capps’ breakout of 7.549 @ 173.96 mph.
Nostalgia Eliminator II
Tim Beeman would come out victorious in Nostalgia Eliminator II running an 8.628 @ 153.89 mph in his 2008 Tuttle dragster. Defeating Mike Troxel Jr. who broke out with an 8.582 @ 149.31 mph.
Nostalgia Eliminator III
One of the closest finals was in Nostalgia Eliminator III, separated by only two one-thousands of a second, between Jim Miller and Ed DeStaute. With Miller taking the win with a 9.624 @ 127.71 mph over DeStaute’s 9.626 @ 138.94 mph.
Hot Rod
The Hot Rod class had the largest car field, which was wittled down to the final between Kyle Weintz in his 1972 Nova and Chaysse Trimp in a 1969 Opel. The victor would be Weintz who would run a 10.791 @ 110.47 mph to Trimp’s 10.617 @ 129.02 mph.
SATURDAY NITE’S CACKE CARS
Just a few of the 9
SUNDAY’S CAR SHOW
Vintage all the way around. Shown is only 3 of the cars doing a Best Appearing Parade.
Judge’s Award – Marlys Adams with a 1955 Buick Special
Track Award – Denny Clark with his 1964 GTO
People’s Choice Award – Dennis Cardellini with his 1937 Coupe
Rick Aker’s “Dream Weaver”, Wally Giavia’s “G-Men”, Richard Townsend’s “Nitroholic” and Chris Morel’s “Little City Cuda”(Saturday), CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars, A/Fuel Dragsters, 7.0 Pro Eliminator, AA/Supercharged, Junior Fuel Dragsters, Nostalgia Eliminator 7.60, 8.60, 9.60, Pro Gas Slammers: A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, D/Gas, E/Gas, Hot Rod, Vintage Car Show(Sunday)
Vintage Dragster, Cackle Car, Static Start up in front of the stands and Cackle Cars push start on the dragstrip(Saturday), Junior Dragster Exhibition(Saturday)
Bits from the Cascade Automotive AKA “Dreamweaver” Pits
1978 Omni, Best Time: 5.736 @ 254.33 MPH, Owner Rick Akers, Driver John Weaver
Bits from the G-Men Pits
1978 Dodge Charger, Best Time: 5.826 @ 243.24 MPH, Owner/Driver: Wally Giavia
Bits from the Nitroholic Pits
1969 Camaro, Best Time 5.72 @ 256.78 MPH, Richard Townsend – Owner / Driver / Fabricator & Most Everything Else!, Occupation – Self Employed General Contractor, Kevin Poynter – Crew Chief, Occupation –, Former Multi-National Event winning NHRA Crew Chief, Currently Manager/ Supervisor – National Oilwell Varco, Eddie Otto – Crew Chief, Occupation – Retired NHRA Car Chief for DSR and others – Currently Distributions Manager and Truck Driver in Oregon /Undisclosed Company
Bits from the Little City Cuda Pits
1970 Cuda, Best Time 5.72 @ 254 MPH, Chris Morel – Owner/Driver – Terry Manzer Crew Chief – Sponsored by Morel’s Auto Body Reno Nevada
Bits from the Happy Hour Pits
1984 Chevrolet Corvette – Crew Chief: Harvey Williams from Bermuda – AKA “Harvey Shuffle” – Driver: Tony Trimp from Wilton, CA
Bits from the Sanguino Pits
72 year old driver Bob Sanguino. Chassis fabricator, retired High School auto shop teacher, ASE Master tech w/engine machine & performance specialist from Stockton, CA. Crew: Monica Hunter and Jenny Sanguino
“The Familiar” – Dan Whiteman and Chris Bates
“No More Alimony” Mike Troxel
Jim Currie’s Dragnut
owner/driver: James Maherowner/driver: Dave Matson, formerly Pro Mod driver
and George Johns (not pictured)
PRO GAS SLAMMERS
JR FUEL DRAGSTERS
FAN INFO “Spectator Side Gate #3 General Admission for Saturday ONLY
Spectator Side Gate #3 General Admission – TAILGATE ALONG THE DRAGSTRIP!
Grandstands are not provided. Track side “drive in” parking and lawn chairs only. Bring your own food as there will not be any food vendors. Enter Gate #3, proceed to parking or track side drive in. You may walk to the pit side at no additional cost.
GATES OPEN: Saturday at 12 Noon (Gate #3)
TICKET PRICES: $20 on Event Day…$15 Pre-Sale Tix Online – Go to The Foat
Children under 12 FREE!
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed. There are NO Food/Drink Concessions located on the Spectator Side of the Facility. (Gas only BBQ allowed)
NOT PERMITTED: Glass bottles, Glass Containers and briquette BBQs are not allowed on site.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Bring Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Umbrellas, Pop ups, Jackets, Food, Drinks, Gas BBQ (no briquettes allowed due to property fire hazards).
PIT PASS INFO “Pit Gate #2” for Spectators who would like Pit Side access for Fri/Sat/Sun
GATES OPEN: Friday 10:00 AM – Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 8:00 AM. All Gates Closed with no re-entry at 11:00 PM each night.
TICKET PRICES: Friday: $50 (only 3-day Fri/Sat/Sun Pit Passes will be available for purchase on Friday) Saturday: $45 (sold as a 2-day Sat/Sun ticket only) Sunday: $20
RACER AND CREW MEMBER INFORMATION FOR THURS/FRI/SAT/SUN
GATES OPEN: Thursday: Front Lot Stacking 8:00 AM Ticket Sales 4:00 PM- Friday 10:00 AM – Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 8:00 AM. All Gates Closed with no re-entry at 11:00 PM each night.
Early Bird Parking and Ticket Sales available Thursday 4-7 PM
CREW ADMISSION(restricted area pass): Thurs/Friday: $55 per crew member (only 3-day Fri/Sat/Sun Crew Bands will be available for purchase) Saturday: $45 (only 2-day Sat/Sun Crew Bands will be available for purchase) Sunday: $25
RACE ENTRY: $125 Go to The Foat
PRE ENTRY: Only required for Nitro Funny Car.
PARKING: Racer Packages come with one parking pass for tow vehicle only. Overnight parking is $40 per RV or trailer.
PIT SPECTATOR PARKING: Front lot parking is free. Pit Area parking is $20 per vehicle. You assume all risks of theft and damage while parking at Sacramento Raceway.
PIT SPECTATOR SEATING: Grandstand seating is provided. Bring Seat Cushions and umbrella.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Sacramento Raceway contracts with a restaurant certified vendor to sell food, drinks and beer.
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed.
OVER NITE CAMPING: All racers and their crew members must purchase a multi-day pass and parking pass in order to stay in the pits overnight. All lights, generators and noise to cease one hour after last run. Hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
RACING FUEL: Not sold at track.
NOT PERMITTED: Outside Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles or glass containers.
CHILDREN: Children under the age of 14 are not permitted in the restricted areas, with the exception of remaining in the enclosed cab of the tow vehicle, with an adult, while in the restricted areas.
STARTING LINE: No more than 5 crew members are allowed on the starting line at any one time. Non-essential crew members must remain in the tow vehicle or behind the yellow lines. All crew must exit starting line immediately after their driver’s run to make room for the next set of tow vehicles. Please do not park tow vehicle in front of tower or in front of spectators. There is room next to the tower and behind the tower to park tow rigs during runs.
TOW VEHICLES: All tow vehicles must stop prior to the water box area. DO NOT Park in front of spectators standing in front of the tower.
PETS: It is best to leave your pet at home due to the loud noises drag racing creates. However, dogs weighing less than 20 lbs are permitted at Sacramento Raceway and must be leashed at all times. Naturally aggressive dogs (pit bulls, rottweilers, German Shepard, etc.) must wear a muzzle at all times. This is to protect you and other patrons in the event your pet has a bad reaction to their surroundings and the noise. All pet waste must be removed immediately (common sense folks) or you and your pet will be asked to leave.
RACING SCHEDULE
Thursday March 30
8:00 AM: Gates open for front lot stacking
4:00 PM-7:00 PM: 3-day Ticket Sales ONLY and Parking
Friday March 31
10:00 AM: Gates open for 3-Day Ticket Sales ONLY and Parking
2:00 PM- 6:00 PM: Test & Tune $50 extra (must have a 3-Day Wristband to purchase testing tech card)
6:00 PM: Nitro FC Exhibition TT
6:30 PM: Ticket Booth Closed (tickets sales end, only re-entry with wristband allowed)
11:00 PM: Gates Closed, NO Re-Entry
SATURDAY APRIL 1
8:00 AM-7:00 PM: Gates Open
12:00 Noon: Spectator Side Gate #3 Opens
10:30 AM: Q1-Nostalgia Categories
CIFCA Funny Cars Q1
Q2-Nostalgia Categories
3:00: Cackle Fire Push Start
Lunch Break and Track Prep
(Hot Rod, E/D/C Gas, NE3) E1
Opening Ceremonies
5:00 PM: (4)Nitro Funny Cars EXB, AA/Supercharged EXB, CIFCA Q2
NE 2/1, B/A Gas, 7.0 Pro, Jr Fuel, A/Fuel E1, JR Dragster EXB
7:00 PM: CIFCA E1, (4)Nitro Funny Cars EXB, AA/Supercharged EXB
7:30 PM: Parade and Cackle Fire Static Start – Up Close In Front of the Stands!
7:30 PM: Ticket Booth Closed (ticket sales end)
11:00 PM: Gates Closed, NO Re-Entry
SUNDAY APRIL 2
8:00 AM: Gates Open for all Spectators and Racers
9:00 AM: Car Show Along the Oval Track Fence and Staging Lanes!
10:00 AM: Nostalgia Categories E2 (HR, Gassers, NE, 7.0 Pro, Jr Fuel, A Fuel)
11:30 AM: CIFCA E2
Lunch Break and Track Prep
Continue Nostalgia Categories E3
1:00 PM: CIFCA Funny Car Finals
Continue Nostalgia Categories to Finals
Track Secured and Racing Concluded by 3:00 PM
11:00 PM – Monday 8 AM: Gates Closed
PHOTOGRAPHS:Only Hard Card photographers are allowed in the restricted area(beyond the red line, starting line, spectator side of drag strip, push road) If your crew member is found taking photographs in this area they will be asked to leave the facility. You can contact one of our track photographers to obtain photographs of your car. Contact list
PAYOUTS: At the Souvenir booth starting 30 minutes after semi final round ends. Bring 1099 Info form completed. 1099
TROPHIES: Winner pictures taken and NHRA Wallys will be awarded at the Winners circle.
PAYOUT DETAILS: Click here