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Race Date: 06/17/2017
Jet Dragsters
W: Shelly Segal (’14 Jet Dragster) 6.69 – 225.97
R/U: Jeff Atamian (’12 Jet Dragster) 7.07 – 239.02
Nitro Exhibition
W: Jason Richey (’48 Fiat) 5.39 – 197.48 (5.00 dial)
R/U: Wes Morris (’71 Challenger) 6.39 – 112.60 (5.00 dial)
Semi 1: Mike Halstead, Semi 2: Bill Windham
CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars
W: Mike Troxel (’92 Trans Am) 7.54 – 169.23 (7.50 dial)
R/U: James Maher (’84 Tempo) 7.65 – 179.11 (7.50 dial)
Semi 1: Tony Trimp
7.0 Pro Eliminator
W: Bobby Cottrell (’00 Dragster) 7.08 – 188.86 (7.00 dial)
R/U: Richard High (’00 Trick) 7.07 – 196.04 (7.00 dial)
Semi 1: Richard Phillips, Semi 2: George Vanderpool
A/Fuel
W: Kin Bates Sr (’00 Tuttle) 6.05 – 229.35
R/U: Drew Austin (’13 Parker) 6.10 – 228.77
Semi 1: Dennis Allen, Semi 2: John Harless
Junior Fuel
W: Don Enriquez (’08 Farr) 7.14 – 184.47 (7.15 dial)
R/U: Alan Hull (’15 Farr) 7.06 – 188.02 (7.01 dial)
Semi 1: JD Zink
Nostalgia Eliminator 1
W: Dustin Lee (’06 Neil & Parks) 7.61 – 174.26 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Sabrina Capps (’27 Ford) 7.60 – 176.28 (7.60 dial)
Semi 1: Greg Means, Semi 2: Kenny Upton
Nostalgia Eliminator 2
W: Dave Lawson (’09 Tuttle) 8.58 – 155.88 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Terry Lindblad (’66 Williams) 8.55 – 157.48 (8.60 dial)
Semi 1: Jeff Brochheuser, Semi 2: Danny See
Nostalgia Eliminator 3
W: Lindsey Lister (’72 Shoemaker) 9.60 – 128.96 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Mike Gillespie (’27 Ford) 9.60 – 135.02 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Craig Wallace, Semi 2: James Overton
A/Gas
W: Brendon Frye (’57 Chevy) 7.57 – 179.52 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Roy Castagnetto (’67 Nova) 7.53 – 173.85 (7.60 dial)
Semi 1: Mike Mossi, Semi 2: Ray Padgett
B/Gas
W: Rich Harrison (’69 Camaro) 19.45 – 56.96 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Cliff Boyles (’76 Arrow) Broke
Semi 1: Frank Rodrigues
C/Gas
W: Brian Smith (’69 Cougar) 9.73 – 135.96 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Chris Rea (’64 Nova) 9.63 – 134.90 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Gary Lynch, Semi 2: John Friel
D/Gas
W: Dana Griffin (’62 Nova) 10.60 – 122.11 (10.60 dial)
R/U: Hugh Mueller (’72 Maverick) 10.61 – 118.63 (10.60 dial)
Semi 1: Mike Rabener
E/Gas
W: Ken Parks (’65 C-10) 11.56 – 112.54 (11.60 dial)
R/U: Larry Heseman Jr. (’71 Pinto) 11.63 – 112.00 (11.60 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: Tyler Koranda, Semi 2: Henry Roberson JR
Hot Rod
W: John Hildebrand (’31 Ford Coupe) 9.73 – 119.50 (9.70 dial)
R/U: AJ Thomas (’64 Valiant) 13.42 – 97.88 (13.38 dial)
Semi 1: Chaysse Trimp
Nor Cal Drag Bikes
W: Mia Nasca (’87 Suzuki 1100) 9.82 – 132.88 (9.80 dial)
R/U: Rob Goode (’12 Hayabusa) 9.01 – 144.97 (8.98 dial)
Semi 1: Ed Bradell
Fans always appreciate a good, smokey burnout
And plenty of fire
NITRO NITE OF FIRE brings dedicated Hot Rod Heritage racers to Sacramento for the 6th Points race in the Series.
Temps were not as hot as the weather predictors claimed it would be but we’re now definitely ready for summer.
Shelly Segal, from Las Vegas Nevada takes out hometown Jeff Atamian, not once but twice, entertaining fans and taking the heat factor up a few degrees.
Jason Richey’s first win in his new “The Patriot” takes out young Wes Morris in the Nitro Final.
Mike Troxel’s “No More Alimony” Super charged Funny Car took home a Wally and some CIFCA points in the 2017 CIFCA Funny Car Series.
Kin Bates Sr., a familiar face in the final round, gathers more A/Fuel Hot Rod Heritage points taking out current points leader Drew Austin.
Junior Fuel Champion Don Enriquez
Bobby Cottrell from Whittier, CA had no problem mowing down his competition during the weekend in 7.0 Pro.
Current points leader Dustin Lee’s reaction time won him the NE1 Wally over Sabrina Capps perfect 7.600, losing to Dustin’s .034 RT.
Dave Lawson breaks out just a little less than his opponent Terry Lindblad in the final round of Nostalgia Eliminator 2.
Lindsey Lister takes out Mike Gillespie in the final round of Nostalgia Eliminator 3 with an impressive .008 reaction time.
Red seems to be the winner’s circle favorite color. Brendon Frye, from Bakersfield CA, close win over Roy Castagnetto in A/Gas
Rich Harrison, winner in B/Gas over Cliff Boyles’ Red light start.
Brian Smith winning C/Gas in his 1969 Cougar proves again that reaction time wins the race. Finishing with a slower ET but took the win with his .007 RT over Chris Rea’s .144 RT.
Dana Griffin Takes home the D/Gas Wally by running a 10.60 ET on a 10.60 Index.
Ken Parks from Placerville, CA Wins E/Gas with his 1965 C-10 Truck competing in both E/Gas and Hot Rod increased his chances at a Wally.
John Hildebrand’s Age and Experience takes out young A.J. Thomas in the Final of Hot Rod after 5 rounds.
Nor Cal Drag Bike Lady Champion whooped up on all the guys at the Nitro Nite of Fire.
Nitro Nite of Fire is part of NHRA’s Hot Rod Heritage Series. Racers are competing for $30,000 cash, NHRA Coveted Wallys and Heritage Series Points.
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NITRO Dragsters, NITRO Funny Cars, NITRO Altereds competing for a $15,000 Payout
CIFCA Supercharged Alcohol Funny Cars
A/Fuel Dragsters
Junior Fuel Dragsters
7.0 Pro Eliminator
Nostalgia Eliminator 7.60, 8.60, 9.60
Pro Gas Slammers A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, D/Gas, E/Gas
Vintage Street Hot Rods
NOR CAL Drag Bikes
Jet Dragsters: Jeff Atamian’s “The Beast VS. Shelly Segal’s “Fire Starter”
NHRA Wallys to All HRHS Winners
FAN INFO “Spectator side” GATE #3 for SATURDAY ONLY
General Admission “Spectator side” GATE #3. TAILGATE NEXT TO THE DRAGSTRIP!
GENERAL ADMISSION GATES OPEN: 12:00 Noon Saturday
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICES: $20 per adult, Kids under 12 free, free parking
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed. Tailgate with your vehicle! Bring chairs, awnings, EZ-Ups, etc. Advance discount tickets here
OVER NITE CAMPING: Allowed. Lights, generators and noise to cease at 11:00 PM each nite. Hook ups, water or electrical are not available.
NOT PERMITTED: Glass bottles or containers and charcoal briquettes are not allowed on site.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Bring Lawn Chairs, Blankets, umbrellas, pop ups, jackets, food, drink, gas BBQ (no briquettes allowed due to property fire hazards).
RACING SCHEDULE
THURSDAY JUNE 15
10:00 AM: Gates open for front lot stacking
4:00 PM-7:00 PM: 3 day Ticket sales and parking
FRIDAY JUNE 16
9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Gates open for Ticket Sales
12:00 PM- 4:00 PM: Test & Tune
5:00 PM: All Heritage Categories Q1, CIFCA Q1, Drag Bikes Q1, Nitro Test Pass
11:00 PM: Gates Locked with no re-entry
SATURDAY JUNE 17
8:00 AM-8:00 PM: Gates Open for Ticket Sales
10:00 AM: All Heritage Categories Q2, CIFCA Q2, Drag Bikes Q2
1:00 PM: All Heritage Categories E1, Drag Bikes Q3
Heritage Categories E2, Drag Bikes E1
5:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies
CIFCA E1
6:00 PM: Nitro Exhibition
Heritage Categories E3, Drag Bikes E2, Jr Dragster Exhibition
7:00 PM: CIFCA E2
8:00 PM Nitro Exhibition, Jets!
Heritage E4
9:00 PM: CIFCA Finals, Heritage Elims
10:00 PM: Nitro Finals, Jets!
Continue Elims to Finals. Curfew is 11:00 PM any necessary finals can be run Sunday morning.
11:00 PM: Gates closed (all racers are welcome to stay the nite, gates will open Sunday 8am)
RACER-CREW-PIT “Pit Area” ENTRY INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
GATES OPEN: 8:00 am each day
CREW ADMISSION: Friday: $50 per crew member this includes Thurs.-Sat. Children ages 6-11: $5. Test and Tune is open to all vehicles from 12pm-4pm. Entry fee is $50. You must have a weekend wristband to run test and tune. Saturday: Crew: $25
PRE ENTRY: Only required for Nitro Cars. Email Jennifer Trimp for details. All racers $125 entry at the gate.
PARKING: Racer packages come with one free pit/rv parking admission. RV parking is $40 per RV or trailer. Additional Pit Parking admission for passenger cars: $20. Front lot parking: Free. You assume all risks of theft and damage while parking at Sacramento Raceway.
PIT TICKET PRICES: $25 per person, Kids age 6-11: $5, Children under the age of 6 admitted free with adult. Sat/Sun, discounted tickets available online.
PIT SPECTATOR PARKING: Front lot parking is free. Pit Area parking is limited for a $20 charge per passenger 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. Including Gas BBQ’s. Briquette BBQ’s glass containers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. No exceptions.
OVER NITE CAMPING: Allowed at no additional charge. All racers and their crew members must purchase a multi-day pass and parking pass in order to stay in the pits over nite. 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: Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles.
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 4 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.
TOW VEHICLES: All tow vehicles must stop prior to the water box area. Do Not Park in front of spectators.
PETS: It is best to leave your pet at home due to the loud noises drag racing creates.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Insurance only allows 5 photographers in the restricted area therefore, 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. download here 1099
TROPHIES: Winner pictures taken and NHRA Wallys will be awarded at the Winners circle, near the back of the staging lanes.
PAYOUT DETAILS: Click here
Photos Credits: Wayne Lederer, Tom Finale, Dave and Lynda Hulford, Steve Justice
Shelly Segal driving the “Firestarter” VS Jeff Atamian’s “The Beast ” Jet Dragsters
Mike Fuller’s “Forever Young”
James Valencia’s “Nitro Mas”
2015 O’BRIENS funny car chassis with a ’23 T body, 500 cu in KB Hemi with BAE heads, Littlefield 6-71 supercharger, Lenco two speed transmission, 85% Nitro, Crew Chief- Donny Allen, Crew- Jody Kirsan, Davey Cowan, Mitchell Haley,Dennis Allen, I call the car the Wild Bunch because we are a bunch of old farts who love drag racing and running nitro cars with the Allen & Cowan A Fuel dragster and proving that old guys still got it. This is a brand new car with only one run under it’s belt at the recently completed 2017 March Meet at Bakersfield.
Dave Hix’s “Hi Tech” Nitro Altered
Terry Cox driving the Nitro Dragster “Cheetah IV”
Jason Richey’s “The Patriot” Nitro Altered
Marcus Lawson’s “No Secrets” from Natomas, CA – Crew Chief: Chris Nance
Lee Jenning’s ” Code Red II”
Bill Windham’s “Shakedown”
Brendan Murry & Karen Oie began by campaigning their successful BB/Fuel Running Wild dragster. 22 years ago. Current car has the latest Rooman Motorsports chassis utilizing all the technology of a modern car yet still preserving the classic appearance. Powering this racecar is an Alan Johnson nitro burning 426 cubic inch Hemi. The billet TFX block creating 3500 ground pounding horsepower!
Not pictured
Jack Wright’s Nitro Altered “Jokers Wild”
