Nitro
W: Bill Windham (’69 Camaro) 5.29 – 183.82
R/U: Jason Richey (’48 Fiat) 5.77 – 162.47
Semi 1: Wes Morris, Semi 2: Bret Williamson
Jets
W: Shelly Segal (’00 Firestarter dragster) 5.72 – 247.34
R/U: Jeff Atamian (’00 Beast dragster) 6.80 – 241.35
7.0 Pro
W: Chaysse Trimp (’32 Bantam) 7.27 – 157.19 (7.00 dial)
R/U: Brad Denney (’32 Bantam) 7.24 – 169.91 (7.00 dial)
Semi 1: Annette Bauer
Semi 2: Leonard Hain
CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars
W: Tony Trimp (’86 Corvette) 7.73 – 143.52 (7.50 dial)
R/U: Darrin Hamby (’97 Firebird) 7.65 – 166.39 (7.50 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: James Maher
Semi 2: Ken Breneisen
B/Gas
W: Frank Rodrigues (’68 Camaro) 8.67 – 151.73 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Lee Roberts (’99 Monte Carlo) 8.68 – 134.90 (8.60 dial)
Semi 1: Richard Zondervan, Semi 2: Terrii Moorhead
C/Gas
W: Clay Bentson (’48 Thames) 9.62 – 129.92 (9.60 dial)
R/U: Michael Corradi (’70 Nova) 9.86 – 108.91 (9.60 dial)
Semi 1: Ron Coomes
Semi 2: Chris Rea
D/Gas
W: Sal DeRenzi (’64 Nova) 10.57 – 124.83 (10.60 dial)
R/U: Gene Bradell (’89 Mustang) 10.54 – 127.64 (10.60 dial)
Semi 1: Sergio Felipe
Semi 2: Dan Ficher
E/Gas
W: Phil Gallagher (’63 Nova) 11.67 – 112.37 (11.60 dial)
R/U: Vincent Reali (’71 Nova) 11.59 – 113.99 (11.60 dial)
Semi 1: John Victorino
Semi 2: Larry Heseman
Nostalgia Eliminator 1
W: Greg Means (’97 Sterling) 7.43 – 182.21 (7.60 dial)
R/U: Dan Martin (’23 Ford) 7.39 – 185.59 (7.60 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: Sabrina Pecora
Semi 2: Brenden Murry
Nostalgia Eliminator 2
W: Tim Beeman (’08 Tuttle) 8.57 – 153.95 (8.60 dial)
R/U: Jeff Brochheuser (’32 Bantam) 9.85 – 93.68 (8.60 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: Mike Troxel
Semi 2: Brian Reinaldo
Bracket Bash for Cash
W: Vinnie Schenck (’67 Cougar) 11.15 – 11.17 (118.95 dial)
R/U: Mark Warmouth (’70 Olds 442) 10.11 – 129.00 (10.14 dial) Red Light
Semi 1: Chad Loge
Semi 2: David Myhre
Nor Cal Drag Bikes
W: Michael O’Neil (’08 Suzuki) 9.04 – 123.27 (8.84 dial)
R/U: Carlos Ochoa (’86 Honda) 10.14 – 139.93 (9.90 dial)
Semi 1: Ken Machost
NHRA King of the Track
W: Jake Guadagnolo (’70 Nova) 9.95 – 121.50 (9.89 dial)
R/U: Tony Trimp (’69 Opel GT) 10.13 – 135.13 (10.10 dial)
Semi 1: Chris Neal
Semi 2: Don Caesar
JR Dragsters
W: Emily Harmon 7.98 – 77.93 (7.90 dial)
R/U: Luciana Zandonella 9.12 – 72.21 (9.09 dial)
Video Credits: AirMax Imaging Red Rover HD
NITRO Funny Car Jack Wright/WesMorris – NITRO Dragster “Forever Young” Mike Fuller/Bret Williamson – NITRO Altered “The Patriot” Jason Richey – NITRO Funny Car “Shakedown” Bill Windham
CIFCA Blown Alcohol Funny Cars
7.0 Pro Eliminator
Wheelstander “General Jerry Lee”
Mike Mantel’s Wheelstanding Fire Truck
(display only)
Pro Gas Slammers A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas, D/Gas, E/Gas
Nor Cal Nostalgia Eliminator 7.60 & 8.60
NOR CAL Drag Bikes & Jr. Dragster Exhibition
$3,000 to Win Bracket Bash for Cash PLUS NHRA’s “King of the Track” ET Series Champions Run-off for the Wally
Jet Dragsters “The Beast” VS “Firestarter”
FAN INFO “Spectator Side” Gate #3 for SATURDAY
General Admission “Spectator side” 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. Parking is limited to “Nose In” parking to allow as many spectators front row parking. Please do not park horizontal to the fence.
GATES OPEN: 12 noon Saturday
TICKET PRICES: Saturday: $15 when purchased in advance. $20 at the gate.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING: Allowed for an additional $40 RV fee. For more info email sacraceway@gmail.com
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed. There is not a food or drink concession located on the Spectator side of the facility.
NOT PERMITTED: Pets, Weapons of any kind, Illegal Drugs, glass bottles or containers.
SMOKING: Section 118885 of the California Health and Safety Code prohibit smoking of tobacco in public places where a gathering is in progress.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Bring Lawn Chairs, Blankets, umbrellas, pop ups, jackets, food, drink, gas BBQ ( no briquettes allowed due to property fire hazards).
RACING SCHEDULE
You can pick up a detailed schedule at the gate starting Thursday
Thursday September 21
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: 3 day ticket sales and parking
Friday September 22
11:00 AM: Gates open
1:00 PM- 5:00 PM: Test & Tune ($50 extra, must have a weekend wristband/racer entry to purchase)
6:00 PM: All Categories Q1
7:00 PM: ticket sales end
10:00 PM: Gates Closed
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23
9:00 AM-10:00 PM: Gates Open
11:00 AM: Qualifying 2
2:00 PM: Eliminations
5:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies
5:30 PM: 7.0 Pro E1
6:00 PM: Nitro, CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars
Jets and WheelStander
8:00 PM: Nitro, CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars
8:45 PM: Wheelstander and Jets
9:15 PM: CIFCA Supercharged Funny Cars, Nitro
Continue Elims to Finals
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: 11 am Friday, 9 am Saturday
CREW/PIT SIDE SPECTATOR ADMISSION:
Friday: $50 per crew member, Children ages 6-11: $5 at the gate. $35 Two day Spectator tickets sold online only.
Test and Tune is Friday from 1pm-5pm. Entry fee is $50. You must have a weekend wristband to run test and tune.
Saturday: Crew: $25 per person — Pit Side Spectator: $25 per person — Kids: $5, $20 Pit Side Spectator tickets sold online only.
PRE ENTRY: Required only for Nitro cars, NE1, NE2, Motorcycle, CIFCA Funny Cars. All other racers can purchase their tech cards at the gate starting Thursday ($150).
PARKING: Racer packages come with one free pit/rv parking admission for the tow vehicle ONLY. Extra RV parking is $40 per RV or trailer. Additional Pit Parking admission for passenger cars: $20(must park on south side of pit area). Front lot parking: Free. You assume all risks of theft and damage while parking at Sacramento Raceway.
PIT SPECTATOR PARKING: Front lot parking is free. Pit Area parking is limited for a $20 charge per passenger vehicle)must park on south side of pit area). 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.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING: $40 extra RV charge. 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: Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles or 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 and with an adult at all times, 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 standing in front of the tower.
SMOKING: Absolutely no smoking allowed in the staging lanes or starting line areas. Section 118885 of the California Health and Safety Code prohibit smoking of tobacco in public places where a gathering is in progress.
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 or you and your pet will be asked to leave.
RESTRICTED AREA: include staging lanes, starting line, return roads, in front of tower, push car road, racing surface.
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 andTrophies will be awarded at the Winners circle, near the back of the staging lanes.
PAYOUT DETAILS: Click here
Photo Credits: Wayne Lederer, Dave and Lynda Hulford
