2016 Event T-shirt
Also available in a 4 inch round decal

NOSTALGIA NITRO
“Brother VS Brother”
Rick Williamson VS. Brett Williamson
Dream Weaver VS. Terry Cox’s “Cheetah IV”
AA/FA Bryan Hall’s “The Tramp”
VS. AA/FA Jason Richey

BLOWN ALCOHOL FUNNY CARS

Harvey Williams/Tony Trimp “Happy Hour”

Jim Currie’s “Dragnut”

Dan Whiteman

Mike Troxel’s
“No more Alimony”

Shaun Bryan

Ron Ward “Urban Legend”

Kevin Sarginson is Back

Bob Sanguino

JETS
Derek Snelson’s Warhawk Funny Car VS
Darin Bay’s Warped Speed Funny Car

DRAGSTERS/ALTEREDS and more
7.0 Pro Dragsters and Altereds,
Pro Gas Door Slammers 7.60, 8.60, 9.60, 10.60, 11.60
Nor Cal Drag Bikes, Jr Dragster Exhibition
King of the Track Runoff of the 2016 ET Champions for the NHRA Wally.




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2016 ET Champions Run off for the NHRA King of the Track Title.
Greg Rudd VS David Rudd

Dave Shaeffer VS Edward Bradell

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Dollinger, Phillips, and Team Craig Racing make the Big Noise at Sacramento Raceway’s 47th Annual Governor’s Cup Championships

For over a year now Rick Williamson has been unbeatable at Sacramento Raceway. The Stockton, CA driver for Mike and Kathie Craig drove the John Russell-tuned AA/FD to it’s third consecutive nitro title at Sacramento Raceway, including back-to-back Governor’s Cup titles. The Steve Davidson-designed slingshot performed flawlessly throughout the event. In round one against younger brother Bret Williamson driving Mike Fuller’s “Forever Young”, Rick won a close 4.986/215.72 to Bret’s 5.048/231.24 contest for the 1000’ sprint. The final round ended up being a repeat of the 2015 showdown between Team Craig Racing and Sacramento’s Terry Cox and “Cheetah IV”. Williamson took a slight lead at the green light and drove away from Cox with an impressive 4.891/227.46 run. Despite the loss, Cox and team recorded top speed and low elapsed time of the event with an earlier 4.850/234.90 run.

The 7.0 Pro Racers had all their top racers present including Funny Car Fever and Fox Hunt Nite of Fire winners Richard Phillips and Billy McDevitt. Qualifying was paced by Lake Havasu City, AZ’s Richard High with a near-perfect 7.008. High, who is in a tight battle with Steve “Flattop” Faller for the NHRA Heritage Racing Series 7.0 Pro title, broke out with a 6.942 in E2 against McDevitt, ending his weekend. McDevitt would give way in E2 when he lost to Mark Hall on a holeshot. The same fate did not befall Visalia’s Richard Phillips. Phillips defeated Aaron Wardell and Chaysse Trimp with a pair of 7.0s that included a nifty .015 RT against Trimp. Using the same script against finalist Mark Hall, Richard cut a .004 light, hung on to save a run that included some two wheel moments, all the while totally unaware that Hall had fouled at the start.

Also sharing the top billing with the nitro cars and 7.0 Pro Racers were the blown alcohol funny cars of the California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA). The top qualifier was Hanford, CA’s Ron and Jennifer Ward with their immaculate” Urban Legend” ’59 Corvette. Unfortunately for Ward, he was shut off on the starting line during the first round of eliminations due to a fuel leak. The team did win the Good Vibrations Motorsports-sponsored burnout contest. With Ward out, #2 Kevin Sarginson took over and would go on to defeat a trio of competitors to make it to the winner’s circle. In the final round against Darrin Hamby, Sarginson’s 7.616 with a .047 RT would end up as the best overall run in eliminations not under the 7.50 index.

In Pro Gas, 53 competitors slugged it out in A/G through E/G. Mike Mossi, the West Coast Pro Gas Association’s 2015 A/G champion parlayed his runner up finish at the Governor’s Cup to repeat as WCPGA champion. Mossi, the #1 qualifier with a with perfect 7.600, lost a thrilling double breakout barn burner to Visalia’s Kris Dollinger—7.574 for Kris to 7.553 for Mike. It was Lee Roberts, who moved up from C/G this year, with the win in B/G. Roberts did it with superior RTs, including an .006 against NHRA Heritage Racing Series leader, Roy Castagnetto, in the semi-finals, and a .002 against Jerry Stayton in the final round. Carl Carlson used that same skill to notch the C/G class. In the final round against Clay Bentson, Carlson’s .002 RT was too much for Clay to run down despite his 9.612 ET. In D/G, Mike Eling had to defeat the largest field of Pro Gas competitors for the five classes. In doing so, he not only won the event but the 2016 WCPGA title, too. In the E/G final round, it was WCPGA 2016 number two, Dan Bagwell, over Roseville’s Randi Rodoni. Randi was late off the starting line (.044 to .069) and broke out trying to run down Dan.

NorCal Drag Bike Association showed up with an all-run field of 17 competitors that included a turbo/nitrous-assisted Suzuki and a Top Fuel Nitro Harley. Summit ET Racing Series star, Brian Jennings, was #1 qualifier with a .010 RT, but #2 Denny Alves (Denzel Alvarez) was the event winner. Alves defeated Sacramento Raceway’s 2016 “King of the Track”, Ed Bradell, in the final round for the cup and the $1000.00 cash prize.

Team Craig Racing; AA/FD; Nitro Combo winner; 4.891/227.46; ‘1000 run.

Richard Phillips; 7.0 Pro winner

Kevin Sarginson; California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA) winner

Ron Ward; CIFCA burnout champion

Kris Dollinger; A/G winner

Lee Roberts; B/G winner

Carl Carlson; C/G winner

Mike Eling; D/G winner

Dan Bagwell; E/G winner

Denzel Alvarez; NorCal Drag Bike winner

Ed Bradell; Sacramento Raceway’s 2016 King of the Track

Terry Cox; low ET and top speed of the meet; 4.850/234.90; ‘1000 run

2016 Governor’s Cup-Let’s Race! Pictured: Kevin Sarginson

story and photos by Stephen Justice

SPECTATOR ENTRY INFO FOR SATURDAY “Spectator Side”

GENERAL ADMISSION “spectator side” ENTRY IS ONLY OPEN ON SATURDAY
Grandstands are not provided.  Track side parking only.  First Come, first serve track side parking so bring your truck and back right up to the track.  Bring lawn chairs, canopy, your own food and beverages as there will not be any food vendors on the spectator side (all amenities provided on pit side).
GATES OPEN: 12noon.  Plan your day for a 4-5 hour stay allowing your self 30 minutes to purchase tickets, park and find a parking spot.  Enter Gate #3. You may bring lawn chairs to watch the races, stand or park along the fence line or crossover to the pit side of the facility to utilize the main grandstands, permanent restrooms, purchase event T-shirts and food vendors.
TICKET PRICES:  prices vary ($7-$20) depending on how early you purchase your spectator tickets.  Go to THE FOAT to see ticket prices.  Children 11 and younger admitted free with adult.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE:  Not provided
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE:  Allowed.  Including Gas BBQ’s.  Absolutely no briquette BBQ’s are allowed.  No exceptions.
OVERNITE CAMPING:  Allowed at no additional charge.  Lights, generators and noise to cease at 11:00 PM.  However, hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
NOT PERMITTED:  Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles.
SMOKING: Section 118885 of the California Health and Safety Code prohibit smoking of tobacco in public places where a gathering is in progress.
PETS: Not Allowed. Why? Because we want all of our patrons to be safe. Owners do not realize that their pet may have a bad reaction to the loud noise or maybe even the crowd.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:  Bring lawn chairs, Blankets, umbrellas, jacket, food, drink, propane BBQ, etc.

RACERS/CREW INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY-SATURDAY

TICKET SALES: Thursday 5pm-8pm  & front lot stacking only
GATES OPEN: Friday 11:00 AM for parking and credentials. You must purchase multi day wristband and parking pass to enter.   Saturday 9:00 AM
EARLY ARRIVAL: “Out of Town” racers are permitted to arrive up to 24 hours prior to the advertised gate time.  All early arrivals must park in the front lot and are not permitted to block any gates at any time.
CREW ADMISSION:  Friday: $50 per crew member this includes Fri-Sat, limited quantity, restricted area passes. Children ages 6-11:  $5 (not allowed in restricted areas) Saturday: $25 per crew member if still available.
PIT ADMISSION: $25 per person (available Saturday only)
RACE ENTRY: Each entry fee is negotiated by your category representative. Please email or call the person who is in charge of your organization.
PRE ENTRY: Not required
PARKING: Racer packages come with one free pit 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.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE:  Sacramento Raceway contracts with a restaurant certified vendor to sell food, drinks and beer.
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed.  Including Gas BBQs.  Absolutely no briquette BBQs are allowed.  No exceptions.
OVERNITE CAMPING:  Allowed at no additional charge.  All racers and their crew members must purchase a two-day pass in order to stay in the pits, overnight on Friday nites.  All lights, generators and noise to cease one hour after last run. Hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
NOT PERMITTED:  Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles, briquette BBQs.
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 in Sacramento Raceway’s pit area but 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.

PAYOUTS: At the Souvenir booth starting one hour after money round ends. Bring 1099 Info form completed. 1099
TROPHIES: Will be awarded and pictures taken at the Winners circle.

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PHOTOGRAPHS: Only Hard Card photographers are allowed in the restricted area (beyond the red line, starting line, spectator side of drag strip, push road, return roads) 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.Tom Finale Steve Justice

RACING SCHEDULE

Please email Allie for a more detailed schedule: sacraceway@gmail.com

Thursday September 8, 2016
8:00 AM:  Gates open for front lot stacking
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Ticket sales (no entry on Thursday just ticket sales)

Friday September 9, 2016
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Gates Open
11:00 AM-7:00 PM: Ticket Sales

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Test & Tune

6:00 PM – Pro Gas (E/D/C/B/A) ONLY Q1