SHRA - 2014 Fall Nationals - North Star Dragway Results

Mears, Hixson, Moseley, Treitsch & Jarvis
Notch North Star Dragway Victories

North Star Dragway - Denton, TX - Oct 4, 2014

The Southwest Heritage Racing Association presented by MalloryPrint.com brought a fleet of old school drag racing machines through the gates of North Star Dragway in Denton, Texas for their annual Fall Nostalgia Nationals event. This seventh event of the 2014 SHRA racing season marked the final event for Nostalgia Eliminator teams to earn points in their NE Shootout program. This event also would play a critical role in the SHRA Championship chase this season, especially in the bracket classes and heated Nostalgia Eliminator 2 points chase.

The weather could not have been better as a day filled with temperatures in the low 80's and beautiful blue skies welcomed a capacity crowd to Denton, Texas with stands full of eager fans and racecars overflowing into the top end of the facility. Racing got underway at 3 p.m. with the first of two time trails for all five SHRA classes.

Nostalgia Eliminator 1 Results:

(Dale McKee)

(Andy Mears)

In the 4.65 index Nostalgia Eliminator 1 Steve Dunkin wheeled his "Foolish Pleasure" blown slingshot dragster to the top spot with a "perfect" 4.65 at 151 mph to lead the field of thirteen into eliminations. Dale McKee nailed down his best qualifying effort of the season in second with a 4.66 at 157 mph and Clay Cunningham rounded out the top three in his beautiful blown Fiat with a 4.69 at 156 mph. After two rounds of eliminations, Steve Dunkin and Gary Ballard were paired up in the first match of the semi-final round. Dunkin used a holeshot and 4.81 at 143 mph to take out Ballard's quicker 4.79 at 146 mph as Dunkin moved into his second final round of the season to take on the winner between Andy Mears and Dale McKee. Mears also used a holeshot to advance to his first SHRA final of the season as his 4.79 at 130 mph held off McKee's quicker 4.75 at 138 mph.

(Gary Ballard)

(Steve Dunkin)

In the final of Nostalgia Eliminator 1, Steve Dunkin took the starting line advantage and never trailed but at the stripe he broke out with a 4.59 at 152 mph as Andy Mears' "Dragon Slayer" team celebrated their first career SHRA event victory with a 4.74 at 149 mph pass. The stunning 1957 Chevy blown alcohol funny car made its way to the winners circle and it was all smiles at the Mears camp in Denton. In the Good Vibrations Motorsports NE 1 Shootout standings, Clay Cunningham, Gary Ballard and Ron Muncy all secured their spot in the field with Tera W. Graves leading the ladder into the SHRA Finals November 8th at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Tera W. Graves also has a healthy lead over husband Chris Graves in the NE 1 points standings and looks to lock up the NE 1 class Championship at the Motorplex.

(Final Round Video)

(Andy Mears - NE 1 Winner)

Nostalgia Eliminator 2 Results:

In the 5.00 index Nostalgia Eliminator 2 class, Bruce Dodson wheeled his altered to the top spot with a nice 5.02 at 139 mph, his second top qualifier this season. Steven Hansen, in his first SHRA appearance in his injected altered, qualified number two with a 5.03 at 139 and Don Holley rounded out the top three qualifiers with a 5.06 at 138 mph. Semi-final round action brought defending series Champion Bee Godwin to the line to take on Steven Hansen in the first pair. Godwin took the advantage at the start and he needed it as his 5.12 at 139 mph defeated Hansen's quicker but loosing 5.10 at 139 mph. Ardmore winner Thomas Hixson was out next alongside top qualifier Bruce Dodson to see who would battle Godwin in the final. Yet again this one was decided on the starting line as Hixson left first and posted a 5.05 at 139 mph to take out Dodson's quicker but loosing 5.01 at 140 mph.

(Bruce Dodson)

(Stephen Hansen)

(Thomas Hixson)

In the final of Nostalgia Eliminator 2, two veterans Bee Godwin and Thomas Hixson brought their front engine dragsters to life and after their burnouts came to the line ready to crown a winner. Hixson was ready for action and his .001 reaction time coupled with a 5.03 at 140 mph sealed his second straight NE 2 win over Godwin's very close and almost identical 5.03 at 140 mph. Congratulations to the "One Wild Ride" team of Hixson who would like to thank Red Truck Promos and FDT's for their support of the team this season. Godwin gained enough points with his runner-up finish to re-claim his points lead over Tommy Drozd who went out in round one. Just fourteen points separate the two heading into the SHRA Finals at the Texas Motorplex. Tommy Drozd did secure the lead in the Meyer Enterprises NE 2 Shootout field heading into Ennis on November 8th.

(Final Round Video)

(Thomas Hixson - NE 2 Winner)

Nostalgia Eliminator 3 Results:

In the 5.50 index Nostalgia Eliminator 3 class, Gary Mitchell clicked off a "perfect" 5.50 at 124 mph to qualify his "Makin' Magic" altered in the top spot for the first time this season. Ron Walden, Robert Springstead and points leader Dusty Rose all posted 5.51 elapsed times in this close field with Carl Johnson rounding out the seven car field. In semi-final round action, Josh Moseley was set to do battle with defending series Champion Doug Morrison. Moseley, in his first SHRA appearance in his altered, advanced to the finals with a 5.57 at 125 mph as Morrison broke out by .0003 of a second with a 5.4997 at 118 mph. Dusty Rose and Gary Mitchell continued their friendly rivalry in the final pair of the semi-finals. Rose took the advantage at the starting line and his 5.56 at 117 mph took the nod over Mitchell's quicker 5.55 at 124 mph as Rose moved into his impressive sixth final round of the year to take on the new comer Moseley.

(Gary Mitchell)

(Josh Moseley)

(Dusty Rose)

In the final, Moseley was off the line first and his 5.56 at 125 mph held off Rose' quicker 5.54 at 115 mph as Moseley notched his first career SHRA win in his first appearance with the series. Rose had to settle for runner-up in Denton, but will lead the AlkyDigger.com NE 3 Shootout field into that eliminator at the Motorplex in November and is a sure bet to lock up the NE 3 class Championship by simply pulling through the gate in Ennis next month.

(Final Round Video)

(Josh Moseley - NE 3 Winner)

Old School No-Electronics Results:

In the Old School No Electronics bracket class, twenty cars entered the field with Jim Baughan and his 1937 Chevy Coupe leading the points standings. Joe Elmore, Stephen Foster, Brad Thompson and John Wilson rounded out the top five entering Denton. Rounds were critical here with just two events remaining to decide a Champion for the 2014 season. In a shocker, Jim Baughan bowed out in round one to Larry Nelson. Brad Thompson also fell in first round against Bill Hampton. Stephen Foster and Joe Elmore missed this event, which opened the door wide open for John Wilson and others to make a big move to the top.

(John Wilson)

(Chris Jarvis)

In the semi-finals of Old School No Electronics, none other than John Wilson came to the line in his 1967 Camaro lined up with Tim Kirby, also wheeling a 1967 Camaro. Kirby ended his day at the starting line with a -.076 reaction time as Wilson moved to his first SHRA final round. Wilson would take on the strong running Chris Jarvis in his flamed 1967 Camaro, who took the bye run and went dead on with a 6.1600 on a 6.16 and appeared to have the momentum heading into the last dance. In the final, Wilson took a massive starting line advantage but his 6.50 at 109 mph broke out on his 6.54 dial, while Jarvis clicked off a 6.17 at 115 mph on a 6.16 dial to claim his second career SHRA event win. Jarvis catapulted himself into the Championship hunt and sits in third place behind John Wilson and Jim Baughan with only twenty one points separating the three heading into the SHRA Finals at the Motorplex. Congratulations to both finalists on a great day in Denton. We look forward to seeing this Championship battle settled next month!

(Final Round Video)

(Chris Jarvis - No Electronics Winner)

Old School Electronics Results:

In the Old School Electronics bracket class, twenty three machines entered competition with another great points battle going down. Russell Cook entered the event leading the standings with Dean Johnson, Bobby Taylor, Jim Baughan and T.J. Clements rounding out the top five. Both Cook and Johnson bowed out in round two which again opened the door for their competitors to make a move to the contending positions in the Championship battle. Bobby Taylor was defeated by Ardmore runner up Rhonda Treitsch in the third round and Jim Baughan, who defeated Dean Johnson in round two, was knocked out by Alex Garca in third round.

(David Kopp)

(Rhonda Trietsch)

In the semi-finals of Old School Electronics, first time SHRA participant David Kopp brought his 1968 Camaro to the line set to race first time SHRA semi-finalist Alex Garca in his 1977 Chevy Monza. Garca laid down a 6.925 on his 6.95 dial but Kopp took the win light with a .005 reaction time coupled with a 5.631 on a 5.63 dial at 115 mph. Kopp was moving into his first career SHRA final and would face Rhonda Trietsch in her 1967 Camaro who benefitted from the bye run and was in her second straight class final. In the final, Trietsch cut a stellar .005 light and her 5.67 at 124 mph on a 5.65 dial held off Kopp's 5.60 which broke out on his 5.63 dial. Rhonda Trietsch claimed her first SHRA event win after posting a strong runner-up finish at the last event in Ardmore. Trietsch climbed to the fourth position in points atop Jim Baughan who dropped to fifth, but it still in title contention. Russell Cook still holds the lead in the standings but it's a slim one over Dean Johnson, Bobby Taylor, Trietsch and Baughan with only twenty eight points separating the top four. This will be yet another intense class to watch as the top contenders battle for the 2014 SHRA class Championship.

(Final Round Video)

(Rhonda Trietsch - Electronics Winner)

The SHRA series would like to thank staff members Justin Haas, Maxwell McGlothin and announcer Charles Faulkner for their hard work in producing yet another flawless and smoothly run program. A special thanks goes out to all the SHRA sponsors including Mallory Screenprint & Embroidery, Good Vibrations Motorsports, Meyer Enterprises, AlkyDigger.com, Hayden Enterprises Specialty Wheels, Equipment Sales & Service of Texas, The Hitchin' Post Restaurant & Truck Stop, Harry' Hot Rod Truck & Accessories, Robinson Restoration & Service, Competition Sales of Dallas, Howards Cams & Competition Products for their support of the series this season.

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ROUND RESULTS FOR ALL CLASSES:

Nostalgia Eliminator 1

Nostalgia Eliminator 1 Final Qualifying:

1. Steve Dunkin (Aledo, TX) - 4.65 @ 151 mph
2. Dale McKee (Heath, TX) – 4.66 @ 157 mph
3. Clay Cunningham (Dumas, TX) – 4.69 @156 mph
4. Jason Oneil (Mesquite, TX) – 4.70 @ 147 @ 156 mph
5. Ron Muncy (Weatherford, TX) – 4.73 @ 150 mph
6. Gary Ballard (Wichita Falls, TX) – 4.77 @ 143 mph
7. Richard Brady (Ft. Worth, TX) – 4.82 @ 144 mph
8. Chris Graves (Carrollton, TX) – 4.90 @ 148 mph
9. Tera W. Graves (Commerce, TX) – 5.26 @ 113 mph
10. Jimmy Todd (Garland, TX) – 5.35 @ 130 mph
11. Ricky Marshall (Burleson, TX) – 4.60 @ 154 mph
12. Chris Stouffer (Cleburne, TX) – 4.59 @ 158 mph
13. Andy Mears (Lubbock, TX) – 4.52 @ 157 mph

Nostalgia Eliminator 1 FIRST ROUND Results:

(W) Dale McKee (-.001 rt) 4.65 @ 156 vs. (L) Chris Graves (-.039 rt) 10.58 @ 45
(W) Andy Mears (.028 rt) 4.59 @ 154 vs. (L) Richard Brady (-.029 rt) 4.77 @ 147
(W) Gary Ballard (.091 rt) 4.78 @ 145 vs. (L) Chris Stouffer (.086 rt) 4.61 @ 145
(W) Ron Muncy (.115 rt) 4.76 @ 149 mph vs. (L) Ricky Marshall (.419 rt) 4.74 @ 151
(W) Tera W. Graves (.256 rt) 4.66 @ 154 vs. (L) Clay Cunningham (.013 rt) 4.63 @ 147
(W) Steve Dunkin (.300 rt) 4.64 @ 152 vs. (Bye Run)
(W) Jimmy Todd (.388 rt) 5.79 @ 101 (Competition Bye)

Nostalgia Eliminator 1 SECOND ROUND Results:

(W) Steve Dunkin (.014 rt) 4.66 @ 140 vs. (L) Ron Muncy (.102 rt) 4.74 @ 142
(W) Gary Ballard (.032 rt) 4.77 @ 146 vs. (L) Tera W. Graves (-.000 rt) 4.65 @ 154
(W) Andy Mears (.096 rt) 4.62 @ 153 vs. (Competition Bye)
(W) Dale McKee (.328 rt) 7.84 @ 42 vs. (Bye)

Nostalgia Eliminator 1 SEMI-FINAL Results:

(W) Steve Dunkin (.061 rt) 4.81 @ 143 vs. (L) Gary Ballard (.098 rt) 4.79 @ 146
(W) Andy Mears (.059 rt) 4.79 vs. (L) Dale McKee (.164 rt) 4.75 @ 138

Nostalgia Eliminator 1 FINAL ROUND Results:

(W) Andy Mears (.077 rt) 4.74 @ 149 vs. (L) Steve Dunkin (.037 rt) 4.59 @ 152

Nostalgia Eliminator 2

Nostalgia Eliminator 2 Final Qualifying:

1. Bruce Dodson (Grand Prairie, TX) - 5.02 @ 139 mph
2. Stephen Hansen (Red Oak, TX) - 5.03 @ 139 mph
3. Don Holley (Aubrey, TX) - 5.061 @ 138 mph
4. Rick Taylor (Oklahoma City, OK) - 5.066 @ 139 mph
5. Tommy Drozd (Lake Dallas, TX) - 5.10 @ 138 mph
6. Mike Mauldin (Wylie, TX) - 5.19 @ 135 mph
7. Thomas Hixson (Keller, TX) - 4.999 @ 140 mph
8. Bee Godwin (Iowa Park, TX) - 4.991 @ 139 mph

Nostalgia Eliminator 2 FIRST ROUND Results:

(W) Thomas Hixson (.057 rt) 5.08 @ 125 vs. (L) Don Holley (.113 rt) 5.08 @ 138
(W) Bee Godwin (.022 rt) 5.09 @ 139 vs. (L) Bye Run
(W) Stephen Hansen (.007 rt) 5.18 @ 119 vs. (L) Mike Mauldin (.055 rt) 5.19 @ 135
(W) Bruce Dodson (.016 rt) 5.03 @ 139 vs. (L) Tommy Drozd (.020 rt) 5.05 @ 137

Nostalgia Eliminator 2 SEMI-FINAL Results:

(W) Bee Godwin (.025 rt) 5.12 @ 139 vs. (L) Stephen Hansen (.045 rt) 5.10 @ 139
(W) Thomas Hixson (.016 rt) 5.05 @ 139 vs. (L) Bruce Dodson (.064 rt) 5.01 @ 140

Nostalgia Eliminator 2 FINAL ROUND Results:

(W) Thomas Hixson (.001 rt) 5.03 @ 140 vs. (L) Bee Godwin (.048 rt) 5.03 @ 140

Nostalgia Eliminator 3

Nostalgia Eliminator 3 Final Qualifying:

1. Gary Mitchell (Dallas, TX) - 5.50 @ 124 mph
2. Ron Walden (Kilgore, TX) - 5.510 @ 106 mph
3. Robert Sprinstead (Azle, TX) - 5.513 @ 124 mph
4. Dusty Rose (Moore, OK) - 5.517 @ 115 mph
5. Josh Moseley (Combine, TX) - 5.52 @ 126 mph
6. Doug Morrison (Gainesville, TX) - 5.57 @ 119 mph
7. Carl Johnson (Iola, TX) - 5.69 @ 109 mph

Nostalgia Eliminator 3 FIRST ROUND Results:

(W) Dusty Rose (.006 rt) 5.52 @ 116 vs. (L) Carl Johnson (.129 rt) 5.51 @ 121
(W) Doug Morrison (.026 rt) 5.52 @ 119 vs. (L) Robert Springstead (.059 rt) 5.49 @ 124
(W) Josh Moseley (.004 rt) 5.53 @ 125 vs. (L) Ron Walden (.001 rt) 5.42 @ 112
(W) Gary Mitchell (.034 rt) 5.46 @ 125 vs. (L) Bye

Nostalgia Eliminator 3 SEMI-FINAL Results:

(W) Josh Moseley (.043 rt) 5.57 @ 125 vs. (L) Doug Morrison (.039 rt) 5.49 @ 118
(W) Dusty Rose (.025 rt) 5.56 @ 117 vs. (L) Gary Mitchell (.084 rt) 5.55 @ 124

Nostalgia Eliminator 3 FINAL ROUND Results:

(W) Josh Moseley (.030 rt) 5.56 @ 125 vs. (L) Dusty Rose (.052 rt) 5.54 @ 115

Old School No Electronics

Old School No Electronics ROUND THREE Results:

(W) Chris Jarvis (6.16 Dial) .044 rt (6.18 @ 112) vs. (L) Larry Nelson (8.08 Dial) .066 rt (8.16 @ 86)
(W) Tim Kirby (6.00 Dial) .063 rt (6.18 @ 103) vs. (L) Jim Baughan (8.08 Dial) .251 rt (8.09 @ 86)
(W) John Wilson (6.50 Dial) .063 rt (6.52 @ 110) vs. (L) Bye Run

Old School No Electronics SEMI-FINAL Results:

(W) John Wilson (6.52 Dial) .068 rt (6.56 @ 110) vs. (L) Tim Kirby (6.00 Dial) -.076 rt (6.16 @ 112)
(W) Chris Jarvis (6.16 Dial) .023 rt (6.16 @ 115) vs. (L) Bye

Old School No Electronics FINAL ROUND Results:

(W) Chris Jarvis (6.16 Dial) .134 rt (6.17 @ 115) vs. (L) John Wilson (6.54 Dial) .085 rt (6.50 @ 109)

Old School Electronics

Old School Electronics ROUND THREE Results:

(W) Alex Garca (6.91 Dial) .038 rt (6.94 @ 102) vs. (L) Jim Baughan (6.05 Dial) .150 rt (6.06 @ 117)
(W) Rhonda Trietsch (5.64 Dial) .029 rt (5.66 @ 122) vs. (L) Bobby Taylor (7.18 Dial) .013 rt (7.23 @ 96)
(W) David Kopp (5.57 Dial) .005 rt (5.61 @ 124) vs. (L) Bye Run

Old School Electronics SEMI-FINAL Results:

(W) David Kopp (5.63 Dial) .005 rt (5.63 @ 115) vs. (L) Alex Garca (6.92 Dial) .049 rt (6.92 @ 102)
(W) Rhonda Trietsch (5.64 Dial) .036 rt (5.65 @ 124) vs. (L) Bye Run

Old School Electronics FINAL ROUND Results:

(W) Rhonda Trietsch (5.65 Dial) .005 rt (5.67 @ 124) vs. (L) David Kopp (5.63 Dial) .055 rt (5.60 @ 128)

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