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| Russo, Westcott and Edwards tops fields at Orlando SpeedWorld Dragway Friday Qualifying | by Jill Caliendo
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 7, 2003) - The 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series continues this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway for the second of seven events in NHRA's Southeast Division.
In the opening rounds of qualifying at the event today, Gerry Russo of Saddle River, N.J., leads the Comp Eliminator field with a time of 8.827 seconds. Behind Russo, in the No. 2 spot, is former NHRA National Champion David Rampy of Piedmont, Ala. Rampy is trailed by Kevin Houghtaling of Ashland, Va., who is third.
Claiming the top spot in Super Stock, with a pass of 9.389 seconds, is Charlie Westcott of Parma, Mich. He leads the field over Navarre, Ohio's Ernie Price and fellow Michigan racer Mark Nowicki of Gaylord.
In Stock Eliminator, Ohio racer David Edwards earned the No. 1 spot behind the wheel of his '78 Trans Am with a pass of 11.510 seconds. Qualified second is Christopher Sniesak of Wales, Mich., while third is occupied by Springfield, Tenn., racer Eric Wingo.
After one round of qualifying in John Bleakley Motorhomes Top Sportsman, Jerry Barker of Byron, Ga., leads the field. His 7.375 second time secured him in the top spot over Sandy Wilkins of Fuquay Varina, N.C., the class champion two weeks ago at Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fla. Jim Harrington of Navarre, Fla., is in the third spot.
Saturday's racing action will feature the continuation of qualifying in Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street and John Bleakley Motorhomes Top Sportsman.
Gates at Orlando Speed World Dragway will open Saturday at 8 a.m. with qualifying set to continue at 9 a.m. For more information please contact Orlando Speed World Dragway at (407) 568-2717 or visit them on the web at www.OrlandoSpeedWorldDragway.com. Additional information on the event can also be found at www.nhra.com.
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, event being held at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Gerry Russo, Saddle River, N.J., '02 Grand Am, E/SMA, 8.827 seconds, -0.593 (under index)
2) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.452, -0.578
3) Kevin Houghtaling, Ashland, Va., '91 Calais, F/SM, 8.995, -0.555
4) Charlie Westcott Jr., Parma, Mich., '98 Grand Am, F/SM, 9.014, -0.536
5) Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., '92 Cutlass, G/A, 8.656, -0.524
6) Van Puckett, Snellville, Ga., '99 Firebird, H/AA, 9.097, -0.493
7) David Eaton, Merritt Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 7.043, -0.487
8) Charlie Watson, Humble, Texas, '98 Lumina, H/A, 9.006, -0.464
9) Johnny Treadwell, Sorrento, Fla., '23 Roadster, E/EA, 8.651, -0.439
10) Richard Larsen, Tyrone, Ga., Dragster, A/ND, 7.357, -0.383
SUPER STOCK
1) Charlie Westcott, Parma, Mich., '98 Grand Am, GT/C, 9.389 seconds, -1.111 (under index)
2) Ernie Price, Navarre, Ohio, '69 Camaro, SS/FM, 9.707, -1.093
3) Mark Nowicki, Gaylord, Mich., '98 Avenger, GT/JA, 10.565, -1.085
4) Bob Butter, McKees Rocks, Pa., '98 Firebird, GT/FA, 10.044, -1.056
5) Tim Worner, Duncannon, Pa., '88 Cutlass, GT/JA, 10.601, -1.049
6) Joe Scott, Sunbury, Pa., '03 S-10, GT/TD, 10.608, -1.042
7) Don O'Malley, Decatur, Ill., '64 Corvette, SS/JA, 10.268, -1.032
8) Vito Savino, Brewster, N.Y., '85 Grand Am, GT/HA, 10.334, -1.016
9) Chuck Gallagher, Holly, Mich., '94 Sunbird, SS/AM, 8.537, -1.013
10) Merle Eschman III, Butler, Pa., '98 Grand Am, GT/EA, 9.937, -1.013
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) David Edwards, Washington Ct Hs, Ohio, '78 Trans Am, J/SA, 11.510 seconds, -1.240 (under index)
2) Christopher Sniesak, Wales, Mich., '99 Dakota, CT/SA, 11.823, -1.177
3) Eric Wingo, Springfield, Tenn., '91 Camaro, F/FIA, 11.826, -1.124
4) Jason McCormack, Oxford, Mich., '66 Plymouth, B/S, 10.379, -1.121
5) David Walther, Lanesville, Ind., '69 Camaro, H/S, 11.186, -1.114
6) Bobby Warren, Clinton, N.C., '97 Firebird, B/FI, 10.545, -1.105
7) Bruce Noland, Leesburg, Va., '72 Camaro, I/SA, 11.503, -1.097
8) Al Provoast, Whittemore, Mich., '79 Buick Wagon, N/SA, 12.212, -1.088
9) Bret Velde, Farmington, Ill., '87 Mustang, G/FIA, 12.084, -1.066
10) Bob Horgan, Tyngsboro, Mass., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.536, -1.064
JOHN BLEAKLEY MOTORHOMES TOP SPORTSMAN
1) Jerry Barker, Byron, Ga., '02 Camaro, 7.375 seconds, 188.60 mph
2) Sandy Wilkins, Fuquay Varina, N.C., '01 Camaro, 7.599, 179.35
3) Jim Harrington, Navarre, Fla., '90 Beretta, 7.803, 177.27
4) Tommy Turner, Naples, Fla., '97 Camaro, 7.814, 177.65
5) Mike Thompson, Naples, Fla., '97 Cutlass, 7.817, 170.29
6) Corky Markwart, Largo, Fla., '02 Cavalier, 7.865, 176.22
7) Jeff Anderson, Casselberry, Fla., '97 Cutlass, 8.035, 168.98
8) Mitch Smith, Anderson, Ind., '97 Cutlass, 8.181, 170.22
9) Ira Hines, Kissimmee, Fla., '81 Camaro, 8.281, 160.48
10) Craig Drinkwater, Orlando, Fla., '96 Cutlass, 8.413, 165.25
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