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RACE REPORT |
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May 29,
2004 Bakersfield,
CA A fantastic turnout at historic
Famoso Raceway proved to be a near-perfect formula for an exciting
event. Thanks to the eager competitors and generous sponsors for making
the race a reality! RACE SERIES Next stop on the schedule is the 330 Jackpot at Barona Dragstrip.
Weston Family Racing
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Leah Pruett, in the Flat Out powered Python dragster was able to get the edge over Niki Hamlett, piloting the Freer Family machine out of Lewisville, North Carolina. A holeshot aided 4.554 held off the fast charging 4.516 in the finals. |
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When Lauren Freer was unable to compete, Nitro Niki got the nod to jump behind the wheel of the super-quick & consistent Family hot rod. She ripped off a 4.495 in the first round! |
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Lynn "ChooChoo" Haddock was on hand, turning the wrenches for the Milanesio team. Derik used the Whaley horsepower to qualify fifth and ran a 4.530 best in the first round. |
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Ryan Valandingham impressed the crowd with a stout 4.500 to qualify in the number two position and a fantastic semi-final finish. |
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Jack Belli took home the Low Qualifier prize, he also had a strong semi-final finish in the all-new California car. |
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FINAL QUALIFYING ORDER
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Dustin Lee was able to get Andrew Madrids' immaculate dragster into the show. |
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Tricia Pizana did very well in her first event. |
Ty Sanders got the job done in the Vegas-based entry, Luke Diaz in the far lane struggled a bit, but was in the 4-second zone. |
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Christian Paul |
Casey Grisel had the Cheetah Car hauling, his reaction times were top-notch as well! |
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Leah Pruett |
Zoë Stevens made it to the quarter-finals where she lost to Leah. |
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Ryan Valandingham
The Freer Family took the long-distance award and the runner-up machine back to North Carolina |
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Niki & Lauren |
Jenica Milanesio lost in the quarter-finals to eventual Runner-up Nitro Niki. |
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