Saturday May 17th, Summit Series Points & High School Eliminator race #3. Final qualifying at 5:30 with eliminations at 7pm.

BUNKER HILL DRAGSTRIP
Bunker Hill, Ind. (May. 10)
Summit Racing ET Series Super Pro
W: Jeff Butte ('01 Covette Roadster) - 5.1509, 133.58 (5.13 dial).
R/U: Bill Casner ('71 Duster) - 5.8192, 117.16 (5.82 dial).
Semi's: Rick Lay ('85 Trans Am);

Power Chassis Race Cars S/P Quick 8
W: Jeff Butte ('01 Corvette Roadster) - 5.1489, 133.19 (5.13 dial).
R/U: Ron Ingle ('00 Undercover R.E.D.) - 4.7710, 140.15 (4.76 dial).
Semi's: Jeff Yates ('94 Spitzer R.E.D.); Ron Krisher ('96 Berretta).

Summit Racing ET Series Pro
W: Erick Frazier ('69 Buick G/S) - 6.7321, 97.58 (6.73 dial).
R/U: Randy Sparks ('75 Trans Am) - 6.1490, 111.39 (6.12 dial).
Semi's: Kim Sparks ('68 Firebird); Randy Wolfe ('68 Camaro).

Summit Racing ET Series Sportsman
W: Randy Wolfe ('75 Nova) - 8.7411, 77.20 (8.72 dial).
R/U: Mike Remaly ('68 Camaro) - 8.2410, 81.05 (8.25 dial).
Semi's: Greg Shupperd ('76 Chevota P/U);

D.O.T. Trophy Eliminator
W: Jay Eckelbarger ('55 Chevy P/U) - 7.8052, 79.07 (7.64 dial).
R/U: Darrin Harrington ('89 Trans Am) - 10.1879, 70.43 (10.09 dial).
Semi's: Greg Teeters ('04 Pontiac GTO); Jeff Gray ('79 Camaro).

Major Jr. Dragster
W: Kayleigh Daniels ('01 Spitzer Shark) - 8.4929, 73.51 (8.44 dial).
R/U: Morgen Wood - 10.4881, 60.16 (10.50 dial).
Semi's: Wyatt Shupperd; Trevor Boyer.

Minor Jr. Dragster
W: Wyatt Shupperd - 12.9109, 45.22 (12.95 dial).
R/U: Katelyn Wood - foul.

Junior 2nd Chance
W: Colby Wood.
R/U: Katelyn Wood.
Semi's: Tyler Birden.
 

      Clarifications. Regarding points and rainouts. No race, no points. If no race is run there will be no points scored. In the event of weather/rain interrupting/stopping a race; once an elimination pair go down the track, regardless of category, those racers in attendance will be scored entry points. In the event of weather/rain interrupting/stopping a race, a round of competition must be completed for any racer to score round win points. Purse payout/split in the event of weather/rain stopping a race will revert to the last completed round for purse split payout.      Clarification on the computer generated ladder/qualifying round. During normal race operations/conditions, in Super Pro and Pro, we will generate a ladder for the last four rounds of competition. Qualifying will be by reaction time, in the round prior to 16 cars or less. Sportsman ladder will be generated for 8 cars or less. Trophy will be random draw throughout eliminations. Once the ladder is generated the prior round better reaction time will have lane choice. In the rare situation that a ladder is generated that would give a racer a second bye, prior to all other remaining racers having had a bye, the ladder will be manipulated, with the bye going to the next highest qualified racer, from the qualifying round. A racer may not have more than one bye in eliminations until all remaining competitors have had a bye.

      A few new pages have been added to our website, with flyers for some of our special races. May 3rd and 4th, the Inaugural Ohio Crankshaft No Box Nationals produced & presented by Triple O Promotions. [NoBox] This two day race will pay $10,000 each day to win, base on a minimum of 200 entries, for competitors without delay box electronics, with e.t. breaks between 5.50 - 12.99.               June 21st will be the McGONIGAL Buick of Kokomo, Buicks at Bunker Hill night. [Buicks]       July 26th the DHRA Quick Series [Quick] makes it's first visit to Bunker Hill Dragstrip. Two eliminators for the diesel enthusiast, Quick Diesel, a heads up, full tree 7.75 index eliminator, and an all run bracket eliminator for diesel powered vehicles only. Purses and entry fees to be announced very soon.    The Jegs Super Quick returns this year on August 2nd, celebrating it's 20th season. The complete 2008 Jegs Super Quick series schedule can be seen here  This years event has been incorporated with our newly developed Summer Sizzle Twin $25's [Sizzle] The Summer Sizzle is a two day race, August 2nd & 3rd, with elevated purse structure for Super Pro and Pro. Saturday will offer a full program of eliminators, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Jr. Dragsters which will score Summit Series points, along with the Super Quick. Sunday August 3rd will be two eliminators only, Super Pro and Pro, with no points. Double entries and the two color eliminator format will be utilized both days for Super Pro and Pro.      12th Annual Hoosier Bracket Challenge [Challenge] October 4th & 5th. Two days double entries. Super Pro $2500 to win on Saturday, $5000 on Sunday, Pro $1200 to win each day. Jr. Dragsters will race on Saturday only.

      Pro Purse adjustment The Pro purse has been adjusted for the 2008 season. Pro will pay $750 to win and $300 for runner up, based on 35 or more cars making the first round call. Less than 35 cars making the first round call, the purse will revert to $600 to win and $250 for runner up. Entry fee will remain at $40, buy backs $20. All other Pro purse structure/entry fee will remain the same. In order to remain compatible with the Summit Series E.T. Finals, the E.T. breaks for Pro will remain at 6.00-8.99 for the 2008 season. With this post we should review all category e.t. breaks here at BHD and for the 2008 E.T. Finals; S/P 4.50-7.75, Pro 6.00-8.99, MC 4.50-up(BHD 1/8 mile) 7.50-15.99(E.T.Finals 1/4 mile), Sportsmen 7.50-up(BHD 1/8 mile) 12.00-19.99(E.T.Finals 1/4 mile).

      Dial for Dollars Dial for Dollars will continue, but with a bit of an addition, a runner up award. The Dial for Dollars winner will now have the option of taking the money, 1/2 of the purse, or being put on the bye. The runner up would receive  the other. This bye would be this racers to keep until they used it, or were no longer in eliminations. You cannot win the "on the bye" from another racer. Once the Dial for Dollars bye has been used we will revert to random draw for sitting on the bye, until the computer forms a ladder, qualified by reaction time. We realize that sitting on the bye can be tedious at times, so therefore, we would allow a racer to refuse such an opportunity, and we will find another.           Double entries and the bye. We have on a couple occasions pulled a racer that was double entered, to sit on the bye. In order to clarify, this would be the house rule; If a racer is double entered, and is pulled by random draw, to sit on the bye, said racer will race the vehicle that he presented at the front of the staging lanes, and then bring their second entry to the front of the lanes to sit on the bye. This will keep the event flowing in an orderly manner, and removes the waiting for a racer to return from a run, to make his second pairing.

      Friday Night Friday night test and tune, every Friday evening through the 2008 racing season, begins Friday April 4th. Gates open at 5:30, track activity starts at 6:00 pm, and will conclude at 10:00 pm. New for 2008 will be Free Friday Night Trophy. This will be a Trophy Eliminator for streetable race vehicles. E.T. breaks will be 7.35 and up, DOT tires required. Competitors will need to buy a test tech card,$15, and will be classified Trophy Eliminator eligible at tech. Eliminations will begin at 8:30. Regular test and tune will continue between rounds of the Trophy Eliminator.       Trophy Eliminator will still be contested with our full Saturday evening program as well. Some clarification for our Trophy category, for both Friday and Saturday; E.T. break will be 7.35 and up, tires must have a DOT brand, no open exhaust, plus all other safety equipment required for the performance level of the vehicle. Competitors with an E.T. performance level 7.35 up to 8.59 will be required to wear a helmet meeting a minimum of Snell M2000 specifications, open face or full face. Any racer with a vehicle that has any type of power adder, (turbocharger, supercharger, NOS)  should consult our tech inspectors for additional, if any, requirements.       For the average person, nothing more than a helmet would be required, and only if the race vehicle runs quicker than 8.59.

      More sponsors We have several returning sponsors for the 2008 season. Kerry Grams Racing is back on as sponsor for the low qualifier of our Power Chassis Race Cars Super Pro Quick 8. The quickest qualifying car will receive $50. Indy R V is returning as sponsor for lane naming rights. Again this year the left lane of the track will be the Indy R V lane, and will have an ad on the 2008 schedule of events, as well as two 4' X 8' sign boards located at the start line backdrop and at the finish line. Also returning with ads on the Bunker Hill Dragstrip 2008 Schedule of Events and/or signage at the track are; Russ Moore Transmission, Papa Johns Pizza of Peru, Rick's Kustom Autobody, Arnies Ace Hardware, K-Motion Valve Springs, Hirschberg Auto Sales & Graphics, Widlman Custom Headers, Dishon Transmissions, Snyder Motorsports, Competiton Autobody, D&M Automotive, Gebhardts Trailers, Peru Automotive NAPA, T-Rax Roger Fike, Coca-Cola.          We would like to welcome the following new sponsors; Manchester Tire, American Performance Engineering, Steve Blue Transmission, Olson Paint & Body, Drew Olson Graphics, V P Race Fuels available at Lowe Speed Shop, Allstar Racing Products available at Lowe Speed Shop, Rick Disinger's Diamond Engines, Advance Auto Parts with two locations in Kokomo.             Also of note, we have reached a tentative agreement with Torco Race Fuels to once again make available Torco Race Fuels here at Bunker Hil Dragstrip. Torco will be sponsoring our Race of Champions which will be conducted Saturday September 20.

      Summit Series 2008 E.T. Finals Everything the same as the 2007 event in regards to rules, team makeup (32), time runs, event schedule, ect. There will be tentatively one less track/team participating this year. Our pit parking spot has changed. Here is a map of the pit parking, warning; very heavy .jpg, if you have dial up, it will take a while to download.  Finals parking. We will use the same points scoring method for 2008 as we used last year. Racers may score points for qualifying for the Finals, starting April 5 thru Aug 23, potentially 20 events, with the worst two scores being discounted. With this post we should review all category e.t. breaks here at BHD and for the 2008 E.T. Finals; S/P 4.50-7.75, Pro 6.00-8.99, MC 4.50-up(BHD1/8 mile) 7.50-15.99(E.T.Finals 1/4 mile), Sportsman 7.50-up(BHD 1/8 mile) 12.00-19.99(E.T.Finals 1/4 mile).

        Sponsors update I am very grateful and pleased to announce several sponsor updates. Tony & AJ Crowe, Crowe Automotive are returning as a major sponsor for the 2008 Bunker Hill Dragstrip points chase. Jan Cohee, Cohee Performance Inc. will be the sponsor for our Pro category 8 car field events for the 2008 season. We will use the same format as this past season. Qualifying will be during Pro time run sessions, and the Pro Quick 8 will be a stand alone eliminator. East Point Muffler & Brake, Brian Keller has returned for lane naming rights. Again this year the right lane of the track will be the East Point Muffler & Brake Lane.    THANK YOU Tony Crowe, Jan Cohee & Brian Keller for again stepping up, and beyond. Track lane title rights would include a 4 foot X 4 foot sign at the finish line, plus a 4' X 8' sponsor produced sign at the starting line backdrop.      There are many areas at the track that signage could be placed in order to promote your business, we are open to ALL inquiries. A potential advertisers biggest initial expense, in most cases, is the production of the sign, and we can help you with that, we are very eager to "fill some space". Anyone wishing to advertise on the 2008 schedule of events, there are still a couple spots left, contact me now, they won't last long. steve@bunkerhillrace.com

         Super Pro Quick 8 Update, 1/11/08 on the Super Pro Quick 8. JR Wood, Power Chassis Race Cars, is returning as the title rights series sponsor. The same format as in past seasons will be utilized, quickest 4 open wheel cars and the quickest 4 bodied cars qualify to a 4.50 quick et. Thanks JR, it is appreciated. Dates, tentative dates of 5/10, 6/7, 6/28, 7/19, 8/30 & 9/27, roughly once a month. Presenting sponsors are,  and we would like to thank, Hirschberg Auto & Antiques, Cohee Performance Inc., American Performance Engineering, Wildman Custom Headers, and Eastpoint Muffler.

        OHIO CRANKSHAFT NAMED OFFICAL SPONSOR OF ‘NO BOX NATIONALS’ Greenwood, Indiana, 12/13/2007                      “Ohio Crankshaft No Box Nationals” has now become the official name of the big money no box race in Bunker Hill, Indiana that is scheduled to take place May 3rd and 4th 2008.                The agreement between Ohio Crankshaft and Triple O Promotions became official at the beginning of December. Scott Ray, from Ohio Crankshaft, said, “We are happy to show our support for the grass roots racers.” Both companies are very excited to have the opportunity to support such a great race.                       Allyn Neff, Triple O Promotions, said, “We want to see races that are practical and affordable for no box racers and that have a higher purse.” Along with having a great payout, $10,000 each day, the race is also paying money back to 3rd round winners.              This race is a great opportunity for all no box racers who want to race for more than a typical payout. It is going to be held at Bunkerhill Dragstrip in Bunker Hill, Indiana. The race is scheduled to take place on May 3rd and 4th, 2008. There will also be a Test & Tune on Friday May 2nd. The Test & Tune is free for all pre-entered competitors. The pre-entry for this race is only $250.00 for the weekend.                 In addition to sponsoring a great race; Ohio Crankshaft currently has several End Of Year Specials on some great products. You can look for those specials at www.ohiocrank.com and also view a copy of the official flyer of the “Ohio Crankshaft No Box Nationals”.        If you have any questions concerning this race you can contact Triple O Promotions: Greg Dillman (317) 408-8788 or Allyn Neff (765) 376-1288.

      Sponsorship opportunities for the 2008 season are now available, get on board now to reserve the best spots for maximum exposure. Contact the office at 765.689.8248 or email steve@bunkerhillrace.com Don't be shy, anything is possible.

      NHRA 2008 Rule changes. nhraruleslink The 2008 NHRA rulebook is out. There have been some updates and clarifications that can be seen at the NHRA website via the link above.

      Mufflers will be required on Sportsman (Street) (7.50 - up), and Trophy (7.35 - up). Jr. Dragsters will be allowed open headers with one exception; Ram tube headers, the ones that look like a trumpet, has no performance gain, will not be allowed, contact the track office if you need further details. Bunker Hill Dragstrip reserves the right to review each car/engine/header application in an effort to control noise emission, in Sportsman, Trophy, and Jr. Dragsters. Slicks optional for Sportsman (Street). Trophy, (7.35 - up), must use a DOT branded tires.

     Reminder for the Pro category     This is a direct quote from the 2008 NHRA rule book (Section 4, General Regulations, Sub-section 8:2, page 88) and will be enforced here at Bunker Hill Dragstrip. Concerning the wiring, we will allow a one week grace period in this matter, but a racer receiving this grace period will be closely scrutinized throughout the event. "In categories that prohibit Delay Devices .....Wiring may consist of a single (i.e. "one" or "1") continuous wire from a power source to a switch (or button), and a single continuous wire from the switch to the trans brake or line-loc solenoid. One splice (no quick disconnect) is permitted from the two-step to the solenoid (i.e. between the switch and the solenoid). All switches, buttons, wiring, solenoids, ect. must be for normal automotive use; i.e. not intended to create a delay ( adjustable or non-adjustable) between release of the button, and the resultant action of the solenoid. All line-loc / trans-brake wiring before and after the switch must be separate from any other wiring and fully visible. Computer wiring, sensors, relays, and the like may not be wired to the solenoid wiring. Two-steps or other rev limiters that are adjustable by thumbwheel, replaceable chips, and the like may not be within the drivers reach and will be preferably be located outside the driver compartment." And the rulebook continues on with the consequences and remedies. Suggested reading for all competitors.

      E. T. breaks for the 2008 Bunker Hill Dragstrip season will be Super Pro (4.50-7.75) and Pro (6.00-8.99). The 2008 Summit Series E. T. Finals Pro break will be 6.00-8.99.