Post by fsa1673 on Jun 17, 2013 11:42:47 GMT -4
ACSSA RACE REPORT #1
PRESENTED BY COTTMAN TRANSMISSION
Greenfield Dragway June 15, 2013
The first race of the year always brings with it some anticipation with the long winters’ chatter, rumors, spying and internet posts on our beloved Maritime Drag Racing Message Board. The roll call list started early and continued to grow steadily until the day of the event, with a final count of 18 competitors making the qualifying call on Saturday morning.
The weather was closely watched as numerous racers were planning on a few test runs Friday evening to get things ready for Saturday’s race. Fridays weather and I am sure racers spirits became gloomy as Friday approached and with it no hope of time trials on Friday night.
Saturday proved a better day with clear skies and a dry track. With all cars passing technical inspection and weigh in. It was time for the first qualifying session around 11:00 am. DA was around 1900 ft.
QUALIFYING – SESSION #1
1. Fred Thibeault, Wilmot, NS - B/SA 1969 Camaro 10.341/11.55 Index (-1.209)
2. Kelly MacKay, Mineville, NS - H/SA 1972 Demon 11.276/12.45 Index (-1.174)
3. Bruce Riley, Lake Echo, NS – SS/EA 1971 Chevelle 9.585/10.65 Index (-1.065)
4. Jeremy Keans, Brooklyn, NS - G/SA 1985 Camaro 11.266/12.30 Index (-1.033)
5. Scott Underhill, Bedford, NS – E/SA 1971 T-37 10.988/12.00 index (-1.011)
6. Jack Keirstead, Onslow Mtn, NS – J/SA 1978 Nova 11.752/12.75 Index (-0.998)
7. Greg Nickerson, Lr. Sackville – C/FIA 1994 Firebird 10.913/11.90 Index (-0.987)
8. Trevor Ervin, Sackville, NB - B/SA 1969 Nova 10.569/11.55 Index (-0.981)
9. Terry Knapper, Moncton, NB - I/S 1978 Camaro 11.524/12.50 index (-0.976)
10. Mark Howes, Rothesay, NB - SS/JA 1971 Plymouth 10.407/11.30 Index (-0.893)
11. Blair MacDonaldl, Sackville, NB – GT/CA 1986 Camaro 10.350/11.20 Index (-0.850)
12. Bill Ervin, Grand Bay, NB – GT/AA 1986 Camaro 9.821/10.40 Index (-0.578)
13. Bill Sheppard, Lakeside, NS - H/SA 1973 Plymouth 11.902/12.45 Index (-0.548)
14. Don Lavoie, Dieppe, NB - B/FIA 2003 Corvette 11.434/11.55 Index (-0.116)
15. Keith Johnston, Onslow Mtn., NS – S/GTE 1980 Malibu 12.804 /12.45 Index (0.354)
16. Alan Harper, Salisbury, NB – SS/KA 1980 Mirada 12.260/11.55 Index (0.710)
17. Scott Sprague, Hammond Pl., NS - F/SA 1972 Duster 31.441/12.15 Index (19.291)
18. Wayne Deveau, Middleton, NS – GT/CA 1980 Starfire 32.116/10.70 Index (21.416)
Some good runs and happy faces after the first qualifying pass as the work over the winter paid off for some. Others had some adjustments to make but all seemed to be in good spirits as the track was dry and we had a full day of racing ahead.
QUALIFYING – SESSION #2
1. Fred Thibeault, Wilmot, NS - B/SA 1969 Camaro 10.337/11.55 Index (-1.212)
2. Kelly MacKay, Mineville, NS - H/SA 1972 Demon 11.276/12.45 Index (-1.174)
3. Greg Nickerson, Lr. Sackville – C/FIA 1994 Firebird 10.757/11.90 Index (-1.143)
4. Bruce Riley, Lake Echo, NS – SS/EA 1971 Chevelle 9.585/10.65 Index (-1.065)
5. Jeremy Keans, Brooklyn, NS - G/SA 1985 Camaro 11.253/12.30 Index (-1.047)
6. Jack Keirstead, Onslow Mtn, NS – J/SA 1978 Nova 11.719/12.75 Index (-1.031)
7. Scott Underhill, Bedford, NS – E/SA 1971 T-37 10.988/12.00 index (-1.011)
8. Trevor Ervin, Sackville, NB - B/SA 1969 Nova 10.569/11.55 Index (-0.981)
9. Terry Knapper, Moncton, NB - I/S 1978 Camaro 11.524/12.50 index (-0.976)
10. Mark Howes, Rothesay, NB - SS/JA 1971 Plymouth 10.407/11.30 Index (-0.893)
11. Blair MacDonaldl, Sackville, NB – GT/CA 1986 Camaro 10.345/11.20 Index (-0.855)
12. Scott Sprague, Hammond Pl., NS - F/SA 1972 Duster 11.430/12.15 Index (-0.720)
13. Bill Sheppard, Lakeside, NS - H/SA 1973 Plymouth 11.838/12.45 Index (-0.612)
14. Bill Ervin, Grand Bay, NB – GT/AA 1986 Camaro 9.817/10.40 Index (-0.583)
15. Wayne Deveau, Middleton, NS – GT/CA 1980 Starfire 10.369/10.70 Index (-0.331)
16. Don Lavoie, Dieppe, NB - B/FIA 2003 Corvette 11.434/11.55 Index (-0.116)
17. Keith Johnston, Onslow Mtn., NS – S/GTE 1980 Malibu 12.804 /12.45 Index (0.354)
18. Alan Harper, Salisbury, NB – SS/KA 1980 Mirada 12.260/11.55 Index (0.710)
Some racers improved their qualifying positions and the ladder was set for the Cottman Transmission sponsored ACSSA race #1 of the 2013 season. DA for qualifying session #2 was around 2200 feet.
ROUND 1
Jack Keirstead 0.035 RT 11.659(11.70) defeated Wayne Deveau BROKE
Scott Underhill 0.082 RT 11.014(11.10) defeated Don Lavoie -0.071 RT 11.444(11.44)
Jeremy Keans 0.017 RT 11.303(11.25) defeated Billy Ervin 0.024 RT 9.866(9.87)
Alan Harper 0.012 RT 11.773(11.55) defeated Terry Knapper 0.219 RT 11.496(11.54)
Bill Sheppard 0.014 RT 11.858(11.82) defeated Bruce Riley -0.071 RT 9.620(9.61)
Kelly Mackay 0.033 RT 11.288(11.29) defeated Blair MacDonald -0.004 RT 10.328(10.38)
Greg Nickerson 0.072 RT 10.728(10.76) defeated Scott Sprague 0.038 RT 11.369(11.42)
Fred Thibeault 0.689 RT 10.705(10.44) defeated Mark Howes 0.143 RT 10.437(10.44)
Trevor Ervin 0.173 RT 10.822(10.59) defeated Keith Johnston 0.050 RT 12.720(12.30)
ROUND 2
Greg Nickerson 0.046 RT 11.199(10.71) defeated Scott Underhill 0.040 RT 12.448(11.04)
Kelly MacKay 0.043 RT 11.355(11.27) defeated Jack Keirstead 0.107 RT 11.712(11.66)
Bill Sheppard 0.061 RT 11.906(11.84) defeated Trevor Ervin 0.000 RT 10.741(10.60)
Jeremy Keans 0.071 RT 11.528(11.30) defeated Alan Harper 0.128 RT 12.569(11.55)
Fred Thibeault 0.040 RT 11.103(10.44) defeated BYE
ROUND 3
Jeremy Keans 0.052 RT 11.217(11.26) defeated Greg Nickerson -0.034 RT 11.695(11.71)
Fred Thibeault 0.041 RT 10.509(10.49) defeated Bill Sheppard 0.022 RT 11.920(11.88)
Kelly Mackay 0.040 RT 11.250(11.27) defeated BYE
ROUND 4
Jeremy Keans 0.063 RT 11.183(11.22) defeated BYE
Kelly MacKay 0.032 RT 11.175(11.26) defeated Fred Thibeault 0.085 RT 10.369(10.49)
ROUND 5
Jeremy Keans 0.042 RT 11.175(11.18) defeated Kelly MacKay -0.010 RT 11.180(11.18)
ACSSA 2013 STOCK/SUPER STOCK CHALLENGE RACE # 1 WINNER
--------------------- JEREMY KEANS !! -----------------------
ACSSA Stock/Super Stock Challenge Race 5 Payouts
Event Winner: ($550)
Jeremy Keans
Event Runner-Up: ($300)
Kelly MacKay
Event Semi-Finalist: ($150)
Fred Thibeault
Event Quarter-Finalists: ($100/person)
Bill Sheppard
Greg Nickerson
Round 1 Winners: ($50/person)
Trevor Ervin
Scott Underhill
Alan Harper
Jack Keirstead
The following special awards were also presented:
Top Qualifier Award (Sponsored by A&J Automotive):
Fred Thibeault : $100
(11.337 on a 11.55 index (-1.212)
Best Package In Eliminations Award (Sponsored by BMR Structural Engineering):
Bill Sheppard $50
(.014 RT + .038 over the dial = .052 package in the 1st round)
“Best Of The Rest” Best Losing 1st Round Package (Sponsored by Trans World Bolts):
Keith Johnston $50
(.050 RT + .420 over the dial = .470 package in the 1st round)
"Bounty Hunter" Award (Sponsored by LaFarge Concrete):
Greg Nickerson $50
(defeated our most recent race winner; Scott Underhill, in the 2nd round)
"Just for Fun" Award Stock/Superstock Series: (Sponsored by Dents and Stones Automotive)
Wayne Deveau
Some Pictures of the Event and a big thank you to all who helped make the event a success.
Event Winner Jeremy Keans
Event Runner Up Kelly MacKay
Just for Fun Award Winner Winner Wayne Deveau
Sponsored by Dents and Stones Automotive
KELLY MACKAY 
BILL SHEPPARD
TREVOR ERVIN
ALAN HARPER
EVENT WINNER JEREMY KEANS WITH BOUNTY HUNTER AWARD WINNER GREG NICKERSON IN THE BACKGROUND
FRED THIBEAULT
