SCEDA is the place to race in 2008.  Our next event is May 31 and June 1, 2008

January 21, 2008

January 19th Race 1

            In the Meziere Enterprises SCEDA Electronics category, it was “Fast” Jack Beckman taking the win over Milt Gedo.  Beckman cut a better light and broke out by less as they both went under their dial when they got to the finishing stripe.  In the semi-finals, Beckman defeated John Brooks.  Brooks went red by .003 automatically handing the win overt to Beckman.  Gedo had the bye run in the other semi-final.  Gedo also had received a competition single the round before due to a no show, so luck was definitely on his side up until that final round.  Honorable mention goes out to Ken Hemstreet for having a .002 light and running a 9.275 on a 9.27 dial for a total package of .007 in the first round, and Gary Hairfield for running a 12.931 on his 12.93 dial in the second round.

            In the Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels SCEDA No-E category, it was Kyle Rizzoli taking the win over CW Hoefer in the biggest field in No-E history.  Rizzoli had the better light and was able to force Hoefer to break out at the stripe to take the win.  In the semi-finals, Rizzoli defeated Bernie Cunningham.  Rizzoli had the better light and was able to run closer to his dial to take the win.  In the other semi-final, Hoefer defeated Michael Agnew.  Hoefer had the better light, and was able to get to the stripe first, even though Agnew ran closer to his dial.  Honorable mention goes out to Courtney Glover for having a .003 light in the first round, Church Echmalian for having a .003 light in the first round, Chuck Killian Jr. for running 13.161 on a 13.16 dial in the second round, P700 for running 9.506 on a 9.50 dial in the second round, John Joines for running 13.866 on his 13.86 dial in the second round, 739 for running 12.869 on a 12.86 dial in the second round, 1937 for having a .009 light in the second round, Kyle Rizzoli for having a perfect light in the third round, and Michael Agnew for running a 10.474 on  his 10.47 dial in the fourth round.  Tough luck goes out to L788 for going red by .001 in the second round, Lee Cook for breaking out by .001 in the third round.

            In the McGeecams.com SCEDA Junior Dragster category, newcomer to SCEDA, Brianna Blinzler, defeated Chris Nagy in the final.  This was her first SCEDA race after being on the waiting list to get in for quite a long time, but the wait paid off for her.  Although Nagy cut a slightly better light in the final, he broke out at the finish line, taking too big of a stripe, giving Blinzler her first SCEDA win in her first SCEDA Race.  In the semi-finals, Blinzler defeated another newcomer to SCEDA Brett Lenarth.  He had also been on the waiting list for about a year and a half.  Lenarth had the better light, but took too big of a stripe at the finish line giving the win to Blinzler.  In the other semi-final, Nagy defeated Meggie Bohn.  Bohn went red, which handed the win over to Nagy.  Honorable mention goes out to Meggie Bohn for having a .009 light in the first round, Eli Peppmuller for having a .007 light in the first round even though he lost, Jason Dennell for having a .004 light in the first round, Kaylee Fry for having a .003 light in the first round even though she lost to Dennell’s .004, Brett Lenarth for running a 7.926 on his 7.92 dial in the first round, Kyle Nagy for running a 8.902 on his 8.90 dial in the first round, Justin Ball for running 8.907 on his 8.90 dial even though he lost, Tori Brown for running 7.905 on her 7.90 dial even though she lost in the second round, and Chris Nagy for having a .009 light in the third round.  Tough luck for Kaitlyn McGee who went red by .002 in the second round.

January 20th Race 2

In the Meziere Enterprises SCEDA Electronics category, it was Saturday’s Runner-up, Milt Gedo, taking the victory over Alan Hoefer.  Gedo had a .008 light off the line, and was able to run a little bit closer to his dial to defeat Hoefer in the final round.  In the semi-finals, Gedo had the bye run again, and Hoefer defeated Saturday’s semi-finalist, John Brooks.  Brooks had a .007 light, but ran further under his number at the stripe in the double breakout affair.  Honorable mention goes out to Don Meziere for a .007 light in the first round, Jay Shelton for running 10.591 on his 10.59 dial in the first round, and Alan Hoefer for having a .006 light in the second round.

In the Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels SCEDA No-E category, it was 2007 Electronics Champion Rhobert Strong taking the win over Saturday’s Winner, Kyle Rizzoli.  Rizzoli had a lightly better light, but Strong was able to run 10.524 on his 10.52 dial to overcome the starting line deficit.  The margin of victory was .005.  In the semi-finals, Strong defeated Saturday Runner-Up, CW Hoefer.  Strong had a .007 light and was able to force Hoefer to break out trying to take the stripe.  In the other semi-final, Rizzoli defeated Eric Christianson.  Christianson went red, automatically handing Rizzoli the win.  Honorable mention goes out to Brittany Johnson for running 10.023 on her 10.02 dial in the first round, Brad Cannon for running a 12.340 on his 12.34 dial in the first round even though he lost to semi-finalist CW Hoefer, Dave Meidide for running 9.605 oh his 9.60 dial in the first round, Jack Swanson for running 11.907 on his 11.90 dial in the first round, Ryan McClenathan for running 10.207 on his 10.20 dial in the first round, Dave Miller for running 8.905 on his 8.90 dial in the first round even though he lost to McClenathan, Steve Frederick for having a .003 light in the first round even though he lost to Super Comp World Champion Shawn Langdon, Jeff Interlichia for having a .008 light and running 11.325 on his 11.32 dial for a .013 package in the third round, Bill Perri for having a .006 light in the third round, Eric Christianson for having a .005 light in the fourth round, and winner Rhobert Strong for having a .008 light in the fourth round.  Also congratulations to Kyle Rizzoli for receiving a free dyno session from Racers Dyno and Machine in Upland for being the points leader at the conclusion of the weekend.  The dyno session includes 2 high gear pulls and 1 quarter-mile pass.  Racers Dyno and Machine is owned by Chuck Killian Jr. and John Brooks.

In the McGeecams.com SCEDA Junior Dragster category, it was Saturday’s winner Brianna Blinzler once again taking the win in the final by defeating Ian Perri.  Perri had a slightly better light, but gave up the stripe at the end, giving Blinzler the win.  The margin of victory was .005 at the stripe.  In the semi-finals, Perri defeated Brad Cannon.  Perri had a .009 light and broke out by .001 in the double breakout affair to take the win.  Blinzler defeated Brenda Seraphine in the other semi-final.  Blinzler had the better light and was able to run closer to her dial to take the win.  Honorable mention goes out to Chris Gartner for running 7.902 on his 7.90 dial in the first round, Kyle Nagy for running 8.907 on his 8.90 dial in the first round, Chris Nagy for having a .003 light in the third round even though he lost to eventual winner Blinzler because he ran 7.899 on his 7.90 dial, and runner-up Ian Perri for running 7.905 on his 7.90 dial in the third round.

January 16, 2008

KD Kanopy has agreed to sponsor SCEDA for the 2008 racing season, and will be named the “Official Canopy of SCEDA”.  As part of the sponsorship, KD Kanopy will present a “Race of Champions” on the final SCEDA weekend (October 11-12), featuring a 5-round, guaranteed MINIMUM $1,500-to-win purse for Electronics/Non-electronics combo and a 4-round, guaranteed MINIMUM $900 savings-bond-to-win purse for Junior Dragster racers.  Quick-Tel, Inc. has agreed to add $1 to the purses for every paid SCEDA entry fee throughout the season, which means the purse (and savings bond) could be much higher if attendance at SCEDA events grows.  If you’re interested in matching the $1-per-entry purse enhancement, please contact Staci Cannon at race@sceda.com.  For more informatiuon click here.

Important SCEDA event 1 and 2 notice!

January 14, 2008

• $1,000 to win "Meziere Electronics" and $500 to win "Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels No-E" guaranteed for both days.  Junior Dragster payouts are the same as last year, with the exception that we have changed the runner up trophy to a plaque. 

• KD Kanopy Announces SCEDA Sponsorship and "Race of Champions".  Click on link for details. 

• The SCEDA champions of all three classes will again be awarded a week's paid accommodations.  Restrictions apply and champion must attend the banquet to receive this prize - no exceptions.

• Auto Club Dragway posted on their web site that parking will be available Friday between 3 - 7 pm only.  Cost is $20 payable to the track.  We are posting this as a courtesy to our participants, but we may not be aware of any changes, please refer to the track's website or call them for the most up to date information. www.californiaspeedway.com/dragway

• Please pay all SCEDA entry fees prior to the first round of time trials. 

• Coffee is ready at the SCEDA registration area by 7am both mornings.  Get a cup of coffee when you pay your SCEDA entry fee!

2008 SCEDA Schedule – Tentative

Bracket Racing – Super Pro – Pro – Junior*

“SCEDA the Place to Race in 08”

December 15, 2007:  SCEDA is pleased to announce the above tentative schedule.  This is most likely the way it will be however we are waiting for the Division 7 track operators meeting to take place to confirm this schedule.  Please mark your calendars for these dates, check the web site for more details, or call above number for more information.  

Staci Cannon

*Junior Dragster by invitation only, limited to 32 cars.  Call for more information.