2009 Extreme Performance Bike Weekend
Santa Pod Raceway, 10th-11th October 2009
Sunday


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18:35

We have now posted today's pictures, which you can view via the Event Index. There are thirty five pictures in all; if you do not see the updated thumbnails when you load the gallery page then click on your Browser's Refresh button.

Just before we close, as promised we had a word with Chief Timekeeper Steve Horn and the Super Street Bike race between Mick Templeman and Chris Reed in round two of Super Street Bike eliminations was decided by 0.000027 seconds, or 0.088 of an inch!

That is the end of our coverage of the Extreme Performance Bike Weekend and indeed the end of our live race reports for this season. We are not entirely done with event coverage for 2009, though, as we will be broadcasting the Webster Race Engineering/Lex Joon Racing USA Tour 2009 webcam and posting an end-day gallery from the Flame and Thunder Show here at Santa Pod Raceway on 31st October, and Peter will be providing us with a post-event gallery from the Halloween Bonfire Burn-Up at Shakespeare County Raceway that same weekend. See you then!

17:20

2009 Champions

Subject to official confirmation the 2009 UK Bike Champions are as follow:

ACU Top Fuel Bike: Steve Woollatt
ACU Pro Stock Bike: Dave Beck
ACU Funny Bike: Kev Charman
ACU Comp Bike: Ivan Birch
ACU Super Street Bike: Richard Stubbins
UK National 9.50 Bike: Richard Sawatzki
NAST Supertwin Fuel: Martin Blackwell
NAST Supertwin Gas: Les Harris
NAST Supertwin ET: Dave Smart

Final points standings will shortly be posted on the King Racing web site at www.kingracing.com (ACU classes), here on Eurodragster.com (9.50 Bike), and on the National Association of Supertwins web site at www.supertwins.co.uk (NAST).

17:15

Final results

Pro Stock Bike: Dave Beck 9.2589/107.04 def. Len Paget 7.5310/171.72 red light
Funny Bike: Dave Bailey 7.9148/152.60 def. Kev Charman 13.0842/94.63
Comp Bike: Ivan Birch 7.4027/177.12 def. Nick Daniels 8.1797/156.83
Super Street Bike: Garry Bowe 7.6764/182.87 def. Brad O'Connor 7.6302/190.51
9.50 Bike: Jake Mechaell 9.5138/131.43 def. Richard Sawatzki 9.5797/144.30
8.50 Bike: Eric Jennes 8.6525/150.10 def. Chris Jones 8.7584/169.16
Supertwin Gas: Chris Mott 9.6955/140.35 def. Les Harris 9.8214/133.23
Supertwin ET: Dave Shorthose (11.00) 10.9796/118.53 breakout def. Pete Harrison (12.00) 11.9367/111.37 breakout

17:10

Supertwin ET final

Dave Shorthose (11.00) 10.9796/118.53 breakout def. Pete Harrison (12.00) 11.9367/111.37 breakout

Comp Bike final

Ivan Birch 7.4027/177.12 def. Nick Daniels 8.1797/156.83

Supertwin Gas final

Chris Mott 9.6955/140.35 def. Les Harris 9.8214/133.23

Super Street Bike final

Garry Bowe 7.6764/182.87 def. Brad O'Connor 7.6302/190.51

9.50 Bike final

Jake Mechaell 9.5138/131.43 def. Richard Sawatzki 9.5797/144.30

16:55

8.50 Bike final

Eric Jennes 8.6525/150.10 def. Chris Jones 8.7584/169.16

Considering Chris Jones was clinically dead a few months back this is a great return to racing, number one qualifier and into the final. Well done Chris, or should we call you Lazarus? Congratulations also to Eric, the trip from The Netherlands well worthwhile.

9.50 Bike eliminations round 4 after re-run

The race between Martin Walker and Jake Mechaell had to be re-run after a piece of litter broke Martin's finish line beam first time round.

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 4
11/10/2009 16:55:19                              18  9.50 BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
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      398     PETER AUSTIN        +0.2224   9.5248  0.0248  09.50 149.06
Win   1       RICHARD SAWATZKI    +0.0585   9.5856  0.0856  09.50 135.30
 
      3       MARTIN WALKER       +0.1539   9.5133  0.0133  09.50 144.30
Win   644     JAKE MECHAELL       +0.0154   9.5181  0.0181  09.50 133.76

* = Disqualified 
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16:20

Supertwin ET eliminations round 3

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 3
11/10/2009 16:20:20                              19  S/TWIN ET         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Win   66      DAVID SHORTHOSE     +0.0816  12.6188  1.6188  11.00 108.81
      999     BEV BATSFORD        +0.3472  14.4353 -0.2147  14.65  89.40
 
Win   8       PETER HARRISON      +0.2051  12.3080  0.3080  12.00 106.00
        Bye                                  .     -8.5000  08.50   0.00

* = Disqualified 
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Trackside conditions are 15.5 C, 72% humidity and 29.56 inches of air.

16:15

9.50 Bike eliminations round 3

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 3
11/10/2009 16:12:48                              18  9.50 BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      367     STEVE ASHBY         +0.1733   9.6117  0.1117  09.50 146.17
Win   1       RICHARD SAWATZKI    +0.1294   9.5991  0.0991  09.50 137.41
 
      692     RICHARD BECK        +0.1795   9.4607 -0.0393  09.50 140.26
Win   644     JAKE MECHAELL       +0.0390   9.5647  0.0647  09.50 139.53
 
Win   398     PETER AUSTIN        +0.2314   9.6034  0.1034  09.50 148.15
      8       PHIL PRATT          +0.1710   9.6873  0.1873  09.50 118.09
 
Win   3       MARTIN WALKER       +0.1604   9.6666  0.1666  09.50 138.54
        Bye                                  .     -9.5000  09.50   0.00

* = Disqualified 
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Super Street Bike eliminations round 3

Brad O'Connor blasts his Personal Bests into next week, well done Brad!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 3
11/10/2009 16:14:50                              17  SUPER STREET BIKE 
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      22      MICHAEL TEMPLEMAN   +0.0728   8.0348  8.0348  00.00 180.71
Win   12      BRAD O'CONNOR       +0.0980   7.4793  7.4793  00.00 193.86
 
      21      STEVE WOOD          +0.1845   8.2830  8.2830  00.00 174.39
Win   7       GARRY BOWE          +0.1765   7.7348  7.7348  00.00 181.34

* = Disqualified 
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15:45

8.50 Bike eliminations round 2

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 2
11/10/2009 15:38:48                              20  8.50 BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Win   309     CHRIS JONES         +0.2035   9.6643  1.1643  08.50 141.63
        Bye                                  .     -8.5000  08.50   0.00
 
Win   74      ERIC JENNES         +0.1035   8.7349  0.2349  08.50 152.60
      649     SANDRA CHAPLIAN     +0.4298   8.4155 -0.0845  08.50 156.88

* = Disqualified 
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Supertwin Gas eliminations round 2

Subject to official confirmation Les Harris has taken the 2009 NAST Supertwin Gas title, congratulations Beardy!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 2
11/10/2009 15:41:43                              13  S/TWIN TOP GAS    
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      14      ANDY WATSON         +0.1032  10.0079 10.0079  00.00 129.41
Win   1       CHRIS MOTT          +0.1996   9.6449  9.6449  00.00 137.83
 
Win   3       LES HARRIS          +0.1632   9.8476  9.8476  00.00 131.71
      4       DAVE JONES          +0.1475  10.2190 10.2190  00.00 112.78

* = Disqualified 
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Funny Bike final

Dave Bailey 7.9148/152.60 def. Kev Charman 13.0842/94.63

15:35

Pro Stock Bike final

Dave Beck 9.2589/107.04 def. Len Paget 7.5310/171.72 red light

Comp Bike eliminations round 2

Great RT by Phil Leamon in the first pairing.

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 2
11/10/2009 15:36:49                              16  COMP BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      2       PHILIP LEAMON       +0.0094   8.3793  8.3793  00.00 155.75
Win   1       IVAN BIRCH          +0.1276   7.5031  7.5031  00.00 175.08
 
Win   17      NICK DANIELS        +0.1784   7.9606  7.9606  00.00 133.63
      10      ROBERT BROOKS       +0.2885   7.9616  7.9616  00.00 166.05

* = Disqualified 
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15:10

Supertwin ET eliminations round 2

Again subject to official confirmation we think that Dave Smart is 2009 NAST Supertwin ET Champion, congratulations Dave!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 2
11/10/2009 15:06:55                              19  S/TWIN ET         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Win   8       PETER HARRISON      +0.2754  12.1296  0.1296  12.00 109.87
Foul  33      DAVE SMART          -0.0190  10.2244  0.2244  10.00 118.96
 
Win   66      DAVID SHORTHOSE     +0.2850  11.0483  0.1483  10.90 124.74
      20      JOE ELLIOTT         +0.5873  10.0847 -0.0953  10.18 134.09
 
      666     STEPHEN PARTRIDGE   +0.2781  12.1949  0.6949  11.50 115.20
Win   999     BEV BATSFORD        +0.2467  14.7990  0.1490  14.65  85.04

* = Disqualified 
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15:05

Super Street Bike eliminations round 2

A big Hello to our Pit Reporter Simon who is tuned in. Simon tells us that Graham Balchin could be Champion if he wins the event and sets Low ET or High Speed. Elsewise it's Richard Stubbins...

...and Graham Balchin goes out this round so that'll be Richard's Championship, subject to official confirmation. Congratulations Richard!

Win margin of 0.0000 came up on the timing console in the race between Mick Templeman and Chris Reed. We'll have a word with our buddies on the timing crew to get an extended timing slip to see what it was to eight decimal places, but what is certain is that it was less than 0.33 inches.

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 2
11/10/2009 15:04:15                              17  SUPER STREET BIKE 
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      30      NIGEL BARKER        +0.1248   8.0476  8.0476  00.00 164.84
Win   12      BRAD O'CONNOR       +0.0883   7.8693  7.8693  00.00 188.14
 
Win   7       GARRY BOWE          +0.1293   7.7304  7.7304  00.00 179.25
      2       GRAHAM BALCHIN      +0.1177   7.9806  7.9806  00.00 146.70
 
Win   22      MICHAEL TEMPLEMAN   +0.1178   8.2472  8.2472  00.00 173.07
      11      CHRIS REED          +0.1731   8.1919  8.1919  00.00 185.78
 
Win   21      STEVE WOOD          +1.2534    .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
        Bye                                  .      0.0000  00.00   0.00

* = Disqualified 
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14:45

9.50 Bike eliminations round 2

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 2
11/10/2009 14:43:26                              18  9.50 BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      14      JON WEBSTER         +0.2093   9.5441  0.0441  09.50 130.54
Win   8       PHIL PRATT          +0.1358   9.6014  0.1014  09.50 121.57
 
      519     SHAUN JONES         +0.1110   9.5934  0.0934  09.50 138.13
Win   1       RICHARD SAWATZKI    +0.0852   9.5809  0.0809  09.50 134.53
 
Win   398     PETER AUSTIN        +0.2458   9.8153  0.3153  09.50 139.83
      2       FRED FURLONG        +0.1532   9.9476  0.4476  09.50 142.14
 
      7       AUGY HARRISON       +0.1295   9.5772  0.0772  09.50 142.97
Win   644     JAKE MECHAELL       +0.0757   9.6088  0.1088  09.50 137.40
 
      5       SHAUN SPIERS        +0.1260   9.7308  0.2308  09.50 140.75
Win   3       MARTIN WALKER       +0.0883   9.5855  0.0855  09.50 137.00
 
      295     JEMMA VENABLES      +0.6888   9.8318  0.3318  09.50 143.84
Win   692     RICHARD BECK        +0.1688   9.6402  0.1402  09.50 120.57
 
        Bye                                  .     -9.5000  09.50   0.00
Win   367     STEVE ASHBY         +0.1924   9.5789  0.0789  09.50 144.82

* = Disqualified 
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13:55

A big Hello to Eurodragster.com Reporter and Photographer Kirstie who is tuned in today.

Supertwin Gas eliminations round 1

Don Irvine's last competitive run before returning home to New Zealand. That just leaves us to wish Don and his wife a safe journey and a long and happy time in NZ, and to thank Don for his work for the NAST.

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:53:18                              13  S/TWIN TOP GAS    
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      6       DON IRVINE          +0.4786  11.4890 11.4890  00.00 115.83
Win   1       CHRIS MOTT          +0.2361   9.6824  9.6824  00.00 134.94
 
      15      MARTIN HOLGATE      +0.7218  10.8675 10.8675  00.00 120.44
Win   3       LES HARRIS          +0.3078   9.9461  9.9461  00.00 131.07
 
      10      BRIAN UDALL         +0.4737  11.2941 11.2941  00.00 124.11
Win   4       DAVE JONES          +0.1714  10.2190 10.2190  00.00 102.56
 
Win   14      ANDY WATSON         +0.0532   9.9876  9.9876  00.00 127.61
      5       RIC NAYLOR          +0.1278  10.5835 10.5835  00.00 129.50

* = Disqualified 
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Fuel Bike test session:

Steve Woollatt (Top Fuel Bike) 6.5794/207.98 bye

Trackside conditions are 15.6 C, 81% humidity and 29.56 inches of air.

13:50

Supertwin ET eliminations round 1

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:49:05                              19  S/TWIN ET         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      30      MARTIN BROOKES      +0.8098  13.4860  3.0860  10.40 129.06
Win   33      DAVE SMART          +0.0631  10.7113  0.7113  10.00  89.76
 
Win   66      DAVID SHORTHOSE     +0.2133  11.0442  0.0442  11.00 111.79
      278     NIGEL BATSFORD      +0.1050  13.6962  0.2962  13.40  88.50
 
      5       MIKE NELTHORPE      +0.4583  13.2497  0.2497  13.00 104.04
Win   999     BEV BATSFORD        +0.2860  14.6686  0.2186  14.45  86.49
 
      21      TIM BOUTLE          +0.5846  15.5741  2.7741  12.80  88.73
Win   666     STEPHEN PARTRIDGE   +0.3941  11.9310  0.5310  11.40 111.92
 
         Bye                                 .     -8.5000  08.50   0.00
Win   20      JOE ELLIOTT         +0.2790  10.1985  0.0185  10.18 132.55
 
      11      BEV RILEY           +0.3296  13.3896  0.4896  12.90  99.68
Win   8       PETER HARRISON      +0.1998  12.1655  0.1655  12.00 100.94

* = Disqualified 
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13:45

Super Street Bike eliminations round 1

This Championship will be an interesting one to call with Ven making a run but losing and Richard Stubbins not making the start line. We'll let the co-ordinators work that one out I think!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:44:46                              17  SUPER STREET BIKE 
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
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Win   21      STEVE WOOD          +0.1905   8.4355  8.4355  00.00 171.09
      5       DAVE SMITH                     .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
 
      4       SCOTT BALDWIN                  .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   11      CHRIS REED          +0.2172   9.4006  9.4006  00.00 130.66
 
      24      RICHARD HANN        +0.2377   8.4377  8.4377  00.00 171.09
Win   2       GRAHAM BALCHIN      +0.1597   7.8193  7.8193  00.00 158.01
 
Win   30      NIGEL BARKER        +0.1181   8.4336  8.4336  00.00 171.10
Foul  1       STEVE VENABLES      -0.0255   7.7457  7.7457  00.00 169.79
 
      19      THOMAS GRANICA      +0.1942   8.2608  8.2608  00.00 145.70
Win   12      BRAD O'CONNOR       +0.1267   7.9888  7.9888  00.00 188.15
 
      29      SIMON GIORDMAINA    +0.2722   8.5542  8.5542  00.00 153.11
Win   7       GARRY BOWE          +0.2028   7.9779  7.9779  00.00 174.37
 
Win   22      MICHAEL TEMPLEMAN   +0.2182   8.5552  8.5552  00.00 144.76
      3       RICK STUBBINS                  .      0.0000  00.00   0.00

* = Disqualified 
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13:35

Funny Bike eliminations round 1

Kev Charman's win in this round also won him the 2009 ACU UK Funny Bike Championship, subject to official confirmation. Congratulations Kev!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:33:57                              14  FUNNY BIKE        
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
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Win   4       KEV CHARMAN         +0.1423   8.8321  8.8321  00.00 138.55
      6       GARY JONES          +0.3306  11.0178 11.0178  00.00  72.54
 
      10      DAVE HOLLAND                   .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   5       DAVE BAILEY         +0.3513  12.8087 12.8087  00.00  77.75

* = Disqualified 
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Pro Stock Bike eliminations round 1

Dave Beck staged after suffering engine damage yesterday.

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:37:53                              15  PRO STOCK BIKE    
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      9       MARK SMITH                     .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   1       DAVE BECK           +2.1520    .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
 
      5       RAY DEBBEN          +0.1593  13.0832 13.0832  00.00  54.22
Win   2       LEN PAGET           +0.1258   8.0055  8.0055  00.00 141.23

* = Disqualified 
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13:30

Comp Bike eliminations round 1

First time I think I've ever seen an elimination round composed entirely of bye runs. Again subject to official confirmation Ivan Birch's win secured him the 2009 ACU UK Comp Bike Championship, congratulations Ivan!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:28:56                              16  COMP BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
      5       ALAN YOUNG                     .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   10      ROBERT BROOKS       +0.3067   7.9981  7.9981  00.00 163.71
 
      16      PAUL WING                      .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   17      NICK DANIELS        +0.5408   9.6103  9.6103  00.00 117.15
 
      8       DAVE BUTTERY                   .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   1       IVAN BIRCH          +0.1110   8.0448  8.0448  00.00 114.48
 
      6       PHIL CROSSLEY                  .      0.0000  00.00   0.00
Win   2       PHILIP LEAMON       +0.8002    .      0.0000  00.00   0.00

* = Disqualified 
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13:25

8.50 Bike eliminations round 1

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:24:19                              20  8.50 BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Win   309     CHRIS JONES         +0.1808   9.3416  0.8416  08.50 122.72
      52      MARK WINDER         +0.3446   9.6140  1.1140  08.50 146.30
 
Win   649     SANDRA CHAPLIAN     +0.5993   9.0779  0.5779  08.50 114.33
      464     ANDY HALEY          +0.7452   8.9685  0.4685  08.50 157.41
 
Win   74      ERIC JENNES         +0.2097   9.2457  0.7457  08.50 126.16
      612     JULIAN HARRIS       +0.1294   9.5751  1.0751  08.50 144.85

* = Disqualified 
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13:20

9.50 Bike eliminations round 1

This will be confirmed officially but we think that Richard Sawatzki's win and Steve Coombs' defeat in this round means that Richard Sawatzki is 2009 UK National 9.50 Bike Champion, well done Richard!

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                EXTREME PERFORMANCE BIKE WEEKEND. Santa Pod Raceway.   
                                   TSI SYSTEM
                                ELIMINATION ROUND 1
11/10/2009 13:20:51                              18  9.50 BIKE         
Results CarNum  Driver                R.T.     E.T.    O/U    INDEX  MPH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Win   692     RICHARD BECK        +0.1943   9.6452  0.1452  09.50 137.28
       Bye                                   .     -9.5000  09.50   0.00
 
      576     ROB LEE             +0.3672  10.8719  1.3719  09.50 154.68
Win   295     JEMMA VENABLES      +0.2153   9.6361  0.1361  09.50 143.00
 
      368     STEWART ASHBY       +0.2510  11.5446  2.0446  09.50 105.29
Win   8       PHIL PRATT          +0.2911  10.2889  0.7889  09.50 102.35
 
      528     AARON SPARKS        +0.3533   9.9854  0.4854  09.50 141.18
Win   14      JON WEBSTER         +0.2110  10.0245  0.5245  09.50 113.06
 
Win   7       AUGY HARRISON       +0.1036   9.6612  0.1612  09.50 139.02
      82      DAVE HALL           +0.2037   9.5683  0.0683  09.50 140.79
 
      584     THOMAS LYNSKEY      +1.3813  11.4324  1.9324  09.50 113.79
Win   398     PETER AUSTIN        +0.2837  10.4178  0.9178  09.50  90.14
 
      422     MARK SLADE          +0.2081   9.8073  0.3073  09.50 142.94
Win   367     STEVE ASHBY         +0.1764   9.6836  0.1836  09.50 129.51
 
Win   519     SHAUN JONES         +0.2197   9.8853  0.3853  09.50 150.57
      313     STEVE WHITING       +0.3535  11.1843  1.6843  09.50 124.23
 
Win   5       SHAUN SPIERS        +0.2204   9.9651  0.4651  09.50 121.77
      218     PAUL COOMBS         +0.3183  17.4438  7.9438  09.50  61.77
 
      369     MARK HALES          +0.5387  11.1381  1.6381  09.50 120.79
Win   644     JAKE MECHAELL       +0.1088   9.7718  0.2718  09.50 123.22
 
Win   3       MARTIN WALKER       +0.1671  10.0883  0.5883  09.50 137.69
      4       WAYNE SAUNDERS      +0.2253  10.0802  0.5802  09.50 118.68
 
      653     ROBERT FIELD        +0.2013  10.0842  0.5842  09.50 145.22
Win   1       RICHARD SAWATZKI    +0.1113   9.9552  0.4552  09.50 114.19
 
      214     STEVE COOMBS        +0.3717   9.7921  0.2921  09.50 137.74
Win   2       FRED FURLONG        +0.1850   9.7935  0.2935  09.50 123.22

* = Disqualified 
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17.83 inches in the race between Augy Harrison and Dave Hall.

Trackside conditions at the start of 9.50 Bike were 16.0 C, 79% humidity and 29.56 inches of air.

12:00

The racers are being called to the pairing lanes and the safety crews have been given a fifteen-minute call to go on station. Stay tuned.

10:20

Qualifying session 4 has been cancelled, not unexpectedly, so the standings from session 3 in yesterday's report are final. The rain is now gone and again the rain radar is looking good. The track crew are out working on the track in the sunshine although I think we are an hour or so off yet. Stay tuned.

9:00

We're certainly not starting at 9:00. The rain became heavier and now the track is very wet. At this moment the rain is stopped and the rain radar is looking reasonably optimistic.

No sign of DJ Flappy as yet, maybe he's having a lie-in or gone to church or something.

7:00

Good morning and welcome from Santa Pod Raceway for our coverage of the Extreme Performance Bike Weekend brought to you in association with American Car Imports

The Webster Race Engineering/Lex Joon Racing USA Tour 2009 webcam is on-line and broadcasting a picture every sixty seconds.

The weather has changed some overnight. Right now it's cloudy and there is rain in the air although the forecast is for the rain to clear and for it to brighten up in the next few hours. Trackside conditions are 11.2 C, 94% humidity and 29.59 inches of air.

The traditional raceday Good Morning to our US correspondents Ed O'Connell and Kathy Hileman who are tuned in from Rye, NH. Hope you are having a good weekend and enjoying the coverage guys.

Regular readers of Eurodragster.com News will know that we have hooked up with DJ Flappy of the 200mph forum to bring you a web radio show today. The DJ is not yet in the house but the plan is to be broadcasting by about 8:00. You can find links to the radio show on the event index page.

We are due to start at 9:00 with a final round of qualifying for ACU, 9.50 Bike and NAST. Stay tuned and we'll be back then with another update.


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