The equipment tower at Kaua‘i Raceway Park was vandalized this month and computer monitors, printers and other related equipment were taken, however thanks to Walt Barnes, the event coordinators managed to put together a back-up system and after a delay,
The equipment tower at Kaua‘i Raceway Park was vandalized this month and computer monitors, printers and other related equipment were taken, however thanks to Walt Barnes, the event coordinators managed to put together a back-up system and after a delay, the races went on.
In the Destination Autoworks sponsored Pro Et class, Chris Loew took the win in his 1969 Chevelle sponsored by Speedie Lube and Pennzoil, with a reaction time of .555, dialing in at 12.30, running a 12.37 at 106.89 mph. Wayne Costa was the runner-up in his 1968 Camaro, sponsored by D & W Services, dailing in at 9.08, running a 8.99 (braking out) at 147.54 mph.
In the King Auto Center sponsored Super Street class, Walt Barnes took first in his 1994 Mustang sponsored by Destination Autoworks, dialing in at 14.00, running a 14.41 at 85.88 mph.
2nd place went to My Paden in her 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee sponsored by Speedie Lube, dialing in at 15.29, running a 15.37.
In the Speedie Lube sponsored Street class, first place went to Darly Geraldo (after his 1986 Monte Carlo sponsored by Miyazaki Electrical was unable to run) driving his chase vehicle pick-up truck that ran a 16.60 at 78.81 mph.
2nd place went to Sheldon Peralta in his 1996 Honda Accord, dialing in at 16.72, running a 16.45.
In the Junior dragster class, first place went to Calvin Costa, sponsored by D & W Services, dialing in at 7.60, running a 8.07 at 81.52 mph.
2nd place went to Cohlton Riskus after going red. In the Mortorcycle class Jay-R Smith won on his Suzuki 1300.
A big mahalo to all the spectators who came out with there support. The next race is a Junior Dragster Challenge and The King Of The Track event, Sunday (day race), October 10. Gates open at 8:00 a.m.
