Summer Nationals [Day-1, Qualifying]

Santapod Raceway, ENGLAND – 30^th June 2018: Qualifying rounds have started during the Summer Nationals. Most racing teams have arrived yesterday to unload and get a glimpse on the track conditions. At the end of the day all classes will run 3 qualifying rounds before entering eliminations.

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Summer Nationals has been held since the seventies, but current event is run by the Santapod racers clubs and dates from 2002. Summer nationals is the third of six round of the MSA British Drag Racing Championship (MSA= Motor Sports Association).

The first and fifth round is traditionally combined with the First and last Event of the FIA European drag racing championship. The designated class of the MSA championship is Pro Modified.

Andy Robinson secure his lead already during his first qualifying run with a 5.958 second run and reduced his time in the 3^rd round against Michel Tooren (3^rd qualifying position with a 6.089 sec) to a stunning 5.867 seconds. (European Record stands at 5.833 sec by Micheal Gullqvist). In second position is Kev Slyfield with a 6.045 second pass.

Andy Robinson will have a single pass (bye run) in the first elimination run as there is only 7 competitor in this class. He will than race, the winner between Phillip Englefield and Bobby Wallace for a position in the final race.

One competitor making a coming back is Michel Tooren, which unfortunately have suffer an accident during ‘ Door slammers’ event in May. Michel has been running low 6 the whole afternoon, with a 6.04 second pass in the 3^rd rounds. Will be interesting to see if he can manage to enter the 5 second during the eliminations.

In the Super Gas class (9.90 index) is Rene Kloss from Germany who takes the lead with a 9.9203 second run. Rene improved ran two steady qualifying runs after breaking out on the 1^st round with a 9.812 second run. This means that he will need to keep a close eye on the car setup and mental stress to keep himself from breaking out again during eliminations. Close behind Rene on the number two spot is Simon Fulton with a 9.9293 second run.

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In the SC 8.50 Bike class (8.50 Index) it is Jay Roe who takes the lead after three qualifying rounds. Jay ran a stunning 8.565 seconds run, with Jake Mechaell right behind him with a 8.5091 second run on the number two spot. This will be an interesting class to follow.

also running in this class, are some of the well-known racers from Drag events at the Drachten airfield in the Netherlands.

Senaichel Martis	Igor Pietersz
Dave Okkes	Sigmaro Profas

Hereby the top 3 qualifiers of some of the classes on the 1^st day of ‘Summer Nationals’ at the “Santapod Raceway” England.

PRO MODIFIED
Driver	Make	ET
Andy Robinson	Chevrolet Camaro	5.867
Kev Slyfield	Ford Tunderbird	6.045
Michel Tooren	Barracuda	6.089

COMP ELIMINATOR
Driver	Make	ET
Andy Hone	Scorpio	7.370
Tim Mugridge	Chevrolet Camaro	7.543
Belinda Bull	Chevrolet S10	7.050

NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK
Driver	Make	ET
Thomas Watkins	Dodge Charger	9.477
Jack Bishop	Barracuda	9.779
Amy Watkins	Pontiac Firebird	9.915

SUPER GAS SG
Driver	Make	ET
Rene Kloss	Chevrolet Camaro	9.920
Simon Fulton	Falcon	9.929
Bob Molden	PUG 205	9.938

8.50 Bike
Driver	Make	ET
Jay Roe	Suzuki GSXR1000	8.506
Jake Mechaell	Suzuki GSXR1000	8.509
Ian Crichlow	Suzuki Hayabusa	8.513

SUPER COMP
Driver	Make	ET
Stuart Doignie	VX 4/90	8.904
Collin Morrice	Chevrolet Camaro	8.921
Leah Kellett	HRC Dragster	8.932

OUTLAW ANGLIA
Driver	Make	ET
Collin Millar	Anglia	7.372
Jedd Guy	Ford Pop	7.778
Paul Hensher	Anglia	7.918

SUPER TWIN TOP GAS
Driver	Make	ET
Michael Gooding	Suzuki	9.720
Jack Shook	Ducati	9.915
Derek Flynn		10.03

TOP FUEL BIKE
Driver	Make	ET
Steve Wollatt	PBR	6.560
Allan Davies	Puma	7.713


Super Street Bike
Driver	Make	ET
Rick Stubbins	Suzuki Hayabusa	7.060
Donat Lancses	Suzuki Hayabusa	7.146
Strephan Maed	Suzuki Hayabusa	7.223