2014 9.90 INDEX CHAMPION
2014 TOP 10 IN POINTS
RACE #1 4/26/2014
HEMLY TOOL #1 QUALIFIER |
1. Chris Hyatt (1964) 9.902
2. Tim Chillik (303E) 9.938 3. Denny Moore (368B) 9.958 4. Brian Kennelley (BX63) 9.962 5. Darrin Soterra (3171) 9.965 6. Mike Walker (1) 10.000 7. Gary Paine (2316) 10.041 8. Derrik Reese (3646) 10.052 9. Chad Pokopatz (75) 10.088 10. Ray Tumbry (3968) 10.090 11. Dennis Chillik (303G) 10.098 12. Jim Loveland (1992) 10.130 13. Dan Marvin (1990) 10.244 14. Bill Bowman (397) 10.404 15. Dave Gabeaur (422) 11.113 16. Jim Mikesina (2269) 9.802 |
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Round #1
1. Chris Hyatt 16. Jim Mikesina 8. Derrik Reese 9. Chad Pokopatz 4. Brian Kenelley 13. Dan Marvin 5. Darrin Soterra 12. Jim Loveland 2. Tim Chillik 15. Dave Gebeaur 7. Gary Paine 10. Ray Tumbry 3. Denny Moore 14. Bill Bowman 6. Mike Walker 11. Dennis Chillik |
Round #2
Jim Mikesina Derrik Reese Brian Kenelley Darrin Soterra Tim Chillik Gary Paine Denny Moore Mike Walker |
Round #3
Derrik Reese Darrin Soterra Gary Paine Mike Walker |
Rund #4
Darrin Soterra Mike Walker |
Mike Walker |
Winner - Mike Walker
Runner-Up - Darrin Soterra
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Chris Hyatt (9.902)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Denny Moore (.000 in Rd #1 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Jim Loveland
Runner-Up - Darrin Soterra
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Chris Hyatt (9.902)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Denny Moore (.000 in Rd #1 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Jim Loveland
RACE #2 5/10/14
HEMLY TOOL #1 QUALIFIER |
1. Mike Walker (#1) 9.907
2. Jim Mikesina (2269) 9.924 3. Darrin Soterra (3171) 9.932 4. Ray Tumbry (3968) 9.935 5. Derrik Reese (3646) 9.9570 6. Tom Hyatt (3519) 9.9577 7. Chris Hyatt (1964) 9.969 8. Denny Moore (368B) 9.970 9. Tim Chillik (303E) 10.002 10. JR Phillips (731) 10.032 11. Tim Campbell (388) 10.068 12. Gary Paine (2316) 10.078 13. Jim Loveland (1992) 10.130 14. Dennis Ashmun (3060) 12.590 15. Brian Kennelley (BX63) 9.892 16. Dennis Chillik (303G) 9.889 17. Dan Marvin (1990) 9.882 18. Chad Pokopatz (75) 9.762 |
Winner - Brian Kennelley
Runner-Up - Ray Tumbry
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Mike Walker (9.907)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Brian Kennelley (.002 in Rd #1 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Chris Hyatt
Runner-Up - Ray Tumbry
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Mike Walker (9.907)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Brian Kennelley (.002 in Rd #1 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Chris Hyatt
RACE #3 5/31/14
HEMLY TOOL #1 QUALIFIER |
1. Denny Moore (3X3B) 9.916
2. Tim Chillik (303E) 9.9174 3. Ray Tumbry (3968) 9.9175 4. Tom Hyatt (3519) 9.954 5. Brian Kennelley (BX63) 9.955 6. Darrin Soterra (3171) 9.960 7. Chris Hyatt (1964) 9.965 8. Dennis Ashmun (3060) 9.981 9. Jim Loveland (1992) 9.983 10. Jim Mikesina (2269) 9.990 11. Gary Paine (2316) 10.005 12. Dennis Chillik (303G) 10.031 13. Chad Pokopatz (75) 10.033 14. Dan Marvin (1990) 10.054 15. JR Phillips (731) 10.092 16. Tim Campbell (388) 10.290 17. Jack Brown (11126) 10.442 18. Mike Walker (#1) 19.898 |
Winner - Brian Kennelley
Runner-Up - Darrin Soterra
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Denny Moore (9.916)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Darrin Soterra (.007 in Rd #3 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Chad Pokopatz
Runner-Up - Darrin Soterra
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Denny Moore (9.916)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Darrin Soterra (.007 in Rd #3 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Chad Pokopatz
RACE #4 7/3/14
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11. JR Phillips (731) 9.977
12. Dan Marvin (1990) 10.127 13. Chad Pokopatz (75) 10.356 14. Skippy (1995) 10.527 15. Rock Akram (456) 11.527 16. Dennis Chillik (303G) 9.8774 17. Tim Chillik (303E) 9.8775 18. Jim Loveland (1992) 9.865 19. Jack Brown (11126) 9.864 |
Winner - Dennis Moore
Runner-Up - Dennis Chillik
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Tom Hyatt (9.903)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Dennis Chillik (.006 in the semi-finals)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Jack Brown
Runner-Up - Dennis Chillik
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Tom Hyatt (9.903)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Dennis Chillik (.006 in the semi-finals)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to Jack Brown
RACE #5 8/2/14
THE EVENT RAINED OUT FOLLOWING ONE ROUND OF QUALIFYING AND THE PURSE WAS ROLLED TO THE NEXT EVENT
RACE #6 9/13/14
LARGEST INDEPENDENT CLASS PAYOUTS
IN RENEGADE RACING HISTORY!!!
Vito Gambino - $2000
HEMLY TOOL #1 QUALIFIER |
1. Tom Hyatt (3519) 6.303
2. Jim Loveland (1992) 6.309 3. Mike Walker (#1) 6.310 4. John Sundback (9X29) 6.3190 5. Dennis Moore (368B) 6.3195 6. Tim Chillik (303E) 6.339 7. Ray Tumbry (3968) 6.344 8. JR Phillips (731) 6.347 9. Jeff Broll (1989) 6.401 10. Skippy (1995) 6.454 11. Frank Porterfield (F777) 6.455 12. Vito Gambino (311A) 7.717 13. Dennis Chillik (303G) 6.294 14. Jimmy Getsy (2X) 6.274 15. Gary Paine (2316) 6.271 16. Brian Kennelley (BX63) 6.242 17. Tony Vercillo (171) 6.234 |
Winner - Vito Gambino
Runner-Up - Jimmy Getsy
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Tom Hyatt (6.303)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Vito Gambino (.004 in rd #1 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to JR Phillips
Runner-Up - Jimmy Getsy
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Tom Hyatt (6.303)
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Vito Gambino (.004 in rd #1 of eliminations)
MC Pix "Luck of the Draw" Painting went to JR Phillips
Our 1st attempt at running the RPM/LUCAS OIL EXTREME EVENT presented by Mickey Thompson Tires rained out, and as we have done in the past we gave the guys the option to keep their money in the pot and carry it over for a winner takes all bonus payout!! This and a very tight points race made for some intense racing action to say the least!
9.90 had 16 cars entered the 1st time around and 17 entered at this event, bringing their guaranteed payout to a grand total of $2000. Not every racer was eligible but those who were intended to fight to take it home. Brian Kennelley (your points leader) found himself outside the ladder in the pigtail round to start the event off. By the time we made it to the semi-finals 2 points racers where left standing Ray Tumbry (last years 9.90 Champ) and JR Phillips they were set to face some tough competition in last years 8.90 Champ Jimmy Getsy and a newcomer to the RRA Vito Gambino.
JR's pass was good but not good enough .06/6.305 but Vito took him by .05 off the line and his 6.31 pass was all he needed to make it into the final round. Jimmy Getsy had Ray covered from start to finish during their match-up but would give the event win to Vito when he broke out with a 6.25 in the finals. Vito Gambino came out swinging and proceeded to walk away from his 1st Renegade event with a victory and 2000 reasons to smile!!
The RRA prides itself in being family, bonded not by blood but our mutual love of racing. Every now and again it happens that it covered on both ends! It was awesome to learn that the 11.50 final paired up Grandfather (Jim Slaughter) and Grandson (James "Jimbob" Davies) The excitement and pride in Jim's voice when he came over to me just before they ran to let me know was a beautiful reminder of exactly why I love what I do and love what the RRA truly stands for. Behind the occasional bickering and drama that makes for great gossip is a love of a great sport an outlet for a passion that drives us all and the reward of bonding families, blood or otherwise is more satisfying than any paycheck punching a time clock could ever bring. It was be the younger generations time to shine and James Davies would be the 11.50 winner claiming the $1350 top prize.
The Race in a Nutshell...
We all woke up Saturday morning to Mother Nature again wreaking havoc on our plans. Extreme bitter temps, a wicked wind that just cut to the bone and of course RAIN!! Jim Curtis of Thompson Raceway Park has had our backs from day one and he knew how important this event was to the racers of the RRA. When most assumed the day was doomed to fail…he watched, he waited and then he made the call to open the gates and let us run!! In the end…the day belonged to the racers of the RRA!! 2 hrs behind schedule and limited to an 1/8th mile program we still put on a hell of a
show!!
The odds were definitely stacked against us yet we pulled together to put on what may be the most intense rounds of eliminations of any event to date! I couldn’t quite make it to the starting line for the finals so I made my way to the fence where I saw many RRA racers were already there waiting for the final round to begin and as I directed my attention to the action in the lanes I was amazed at what I saw…It was packed, almost every one of my racers who lost throughout the night didn’t pack up and head for home like they have for most of this past season long. There they were, standing on the starting line and along the fence cheering their fellow racers. The excitement in the air was palpable, and I was overwhelmed with a sense of pride, I have not seen anything like it in a long while!! I know Tommy and Chris had to be smiling down on all of us at what we have
accomplished.
After all these years together you can tend to begin to go through the motions even if you still love what you do but I believe the faith that Chris and Trish of RPM Magazine have put in our program has renewed a fire inside of all of us. They saw something special within the RRA and at the Extreme Event brought to us by RPM/Lucas Oil and Mickey Thompson we no doubt showed exactly what it is they see in us. On behalf of the RRA I want to say thank you! We are truly grateful for everything you have done for us and we excitedly look forward to an EXTREME Future with RPM Magazine by our side.
9.90 had 16 cars entered the 1st time around and 17 entered at this event, bringing their guaranteed payout to a grand total of $2000. Not every racer was eligible but those who were intended to fight to take it home. Brian Kennelley (your points leader) found himself outside the ladder in the pigtail round to start the event off. By the time we made it to the semi-finals 2 points racers where left standing Ray Tumbry (last years 9.90 Champ) and JR Phillips they were set to face some tough competition in last years 8.90 Champ Jimmy Getsy and a newcomer to the RRA Vito Gambino.
JR's pass was good but not good enough .06/6.305 but Vito took him by .05 off the line and his 6.31 pass was all he needed to make it into the final round. Jimmy Getsy had Ray covered from start to finish during their match-up but would give the event win to Vito when he broke out with a 6.25 in the finals. Vito Gambino came out swinging and proceeded to walk away from his 1st Renegade event with a victory and 2000 reasons to smile!!
The RRA prides itself in being family, bonded not by blood but our mutual love of racing. Every now and again it happens that it covered on both ends! It was awesome to learn that the 11.50 final paired up Grandfather (Jim Slaughter) and Grandson (James "Jimbob" Davies) The excitement and pride in Jim's voice when he came over to me just before they ran to let me know was a beautiful reminder of exactly why I love what I do and love what the RRA truly stands for. Behind the occasional bickering and drama that makes for great gossip is a love of a great sport an outlet for a passion that drives us all and the reward of bonding families, blood or otherwise is more satisfying than any paycheck punching a time clock could ever bring. It was be the younger generations time to shine and James Davies would be the 11.50 winner claiming the $1350 top prize.
The Race in a Nutshell...
We all woke up Saturday morning to Mother Nature again wreaking havoc on our plans. Extreme bitter temps, a wicked wind that just cut to the bone and of course RAIN!! Jim Curtis of Thompson Raceway Park has had our backs from day one and he knew how important this event was to the racers of the RRA. When most assumed the day was doomed to fail…he watched, he waited and then he made the call to open the gates and let us run!! In the end…the day belonged to the racers of the RRA!! 2 hrs behind schedule and limited to an 1/8th mile program we still put on a hell of a
show!!
The odds were definitely stacked against us yet we pulled together to put on what may be the most intense rounds of eliminations of any event to date! I couldn’t quite make it to the starting line for the finals so I made my way to the fence where I saw many RRA racers were already there waiting for the final round to begin and as I directed my attention to the action in the lanes I was amazed at what I saw…It was packed, almost every one of my racers who lost throughout the night didn’t pack up and head for home like they have for most of this past season long. There they were, standing on the starting line and along the fence cheering their fellow racers. The excitement in the air was palpable, and I was overwhelmed with a sense of pride, I have not seen anything like it in a long while!! I know Tommy and Chris had to be smiling down on all of us at what we have
accomplished.
After all these years together you can tend to begin to go through the motions even if you still love what you do but I believe the faith that Chris and Trish of RPM Magazine have put in our program has renewed a fire inside of all of us. They saw something special within the RRA and at the Extreme Event brought to us by RPM/Lucas Oil and Mickey Thompson we no doubt showed exactly what it is they see in us. On behalf of the RRA I want to say thank you! We are truly grateful for everything you have done for us and we excitedly look forward to an EXTREME Future with RPM Magazine by our side.
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2014 SEASON RECAP
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RACE #7 9/27/14
HEMLY TOOL #1 QUALIFIER |
1. Dennis Chillik (303G) 9.936
2. Dennis Moore (368B) 9.937 3. JR Phillips (731) 9.953 4. Jack Brown (11126) 9.958 5. Bill Diauto (R219) 9.968 6. Brian Kennelley (BX63) 9.972 7. Darrin Soterra (3171) 9.976 8. Tom Hyatt (3519) 9.979 9. Chad Pokopatz (75) 9.990 10. Mike Walker (#1) 10.025 11. Ray Tumbry (3968) 10.048 12. Gary Paine (2316) 10.097 13. Vito Gambino (311A) 10.103 14. Tim Campbell (388) 10.150 15. Tony Vercillo (55) 10.158 16. Skippy (1995) 10.338 17. Jim Loveland (1992) ---- |
Winner - Dennis Moore
Runner-Up - Dennis Chillik
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Dennis Chillik
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Tom Hyatt (.005 in rd #2)
Runner-Up - Dennis Chillik
Hemly Tool #1 Qualifier - Dennis Chillik
Smitty's Car Craft Reaction Time Winner - Tom Hyatt (.005 in rd #2)
