2008 Final IHRA Points Race

Sunday, September 7, 2008
GUNNER MILLER IS TOP BEAVER

In the finals of Top Beaver, Gunner Miller cut a .007 light and ran a 12.20 on a 12.18 at 107.79 MPH to take the title away from Brian Dubbs who cut a great .004 light but ran out with a 8.923 on a 8.94 at 144.43 MPH.

In the battle of the Brian's it was Dubb's Bantam Alterted coming out on top over Pecht with a 9 on a 8.97 at 144.04 MPH to the Vega's 8.97 on a 8.95 at 152.74 MPH.

The Modified finals was over at the line when Dan, Dan the Baker man, fouled in his Pontiac to Modified Points Champion, Kevin Whitmer.

Bill Bair took the Bike title over Billy Maturo with a 9.10 on a 9.09 at 147.15 MPH to Billy's 9.38 on a 9.35 at 138.63 MPH. Bill picked up 5 wins this season. That is great!!

Street finals went to Dave Miller over Sean Boyle with a 12.17 on a 12.12 at 103.16 MPH to Sean's 14.82 on a 14.79 at 91.64 MPH.

Jim Holland is out with a little better light in his GTO in the Lil Beaver finals but a 10.939 on a 10.96 gave the win over to a tough Rob Bucher who ran right on his 10.96.
WINNERS CIRCLE

Dave "Gunner Miller and son Zack "Pea Shooter" are joined in the winners circle by Cliff and Karen Eicher after their win in Top Beaver and Street ET and Zack's win in TCR. Cliff did and emergency hot wire of Dave's electric water pump that enabled him to take the Top Beaver title over Brian Dubbs.

For the third time this season, Brian and Samantha Dubbs doubled up and won both Top ET and JR Dragster. Brian finished the year in 4th overall and Sam become the first girl in 8 years to take the JR Dragster title. It's been a great year!!

Number two in Modified points, Doug Kline, joins Kathy and Kevin Whitmer in the winners circle for his victory in Modified. Kevin finally reached his goal of being the Modified Champion by winning 6 eliminator titles and 7706 points.

Rookie, Bill Bair, picked up his 5th title of the season and finished 2nd in overall Bike points. That is quit an accomplishment to pull off among the Beaver Bikers.

Ray Lear captured his second Hot Rod Trophy title on Sunday over Megan Clark.

Rilee joins Rob Bucher in the winners circle for his title over Jim Holland in Lil Beaver. Rob took the stripe with a run that was dead on with a zero.
BAPTISM SERVICES:
They Never see it coming.

Dave "Gunner" Miller and Zack "Pea Shooter" Miller are about to be baptized by Deacon Kohr for their wins in Top Beaver and Street and Zack's victory in TCR.

The Dubb's family re-enters the good graces of the church.

Now, that's a good one!!

Finally, they got Dennis back for his baptisms. Cooler water really is cold, right?
BEAVER BONUS SHOTS

Gunner defeated Kevin Whitmer in the Top Beaver semis

Brian took the semis of Top Beaver over Bike Champ, Bill Bair.

Dan Baker's Pontiac stopped Willie Treese's Camaro in the semis of Modified.

Beaver Bob congratulates Kevin Whitmer on taking the Modified Points Championship after winning round two and putting the title out of reach.

Even though Dave Weaver lost in the semis of Street, he was still a happy camper, coping the points championship.

Close one!! Kevin Kohr stops Brian Vollman in round one.

Girl Power: Carly Smith's Rent-A-Ride Mustang defeats Johnna Crone in Baby TCR.

In less than two years, this will be Samantha's ride. Look out Top ET.

Too much stripe.

Dennis Kohr is all smiles after taking the run off match against Carolyn Mull for the final qualifying spot in Modified eliminator.

Heather Putt and Rich Powell came up just inches short in their bid to make the Top ET team for the Bracket Finals. Rich flashes his "Looser" sign for the camera.