April 5, 2009 Brian Pecht scores Top Beaver title Top Beaver finals had one of the best races of the day. Street champion, Dave Weaver was out first with a .009 light to Brian Pecht's .013 but dave ran out with a 12.494 on a 12.50 at 105.80 MPH to Brian's 8.925 on a 8.92 at 152.95 MPH! Brian Pecht is out on a great .004 light and off for a win as Jeff Duck cut it too close with a -.002 red. Brian ran a 8.916 on a 8.93 at 153.13 MPH for the win with Jeff running a 7.838 on a 7.83 at 174.75 MPH. The professor, Chris Holley, is out first, but late due to mechanical gremlins. Earl Gee gathered it all up and ran a 11.01 on a 10.97 at 116.74 MPH in his 340 Demon to take the title. CHris ran a 11.69 on a 11.63 at 114.60 MPH. Winning Bike at the Beaver is always a tough title to win. It looks like the Doc is going to make a run at the title after coming from behind to stop John Vincent's Jeckle and Hyde ride in a double break out affair running a 8.562 on a 8.58 at 151.82 MPH to Vincent's 8.835 on a 8.88 at 153.06 MPH. Street finals found the veterans meet again. Bracket Finals Champion, Dave Weaver put his Charger in the winner's circle with a 12.536 on a 12.51 at 103.47 MPH to stop Dale Rhoads `66 Mustng's 12.181 on a 12.15 at 110.25 The Hot Rod Trophy title was an all Ford finals with Allen Baker's Cougar picking up the win when Clark Knudson went red. Allen ran a 14.39 on a 13.80 at 95.29 MPH to Clark's 13.14 on a 12.98 at 107.07 MPH. Too red: Cutie, Rylee Duck drew a -.046 and gave up the win to DJ Clark with a 9.10 on a 9.03 at 71.51 MPH to the lil Duck's 8.916 on a 8.90 at 71.59 MPH. Score one for the rookie as Jeremiah Craft learned very well in his licensing runs earlier in the day cutting a .076 light and running a 11.409 on a 11.45 at 61.26 MPH in his mom's Subie to stop Johnna Crone's Monza when she ran out with a 9.827 on a 10.00 at 66.82 MPH. Lil Beaver was a free ride for everyone and saw a big field boil down to a pair of champions. In the end it was Gunner Miller's Nova winning with a run of 12.137 on a 12.00 at 109.87 MPH. `08 Modified Champ, Kevin Whitmer, went red but ran right on his 10.08 dial at 134.71 MPH. WINNER'S CIRCLE PHOTOS Top Beaver and Top ET champion, Brian Pecht, with Michelle and Ethan are looking good already this season. Michelle's ride will be out for the next points race on Sunday April19th. Earl and Kit Gee in the winner's circle for a hard fought Modified title. "The Earl" will be one to look for in the late rounds this season. Dave Weaver is like a machine. He marched through the Street ranks like Grant took Richmond knocking off former champions at every turn. The man has ice water in his veins as he wasn't shook the whole day. Hot Rod Trophy award is shared between the Baker boys. DJ Clark is back again in the winner's circle taking the JR title. Jeremiah Craft was the shoe in TCR. He's joined by mom and the Holland's. Gunner Miller took the Lil Beaver title with help from his son "Shootgun". Baby JR went to Kevin Kohr. All the kids were happy for his win. Bonus Photos The Doc gives chase to Brian Pecht in Top Beaver's first round. Modified champion, Earl Gee ran right on his dial but was late against Dave. Sister Nancy and The Reverend are ready for another good season. Everybody loves Rich "Sasquatch" Powell in his Wide-body ride. Steve Miller's Firebird is a crowd pleaser. The Computer Guy was looking good. Mike McCracken said he's keeping this car. Yea, at least 2 months. Jim Stover's Pinto is one fast steed. Brian Shannon's nostalgia ride is real neat. Ok, we see Scotties name everywhere but where is he at? Brian Dubb's new dragster is a quick one. Michelle hands Sue her 8.29 ET time slip. What a fun ride, right Sue? Yes, Rusty Miller's Nova leaves hard. Blase' coming right at you. Will and Joe Beaver and Bikers just go together. The field is loaded with champions. The Doc closing fast. 2006 Bracket Finals Champion, Kenny Kauffman, has a great new look. 2007 Bracket Finals Champion, Billy Maturo, had his bike flying. 2008 Bracket Finals Champion, Mikey Boyer, went two rounds. Bill Bair will be a tough one too. Tim's new ride carries the front wheel past the 300 foot mark. Tim Kauffman has a really sharp ride too. Kenny pushes back his uncle. Nikki, Billy and the boys. Classic time shot Beaver cuties like their Vegas Fuel.