Current IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series Points: New Leaders In Crower Pro Mod And AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car Classes

NORWALK, OHIO (August 10, 2015) – There are two new leaders in the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series point standings after last weekend’s completion of the President’s Cup Fueled by Sunoco and Northern Nationals presented by Aeromotive at US 131 Motorsports Park.

Jason Rupert took over the top spot in the AMSOIL Nitro Car Funny Car presented by Aeromotive class following last weekend’s Northern Nationals and leads by 67 points over Mike McIntire Jr. The reigning champion has four wins so far this season. In the Crower Pro Mod class, Dina Parise took over the points lead and she has a 52 point lead over Bill Lutz. Her runner-up finish in Martin, Michigan catapulted her in the standings.

In Pro Stock, Nitro Harley and Jet Dragster the leaders remain the same. John Montecalvo continues to lead the Pro Stock class but his lead has been cut down to 34 points over Cary Goforth. Jay Turner extended his lead in Nitro Harley’s and has an 81 point cushion over Randal Andras. Finally, Elaine Larsen is defending her 2014 Jet Dragster championship as she sits in the number one spot over Kat Moller, who is trailing by 36 points.

The event marked the ninth on the schedule with only three more Nitro Jam dates remaining on the 2015 schedule. The next event is the rescheduled Mopar Nationals presented by Williams Racing at Grand Bend Motorplex on August 15 – 16.

AMSOIL NITRO FUNNY CAR PRESENTED BY AEROMOTIVE
1. Jason Rupert (Yorba Linda, California) “Bays & Rupert Black Plague” 850
2. Mike McIntire (Mentor, Ohio) “McAttack 783
3. Tim Boychuk (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) 547
4. Mark Sanders (Maple Valley, Washington) “Mr. Explosive” 501
5. Paul Romine (Fishers, Indiana) “Man O’ War” 383
6. Steve Nichols (Newark, Delaware) “Steve Nichols” 245
7. Shawn Bowen (Grand Blanc, Michigan) “Violator” 189
8. Kris Krabill (Kent, Washington) “Bardahl Northwest Hitter’ 168
9. Bruce Litton (Indianapolis, Indiana) “U.S. Male” 163
10. Mike Smith (Boynton Beach, Florida) “Jungle Jim” 147

PRO STOCK
1. John Montevcalvo (Center Moriches, New York) 555
2. Cary Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 521
3. John DeFlorian Jr. (Arnold, Missouri) 502
4. J.R. Carr (Pasco, Washington) 435
5. Kevin Bealko (Bridgeport, West Virginia) 400
6. Matthew Bertsch (Tecumseh, Michigan) 372
7. Trevor Eman (Pos Chiquito, Aruba) 352
8. Dean Goforth (Holdenville, Oklahoma) 219
9. John Konigshofer (Otterville, Ontario, Canada) 189
10. Scott Hintz (Odessa, Texas) 184

CROWER PRO MOD
1. Dina Parise (New Freedom, Pennsylvania) 337
2. Bill Lutz (Canal Winchester, Ohio) 285
3. Ruben Tetsoshvili (Wesley Chapel, Florida) 284
4. Isaias Rojas (San Juan, Puerto Rico) 212
5. Jimmy Keen (Parrish, Florida) 210
6. Billy Harper (Paducah, Kentucky( 171
7. Glen Kerunsky (Priddis, Alberta) 115
8. Chuck Mohn (Fountainville, Pennsylvania) 99
9. Steve Matusek ( Kansas City, Missouri) 96
10. Ross Hogenson (Lethbidge, Alberta, Canada) 92

NITRO HARLEY
1. Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 723
2. Randal Andras (Amelia, Louisiana) 642
3. Tracy Kile (Asheville, North Carolina) 614
4. Rickey House (Humble, Texas) 407
5. Jim Fagan (Valley City, Ohio) 325
6. Alvin Kobernusz (Manly, Iowa) 305
7. Tii Tharpe (East Bend, North Carolina) 269
8. Bob Mallory (Elmton, Maryland) 220
9. Mike Pelrine (Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia) 192
10. Larry Brancaccio (Nutley, NJ)) 190

JET DRAGSTER
1. Elaine Larsen (West Welborne, Florida) 839
2. Katarina Moller (Sarasota, Florida) 803
3. Marisha Falk (Port Orange, Florida) 755
4. Shea Holbrook (Groveland, Florida) 583
5. Allison West (Coral Springs, Florida) 74

SCOREBOARD: 2015 Nitro Jam Victories To-Date
Crower Pro Mod
Isaias Rojas – 1 (April 18 – Bradenton)
Jimmy Keen – 1 (April 25 – Palm Beach)
Ruben Tetsoshvili – 1 (May 31 – Cordova)
Billy Harper – 1 (August 7 – Maryland)
Bill Lutz – 1 (August 8 – Martin)

AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car Presented By Aeromotive
Mike McIntire – 4 (Feb. 7 – Tucson; April 18 – Bradenton; April 25 – Palm Beach; May 31 – Cordova)
Tim Boychuk – 1 (March 14 – Baton Rouge)
Jason Rupert – 4 (July 11 – Spokane, July 19 – Edmonton; August 7 – Maryland; August 8 – Martin)

Pro Stock
John Montecalvo – 2 (April 18 – Bradenton; April 25 – Palm Beach)
Cary Goforth – 1 (Feb. 7 – Tucson)
Kevin Bealko – 1 (March 14 – Baton Rouge)
John DeFlorian – 1 (May 31 – Cordova)
Matt Bertsch – 2 (August 7 – Maryland; August 8 – Martin)

Nitro Harley
Jay Turner – 4 (Feb. 7 – Tucson; April 25 – Palm Beach; August 7 – Maryland; August 8 – Martin)
Tracy Kile – 1 (March 14 – Baton Rouge)
Randal Andras – 1 (April 18 – Bradenton)
Tii Tharpe – 1 (May 31 – Cordova)
Mike Pelrine – 1 (July 11 – Spokane)
Kevin Boyer – 1 (July 19 – Edmonton)

Jet Dragster
Elaine Larsen – 2 (Feb. 7 – Tucson; April 18 – Bradenton)
Kat Moller – 2 (March 14 – Baton Rouge; July 19 – Edmonton)
Marisha Falk – 3 (April 25 – Palm Beach; July 11 – Spokane; August 8 – Martin)

How IHRA Nitro Jam Points Are Awarded
Event entry points: 10
Qualifying points: 1st – 16; 2nd – 15; 3rd – 14; 4th – 13; 5th – 12; 6th – 11; 7th – 10; 8th – 9; 10th – 7; 11th – 6; 12th – 5; 13th – 4; 14th – 3; 15th – 2; 16th – 1.
Competition points: Win – 90; Runner-up – 70; Semi-finalist – 50; Quarter-finalist – 30; Eighth-finalist – 10.
E.T. world record: 20.