Ashley Force

[RitcheyRch]

Early stages of qualifying has Ashley qualified ahead of her Dad.
Order for Qualifying Round 1
POMONA, Calif. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Robert Hight AAA of So. Cal Mustang 4.693 326.79
2. Gary Scelzi Hemi Oakley Charger 4.728 330.80
3. Ron Capps Brut Charger 4.741 327.82
4. Tommy Johnson Jr. Skoal Racing Impala 4.778 322.34
5. Jim Head Head Racing Solara 4.795 316.01
6. Ashley Force Castrol GTX Mustang 4.810 281.19
7. Eric Medlen Castrol Syntec Mustang 4.819 288.64
8. Gary Densham Torco/Racebricks Monte Carlo 4.830 320.74
9. Tim Wilkerson Levi, Ray & Shoup Monte Carlo 4.833 317.19
10. Jack Beckman MTS Charger 4.883 284.45
11. Jeff Arend Checker Schucks Kragen Monte C 5.018 265.22
12. Grant Downing Silver Fern Racing Firebird 5.026 298.47
13. Bob Bode Alard Machine Products Monte C 5.073 288.03
14. John Force Castrol GTX Mustang 5.085 122.96
15. Del Worsham Checker Schuck's Kragen Monte 6.270 153.96
16. Tony Bartone Jim Dunn Racing/Lucas Oil Mont 6.412 139.78
--------- Not Qualified ---------
17. Cruz Pedregon Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo 9.247 86.26
18. Scott Kalitta Kalitta Air Solara 9.473 90.73
19. Mike Ashley Torco Race Fuels Charger 10.511 82.27
20. Terry Haddock H57 Hoodia Monte Carlo 11.549 89.64
21. Kenny Bernstein Monster Energy/Lucas Oil Charg 12.935 60.80
22. Bob Gilbertson Autolite XP Spark Plugs Stratu NT
23. Tony Pedregon Q Power Monte Carlo DQ

[Hustler]

It's only the first round of a new season. look at all the names not even in the feild

[RitcheyRch]

I know. Just was showing that she doing pretty good for her first race.
It's only the first round of a new season. look at all the names not even in the feild

[Mandelon]

She's lighter....:)

[boatnam2]

thinking about shooting out there when i wake up tommorow when i wake up around 11:00.anyone else going?mrsb was going to hook me up with tower tickets but i guess its not going to happen now.go ashley

[Havasu1986]

I will be in the suites behind the start line in the Ahern Rental suite. 3rd floor. Will be walking the pits and sit in the stands to get the sound effect. Then back to the suites for free beer and food.:D

[slowinhavasu]

I will be in the suites behind the start line in the Ahern Rental suite. 3rd floor. Will be walking the pits and sit in the stands to get the sound effect. Then back to the suites for free beer and food.:D
Bobby, need a date ??????:eek:

[Havasu1986]

Bobby, need a date ??????:eek:
Thats funny Carey because the other guy from my company backed out and the Ahern rep said I could bring anybody I wanted to..except they had to work for the company I worked for. I told him to give them to somebody else then. I'd rather gone with you.:)

[VESSEL ASSIST]

The order of that list will be changing drastically.
Good for Ashley!

[LUVNLIFE]

Still going to be an interesting weekend:) Some new, some old, and others moved around. I'll def be watching:D

[TCHB]

She is quicker than dad around the shop.

[Havasu1986]

She is quicker than dad around the shop.
I heard Dad lost alot of weight. Down to 170 from 210.

[boatnam2]

I will be in the suites behind the start line in the Ahern Rental suite. 3rd floor. Will be walking the pits and sit in the stands to get the sound effect. Then back to the suites for free beer and food.:D
was on the 3rd floor last year,right next to the budwiser suite.pretty cool place to watch the race.

[Havasu1986]

was on the 3rd floor last year,right next to the budwiser suite.pretty cool place to watch the race.
The Ahern suite is 2 suites from the west or street. I know where the Bud suite is.:D

[Baja Big Dog]

Where is the "Sports event reporting cop" at, cant you get in trouble for posting results????

[Havasu1986]

Where is the "Sports event reporting cop" at, cant you get in trouble for posting results????
It wasn't in the title thread dumd A$$.

[Baja Big Dog]

It wasn't in the title thread dumd A$$.
OH I wasnt sure what the rule was. I now stand edecated!!:sqeyes:

[axkiker]

I personally would rather be behind ashley force if you know what I mean......

[RitcheyRch]

Probably change a few times before eliminations.
The order of that list will be changing drastically.
Good for Ashley!

[havaduner]

I hear theres a good chance of rain for Sunday.:( I gotta work Sunday:( If they run the finals on Monday, I will be there!:D

[Moneypitt]

Wayne left Amato/Lucas after the Sr. Lucas took control of the team, Amato retired, then Crew chiefed for Doug Herbert, left mid season for an undisclosed medical/mental problem, and is now chiefing for Cruz Pedregon...Talk about bouncing around. From the stats above it doesn't look like they hit it out of the trailer, but that could be said for several heavy hitters..........MP
PS: It always rains at least a little at Pomona during the Winternationals......

[dirty old man]

Ashley was the first to run, a single, and looked really good. Time held up for quite a few runs. Bad day altogether, way too many oil downs, program was running late

[havaduner]

PS: It always rains at least a little at Pomona during the Winternationals......[/QUOTE]
Its amazing how it works out that way, huh?

[Havasu1986]

PS: It always rains at least a little at Pomona during the Winternationals......
Off to the races..If it rains..at least I will be inside.:D

[RitcheyRch]

Looks like she still doing better than her Dad.
Funny Car
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Order for Qualifying Round 2
POMONA, Calif. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Robert Hight AAA of So. Cal Mustang 4.693 326.79
2. Gary Scelzi Hemi Oakley Charger 4.726 330.80
3. Ron Capps Brut Charger 4.741 327.82
4. Scott Kalitta Kalitta Air Solara 4.741 317.05
5. Eric Medlen Castrol Syntec Mustang 4.744 325.22
6. Tony Pedregon Q Power Monte Carlo 4.749 317.42
7. Jack Beckman MTS Charger 4.774 325.53
8. Tommy Johnson Jr. Skoal Racing Impala 4.778 322.34
9. Bob Gilbertson Autolite XP Spark Plugs Stratu 4.788 312.86
10. Jim Head Head Racing Solara 4.795 316.01
11. Del Worsham Checker Schuck's Kragen Monte 4.800 327.03
12. Ashley Force Castrol GTX Mustang 4.810 281.19
13. Gary Densham Torco/Racebricks Monte Carlo 4.830 320.74
14. Tim Wilkerson Levi, Ray & Shoup Monte Carlo 4.833 317.19
15. Cruz Pedregon Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo 4.843 302.01
16. Jeff Arend Checker Schucks Kragen Monte C 4.849 323.97
--------- Not Qualified ---------
17. Mike Ashley Torco Race Fuels Charger 4.869 318.09
18. Grant Downing Silver Fern Racing Firebird 5.026 298.47
19. Bob Bode Alard Machine Products Monte C 5.073 288.03
20. John Force Castrol GTX Mustang 5.085 122.96
21. Tony Bartone Jim Dunn Racing/Lucas Oil Mont 5.210 215.55
22. Kenny Bernstein Monster Energy/Lucas Oil Charg 11.114 76.64
23. Terry Haddock Goldstar Asphalt Stratus 11.549 89.64

[slowinhavasu]

Thats funny Carey because the other guy from my company backed out and the Ahern rep said I could bring anybody I wanted to..except they had to work for the company I worked for. I told him to give them to somebody else then. I'd rather gone with you.:)
Ive turned a pipe wrench or two...what the hell......:)

[Baja Big Dog]

When did you ever think you would see Force and Berstein on the DNQ list?
I know, I know this is just two rounds and things will change tomarrow, dont start shooting off posts about how good these guys are, just an obseration.

[RitcheyRch]

I do know and understand is only the second round of qualifying. Just pointing out she doing pretty good in the early stages.
When did you ever think you would see Force and Berstein on the DNQ list?
I know, I know this is just two rounds and things will change tomarrow, dont start shooting off posts about how good these guys are, just an obseration.

[Havasu1986]

Just got back..what a long day with all the delays. Ashley or John didn't have a good day. Next time Slowinhavasu.:D

[RitcheyRch]

After the final round of qualifying it looks like she still in the field and Dad is doing so much better.
Nice to see my buddy Jack Beckman qualified 6th.
Should be some good races tomorrow if doesnt get rained out.
Order for Qualifying Round 4
POMONA, Calif. - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 4 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals:
Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Gary Scelzi Hemi Oakley Charger 4.692 333.49
2. Robert Hight AAA of So. Cal Mustang 4.693 326.79
3. Ron Capps Brut Charger 4.709 331.45
4. John Force Castrol GTX Mustang 4.709 326.40
5. Tim Wilkerson Levi, Ray & Shoup Monte Carlo 4.723 326.95
6. Jack Beckman MTS Charger 4.734 325.53
7. Scott Kalitta Kalitta Air Solara 4.741 317.05
8. Eric Medlen Castrol Syntec Mustang 4.744 325.22
9. Tommy Johnson Jr. Skoal Racing Impala 4.748 324.98
10. Tony Pedregon Q Power Monte Carlo 4.749 317.42
11. Jeff Arend Checker Schucks Kragen Monte C 4.759 323.97
12. Mike Ashley Torco Race Fuels Charger 4.778 331.61
13. Cruz Pedregon Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo 4.784 317.27
14. Bob Gilbertson Autolite XP Spark Plugs Stratu 4.788 312.86
15. Ashley Force Castrol GTX Mustang 4.790 312.42
16. Jim Head Head Racing Solara 4.795 325.45
--------- Not Qualified ---------
17. Del Worsham Checker Schuck's Kragen Monte 4.797 327.03
18. Gary Densham Torco/Racebricks Monte Carlo 4.802 320.74
19. Tony Bartone Jim Dunn Racing/Lucas Oil Mont 4.816 304.25
20. Kenny Bernstein Monster Energy/Lucas Oil Charg 4.847 321.81
21. Terry Haddock Goldstar Asphalt Stratus 4.879 311.56
22. Grant Downing Silver Fern Racing Firebird 4.900 315.78
23. Bob Bode Alard Machine Products Monte C 5.073 288.03

[Baja Big Dog]

Berstein...puttin fuel in the transporter for the long drive home!!!!

[RitcheyRch]

Along with a few other old timers
Berstein...puttin fuel in the transporter for the long drive home!!!!

[Moneypitt]

It doesn't get much better than that. Funny car final round, Ashley in, John out, John has to beat a 4.80 to get in, he does,(4.709) but he bumps Ashley doing it......Then rushes back to the starting line, to a standing ovation, on his scooter to tell Ashley what he learned on his pass. She drives through the tire shake and grabs 13th, in the show. She does get bumped down to 15th, but is in the show.....Force was totally beside himself, flipping out.......Kissing everyone, and would you believe speechless..........For a while at least......Great show. Woulda been better if Kenny would have gotten in, but not too shabby...................MP

[RitcheyRch]

Definitely was pretty cool seeing John get emotional.
It doesn't get much better than that. Funny car final round, Ashley in, John out, John has to beat a 4.80 to get in, he does,(4.709) but he bumps Ashley doing it......Then rushes back to the starting line, to a standing ovation, on his scooter to tell Ashley what he learned on his pass. She drives through the tire shake and grabs 13th, in the show. She does get bumped down to 15th, but is in the show.....Force was totally beside himself, flipping out.......Kissing everyone, and would you believe speechless..........For a while at least......Great show. Woulda been better if Kenny would have gotten in, but not too shabby...................MP

[Cs19]

John was slightly emotional huh?? He got fully choked up there, Im sure hes proud of his daughter. Great qualifying today, looks like Anderson has the DRCE 3 deal figured out, he ripped off some nice laps. Hopefully Connelly has some HP this year, Id like to see him put some holeshots on Anderson and Line and hold em off.Saw some new names qualified in Pro stock as well, thats awesome!
Stoked the drags are back!!!

[BoatPI]

It has been raining most of the night in So Cal, and is still raining????????????

[MikeF]

Question is......will Hight take out Ashley in the 1st round?! :jawdrop:

[Cs19]

I thought Ashley had Capps first rd.??
Real question is...Will they get to run today? If not, will they run tomorrow or give points based on qualifying? Weather report says it should stop around noon ? If they dont start till noon Im sure Pro Stock will get cut for the TV show which SUCKS. Id rather see em cut the force show and let us see some racing. How manny interviews did John get yesterday?:confused:

[MikeF]

You're probably right. I looked in the paper and nhra site and couldn't find the parings. :messedup:
I was kinda figuring there would be some issues from all parties involved as to who would make it to the next round if John....Ashley and Robert were to have to run 1st round?!:)

[Sleek-Jet]

They won't cut it, it'll just be the abreviated BS coverage, one race right after the other for 5 minutes.
At leats the bikes aren't there... nothing ticks me off more that having all of pro-stock get crammed into 5 minutes so we have to watch 20 minutes of pro-stock bikes and hear about the latest life drama of Angelle...
I thought is was Capps and Ashley first round as well...

[1 Baja Guy]

Question is......will Hight take out Ashley in the 1st round?! :jawdrop:
No... I heard shes running a 22p prop today..... :)

[Moneypitt]

Ashley was paired with Capps,(when she was in the 13th spot) but a run after her's kicked her down to the 14 or 15 spot......She has a teammate first round..........But NOT HER DAD:) :) MP
PS: The sun is out here, but doppler shows rain in the Pomona area....still!!!.........

[RitcheyRch]

As stated, Looks like Ahsley and Hight will be paired up and he will have lane choice.
http://nhra.com/2007/events/race01/results/ladders/fc_ladder.html?

[phebus]

So, what's the weather like? A go, or no go?

[Havasu1986]

So, what's the weather like? A go, or no go?
Its pretty dark and raining here in Yorba Linda.:(

[Phat Matt]

I am trying to find out myself. Showers are forecast for the afternoon.

[Riverkid]

Raining in Corona right now...

[Phat Matt]

Here you go. See you at the track. :)
Anticipation rising for CARQUEST Winternationals in soggy Pomona
After one of the most dramatic qualifying sessions in years, the buzz surrounding the start of the elimination rounds at the 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals is high. However, an overnight system of light but persistent rain showers has put everything on hold, at least for the morning. The good news is that local forecasts predict the skies will soon clear and race organizers are confident the event will be completed Sunday.
http://www.nhra.com/2007/images/news/february/pomonarain.jpg

[BoatPI]

It is starting to clear up and some sunshine at the beach! We may get this race in today.

[TheCarDudes]

Pretty sunny and clear in Simi. They'll probably get the race in today. I can't remember the last rain out at Pomona. Whenever it was though, they did race on Monday. That might be the old format. Lots of rules have changed.

[RitcheyRch]

Not trying to spoil this for anyone. Checked the results from nhra.com
Looks like John, Ashley and my buddy Jack went out first round.
Funny Car
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Results for Elimination Round 1
POMONA, Calif. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals:
W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed
(W) Mike Ashley (Torco Race Fuels Charger) 0.092 4.755 328.70
(L) Tim Wilkerson (Levi, Ray & Shoup Monte Carl 0.098 5.993 158.82
1:25 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 66 degrees, relative humidity 48 percent, barometer 29.03 inches, adjusted altitude 1,738 feet, track temperature 79 degrees.
This is Wilkerson's best start in 30 races. Ashley has qualified for 23 straight events and is 1-0 against Wilk. The Top Fuel cars had a few upsets so lets see what happens with the short nitro cars. Pretty even at the hit but Wilkerson has to give the pedal a slap or two before half track. Ashley makes his best hit of the weekend.
(W) Jeff Arend (Checker Schucks Kragen Monte Ca 0.075 5.256 235.15
(L) Jack Beckman (MTS Charger) 0.116 9.543 88.55
This is Beckman's 18th Pro start and Arend is making his debut in the CSK Blue racer. I guess you could say that Beckman is making his first in the MTS sponsored Dodge. Beckman rattles the tires loose and can only watch as Arend sort of stumbles and wanders off into the distance. Not pretty for Arend but his first round win of the weekend.
(W) Cruz Pedregon (Advance Auto Parts Monte Car 0.076 4.736 321.65
(L) John Force (Castrol GTX Mustang) 0.093 5.055 225.11
As we all know from yesterday's hoopla this is John's 393 straight start and certainly marks the first time a father and daughter have qualified for a Nitro Funny Car program at an NHRA national event. J. Force is 46-2 against Cruz Pedregon. Cruz won here in 1989 in a Top Alky Dragster and again in 1990 in a Top Alky Funny car. The Nitro Funny win came in 1995. That was what happened earlier, but reality was C. Pedregon unloads on J. Force and runs his best of the weekend. Beating John also earns him lane choice over Ashley next round.
(W) Robert Hight (AAA of So. Cal Mustang) 0.087 5.367 190.24
(L) Ashley Force (Castrol GTX Mustang) 0.108 8.195 102.11
Hight is qualified for his 47th straight event and the defending champ here. The last defending champ to repeat here was Al Segrini in 198-85. Just like J. Force, what can we say about A. Force that hasn't already been hyped to death. First race, first round, first etc. The deal here was that Force's ride had more problems than Hight. Force was on and off the pedal and Hight was coasting from 1000ft on.
(W) Gary Scelzi (Hemi Oakley Charger) 0.076 4.748 329.42
(L) Jim Head (Head Racing Solara) 0.101 9.372 80.56
This is the 43rd time that Scelzi has qualified #1 at an NHRA national event. He won this event in Top Alcohol Dragster in 1986, and Top Fuel in 1997 and 2000. He's 7-2 against Head. Head is qualified #16 for the 23rd time in his 306 race career. Scelzi took a clear lead at the hit and after Head's engine went dead he had a ringside seat to watch 'Wild Thing' streak into round two.
(W) Ron Capps (Brut Charger) 0.072 4.728 331.61
(L) Bob Gilbertson (Autolite XP Spark Plugs Str 0.098 7.191 124.76
Capps won the Winters in 98 and was runner-up in 2006. He's 14-5 against Gilbertson, who's making his 133rd start. Ok. What do we want Capps and team to do next? Only the first run of the weekend was under 330 mph and every run in the 4.7s. Gilbertson fired but fell silent before 330. Capps has lane choice over Arend next round.
(W) Tony Pedregon (Q Power Monte Carlo) 0.053 4.771 319.82
(L) Scott Kalitta (Kalitta Air Solara) 0.106 DQ-Centerline
Kalitta is 2-2 against T. Pedregon and he won here in 2005in the Top Fuel car. Tony won here in 1999 and 2003. Pedregon took a big lead and perhaps that was just as well. At half track Kalitta's car darted to the center line and NASA is still tracking the marker. It's due to reenter on Tuesday. His 6.904/123.76 will be DQd. Pedregon also earned lane choice over Hight next round.
(W) Eric Medlen (Castrol Syntec Mustang) 0.062 4.745 321.81
(L) Tommy Johnson Jr. (Skoal Racing Impala) 0.067 5.739 176.47
This is Medlen's 72nd straight start and 60th event from the top half of the field. TJ is 6-6 for his career against Medlen and this is his 248 straight start. Even at the start but the right lane isn't yielding a lot of results today. Johnson falls silent and Medlen gets the win. Medlen will claim lane choice over Scelzi by .003 when they meet next round.

[Baja Big Dog]

Ashley got beat by her brother in law, thats a pisser.....

[RitcheyRch]

Didnt know that was her brother-in-law.
Ashley got beat by her brother in law, thats a pisser.....

[Jbb]

http://photos.imageevent.com/ekimzark/nhradalsun/websize/IMG_7674.JPG

[Hal]

probably would have been nice if you posted that later, the races are
being televised at 5 PM.