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Welcome to the West Coast Pro Mod web site:
August 17, 2008
August 16, 2008
Denver Bandimere Speedway is up this weekend for the West Coast Pro Mods. It is their first event ever for the Mile High Race track and if you think that it was tough last weekend in high Boise air, this weekend will be real tough in close to 7000 feet of air.
Results when we get them.
August 15, 2008
Dan Vogt retains the point lead but it is tightening up. Rod Pearce moves into second place.
August 15, 2008
A gallery from Boise is posted. (Courtesy Mark King)
August 13, 2008
Sunday eliminations are posted.
Points will be tallyed in the next couple days.
August 12, 2008
What a race, in what could only be described as shocking, the two semi pro (Pros really) and dominant qualifying teams (Radford and Harper) are gone early from Boise, and Rod Pearce finally gets his first ever WCPM win and Ross Hogenson parlays a last ditch qualifying effort all the way to the final round.
Qualifying is posted from Boise
Final eliminations results Wednesday. Over 50 photos as well, courtesy Mark King from the NFCA
August 7, 2008
SpeedZone Magazine's Mark King will be at Boise this weekend for photo and event coverage. He will also be the lead reporter and photog for the Nostalgia Fuinny Car assoc.
Aug. 4, 2008
Boise is only a couple days away and the teams have had lots of time for maintenance and getting their cars ready for one of the biggest events of the year. Expect 12-18 cars at the Night Fire Nationals with evening qualifying Friday and Saturday eliminations to run on Sunday starting at 5:30pm. Here is the Firebird web site link to the event. We will have coverage throughout the weekend at Boise. .
July 23, 2008
All teams not on the entry list below for Boise and are planning on attending please contact Vern. All teams running in Denver and Billings also contact Vern
Boise is up next for the West Coast Pro Mods. One of the oldest event in the West Coast series, expect a tough field and a great weekend of side by side 220 mph races.
Here is Hotel info for all the teams:
Headquarters: Holiday Inn 208 343-4900 (located at I-84 and Airport,
best deal)
Best Western Vista Inn 208 287-0579 (across the freeway from Holiday
Inn)
Hilton Garden Inn 208 938-9600 (1st closest to track, likely a bit more
expensive)
Hampton Inn - Suites 208 887-3600 (2nd closest to track, back towards
Meridian, a nice newer establishment)
Be sure and mention to your racers that they'll be racing at Firebird
for best rates.
Race info:
37th Annual
PEPSI NIGHTFIRE
NATIONALS
Wednesday, August 6th
Pre-Event Sportsman Parking/Credentials: 1 pm-6 pm
Thursday, August 7th
Opens: 1 pm
Sportsman Racing: 4 pm
Professional Parking: 1-9 pm
Go Float the Boise River through town: Afternoon (Fun & Refreshing!)
Thursday Night NEW CREW Barbecue: 9:30 pm
(free to all participants)
Friday, August 8th
Gates Open: 9:00 am
Sportsman Bracketeer Racing: 12:30 Pm
PRO MODIFIED QUALIFYING: 7 pm
Saturday, August 9th
Gates Open: 9:00 am
Sportsman Bracketeer Racing: 12:30 pm
PRO MODIFIED QUALIFYING: 2 pm
PRO MODIFIED QUALIFYING: 7 pm
Sunday, August 10th
Gates Open: 9:00 am
Sportsman Bracketeer Racing: Noon
PRO MODIFIED ELIMINATIONS: 5:30 pm
FIREBIRD IS LOCATED 5 MILES NORTH
OF HWY 44 ON HWY 16 NORTHWEST OF EAGLE
Firebird Hotline: (208) 938-8986\
Pre-entry list
Boise Pre-Entry as of 7-21-08
Wayne Ryder
Joe Delehay
Perry Thyr
Wayne Hofer
Ross Hogenson
Tom Johanns
Vern Mills
Dan Vogt
Lee Frank
Rod Peirce
Keith Korecki
Brian Lane
Frank Cersosimo
Billy Harper
Dennis Radford
Tom Meheden
July 13, 2008
Ruling reversed as per corrected WCPM race rules.
The second final ruling is in for the Mission Race, where Joe Delehay defeated Dan Vogt at MRP three weeks ago. Joe was light ast the scales but was awarded the win originally. That ruling was reversed as per IHRA Tech Director Mike Baker (IHRA race rules apply at the WCPM events). The ruling is, "being light at the scales or bypassing the scales are the worst infractions in the first or worst rules. So the red light by Vogt was deemed to be the lesser of the two infractions, giving him the win in the end. I thought that would be the ruling, as I talked personally to Mike Baker last weekend at Edmonton, and he stated that was the IHRA rule. I did not want to post that until I heard from Greg Perrine (WCPM race director) Congrat's to the Vogt Brothers team!
Points will be posted soon.
July 1, 2008
This just in, from WCPM Tech Director Greg Perrine........... The
ruling I got this morning from Jim
Weinert Director of Field Operations for IHRA--Mike Baker was out of
the
office--The red light by Dan Vogt was the first disqualification
and the under weight car (Joe Delehay) was not a worse infraction so
the "First or Worst"
rule applies in this case declaring Joe Delehay the winner.
There you have it. Joe Delehay gets the win and the $2,500.00 winner cheque.
Happy Canada Day
Still waiting confirmation from the IHRA (WCPM follows their race rules) on the two race infractions. Hope to have an answer by Tuesday night.
June 30, 2008
Mission is complete but who is the winner.... Find out more here.
June 27, 2008
Results and team press releases from Mission are here.
A few photo highlights from Friday are on the Mission results page.
June 24, 2008
Weather looks fantastic for this weekend's event. Check it out!
To all the pro mod teams attending the Mission Race. SpeedZone Magazine is hosting a huge BBQ on Saturday night. The cost is $13.00 or two for $25.00 You get your choice of Rib or Strip Loin steak, or Chicken: Baked Potato, Salads and non alcoholic beverages. Will come to each pit area Saturday morning to confirm orders.
Starts at 5:00 pm and goes to around 9:00 pm.
June 20, 2008
Points after Salt Lake are posted.
Updated Pre entry for Mission June 27-29. 17 cars on the list, should be a great event.
Go to the event page for all the details.
Dan and Tim Vogt will have their 63 Corvette repair for Mission next weekend.
Vern Mills
Duane Grosart
Ross Hogenson
Perry Thyr
Tom Meheden
Rod Pearce
Joe Delahay
Lee Frank (driving for Don Snavely)
Gary Mason
Keith Korecki
Rick Distefano
Brian Lane
Tim Mann
Dan Vogt
Jeff Doyle
Tom Johannes
Art Hodges
Also on the schedule for the Pro Mod weekend are the Canada West
Doorslammers and the CPSA Pro Street series. Should be a great door
car madness weekend.
June 18, 2008
early pre entry list For Mission
Vern Mills NOS
Duane Grosart BLOWN
Ross Hogenson NOS
Perry Thyr NOS
Tom Meheden NOS
Rod Pearce NOS
Joe Delahay BLOWN
Lee Frank (driving for Don Snavely) NOS
Gary Mason BLOWN
Keith Korecki NOS
Rick Distefano BLOWN
Brian Lane NOS
Tim Mann BLOWN
Photo gallery from Salt Lake is here. Included is a very unfortunate crash sequence involving Tim Vogt and Flip Payne. Unfortunately, both cars were damaged severely.
Results are posted here.
Photo gallery is here.
Photos courtesy Joel Jenkins (Drag Photos.net)
and Mark King (Deepstage.net)
Mission Raceway is the next event June 27-29. A dozen cars are pre-entered for what should be an awesome weekend.
June 16, 2008
Salt lake is complete, but there was bad news to go along with the good news.
BJ Verkler won his first ever WCPM event from the #1 qualifiying position , but the win was overshadowed by an crash with two PM competitors. Both are Drivers are okay but the cars were extensively damaged.
The new Vogt Corvette with Dan behind the wheel and a new team tp the association with driver Flip Payne behind the wheel, were the two drivers. More info and the full results as soon as I get them.
June 11, 2008
Salt Lake hotel and event info is here.
The season is finally going to get underway this weekend at Salt Lake City's Rocky Mountain Raceway. It never rains there, right? After two attempts at race #1 at Billings (Acton's Yellowstone Dragstrip), this series head way south for hot action and a huge crowd at Rocky Mountain Raceway. Below is a bit of a preview of the race teams
For immediate release... June 12, 2008
The 2008 season for the West Coast Pro Mod association looks to be a series that is going to be 'Nitrous' strong. WCPM's is an association that seems goes through car (and engine type) changes every couple years. The last couple seasons, the blower cars have been more prevalent, with guys like Joe Delehay, Trevor Lowe and Glen Kerunsky dominating. Prior to that, Dennis Radford and Pat Stoken in the nitrous variety were the dominant players. This year it looks like the Nitrous cars are going to make up the majority of the fields. A number of the long standing teams that have fielded nitrous cars moved up big time with new cars and new power. Vern Mills has a new 55 Chevy, his favorite car model and major power from Custom Balance. Ross Hogenson took delivery of a new 63 Corvette, after his dreadful crash at the '07 Rocky Mountain Nationals. The Vogt brother also have a new car, also a 63 Corvette, and early testing at Vegas went very well. Rod Pearce took delivery of his new 63 Corvette last year, and has a year of testing under his belt. Don Snavely is in his second year with his 07 Corvette, and he will be behind the wheel of that awesome ride later this season. Wayne Hofer is back in the series and will drive his trusty Acadian (Nova), until his new 63 Corvette is ready to go. Tom Meheden has new power, a Fulton 712 cu in monster. Perry Thyr has got more power (706 Fulton) as well, and will be back full time this season. Dennis Radford and Billy Harper will run a couple events (Denver and Boise) and will be major threats at both, as they are two of the top nitrous teams in the country, with Harper shattering the record books at ADRL events already this season.
For the blown contingent in 2008, Tom Johanns plans to run the whole series, and he has a couple new BAE bullets at his disposal. Joe Delehay will likely not defend his title, as he has cut back his schedule due to work commitments, and will make it out to select events in 2008. Trevor Lowe is taking the year of and will return in 09 with the teams trusty 57 Chevy. Rick Di Stefano will be back out in 08 with the 53 Corvette and new blown power, and will race a few WCPM events. BJ Verkler in his unique 1954 blown sedan will be at two or three events in 2008. Bryon Mackey and the team's 41 Willys will try and make it out to a couple races this season. Dave Jackson will run one or two events this year as well. When the teams head west to Mission, a couple local team will surely come out and play including Keith Korecki (nitrous) Glen May (blown) and Jay Syvertsen (blown). That race has gone back to an 8 car field for 2008. The Mission race is two weeks after this weekend's Salt Lake race and then the teams get a month and a half off before they head to Boise for the hugely popular Nightfire Nationals. That event will see a huge car count and no doubt a record setting track bump spot. The week after the nightfires, the series heads to Bandimere Speedway for the first time ever. That event will showcase many of the local cars in the area as well as the full time WCPM teams who are very excited to compete at the mile high track. The series then heads to Billings for the season finale and a hope for better weather than the canceled season opener
Who will be the major players in 2008? My guess is Tim/Dan Vogt, Ross Hogenson, Vern Mills, Tom Meheden and Tom Johanns will be the top five at the end of the year.
The entry list for this weekends event at Salt Lake one of the most popular event on the schedule is below:
Vern Mills
Tom Meheden
Wayne Hofer
Tim & Dan Vogt
Ross Hogenson
Perry Thyr
B.J. Verkler
Tom Johanns
It is a one day affair with the winner and runner-up going six rounds in one day. It is a battle of the fittest for sure. For Hotel info and run times go to the Salt Lake race page at the association web site, www.westcoastpromods.com
May 31, 2008
We have a season series preview in the works and it will be up in the next few days. Included will be a event by eventpreview as well as the run down of all teams running the series full time this year. With so many new rides announced it should be a great season. The Nitrous cars seem to be the most prevalent but there is news on the blower front. One team that has been laying low for the last year and a bit is Rick Di Stefano . He will be back this year very soon, with the 53 but a whole new engine combination. They should debut at the Mission Pro Mod event the end of June
Stay tuned, as we hope to have some interesting reading since weather has been the only news story in the last couple weeks.
May 29, 2008
Billings Race update!!!!
Unfortunately the first event of the year rescheduled for this weekend at Billings has again been postponed.
More info on the event when wehear it.
A new point system for the series has been announced
May 22, 2008
West Coast Pro Mod Billings Race #1 update.
Due to severe stormy weather in the Acton/Billings area, the first event of the season at Acton originally scheduled for this weekend, has been rescheduled until next weekend, May 31-June 1. All race times for qualifying and elims will remain the same. Click hereMay 29, 2008
o to the event page.
Any teams running in the series in 2008, that have not sent team updates, please do so as soon as possible.
May 14, 2008
Tim and Dan Vogt's new Corevette out testing at Vegas.
Close to a dozen cars are ready for race #1 at Billings should be a great race. Will confirn drivers early next week.
A couple new profiles in the drivers section.
Race #1 at Yellowstone Dragstrip in (Acton) Billings, Montana is up in two weeks. Race info is here:
May 6, 2008
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Two time champion Joe Delehay. Ross Hogenson's new 63 Corvette
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Rod Pearce. Dan Vogt
A huge face lift for the 2008 season here for the longest standing Pro Mod web site on the West Coast.
A new look and a different attitude for the premier Pro Mod racing series on the West Coast.
This year's schedule includes races in Billings Montana, Mission BC, Boise Idaho, Salt Lake City, and Denver Colorado
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Gary Mason. Tom Meheden
The first race of the season is just around the corner at Yellowstone Dragstrip in Billings, Montana. It is the Memorial Day long weekdend,. so we are guaranteed great weather, right?!!!!
Check out all the new pages to get an up close and personal view of the "premier Pro Mod racing series" on the West Coast. Click on the logo at the topof each page to get back to the home page.
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Don Snavely (Tim Vogt driver). Vern Mills
The WCPMA has a new tech director for 2008. Greg Perrine from Bozeman Mt. has been a NHRA tech official at Lewistown Raceway for several years. He was recently to The IHRA race in Rockingham N.C. where he spent the weekend with Bob Stinnet and Howie Dalton of IHRA tech for some on the job training. With Greg at every WCPMA event and the WCPMA board members solidly behind him there should be no question as to the legality of all WCPMA cars or the runs at any events. We will post contact info for Greg soon.