Northwest Nostalgia Top Eliminator Association

	The 2010 race season is taking shape The 2010 race dates are posted on the 2010 schedule page of our web site, several more dates are still in the works and will be added just as soon as they are set. Several new teams will be joining our Association in 2010, information on the new teams will be posted here very soon.

	Mike Padur is our 2009 Points Champion
	It came down to the last race of the season. Mike Padur won three races, qualified in the top half of the field, and ran 200 mph consistently during the 2009 season to win the Association points championship.


	Mike's hard working crew, above, all in blue t-shirts; ( left to right ) Al Downs, Richard Smith, Nathaniel Padur, Brian Smith & Kathy Padur. Not in the picture, Chuck Harper Dennis Gorans Wins The final Race Of The 2009 Season
	Dennis Gorans ran in the 5 teens during eliminations on sunday, to win the 3rd Annual Nostalgia drags at the Forks Dragstrip in Forks Washington. Dennis ran 5.13 / 153 mph to defeat Jim Dillnger who ran 5.32 / 149 mph in the first round of eliminations. Dennis won a very close race in the Semi's against Eric Krume. Dennis 5.13 / 152 mph just held off a hard charging Eric who ran 5.17 / 150 mph. In the Finals, Dennis ran another 5.13 / 152 mph to win. Mike Floyd had trouble in the other lane and ran a 5.41 / 145 mph. Check out the race results / points page to see all the elimination times.

	Mike "Mr. 200 MPH" Padur Wins His Third Race
	Mike Padur ran 7.63 at 200 mph during every round of eliminations except for the finals when he ran 199 mph, due to his front wing breaking at 1,000ft on his way to his third win of the 2009 season. Mike ran a 7.63 / 200 mph, to defeat Dennis Gorans who ran 7.63 / 187 mph in the first round of eliminations. Mike then ran a 7.63 / 200 mph in the Semi's to win, Eric Krume ran 7.72 / 192 mph. In the Finals Mike won a hole shot, Mike's .012 light and 7.63 / 199 mph was enough to hold off a hard charger Mike Floyd who ran quickier at 7.55 / 192 mph. Check out the race results / points page to see all the elimination times.


	Mike Padur Defeats Both Of The Floyds On The Way To A Win At The Goodguys Friday Night Drags
	Mike Padur wins our third race of the 2009 season, making it the second race win for him in 2009. With no qualifying, the four quickest times from the first round of eliminations moved forward at the Goodguys Friday Night Drags. Mike ran a 7.66 / 198 mph in the first round, which put him into the top four that moved on in eliminations. Mike ran a 7.69 / 198 mph in the Semi's, to defeat a red lighting Mike Floyd who went on to run a 7.63 / 193 mph. In the Finals Mike ran a 7.67 / 199 mph to win the race, Rod Floyd had his hands full at 800ft and had to lift running a 8.61 / 128 mph. Check out the race results / points page to see all the elimination times.


	Randy Parker Wins A "Sizzler"
	With the temperature knocking on 100 degrees each day and in only his second race in competition with our Association, Randy Parker wins the 1st Annual Hot Rod Nationals at Spokane County Raceway this past weekend. Randy had a single in the first round of eliminations, running a 7.63 / 192 mph. In what was a rematch from the Semi's at Woodburn just two weeks ago, Randy got the best of Mike Padur this time running a 7.59 / 189 mph The final shaped up to be a good one, with Randy running a 7.59 in the Semi's and Rod Floyd running a 7.57. Both dragsters were side by side until 900ft when Randy pulled a head to take the win, running a 7.62 / 189 mph to Rod's 7.76 / 185 mph. Check out the race results / points page to see all the elimination times.

	Mike "Mr. 200 MPH" Padur Wins Our 2009 Season Opening Race
	Mike Padur ran over 200 mph during every round of eliminations on his way to a win, at the 33rd Annual Oldies But Goodies Drags this past weekend at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn Oregon. Mike ran a 7.69 / 200 mph to defeat Mike Floyd who ran 7.70 / 184 mph in the first round of eliminations. Mike then ran a 7.68 / 200 mph in the Semi's to win, when Randy Parker went under the Association's 7.50 index running a 7.48 / 196 mph. In the Finals Mike ran a 7.70 / 201 mph to win the race, when Don Gorans just went under the Association's 7.50 index running a 7.49 with 9 / 181 mph. Check out the race results / points page to see all the elimination times.

	“What Nitro and Women have in Common.” Thoughts on the subject by Mike Floyd Both can be found at the dry cleaners. Neither one is at all predictable. They both change with the weather. Each acts differently at different temperatures. Both can make your heart race and feel alive! Neither one is much of a bargain. They can blow up or melt down without much notice. Each one is worth pursuing but hard to catch. Both smell just great! Neither like to be squeezed too hard. They make a lot of noise. Each could become volatile. Both of them make drag racing the best sport. Neither one can be mastered. They will make your eyes water at times. Each woman and each Nitro engine is beautiful! So, if you don’t deal well with disappointment, best shy away from nitro and women.......... or try your luck - You may win a race against a blown alcohol car and get your picture taken with a trophy girl!!!