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Season Points

Cumulative Points are available to download as an excel file here.

Aug 2nd Rained Out

Independence Day Races July 5th, 2008

Top Gun

Winner by 9.2 feet # 7687 Kevin Sakamoto driving a 1998 Dragster rear engine Calif. Chassis sponsored by K-S Automotive Machine Works, Ron's Amusement/Speedie Lube, Ryan Sakamoto/JB's Repair, leaving with a 0.665 light, runs a 8.142 on a 8.1 dial-in at 156.79 MPH; Runner up # 7411 Calvin Costa driving a 23 T BUCKET sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.688 light, runs a 8.659 on a 8.6 dial-in at 155.71 MPH

Pro ET

Winner # 7086 Howard Costa driving a 1978 Chevy Malibu sponsored by H Costa Auto Repair/, 99.9 FM/The Oldies, Jo-Jo'sShave Ice/Exotic Detail, leaving with a 0.71 light, runs a 17.383 on a 10.59 dial-in at 49.4 MPH; Runner up # 7821 Dave Onodera driving a 69 Chevy Nova 350 Chev V-8 sponsored by Kuhio Motors, D&W Service, KS Auto Machine, red lights

Muscle V8

Winner # 5028 Shandon Takayama driving a 1969 Chevy Z28 Camaro 383 sponsored by Matsuda Brothers, Auto Value, leaving with a 0.572 light, runs a 11.882 on a 11.87 dial-in at 115.09 MPH; Runner up # 5421 Sheldon Costa driving a 1988 Toyota Pickup sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.617 light, runs a 11.627 on a 11.5 dial-in at 112.22 MPH

Sport Compact

Winner # 4074 Ricky Uemura driving a 1993 Honda Civic 1.8 L sponsored by Kaya Racing Fuels, Sonoda Brothers, leaving with a 0.686 light, runs a 12.23 on a 12 dial-in at 98.9 MPH; Runner up # 4670 Thaddeus Tumbaga driving a 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 litre 4 cyl leaving with a 0.628 light, runs a 13.104 on a 12.6 dial-in at 107.14 MPH

Bike ET

Winner by 5. feet # 1079 Bryce Hashimoto driving a 2007 Honda leaving with a 0.652 light, runs a 10.011 on a 10 dial-in at 126.4 MPH; Runner up # 1970 Dennis Stoner driving a 2005 2X10 Ninja sponsored by Garden Island Motor Sport, leaving with a 0.707 light, runs a 10.503 breaks out on a 10.52 dial-in at 123.97 MPH

Street ET

Winner # 3088 RON VICTORINO driving a 1988 FORD MUSTANG sponsored by KAUAI HARLEY DAVIDSON, Kauai Body & Paint, red lights ; Runner up # 3300 Derrek Brock driving a 1971 Toyota Corolla sponsored by JB'S Repair/Kealoha Kemo's, red lights

Jr ET

Winner by 11.7 feet # 2357 Klifton Gomes driving a Jr. Dragster sponsored by K & D Services, leaving with a 0.707 light, runs a 9.708 on a 9.59 dial-in at 67.16 MPH; Runner up # 2116 Courtney Brock driving a Jr Dragster sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha Kemos, K&S Auto Machine Works, leaving with a 0.697 light, runs a 10.867 on a 10.62 dial-in at 58.06 MPH

Lowest RT

.500 Todd Canavan 1037

Closest to Dial-In

13.504 on 13.500 (0.004) Steve Nakamura 5777

Independence Day Races July 4th, 2008

Top Gun

Winner # 7687 Kevin Sakamoto driving a 1998 Dragster rear engine Calif. Chassis sponsored by K-S Automotive Machine Works, Ron's Amusement/Speedie Lube, Ryan Sakamoto/JB's Repair, leaving with a 0.796 light, runs a 8.07 breaks out on a 8.1 dial-in at 163.64 MPH; Runner up # 7111 Russell Izumo driving a 1989 Chevy S-10 377 sponsored by Auto Stylin & Performance, Tante Azares/Hot Rod Dave's, Precision Power, red lights

Pro ET

Winner # 7427 Marc Perales driving a 1967 Chevy Camaro 600 hp, 498 ci sponsored by Destination Auto Works, leaving with a 0.542 light, runs a 10.393 on a 10.35 dial-in at 124.31 MPH; Runner up # 7771 Bobby Barros driving a 1967 Chevy Camaro 355 smallblock sponsored by Auto Stylin & Performance, Kintaro Resturant, Hot Rod Dave's, leaving with a 0.83 light, runs a 10.885 breaks out on a 10.9 dial-in at 107.66 MPH

Muscle V8

Winner by 7.7 feet # 5046 Jon Nakamura driving a 2005 Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 sponsored by Kauai Petroleum Co./M&H, 76 Gas Co./ Otsukas, Manny's Repair, leaving with a 0.598 light, runs a 12.396 on a 12.28 dial-in at 105.39 MPH; Runner up # 5421 Sheldon Costa driving a 1988 Toyota Pickup sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.63 light, runs a 11.634 on a 11.5 dial-in at 111.66 MPH

Sport Compact

Winner # 4125 Elena Kealoha driving a 1956 VW Bug sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha's Kemos, leaving with a 0.515 light, runs a 12.99 on a 12.78 dial-in at 93.36 MPH; Runner up # 4103 Robby Silva driving a 1991 Honda CRX leaving with a 0.8 light, runs a 14.185 on a 12.95 dial-in at 97.4 MPH

Bike ET

Winner # 1970 Dennis Stoner driving a 2005 2X10 Ninja sponsored by Garden Island Motor Sport, leaving with a 0.69 light, runs a 10.559 on a 10.5 dial-in at 135.95 MPH; Runner up # 1131 Mike Hawkes driving a Harley Davidson V-Rod V-twin 1130cc/turbo sponsored by Kilauea Point Nat'l Wildlife R, red lights

Street ET

Winner # 3005 Nikko Tacsiat driving a 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback 1.8L leaving with a 0.622 light, runs a 14.17 on a 14.02 dial-in at 95.74 MPH; Runner up # 3125 John Brock driving a 1971 Toyota Corolla sponsored by JB Repair, Kealoha Camos, leaving with a 0.657 light, runs a 16.346 breaks out on a 16.38 dial-in at 80.07 MPH

Jr ET

Winner by 17.3 feet # 2326 Donaven Gomes driving a Jr Dragster leaving with a 0.602 light, runs a 13.231 on a 12.96 dial-in at 45.64 MPH; Runner up # 2116 Courtney Brock driving a Jr Dragster sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha Kemos, K&S Auto Machine Works, leaving with a 0.821 light, runs a 10.91 on a 10.6 dial-in at 57.47 MPH

Lowest RT

.501 Russell Izumo 7111

Closest to Dial-In

9.802 on 9.800 (0.002) Sheldon Sakai 7193

June 7th, 2008

Top Gun

Winner # 7411 Calvin Costa driving a 23 T BUCKET sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.556 light, runs a 8.687 on a 8.6 dial-in at 155.17 MPH; Runner up # 7145 Riley Takayama driving a 1948 Altereo Fiat 350 small blk Chevy sponsored by Bobby Matsuda Race Cars, Rat Designs, leaving with a 0.569 light, runs a 7.937 breaks out on a 7.95 dial-in at 166.05 MPH

Pro ET

Winner # 7616 Junie Lawrence driving a 1970 Chevy vega sponsored by Manny's Repair & Their Ohana, Western motor,Friends, Purple Haze Racing, leaving with a 0.933 light, runs a 14.165 on a 10.08 dial-in at 70.42 MPH; Runner up BYE run

Muscle V8

Winner # 5777 Steve Nakamura driving a 2007 Ford Mustang Gt 4.6 L sponsored by Action Physical Therapy, Chuck Rodriques, leaving with a 0.705 light, runs a 13.498 breaks out on a 13.52 dial-in at 101.81 MPH; Runner up # 5046 Jon Nakamura driving a 2005 Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 sponsored by Kauai Petroleum Co./M&H, 76 Gas Co./ Otsukas, Manny's Repair, red lights

Sport Compact

Winner # 5555 Michael Acoba, leaving with a 0.721 light, runs a 12.2 on a 12.05 dial-in at 93.56 MPH; Runner up # 4826 Gino Pegeder driving a 1998 Honda leaving with a 0.56 light, runs a 12.795 on a 12.3 dial-in at 107.14 MPH

Street ET

Winner # 3076 Daryl Domingo driving a 1994 Honda Civic leaving with a 0.675 light, runs a 14.1 on a 14 dial-in at 96.36 MPH; Runner up # 3927 Larry Kalani driving a 1992 Acura Integra red lights

Bike ET

Winner by 23. feet # 1037 Todd Canavan driving a 2006 Harley V-Rod Destroyer VRXSE sponsored by Kauai Harley-D, leaving with a 0.629 light, runs a 9.766 on a 9.75 dial-in at 121.62 MPH; Runner up # 1563 MICHAEL TEXEIRA driving a YAMAHA R6 leaving with a 0.673 light, runs a 11.731 on a 11.63 dial-in at 113.64 MPH

Jr ET

Winner # 2063 Alexis Vasconcelles driving a 2003 Jr Dragster sponsored by Bruno's Auto Body, Auto Value/PPG, Torco Racing Fuels of Hawaii, leaving with a 0.62 light, runs a 8.928 on a 8.87 dial-in at 71.43 MPH; Runner up # 2116 Courtney Brock driving a Jr Dragster sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha Kemos, K&S Auto Machine Works, leaving with a 0.809 light, runs a 10.808 on a 10.63 dial-in at 58.29 MPH

May 3rd, 2008

Kevin's Repair / Kam Tire Center Top Gun Winner # 7411 Calvin Costa driving a 23 T BUCKET sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.577 light, runs a 8.584 on a 8.5 dial-in at 154.64 MPH; Runner up # 7884 Jed Kaiakapu driving a Dragster 454 sponsored by Western Motors, leaving with a 0.779 light, runs a 8.019 on a 8 dial-in at 163.64 MPH

Rudy Ramos Excavation / Garden Isle Portable Toilets Pro ET Winner # 7821 Dave Onodera driving a 69 Chevy Nova 350 Chev V-8 sponsored by Kuhio Motors, D&W Service, KS Auto Machine, leaving with a 0.808 light, runs a 11.392 on a 11.35 dial-in at 115.98 MPH; Runner up # 7427 Marc Perales driving a 1967 Chevy Camaro 600 hp, 498 ci sponsored by Destination Auto Works, red lights

Auto Stylin & Performance / Island Image & Embroidery Muscle V8 Winner # 5148 Riley Takayama driving a 68 Camaro Chevy 460BB Chevy sponsored by Bobby Matsuda Race Cars/Manny', Repair/Jim Rosa's Roofing, leaving with a 0.605 light, runs a 11.977 on a 11.74 dial-in at 89.29 MPH; Runner up # 5046 Jon Nakamura driving a 2005 Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 sponsored by Kauai Petroleum Co./M&H, 76 Gas Co./ Otsukas, Manny's Repair, leaving with a 0.524 light, runs a 13.186 on a 12.21 dial-in at 92.78 MPH

Action Physical Therapy Sport Compact Winner # 4101 Robert Wheelock driving a 89 CRX Honda 1-6 Honda sponsored by Rudy's Equip Svc/Pro Teck, Ken Silva Auto, M&H Services, leaving with a 0.68 light, runs a 12.531 on a 11.95 dial-in at 98.25 MPH; Runner up # 4103 Robby Silva driving a 1991 Honda CRX leaving with a 0.733 light, runs a 13.223 on a 12.43 dial-in at 109.76 MPH

Kauai Harley Davidson Bike ET Winner # 1300 Howard, Jr. Smith driving a Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 sponsored by JB Repair, leaving with a 0.567 light, runs a 10.006 on a 10 dial-in at 134.73 MPH; Runner up # 1313 Matt Kaleiohi driving a 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 cc leaving with a 0.542 light, runs a 9.936 breaks out on a 9.95 dial-in at 132.35 MPH

Speedie Lube / Suzuki Kauai Street ET Winner # 3300 Derrek Brock driving a 1971 Toyota Corolla sponsored by JB'S Repair/Kealoha Kemo's, leaving with a 0.7 light, runs a 14.933 on a 14.7 dial-in at 89.46 MPH; Runner up # 3305 Bryon Ponte driving a 2002 Nissan Sentra sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha Kemo's, leaving with a 0.631 light, runs a 15.437 on a 14.15 dial-in at 93.36 MPH

PS&D Napa Jr ET Winner # 2063 Alexis Vasconcelles driving a 2003 Jr Dragster sponsored by Bruno's Auto Body, Auto Value/PPG, Torco Racing Fuels of Hawaii, leaving with a 0.667 light, runs a 8.776 on a 8.68 dial-in at 73.65 MPH; Runner up # 1667 Timothi LomBombard driving a Jr Dragster red lights

April 5th, 2008

Sport Compact Winner # 4112 Ryan Nacata driving a 1990 Honda CRX leaving with a 0.697 light, runs a 13.893 on a 13.45 dial-in at 98.9 MPH; Runner up # 4016 Brad Chikahiro driving a 1989 CRX Si Honda sponsored by Eeks Racing/ Love Fab, Innovative Motormounts, TD Autowerkes/ Camp1320, leaving with a 1.261 light, runs a 11.891 breaks out on a 12.19 dial-in at 100.22 MPH

Street Winner by 29 inches # 3088 RON VICTORINO driving a 1988 FORD MUSTANG sponsored by KAUAI HARLEY DAVIDSON, leaving with a 0.501 light, runs a 14.398 on a 14.35 dial-in at 91.84 MPH; Runner up # 3096 Matt Corbin driving a 1996 Toyota Camry V6 sponsored by MAD ISLAND CRUIZERZ, leaving with a 0.646 light, runs a 15.511 breaks out on a 15.59 dial-in at 88.24 MPH

Bike Winner # 1037 Todd Canavan driving a 2006 Harley V-Rod Destroyer VRXSE sponsored by Kauai Harley-D, leaving with a 0.521 light, runs a 9.703 breaks out on a 9.75 dial-in at 136.78 MPH; Runner up # 1300 Howard, Jr. Smith driving a Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 sponsored by JB Repair, red lights

Pro Winner by 9. feet # 7427 Marc Perales driving a 1967 Chevy Camaro 600 hp, 498 ci sponsored by Destination Auto Works, leaving with a 0.589 light, runs a 10.587 breaks out on a 10.65 dial-in at 125.35 MPH; Runner up # 7111 Russell Izumo driving a 1989 Chevy S-10 377 sponsored by Auto Stylin & Performance, Tante Azares/Hot Rod Dave's, Precision Power, leaving with a 0.68 light, runs a 9.895 breaks out on a 10 dial-in at 128.57 MPH

Muscle V8 Winner by 25 inches # 5555 Michael Acoba driving a 1966 CHEVY Nova 350 leaving with a 0.555 light, runs a 11.544 breaks out on a 11.6 dial-in at 111.39 MPH; Runner up # 5028 Shandon Takayama driving a 1969 Chevy Z28 Camaro 383 sponsored by Matsuda Brothers, Auto Value, leaving with a 0.68 light, runs a 11.702 breaks out on a 11.87 dial-in at 115.68 MPH

Top Gun Winner by 12.9 feet # 7411 Calvin Costa driving a 23 T BUCKET sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.529 light, runs a 8.541 breaks out on a 8.55 dial-in at 154.64 MPH; Runner up # 7673 Manny Lawrence driving a 1957 Ford T-Bird sponsored by Purple Haze Racing, Manny s Repair Service, Their Ohana, leaving with a 0.607 light, runs a 7.72 breaks out on a 7.75 dial-in at 180 MPH

Jr Winner by 6.1 feet # 2116 Courtney Brock driving a Jr Dragster sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha Kemos, K&S Auto Machine Works, leaving with a 0.701 light, runs a 10.688 on a 10.49 dial-in at 59.06 MPH; Runner up # 1667 Timothi LomBombard driving a Jr Dragster leaving with a 0.712 light, runs a 8.247 on a 7.99 dial-in at 78.4 MPH

March 1st, 2008

BuyBack Winner by 20 inches # 7767 Gilbert F Barretto driving a 1967 Chevy Camaro Chev 383 sponsored by The Barretto Ohana, Vortex Bedliner, leaving with a 0.701 light, runs a 11.28 on a 11.1 dial-in at 3.99 MPH; Runner up # 5222 Sheldon Peralta driving a 1972 Chevy Vega sponsored by TSSK Motor Sports, leaving with a 0.795 light, runs a 16.887 on a 16.52 dial-in at 83.33 MPH

Street ET Winner by 23 inches # 3318 Kainoa Raposas driving a Mustang 1994 Ford POTOBO 2 sponsored by MnM Kustoms Paul Silva, Rudy @ Fran Ramos, Western Motors, leaving with a 0.631 light, runs a 15.837 on a 15.8 dial-in at 2.84 MPH; Runner up # 3101 Malia Rita driving a 2003 Honda Accord leaving with a 0.88 light, runs a 15.256 on a 15 dial-in at 80.21 MPH

Bike ET Winner by 7 inches # 1037 Todd Canavan driving a 2006 Harley V-Rod Destroyer VRXSE sponsored by Kauai Harley-D, leaving with a 0.592 light, runs a 9.822 on a 9.75 dial-in at 4.58 MPH; Runner up # 1828 David Alisna driving a 2005 Honda Motorcycle 1000 cc V-twin sponsored by DCCM Designs/Oakley, Pinned Racing, leaving with a 0.543 light, runs a 11.305 on a 11.1 dial-in at 124.31 MPH

Sport Compact Winner by 9 inches # 4125 Elena Kealoha driving a 1956 VW Bug sponsored by JB'S Repair, Kealoha's Kemos, leaving with a 0.596 light, runs a 12.953 on a 12.95 dial-in at 3.47 MPH; Runner up # 4074 Ricky Uemura driving a 1993 Honda Civic 1.8 L sponsored by Kaya Racing Fuels, Sonoda Brothers, leaving with a 0.72 light, runs a 11.99 on a 11.97 dial-in at 113.07 MPH

Pro ET Winner # 7111 Russell Izumo driving a 1989 Chevy S-10 377 sponsored by Auto Stylin & Performance, Tante Azares/Hot Rod Dave's, Precision Power, leaving with a 0.693 light, runs a 10.111 breaks out on a 10.18 dial-in at 131.96 MPH; Runner up # 7427 Marc Perales driving a 1967 Chevy Camaro 600 hp, 498 ci sponsored by Destination Auto Works, red lights

Muscle V8 Winner # 5421 Sheldon Costa driving a 1988 Toyota Pickup sponsored by D & W Services/RC Fabrication, leaving with a 0.565 light, runs a 11.557 on a 11.5 dial-in at 3.89 MPH; Runner up # 5028 Shandon Takayama driving a 1969 Chevy Z28 Camaro 383 sponsored by Matsuda Brothers, Auto Value, leaving with a 0.641 light, runs a 11.955 breaks out on a 11.98 dial-in at 114.8 MPH

Top Gun Winner by 0.4 inches # 7143 Riley Takayama driving a 2007 Front End Dragster sponsored by Bobby Matsuda Race Cars, Hadama Service, Pembrook Industries, leaving with a 0.559 light, runs a 7.839 on a 7.7 dial-in at 5.74 MPH; Runner up # 7687 Kevin Sakamoto driving a 1998 Dragster rear engine Calif. Chassis sponsored by K-S Automotive Machine Works, Ron's Amusement/Speedie Lube, Ryan Sakamoto/JB's Repair, leaving with a 0.626 light, runs a 8.286 on a 8.21 dial-in at 142.41 MPH

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