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The Tipsy One Sayeth |
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| Jason Rupert ‘69 Camaro |
A force at this track and series. Pop Frank Rupert is invaluable on this team. Only parts damage can slow them down. |
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| John Hale ‘69 Camaro |
Two-time DRO AA/FC Champ wants to add Heritage Championship to his resume. Qualifying is this team’s only weakness. If they make it to the first pass, the Tipsy One says bet the house and your horseshoes. |
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| Del Worsham & Chad Head '77 Arrow, '78 Firebird |
You get two for the price of one here. Best friends share tuners Chuck Worsham and Jim Head. Either car can go 5.80’s on a dirt road. Big Show Top Fuel Champ has more passes in a flopper than the field combined. |
2-1 |
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| Kris Krabill ‘77 Arrow |
Driver showed his ability at Boise, Bucky Austin underrated as a tuner. Beat by Hale at this race last year. |
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| Dan Horan Jr. ‘65 Mustang |
This team has many laps here and they have gone quick and fast enough to win. Long odds favorite Ronnie Swearingen tuning tilts odds in their favor. If the rods stay in they will be tough. Only driver also racing a Top Fuel car at Famoso. |
4-1 |
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| Steven Densham ‘69 Camaro |
Another solid 5.70-5.80 performer. Dad Gary Densham tuning here makes a difference. Will probably have to step on the tune-up to go rounds. Been in finals before - no surprise if it happens again. |
9-2 |
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| Mike Lewis & Bodie Smith ‘71 Mustang/’71 Camaro |
Veteran drivers plus Paul Smith tuning both cars makes this two-car team a legit threat. Two-car teams do have an advantage even at this level. |
5-1 |
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| Ronny Young ‘77 Arrow |
Has plenty of parts and talent. Found 5.70’s at DRO Tulsa event. Dale Emory and rest of Texas pals could get these guys to the semis with a chance to advance. |
6-1 |
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| Dennis LaCharite ‘69 GTO |
Veteran tuner/driver Cory Lee just getting this car to his liking. Both tuner and driver know this track and semifinals wouldn’t be a surprise. Will need some racing luck to win it all. |
7-1 |
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| Robert Overholser ‘73 Duster |
New driver not the issue. New crew chief and revamped team. Car has the power, could be a factor needs to find the 5.80s again. |
8-1 |
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| Will Martin ‘69 Mustang |
Team has gone to semifinals this year with low 5.70’s. Still recovering from Boise explosion, but qualified #1 there. Wouldn’t be a surprise if this team goes rounds. |
9-1 |
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The field keeps changing, but the Tipsy One has the odds on most of the AA Funny Car field at the California Hot Rod Reunion. And remember, folks, this is all in fun! 
| James Day ‘77 Arrow |
New driver, new tuner, same old car. Early year turmoil now in the past. Team is capable and will have something to prove. Car knows its way to Reunion winners circle but does the crew? |
10-1 |
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| Rick Rogers ‘79 Challenger |
Driver has a very good RT often. 5.78 power could take them deep into field again. |
10-1 |
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| Jeff Arend '77 Firebird |
Big Show drivers don’t have a good record at this race. Arend will have to learn to drive with 3,000 hp instead of 10,000 and a two-speed instead of direct drive. Pulde available by phone if needed. |
11-1 |
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| John Powers III ‘77 Camaro |
This car was fastest in nation two years ago thanks to Lee Jennings Sr. power. No doubt car has the horses to compete. Driver is an unknown. Second best long-shot pick. |
12-1 |
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| Tim Boychuk ‘77 Firebird |
March Meet DQ, Canadian here to show his stuff without the Hawaiian tune-up. |
12-1 |
| Josh Crawford ‘69 Camaro |
New car with solid 5.80 driver. Could qualify and go rounds. |
13-1 |
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| Garrett Bateman ‘78 Corvette |
Leggett power has been helped by Bonneville buds. Team improving with 2009 heritage Champ in the seat. |
14-1 |
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| Roger Garten ‘73 Mustang |
Veteran nitro team, past event winner, recovered from body explosion, solid qualifier. |
15-1 |
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| Bob Godfrey ‘69 Camaro |
Godfrey can go rounds without taking off the heads, is veteran who helped start the class. |
15-1 |
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| Claude Lavoie ‘72 GTX |
Has been away this year, but 392 power makes this car fly. |
15-1 |
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| Cruz Pedregon ‘77 Firebird |
Beautiful new car, Big Show Champ did well in Heritage trim before. Legal spoiler? |
15-1 |
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| Tim Nemeth ‘69 Mustang |
Canadian runs IHRA, DRO and Heritage, has tune-up to qualify. |
15-1 |
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| Dennis Taylor ‘73 Mustang |
Veteran racer with veteran tuner, up and down year, could be a qualifier. |
16-1 |
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| Dean Oberg ‘68 Jeep |
Tribute to Ed Lenarth has been sitting for a spell, Fuel Altered driver Oberg a plus. |
20-1 |
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| Ed Dougan ‘77 Camaro |
Last year's issues behind them, needs to lay down those 5.80 laps. |
20-1 |
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| Dwayne Patton ‘69 Camaro |
Boat racer is always a player to qualify, good running car. |
20-1 |
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| Mike Cook ‘71 Mustang |
Unknown quantity of legendary team, Bonneville racers could pull out a round or two if they qualify. |
20-1 |
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| Chris Davis ‘72 Vega |
Tough field, Northwest match racer is an unknown quantity. |
22-1 |
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| Rian Konno ‘71 Mustang |
Solid car, has been inconsistent this year. |
22-1 |
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| Scott Cousimano ‘77 Arrow |
New car, has had trouble getting down the track, long shot to qualify. |
25-1 |
