Tim Newey, Author at NorCal Car Culture

NorCal Driver Highlights in the NHRA for the month of February

Here are the race results for Northern California Drivers competing in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series during the month of February.

Last Month’s Races: Feb. 9-11, the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries in Pomona and Feb. 17-19, the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.

Upcoming Race: March 8-11 is the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals presented by NapaFilters.com in Gainsville, Florida.

Top Fuel

Ron August Jr. from Pleasanton, CA has not raced yet.

Steve Faria from Tulare, CA qualified 15th in Pomona losing to eventual winner Spencer Massey in the first round of eliminations. Steve did not race in the Arizona Nationals and is currently in 16th in the 2012 points standings.

Mike Salinas from San Jose, CA has not raced yet.

Hillary Will from Fortuna, CA has not raced yet.

Funny Car

Robert Hight from Alturas, CA qualified in the top spot for the 40th time in his career with a run of 4.060 at 316.52 mph at the Winternationals. But, on Sunday, he lost in the 1st round of eliminations on Sunday to Todd Lesenko. In Phoenix, Robert qualified 8th and then defeated Bob Tasca III, Johnny Gray, Courtney Force and finally Mike Neff in the Finals to become the 2012 Phoenix Funny Car Champion. Robert is now in 2nd place in the 2012 Points Standings.

Jeff Diehl from Monterey did not qualify in Arizona, and is in 20th place in the points.

Brian Thiel from Pleasant Grove has not raced yet.

Pro Stock

Ben Watson from Sonora, CA has not raced yet.

Pro Stock Motorcycle

Karen Stoffer from Minden, Nevada has not raced yet.

Katie Sullivan from Corning, CA, has not raced yet.

Matt Guidera from Loomis, CA, has not raced yet.

Top Alcohol Funny Car

Bret Williamson from Campbell, CA qualified 6th in Pomona and lost to Jason Rupert in the first round of eliminations. Bret is now 14th in the points standings.

NorCal Driver Highlights in NASCAR for the week ending February 26th.

Here are the race results for Northern California Drivers competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Truck, and the K&N Pro Series during the past week.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Friday, February 24th, the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 31st, the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway.

Matt Crafton from Tulare started 30th and finished in the 23rd spot.

Mike Skinner from Susanville qualified in the 13th position and finished the race in 33rd after being involved in an accident.

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 17th, at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West

Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 3rd, the Talking Stick Resort 50 at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCAR Nationwide Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, February 25th, the Drive4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 3rd, the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.

T.J. Bell from Sparks, NV started 39th and finished in the 24th position.

Scott Speed from Manteca failed to qualify for the race.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Monday, February 27th, the 54th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Sunday, March 4th, the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

A.J. Allmendinger from Los Gatos qualified 15th and finished in the 34th spot.

Jeff Gordon from Vallejo started 16th and after engine problems finished in the 40th spot.

The 62nd Sacramento Autorama is Friday through Sunday

The Sacramento Autorama is now in its 62nd year. The Sacramento Autorama is “The Kustom Capital of the World” and boasts being home to one of longest running indoor car shows in the world. The Autorama is recognized as the premiere custom car show on the West Coast. The Show will feature over 450 of the finest custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from around the country.

Ticket Prices

$18.00 General Admission (13 years and up)
$10.00 Kids (6 – 12 years)
5 & under Free

Discounts

Pre-Sale Tickets Adults for $16, Kids $8 at participating Sacramento area O’Reilly Auto Parts stores.

Parking

$10.00 General. Parking at the Main Gate as well as the East Gate off of Exposition Blvd.

Show Times

Friday February 17, 2012 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Saturday February 18, 2012 10:00 am until 9:00 pm
Sunday February 19, 2012 10:00 am until 7:00 pm

Locations

Buildings A, B, C, D, Expo Center Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, The Pavilion & Surrounding Areas.

Show Facts

The Sacramento Autorama is now in its 62nd year, is known as the Kustom Capitol of the World and boasts being home to one of the longest running indoor car shows in the world.

The 2012 show theme is Futuristic. Cars and Vendors are encouraged to decorate with this theme.

Over 500 show vehicles will compete for awards inside all of the Cal Expo buildings. The Clubhouse will be in The Pavilion and up to another 500 vehicles will join the event Saturday and newly added Sunday for the Autorama Drive-In parked in the Building A lot.

Watch and bid on artwork created by the best pinstripers in the nation at the Autorama Panel Jam. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to help the children of U.C. Davis Children’s Hospital.

Live Music all three days inside the Clubhouse, The Suede Pavilion (D Bld) as well as our Autorama DJ spinning the best records for your enjoyment.

The Autorama Awards ceremony starts at 4:00pm on Sunday. The 2011 Custom d’Elegance and King of Kustoms winners will Be announced. In addition the Big B awards, Bagdasarian, Barris, Bertolucci and Bailon, will make history along with many other awards. The event will be featured in magazines and on television.

Last year’s King of Kustoms award winner was this 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille owned by Mario Colallilo of Harrington Park, New South Wales, Australia.