5TH ANNUAL STINKER STORES SEASON OPENER SUNDAY'S PHOTOS
Images by the Firebird staff and Gary & Jessica Himes
The YMC-backed Dragster of Aaron Marcum was the big winner of Super Pro on Sunday. Marcum defeated Dan Lafferty in the final by just .002 of a second. |
 Lisa Thomas and Steve Pyburn (far side) ran right on in the Pro eliminator final, but Thomas earned the starting line advantage and the overall victory at the 1320 stripe. |
 In Sportsman, Ashton “Stickers” Davis earned top honors. |
 Eastern Idaho was well represented in the Snow/Bike category. Craig Jensen (near side) defeated former NHRA national champion Rich Pedraza in the money dash. |
 Joseph Johnson had to beat both Marissa & Rayce Kidd en route to his second Jr. Lightning victory with his colorful red, flamed dragster. |
 Lindsey Drummond celebrated her 21st birthday at the Season Opener. |
 Michael Jaggers doubled up wins in the Jr. Dragster class defeating Charlina Lancaster both days. |
 Former Outlaw Street track champ Joseph Karnes finished the weekend with a perfect 10 – 0 win record. |
 The Street Truck final saw Richard Rush (crew chief for track champ Ed Cutler) defeat Lonnie Spicer, far lane, for his first win. |
 John Widner stopped first day winner Gerard Stanberry in the Street Bike final round. |
 In Nostalgia, Bruce Stewart overtook Lloyd Zenick with his colorful 10-second Camaro. |
 Driving Dad’s Chevelle, Sean Shaffer defeated Jason Thomas in the Second Chance-Box final. |
 Reigning Pro track champ Paul Nicolosi beat Mike Drummond (far side) in the No Box Gambler race. |
 Bret Davies was running 11.20’s all weekend with his very nice bowtie. |
 Street Bikes were out in force at their opening two point’s races of the new season. |
 It is sure great seeing T.K. Wagner returning to the Super Pro ranks. |
 Kristi Shawver ran well with her light blue Chevy pickup backed by Tim’s Auto Repair. |
 Byron Stewart (a new member to the Firebird staff) rides one of two Woody’s four-wheelers, which were added to the track equipment line during the off-season. |
 Veteran Brad Pattan returned to the competitive Super Pro ranks with his Ford Falcon. |
 This pickup earned the hard luck award after losing a wheel and axle during time trials. |
 Mary (pictured) and Ron Liese both competed at the Season Opener. |
 Gerard Stanberry left Firebird’s opening event in the top spot in the Street Bike point’s standings. |
 Sharlene Lancaster was randomly selected for one of two $250 cash gas cards, which can be used at any Stinker Store. |
 Clayton and Alex Steen, along with Amanda Luckow were checking out the first round ladders prior to Sunday’s eliminations. |