Race #2

Club Bracket #1
Champion-Alex Smith, Kuna Draggers, .135, 11.19 elapsed time, (11.13 dial) 123.60 miles per hour.
Runner-up-Jeffrey Langan, Mopars Unlimited, -.003, 11.36 (11.36 dial) 115.93.
Semi-Lisa Thomas, Naughty Girls.
Quarters-Steve Pyburn, Melba Outlaws
and Patrick Bailey, PSI Racing.


Club Bracket #2
Champion-Liana Compton, PSI Racing, .073, 13.11 (12.82 dial) 82.94.
Runner-up-Walt Templeton, Melba Outlaws, .024, 18.05 (11.11 dial) 56.45



Semi-Scott Lindsey, Rolling Thunder.
Quarters-Jim Lamberson, Hot T & C, and Dan Hurlburt, PSI Racing.

Club Bracket #3
Champion-Justin Shumway, Hot Shots, .038, 15.65 (15.57 dial) 80.58.
Runner-up-Shayne Schaefer, Hot Shots, .167, 12.92 (12.94 dial) 102.59.
Semi-Bryce Perkins, Melba Outlaws
and Mary Liese, Naughty Girls.
Quarters-Paul Wallace, Valley Corvettes, Darron Hoskins, Neighbors Nightmare, and Mike Smith, Kuna Draggers.

Club Bracket #4
Champion-Ron Hall, Mopars Unlimited, .053, 13.04 (13.00 dial) 95.07.
Runner-up-Steve Atkins, Idaho Diesel Power, .186, 14.97 (15.05 dial) 88.57.
Semi-Jena Shadwick, Mopars Unlimited, and Mike Lundbohm, Barely Street Legal.
Quarters-Janet Tucker, Hot T & C, Jackie Page, Naughty Girls, and Jon Anderson, Hot Shots.

Club Bracket #5
Champion-Jake Robbins, Idaho Diesel Power, .201, 16.11 (16.10 dial) 86.54.
Runner-up-Doris Twitty, Naughty Girls, .233, 15.94 (15.88 dial) 83.71.
Semi-Lisa Pattan, Naughty Girls, and Jake Rick, Loco Motion.
Quarters-Zach Olds, Kuna Draggers, Jan Shawver, Naughty Girls, and Tyler Shumway, Hot Shots.

We want to remind you to check your point standings each week to make sure you are credited with every point you earned. Mistakes do happen on occasion as did the very first week. So, please be aware. Looks like we are going to need all the points we can get!

SILVER CUP CLUBS

1 PSI Racing 943
2 Naughty Girls 922
3 Melba Outlaws 795
4 Mopars Unlimited 713

Place	Driver	Points
1	Dan Cram	96
2	Bryce Perkins	56
2	John Wood	56
2	Steve Pyburn	56
2	Walt Templeton	56
3	Rod Mills	46
4	John Burgess	36
4	Judith Romano	36
5	Bob Muchow	26
5	Eric Edvalson	26
5	Joe Fuentes	26
5	Ken Windley	26
5	Les Maiden	26
5	Marc Maiden	26
6	Anthony Howell	16
6	Bruce Perkins	16
6	Rob Keys	16
6	Roger Squire	16
6	Scott Patton	16
6	Terol Rasmussen	16
7	Eric Flowers	13
7	Joseph Romano	13
7	Paul Burgess	13
8	Andrew Maiden	6
8	Bill Muchow	6
8	Brian Ross	6
8	Chet Lee	6
8	Doug Alwine	6
8	Gerald Overman	6
8	Larry Lancaster	6
9	Bruce Compton	3
9	Dave Maiden	3
9	Earl McCollough	3
9	Joe Romano	3
9	Lynn Johnston	3
9	Michaela Lewis	3
9	Paul Maiden	3
9	Randy Williamson	3

Let's Go Racin' Boys and Girls!

It was a cold head wind that greeted the Melba Outlaws at the Silver Club Challenge Season Opener. The excitement of the new season was dampened with some mishaps and the realization that Outlaws were dropping off at an alarming rate. Not to worry, Outlaws are nothing if not tenacious. It's going to be a long hard fought victory, but victory will come...

A great big group hug and support go out to Melanie Hodge after what could have been a real disaster as she crossed into the opposite lane clipping Matt Compton and hitting the wall. We are so glad you both are ok.



We would like to welcome some new Outlaws. I have not met all of them, but I hope to before too long:

Dan Cram, not an unknown to those of us who grew up with the Cram Family. He must have Outlaw blood running through his veins to win his bracket his first time with us! Congratulations Dan and welcome!













Judy Romano, wife of Outlaw Joe Romano (1973 Dodge Challenger). Judy drove a 1968 Dodge Charger. Congratulations Judy on winning round 1 of your maiden voyage! Your excitement was contagious! We hope to see you in the Winner's Circle soon!














We would also like to welcome back some Outlaws:

David Maiden, after the flywheel flew apart and all but dismantled his 1968 Mercury Cougar during the 2007 racing season. So glad to see a full compliment of Maiden Boys again. They bring the word "competition" to a new level!














Rob Keys, has been recouping from a serious 4-wheeler accident. We were very relieved to see him doing so well and back behind the wheel of his 1986 Ford Mustang. Rob has installed a new 377 ci small block Ford which has moved him into bracket 2.














Michaela Lewis. So glad to see you out there again Michaela!

So glad to see all the Outlaws again. Next race is May 8th. Get ready to RUMBLE!!

Boogity Boogity Boogity!

Fairly Reliable Bob's Club Challenge

SILVER CUP CLUBS

1 PSI Racing 487
2 Naughty Girls 446
3 Melba Outlaws 373
4 Mopars Unlimited 263
5 Valley Corvettes 129

Looks like the Outlaws have their work cut out for them. The end of last season was just a sample of what is to become one of the best seasons yet!

Place	Driver	Points
1	Dan Cram	63
2	John Wood	43
3	John Burgess	33
3	Rod Mills	33
4	Joe Fuentes	23
4	Steve Pyburn	23
5	Anthony Howell	13
5	Bryce Perkins	13
5	Eric Edvalson	13
5	Joseph Romano	13
5	Judith Romano	13
5	Les Maiden	13
5	Marc Maiden	13
5	Rob Keys	13
6	Andrew Maiden	3
6	Bill Muchow	3
6	Bob Muchow	3
6	Brian Ross	3
6	Chet Lee	3
6	Dave Maiden	3
6	Doug Alwine	3
6	Gerald Overman	3
6	Ken Windley	3
6	Larry Lancaster	3
6	Lynn Johnston	3
6	Michaela Lewis	3
6	Paul Maiden	3
6	Roger Squire	3
6	Scott Patton	3
6	Terol Rasmussen	3
6	Walt Templeton	3

The 2009 Racing Season Begins Tomorrow!

Last night was what has just about become an annual event for the Melba Outlaws, the Firebird Club Challenge Winners Pizza Party! It's always fun to start off the new season with a party to get the competitive juices flowing.

The 2008 Season was one of the most exciting I can remember as the points difference between the clubs was very close. Staying on top is going to be no easy task this year. You can bet it will take a full compliment of dedicated Outlaws to take the No. 1 title again. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends and fellow drivers hungry and ready to race!

Awards Banquet

My good friend J.D. Adamson, sister to Big John Wood, informed me that John was honored with Racemaster of the Year at the recent Firebird Awards Banquet. Outstanding, John! Congratulations!

I excerpted this from Firebird's site:

"The 41st edition of the Firebird Award’s Banquet officially brought the 2008 NHRA Drag Racing Season to a close on Saturday night, November 22nd. Held in the ballroom of the DoubleTree Riverside in Boise, the banquet featured an evening packed with awards, which included upwards of $15,000 in cash and prizes.

One of the highlights of the evening was the 23rd presentation of the Racemaster award. John Wood, Nampa, was acknowledged for this very special Firebird Hall of Fame type award. Wood is the leader of the mighty Melba Outlaws club, the 12-time Silver Cup club champions."

Here's to all the Melba Outlaws an outstanding club...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We Are The Champions, We Are The Champions!

Fairly Reliable Bob's Club Challenge Race #6
Silver Cup Standings


1 Melba Outlaws 2442
2 PSI Racing 2384
3 Naughty Girls 2234
4 Mopars Unlimited 1436
5 Valley Vettes 612


Club Individual Standings

1	Roger Squire	185
2	Bryce Perkins	138
3	Steve Pyburn	128
3	Terol Rasmussen	128
4	John Wood	118
5	Gerald Overman	108
6	Rob Keys	105
7	Ken Windley	95
8	Eric Edvalson	88
8	Walt Templeton	88
9	Randy Williamson	82
10	Bill Muchow	78
10	Chet Lee	78
10	John Burgess	78
11	Bob Muchow	75
11	Melanie Hodge	75
11	Paul Maiden	75
12	Bruce Compton	68
13	Bruce Perkins	58
13	Les Maiden	58
13	Lisa Burgess	58
14	Steve Olson	55
15	Lance Hodge	49
16	Lynn Johnston	48
17	Eric Flowers	46
18	Joseph Romano	45
19	Joe Fuentes	38
20	Andrew Maiden	35
21	Brian Ross	26
22	Tony Howell	25
23	Neal Williamson	23
24	Bret Hodge	22
25	Gerald Reich	16
26	Anne Mueller	13
26	John Williamson	13
27	Brian Eichler	6
28	Dale Miller	3
28	Ivan Jagues	3
28	Janie Muchow Ross	3

A Fantastic Night!

Club Challenge Series #5
Friday, August 1, 2008

Bracket #1
W: Matt Stocker, PSI Racing ('69 Nova) .029, 11.55, 104.91 (11.45 dial).
R/U: Randy Williamson, Melba Outlaws ('72 Vega) .099, 17.28, 65.71 (10.01 dial).
Semi's: Jeffrey Langan, Mopars Unlimited ('70 Challenger).
Qtr’s: Scott Downard, PSI Racing, and Ken Windley, Melba Outlaws.

Bracket #2
W: Terry Hall, Mopars Unlimited ('70 Challenger) .165, 11.59, 112.64 (11.55 dial).
R/U: Terol Rasmussen, Melba Outlaws ('66 Chevy II) .066, 12.55, 104.55 (12.41 dial).
Semi's: Lance Hodge, Melba Outlaws ('65 Nova).
Qtr’s: Nathan Wright, Idaho Turbo Diesel and Jim Lamberson, Hot T & C.
Bracket #3
W: Bryce Perkins, Melba Outlaws ('99 Camaro) .006, 13.44, 98.57 (13.42 dial).
R/U: Shayne Schaefer, Hot Shots ('68 Mustang) .097, 13.12, 102.59 (13.05 dial).
Semi's: Ryan DuBois, Mad Moose ('05 Silverado).
Qtr’s: Jackie Alley, Naughty Girls, Randy Standlee, Mad Moose and Annette Shumway, Hot Shots.

Bracket #4
W: Gary Resinkin, Bowtie Bandits ('69 El Camino) .125, 13.59, 94.82 (13.58 dial).
R/U: David Meimann, Modern Rodders ('94 Mercedes) .126, 14.46, 97.47 (14.44 dial).
Semi's: Kevin Mays, PSI Racing ('79 Grand Prix).
Qtr’s: Tim Shawver, Barely Street Legal and Ed Wong, Valley Vettes.

Bracket #5
W: Megan Mihalisko, Naughty Girls ('90 Daytona) .230, 19.93, 69.97 (19.85 dial).
R/U: Stacey Altig, Treasure Valley Mustangs ('03 BMW) -.127 foul, 17.73, 72.72 (17.25 dial).
Semi's: Lance Young, Modern Rodders ('92 Integra).
Qtr’s: Marvin Wilson, Valley Corvettes, Jesse Allensworth, Kuna Draggers and Krista Kirby, Naughty Girls.