United Street Rods of Idaho

USRI, Idaho's Automotive Lobbying Organization, held their 2009 Fall Meeting at Black Canyon Dam this year. Although the weather was a bit dampening, the spirits were not. The setting was beautiful, the people friendly and the provided food tasty. Baked or fried chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, melons and fruit, cookies and a beautiful 30th anniversary cake. If you're not familiar with USRI, take a look at their site and see what wonderful works they do with all of us in mind.

1st Annual Melba Outlaws Car Show

Red cars, yellow cars, fast cars, mellow cars...

The First Annual Melba Outlaws Car Show

was a rousing success! What a beautiful morning, for visiting with good folks and looking at wonderful examples of mechanical ingenuity! I'm just sorry I had to miss the end of the day Burnouts in the store parking lot! I hear it was a great way to close the show!
And me without my camera...

Oh, and

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY! to Lee Cook.

Speedy Recovery

We would like to wish Jason Squires a speedy recovery. He was involved in a motorcycle vs. automobile challenge on Sept. 4. He will be ok, but has some mending to do.

Also, the Melba Outlaws will be hosting a car show at the Melba Market Sunday Sept. 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Prizes and Giveaways. We're not sure the bouncing Ford Girls will be there or not.

What is there to say....

To all those who came out and fought for it... Good Job!


Club Challenge Series #6 Results

Club Bracket #1
W: Jennifer Barr, Naughty Girls ('67 Mustang) - 11.93, 111.74 (11.90 dial).
R/U: Jackie Alley, Naughty Girls ('67 Chevelle) - 10.55, 123.38 (10.56 dial).
Semi's: Mark Surles, Valley Vettes ('67 Camaro).
Qtr’s:
Eric Flowers, Melba Outlaws;
Jeffrey Langan, Mopars Unlimited;

Randy Williamson, Melba Outlaws.

Club Bracket #2
W: Lyle Smith, Barely Street Legal ('69 Chevelle) - 11.93, 112.81 (11.91 dial).
R/U: Debbie Phillips, Bowtie Bandits ('77 Nova) - 12.27, 108.31 (12.27 dial).
Semi's: Jim Lamberson, Hot T & C ('69 AMX); Marc Riggs, No Trailer Racing ('72 Lemans).
Qtr’s: Ryan Resinkin, Bowtie Bandits; Christine Mihalisko, Naughty Girls; Rose Shaw, Naughty Girls;


Terol Rasmussen, Melba Outlaws.

Club Bracket #3
W: Scott Downard, PSI Racing ('82 Camaro) - 12.97, 104.82 (13.02 dial).
R/U:
John Wood, Melba Outlaws ('38 Chevy) - 13.00, 103.16 (13.10 dial).

Semi's: Lucas Hull, T. V. Mustangs ('89 Mustang); Shayne Schaefer, Hot Shots ('68 Mustang).
Qtr’s: Justin Shumway, Hot Shots; Chris Jaggers, PSI Racing; Johnny Leedy, Valley Corvettes.

Club Bracket #4
W: Ed Wong, Valley Corvettes ('01 Corvette) - 13.01, 107.84 (12.96 dial).
R/U: Bryan Griggs, Kuna Draggers ('68 Mustang) - 13.79, 98.24 (13.79 dial).
Semi's: Marjorie Spindler, Naughty Girls ('02 Trans Am); Kevin Mays, PSI Racing ('79 Grand Prix).
Qtr’s: Triston Young, Neighbors Nightmare; Jena Shadwick, Mopars Unlimited; Kevin Griffin, Idaho Club 3800.

Club Bracket #5
W: Byron Stewart, PSI Racing ('89 Legend) - 17.65, 74.39 (17.70 dial).
R/U: Heather Jaycox, Naughty Girls ('04 Mini Cooper) - 17.51, 75.11 (17.70 dial).
Semi's: Joshua Hill, Idaho Diesel Power ('03 Chevy).
Qtr’s: Jeff Rick, Loco Motion; Ted Merritt, Mopars Unlimited; Wes Pogue, Loco Motion.

Place	Club Names	Points
SILVER CUP CLUBS
1	PSI Racing	2558
2	Naughty Girls	2504
3	Melba Outlaws	2396
4	Mopars Unlimited	1993

Melba Outlaws
Place	Driver	Points
1	Eric Edvalson	158
2	Steve Pyburn	128
2	Terol Rasmussen	128
2	Walt Templeton	128
3	John Wood	118
4	Dan Cram	115
5	John Burgess	108
6	Bryce Perkins	98
6	Chet Lee	98
7	Bob Muchow	95
8	Marc Maiden	88
9	Randy Williamson	85
10	Anthony Howell	78
11	Judith Romano	75
12	Eric Flowers	72
12	Josh Sherrill	72
13	Rod Mills	58
14	Joe Fuentes	55
15	Andrew Maiden	48
15	Bruce Perkins	48
15	Ken Windley	48
15	Les Maiden	48
16	Bruce Compton	45
17	Bill Muchow	38
17	Gerald Overman	38
18	Doug Alwine	35
19	Joseph Romano	32
19	Larry Lancaster	32
19	Roger Squire	32
20	Scott Patton	29
21	Brian Ross	25
22	Earl McCollough	22
22	Rob Keys	22
23	Anne Mueller	19
23	Dave Maiden	19
24	Paul Maiden	15
25	Daniel Brown	13
25	Paul Burgess	13
26	Lynn Johnston	6
27	Joe Romano	3
27	Lisa Burgess	3
27	Michaela Lewis	3
27	William Lancaster	3

Well, we slipped some...

Bracket #1
W: Lisa Thomas, Naughty Girls ('66 Chevy II) - 10.74, 122.90 (10.73 dial).
R/U: Matt Stocker, PSI Racing ('69 Nova) - broke.
Semi's: Rick Sayers, PSI Racing ('70 Nova);


















Steve Pyburn, Melba Outlaws ('57 Ford).
Qtr’s: Jim Lambert, PSI Racing (`68 El Camino); Carl Youngstrom, PSI Racing (`70 Trans Am); Phil Sielaff, PSI Racing (`80 Malibu);

Eric Flowers, Melba Outlaws (`55 Chevy)

















Bracket #2
W: Ryan Resinkin, Bowtie Bandits ('72 El Camino) - 12.46, 98.65 (12.43 dial).
R/U: Dan Hurlburt, PSI Racing ('90 Mustang) - 12.69, 105.85 (12.66 dial).
Semi's: Greg Davis, Hot T & C ('83 Ranger).
Qtr’s: Lisa Johnson, Naughty Girls (`74 Duster); Jim Lamberson, Hot T & C (`69 AMX).

Bracket #3


















W: Bob Muchow, Melba Outlaws ('55 Ford) - 14.11, 90.50 (14.00 dial).
R/U: Liana Compton, PSI Racing ('71 Nova) - 13.10, 101.84 (13.04 dial).
Semi's: Scott Downard, PSI Racing ('82 Camaro); Cory Dykema, Bowtie Bandits ('69 El Camino).
Qtr”s: David Meimann, Modern Rodders (`94 Mercedes); Ryan DuBois, Idaho Diesel Power (`05 Silverado); Seth McLean, Mopars Unlimied (`70 Duster); John LaRue, Neighbors Nightmare (`05 Mustang).

Bracket #4
W: Ed Wong, Valley Corvettes ('01 Corvette) - 13.03, 108.51 (13.00 dial).
R/U: Tim Tanton, Hot T & C ('64 Dodge) - foul.
Semi's: Stephanie Meimann, Moden ('95 Mercedes).
Qtr’s: Frank Wilson, Mopars Unlimited; Greg Sabatino, Hot T & C (`63 Chevy); Ashley Bennett, PSI Racing (`69 Nova).

Bracket #5
W: Jack Burchtorf, Kuna Draggers ('03 Ram) - 16.26, 82.16 (16.17 dial).
R/U: Tyler Shumway, Hot Shots, ('04 Mazda) - 16.53, 84.46 (16.44 dial).
Semi's: Lyndsey Deatry, Naughty Girls ('83 Ford).
Qtr’s: Lance Young, Modern Rodders (`95 Integra); Gina Luckow, Naughty Girls (`57 Ford);



















Judith Romano, Melba Outlaws.

SILVER CUP CLUBS
1	PSI Racing	2132
2	Naughty Girls	2071
3	Melba Outlaws	2023
4	Mopars Unlimited	1744

Melba Outlaws
Place	Driver	Points
1	Eric Edvalson	135
2	Steve Pyburn	115
2	Walt Templeton	115
3	Terol Rasmussen	105
4	Dan Cram	102
5	Bob Muchow	95
5	Bryce Perkins	95
6	Chet Lee	85
6	John Burgess	85
7	Anthony Howell	75
7	Marc Maiden	75
8	Judith Romano	72
9	John Wood	65
10	Josh Sherrill	59
11	Rod Mills	55
12	Randy Williamson	52
13	Andrew Maiden	45
13	Ken Windley	45
13	Les Maiden	45
14	Bruce Compton	42
14	Joe Fuentes	42
15	Eric Flowers	39
16	Bruce Perkins	35
16	Doug Alwine	35
16	Gerald Overman	35
17	Roger Squire	32
18	Joseph Romano	29
18	Larry Lancaster	29
19	Bill Muchow	25
20	Brian Ross	22
21	Anne Mueller	19
21	Dave Maiden	19
21	Rob Keys	19
22	Scott Patton	16
23	Daniel Brown	13
23	Paul Burgess	13
24	Paul Maiden	12
25	Earl McCollough	9
26	Lynn Johnston	6
27	Joe Romano	3
27	Lisa Burgess	3
27	Michaela Lewis	3
27	William Lancaster	3

Monsoon Baby!

We just got word the News have postponed tonight's Club Challenge Races to Friday, August 21st. Enjoy the weather and we'll see you then! Happy racing!

SUSPENSION NOTIFICATION

First off, the management of Firebird Raceway will not tolerate under any circumstances the use of electronics in any No Box class. Secondly, cheating will not be condoned and immediate action will be levied in the form of indefinite suspension from Firebird and the NHRA.



On Friday, July 3rd, Joe McDonald was caught using a delay box in Club Bracket #2. He was disqualified from the event and stripped of the eliminator victory. He will lose all of his points for the 2009 season in Pro eliminator, the Club Challenge Series and Outlaw Street competition.

McDonald will receive an indefinite suspension of one year, starting on July 6, 2009 and continue through July 6, 2010, after which he can apply for reinstatement.

His competition privileges will also be suspended with the National Hot Rod Association and all NHRA Member Tracks.

Firebird takes no pleasure in issuing this stern action, but will do what is necessary to maintain a level playing field for any and all racing participants during the course of the racing season.

Bill, Scott, John and Brad New
and Firebird Raceway Track Staff

Adjusted Point Standings

After Firebird Officials made their judgment of the tech infraction by Joe McDonald, the points stand as follows:

Place	Club Names	Points
SILVER CUP CLUBS
1	Naughty Girls	1694
2	PSI Racing	1651
3	Melba Outlaws	1644
4	Mopars Unlimited	1509

Now's our chance, Outlaws. Let's "GITERDUN"!!

Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series #4

Friday, July 3, 2009

Bracket #1
W: Lucas Liese, A-Team ('65 Nova) .013, 10.56, 125.94 (10.53 dial).
R/U: John Smith, Mopars Unlimited ('70 GTX) .070, 11.74, 11.73 (114.03 dial).
Semi's: Randy Williamson, Melba Outlaws ('70 Vega); Melissa Jarboe, Naughty Girls ('73 Vega).
Qtr’s: Steve Pyburn, Melba Outlaws; Carl Youngstrom, PSI Racing; Molli Wingert, Naughty Girls; Kenton Johnson, Mopars Unlimited.

Bracket #2
W: Debbie Phillips, Bowtie Bandits ('77 Nova) .065, 12.35, 108.82 (12.30 dial).
R/U: Joe McDonald ('79 Olds) – disqualified-tech infraction.
Semi's: Greg Davis, Hot T & C ('83 Ranger).
Qtr’s: Ron Clubb, Notorious; Mark McDonald, Mopars Unlimited; Terry Phillips, Bowtie Bandits.

Bracket #3
W: Ryan DuBois, Idaho Diesel Power ('05 Silverado) .117, 14.50, 92.10 (14.66 dial).
R/U: Tyson Young, Neighbors Nightmare ('77 Trans Am) -.118 foul, 13.59, 98.56 (13.54 dial).
Semi's: Sue Reynolds, Naughty Girls ('79 Camaro); John Burgess, Melba Outlaws ('79 Dodge).
Qtr’s: Scott Downard, PSI Racing; Kristi Shawver, Naughty Girls; Justin Shumway, Hot Shots.

Bracket #4
W: Kevin Mays, PSI Racing ('79 Grand Prix) .054, 14.10, 98.02 (13.98 dial).
R/U: Ed Wong, Valley Corvettes ('01 Corvette) -.027, 13.03, 108.68 (13.00 dial).
Semi's: Josh Sherrill, Melba Outlaws ('68 GMC); Stephanie Meimann, Modern Rodders ('95 Mercedes).
Qtr’s: Bob LaCoy, Valley Corvettes; Kevin Griffin, Idaho Club 3800; Cody Post, Neighbors Nightmare.

Bracket #5
W: Eric Edvalson, Melba Outlaws ('94 Ford) .318, 18.02, 71.74 (18.01 dial).
R/U: Anthony Howell, Melba Outlaws ('69 Cougar) .250, 17.05, 82.07 (16.95 dial).
Semi's: Norma Petty, Mopars Unlimited ('71 Cuda).
Qtr’s: Carolynn Petty, Mopars Unlimited; Kevin Petty, Mopars Unlimited; Dan Thweat, Neighbors Nightmare.

It looks like Joe McDonald ('79 Olds Bracket #2) was disqualified in Friday's race due to a tech infraction. It is our understanding there may be some points adjustments for the Silver Club Teams due to this infraction. Stay tuned for further updates. In any case, the Melba Outlaws had a fantastic night and are closing in on their first place goal!

The next stop in the six-race series will be staged on Friday night, August 7th.

Club Challenge #4

Place	Club Names	Points
SILVER CUP CLUBS
1	PSI Racing	1760
2	Naughty Girls	1694
3	Melba Outlaws	1644
4	Mopars Unlimited	1509

Melba Outlaws
Place	Driver	Points
1	Eric Edvalson	132
2	Walt Templeton	112
3	Dan Cram	102
4	Bryce Perkins	92
4	Terol Rasmussen	92
5	John Burgess	82
5	Steve Pyburn	82
6	Anthony Howell	72
7	Chet Lee	62
7	John Wood	62
7	Marc Maiden	62
8	Josh Sherrill	56
9	Rod Mills	52
10	Randy Williamson	49
11	Andrew Maiden	42
11	Ken Windley	42
12	Bruce Compton	39
12	Judith Romano	39
13	Bob Muchow	32
13	Gerald Overman	32
13	Les Maiden	32
14	Joe Fuentes	29
15	Bruce Perkins	22
15	Doug Alwine	22
16	Roger Squire	19
17	Anne Mueller	16
17	Dave Maiden	16
17	Eric Flowers	16
17	Joseph Romano	16
17	Rob Keys	16
17	Scott Patton	16
18	Daniel Brown	13
18	Paul Burgess	13
19	Bill Muchow	12
20	Brian Ross	9
20	Earl McCollough	9
20	Paul Maiden	9
21	Larry Lancaster	6
21	Lynn Johnston	6
22	Joe Romano	3
22	Lisa Burgess	3
22	Michaela Lewis	3
22	William Lancaster	3

Silver Club Standings

Place	Club Names	Points
SILVER CUP CLUBS
1	Naughty Girls	1345
2	PSI Racing	1334
3	Melba Outlaws	1185
4	Mopars Unlimited	1072

Melba Outlaws
Place	Driver	Points
1	Dan Cram	99
2	Walt Templeton	89
3	Bryce Perkins	79
4	Eric Edvalson	69
4	Terol Rasmussen	69
5	John Wood	59
5	Steve Pyburn	59
6	Chet Lee	49
6	Marc Maiden	49
6	Rod Mills	49
7	Andrew Maiden	39
7	John Burgess	39
8	Bruce Compton	36
8	Judith Romano	36
9	Bob Muchow	29
9	Ken Windley	29
9	Les Maiden	29
10	Joe Fuentes	26
11	Anthony Howell	19
11	Bruce Perkins	19
11	Doug Alwine	19
11	Roger Squire	19
12	Eric Flowers	16
12	Randy Williamson	16
12	Rob Keys	16
12	Scott Patton	16
13	Anne Mueller	13
13	Joseph Romano	13
13	Josh Sherrill	13
13	Paul Burgess	13
14	Bill Muchow	9
14	Brian Ross	9
14	Gerald Overman	9
15	Earl McCollough	6
15	Larry Lancaster	6
15	Paul Maiden	6
16	Dave Maiden	3
16	Joe Romano	3
16	Lynn Johnston	3
16	Michaela Lewis	3
16	William Lancaster	3

Silver Cup Challenge Race #3

Half way through the Club Race season... It looks like some of the Melba Outlaws found their groove!

Top finishers at the Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series:

Club Challenge #1
W: Melissa Jarboe, Naughty Girls ('73 Vega) - 10.09, 133.31 (10.10 dial).
R/U: Rick Sayers, PSI Racing ('70 Nova) - 10.44, 127.75 (10.50 dial).
Semi's: Bruce Compton, Melba Outlaws ('78 Cutlass); Jennifer Barr, Naughty Girls ('67 Mustang).
Qtrs: Jeffrey Langan, Mopars Unlimited (`70 Challenger); Jess Meeks, PSI Racing (`65 Chevelle); Karen Carrington, Naughty Girls (`67 Chevelle).

Club Challenge #2
W: Joe McDonald, PSI Racing ('79 Olds) - 11.51, 107.20 (11.41 dial).
R/U: Terol Rasmussen, Melba Outlaws ('66 Chevy II) - 12.30, 103.31 (12.20 dial).
Semi's: Chet Lee, Melba Outlaws ('36 Chevy).
Qtrs: Andrew Maiden, Melba Outlaws (`69 Mach 1); Walt Templeton, Melba Outlaws (`67 Mustang).

Club Challenge #3
W: Darron Hoskins, Neighbors Nightmare ('62 Nova) - 13.35, 105.58 (13.50 dial).
R/U: Liana Compton, PSI Racing ('71 Nova) - foul.
Semi's: Greg Johnson, Hot Shots ('00 Dakota); Mike Smith, Kuna Draggers ('68 Firebird).
Qtrs: Mary Liese, Naughty Girls (`71 Firebird); Kenny Richey Jr., Hot T & C (`71 Firebird); Ryan Dubois, Idaho Diesel Power (`05 Silverado); Rob Harrison, Valley Vettes (`99 Vette).

Club Challenge #4
W: Richard Trotter, Treasure Valley Mustangs ('05 Mustang) - 14.18, 98.69 (14.10 dial).
R/U: Roger Petty, Mopars Unlimited ('67 Dart) - foul.
Semi's: Eric Edvalson, Melba Outlaws ('79 Dodge); Jon Anderson, Hot Shots ('69 Charger).
Qtrs: Wyatt Bennett, Mopars Unlimited (`04 Dodge); Kevin Mays, PSI Racing (`79 Grand Prix); Jena Shadwick, Mopars Unlimited (`69 AMX).

Club Challenge #5
W: Lisa Pattan, Naughty Girls ('03 Alero) - 17.25, 79.40 (17.20 dial).
R/U: Lance Young, Modern Rodders ('95 Integra) - 16.15, 85.03 (16.00 dial).
Semi's: Jeff Burns, Loco Motion ('71 Monte Carlo).
Qtrs: Jack Burchtorf, Kuna Draggers (`03 Dodge); Mike Mihalisko, Loco Motion (`65 Satellite); Lee Dougal, Treasure Valley Mustangs (`08 Mazda).

Oldies but Goodies Drags

For those of you who missed the Oldies but Goodies Drags (yes, me included), I snagged the results off of the Firebird site. Congratulations go out to several of the Melba Outlaws. Way to go Outlaws!

Results from the races on June 6 & 7, 2009, at Firebird:

Pro Cash-No Box
W: Jim Dillon ('71 Nova) - 10.77, 118.62 (10.77 dial).
R/U: Dennis Michelson ('67 Camaro) - 10.38, 132.84 (10.37 dial).
Semi's: Julie Hart ('67 Dart GT);

Pro Cash-Box
W: Larry Troudt ('74 Cuda) - 10.49, 126.77 (10.44 dial).
R/U: Steve Reynolds ('71 Nova) - 10.25, 128.95 (10.26 dial).
Semi's: Ivan Jaques ('55 Chevy).

Combo Gas
W: Bruce Perkins ('56 Chevy) - 10.80, 113.46 (10.80 dial).
R/U: Sean Page ('65 GTO) - 9.77, 136.15 (9.80 dial).
Semi's: John Mattiesen ('70 Camaro); Larry Lancaster ('56 Chevy Pickup).

Pro Dragster
W: Dan Tuttle ('68 Dragster) - 9.16, 134.06 (9.05 dial).
R/U: Larry Saunders ('32 Bantam) - 8.60, 155.11 (8.59 dial).
Semi's: Dan Randleman ('79 Dragster); Kathleen Tuttle ('69 Dragster).

Pro Nostalgia
W: Steve Pyburn ('57 Ford) - 10.07, 127.71 (10.06 dial).
R/U: Nick Holmes ('55 Chevy) - 12.31, 108.29 (12.20 dial).
Semi's: Tom Davis ('56 Chevy); Dave Peek ('54 Studebaker).

Pro Muscle
W: Linda Rowland ('65 Cutlass) - 11.72, 115.29 (11.71 dial).
R/U: Glen Phillips ('67 Mustang) - 12.15, 112.66 (12.22 dial).
Semi's: Dan Hurlbert ('65 Barracuda); Kevin Shumway ('67 Camaro).

Pro Street Machine
W: Les Migneault ('79 Mustang) - 11.94, 111.08 (11.85 dial).
R/U: Ryan Resinkin ('72 El Camino) - 12.57, 106.73 (12.48 dial).
Semi's: Patrick Bailey ('72 Nova); Bruce Compton ('78 Cutlass).

Hot Rod
W: John Wood ('38 Chevy) - 13.11, 101.79 (13.03 dial).
R/U: Bob Muchow ('55 Ford) - 13.94, 96.90 (13.90 dial).
Semi's: George Gregory ('38 Chevy).

Classic
W: Chris Jaggers ('68 Camaro) - 14.26, 93.61 (14.26 dial).
R/U: Bruce Sackron ('63 Chevy II) - 13.24, 101.60 (13.25 dial).
Semi's: Bryan Griggs ('68 Mustang).

Street Machine
W: Annette Shumway ('71 Camaro) - 15.03, 93.89 (14.98 dial).
R/U: Cory Dykema ('69 El Camino) - 13.13, 95.51 (13.16 dial).
Semi's: Tom Farmer ('72 Barracuda);

Muscle Car
W: Lynde Fischer ('78 Camaro) - 13.03, 105.90 (13.07 dial).
R/U: Jerry Trolard ('79 Mustang) - 13.37, 99.08 (13.50 dial).
Semi's: Rocky Nelson ('79 Chevy); Luke Jacobson ('74 Charger).

Gambler
W: Lisa Thomas ('66 Chevy II) - 10.77, 119.49 (10.68 dial).
R/U: Glenn Watts ('59 Studebaker) - 11.09, 121.75 (11.02 dial).
Semi's: Levi Burlile ('62 Ranchero).

Oldies Dash 1
W: Lane Hemsley ('67 Chevelle) - 10.35, 128.00 (10.31 dial).
R/U: Lisa Thomas ('66 Chevy II) - 10.72, 122.81 (10.71 dial).
Semi's: Steve Pyburn ('57 Ford).

Oldies Dash-Box
W: Larry Troudt ('74 Cuda) - 10.47, 121.44 (10.45 dial).
R/U: Mike Novosel ('78 Camaro) - 10.13, 136.96 (9.85 dial).
Semi's: Terry Sisson ('72 Capri).

Oldies Dash 2
W: Patrick Bailey ('72 Nova) - 11.03, 121.57 (11.00 dial).
R/U: Joe Kremer ('70 Olds 442) - broke.
Semi's: William Manners ('68 Firebird).

Show winners:
Coolest Street Rod-Dick Allen
Hottest Hot Rod-Yogi McDonald
Slickest Custom-Tim Teater
Out-A-Sight Truck-Scott McDonald
Shoebox-Mike Ennis
Top Nostalgia-Bob Scroggins
Baddest Drag Racer-Stephen Rohatsch
Finest Restored-Marie Higley
Trickest Street Machine-Kim Mason
Under Construction-Gil Lopez
Oldies Pick-Brent Borchers
Snap On Pick-Don Owen/Reid Dahlin
Project Filter Pick-John Jurado
New Crew Pick-Mario Mendoza
Firebird Pick-John Taylor
Heap Herders Pick-Steve Woods
Melba Outlaws Pick-Larry Lancaster
Vintage Gems Pick-Tim Ketlinski
Farnetti Pick-Custom-KerryWohn
Farnetti Pick-Rod-Matt Whitlock
Show Pick-Bob & Bobby Earl
Show Pick-Dennis Michelson
Show Pick-Terry Sisson
Show Pick-Larry Dowd
Show Pick-Val Griffiths

And congratulations to Marcus and Kim Maiden on there nuptials. The weather cooperated to allow a beautiful wedding in a beautiful setting. Many wonderful years to you!

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!