IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals 

July 4 - July 6

Edmonton, Alberta

 

Delehay Finishes With Semi-Final Loss

 

 

Joe Delehay and his PM Motorsports team proved they could run with the big boys July 4-6 at the Rocky Mountain Nationals. In front of a packed crowed full of some of the IHRA`s biggest fans Delehay and team took their number 14 qualified 1968 Camaro all the way to the semi finals where they lost to Thomas Patterson.

 

In qualifying Delehay was in the number 6 position heading into the final round until good conditions allowed multiple 6.20 passes putting Delehay in the number 14 spot. ``We are still learning with our new set up`` Delehay said, ``If it wasn't for the tire shake at the top of first gear the car would of ran a low 6.20 or even a teen with the great track conditions``.

 

                    Final Qualifying Order

 

1 Mike Janis, *'68 Firebird 6.173 232.19 232.19
2 Kenny Lang, *'53 Corvette 6.207 231.36 231.36
3 Scott Cannon, *'68 Firebird 6.211 231.28 231.28
4 Ed Hoover, *'68 Camaro 6.230 227.77 227.77
5 Tommy D'Aprile, *'62 Bel Air 6.235 230.57 230.57
6 Thomas Patterson, *'70 Charger 6.240 228.81 228.81
7 Carl Spiering, *'63 Corvette 6.243 207.94 225.37
8 Mike Castellana, '68 Firebird 6.291 219.15 219.15
9 Jason Stock, *'63 Corvette 6.292 221.34 226.09
10 Lee Frank, '07 Corvette 6.295 221.27 221.27
11Dan Vogt, '64 Corvette 6.323 220.37 220.37
12 Joe Delehay, *'68 Camaro 6.344 227.04 227.04
13 Quain Stott, *'63 Corvette 6.421 220.76 220.76
14 Ross Hogenson, '63 Corvette 6.481 213.43 213.43
15 Gary Mason, '66 Corvette 6.809 209.04 209.04
16 Pat Stoken, '68 Camaro 7.111 142.03 142.03

 

 

In the first round of eliminations Delehay was paired against the number 4 qualifying Ed Hoover. Both cars had troubles with tire shake but Delehay was the first to recover and got the win with a 7.90.

 

 

In the second round of eliminations Delehay faced Mike Castellana. Both cars left the starting line well as Castellana experienced some tire shake which was enough for Delehay`6.43 at 223 mph to drive around Castellana`s 6.522 at 228 mph to get the win by approximately 22 inches. ``When I got out of my car I had no idea who had won until the camera and interviewer came up to me`` Delehay said.

 

 

Being the last local left in competition Delehay, who had never won a professional drag racing round in his career was about to race Thomas Patterson in the Semi Finals at the Rocky Mountain Nationals. Delehay who almost cut a perfect light (.026) had almost a tenth on Patterson off the line but it wasn't enough as Patterson defeated Delehay's 6.57 at 224 mph with his 6.37 at 227 mph.

 

 

``To go all the way to the semi finals is such a great feeling`` Said Joe, ``It shows that our team has what it takes to compete on a professional level``.

 

Delehay's plans for the rest of the season are still not finalized, but they will be attending the Night fire Nationals in Boise, Idaho for the WCPMA event.

PM Motorsports Inc. would like to thank their long time sponsor Dynamic Concrete Pumping Inc., based out of Calgary, Alberta and with a branch in Edmonton, Dynamic Concrete Pumping Inc. specialize in high performance concrete pumping, placing, and are an industry leader in super flat floors. For more information visit their web site  – www.dcpu1.com

For more weekend results and information on the 2006+2007 WCPMA Champion Joe Delehay and his 526 cubic inch BAE supercharged HEMI 1968 Pro Mod Camaro Z-28 visit their web site – www.joedelehay.com