{"id":35162,"date":"2023-09-29T22:55:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T03:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwtraceway.com\/?p=35162"},"modified":"2023-09-30T17:34:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T22:34:52","slug":"local-racers-lewis-hagen-graf-foley-winners-in-king-of-the-arch-competition-at-nhra-midwest-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwtraceway.com\/local-racers-lewis-hagen-graf-foley-winners-in-king-of-the-arch-competition-at-nhra-midwest-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Local racers Lewis, Hagen, Graf, Foley winners in King of the Arch competition at NHRA Midwest Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"

J.R. Compton photo<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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MADISON, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2023)<\/strong> \u2013 The annual King of the Arch competition during the NHRA national event at World Wide Technology Raceway. It is an opportunity for the local bracket racers to perform on the big stage in front of a much larger audience.<\/p>\n

On Friday, September 29, eight racers were entered in each of the four classes \u2013 Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Motorcycle \u2013 to compete for the coveted King of the Arch trophy.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, Tim Foley (Super Pro), Doug Graf (Pro), Paul Hagen (Sportsman) and DeAndre Lewis (Motorcycle) joined each other in victory lane.<\/p>\n

KING OF THE ARCH FINAL ROUND OF ELIMINATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Super Pro: Tim Foley of Dardenne Prairie, MO, defeated Stan Enloe of Cottlesville, MO.<\/p>\n

Pro: Doug Graf of Troy, MO, defeated Jeremy Rosenstengel of Belleville, IL.<\/p>\n

Sportsman: Paul Hagen of Fenton, MO, defeated Jim Pearson of Winfield, MO.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle: DeAndre Lewis of Glen Carbon, IL, defeated Eric Lewis of Florissant, MO.<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY WINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cayden Duell (Jr. Dragster Thunder); Kennedy Hale (Jr. Dragster Lightning); Luke Beach (High School); Vanessa Crowley (Jr. Street). Congratulations!<\/p>\n

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12th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals fan schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Saturday, September 30 \u2013 Two rounds of Nitro qualifying.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2014 Sportsman eliminations.<\/p>\n

10:30 a.m. \u2014 Midway open (suggested time of arrival).<\/p>\n

12 p.m. \u2014 Nitro School presented by Total Seal (at the Nitro Alley Stage).<\/p>\n

12: 30 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod autograph session (at the Nitro Alley Stage).<\/p>\n

1:20 p.m. \u2014 Budweiser Challenge Round 1.<\/p>\n

1:30 p.m. \u2014 Pro Stock qualifying session (Car and Motorcycle).<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. \u2014 Nitro qualifying session (Top Fuel and Funny Car).<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod qualifying session.<\/p>\n

3:50 p.m. \u2014 Budweiser Challenge Round 2.<\/p>\n

4:05 p.m. \u2014 Factory X qualifying session.<\/p>\n

4:15 p.m. \u2014 Factory Stock Showdown qualifying session.<\/p>\n

4:28 p.m. \u2014 Budweiser Challenge Round 3.4:30 p.m. \u2014 Pro Stock qualifying session (Car and Motorcycle).<\/p>\n

5:30 p.m. \u2014 Nitro qualifying session (Top Fuel and Funny Car).<\/p>\n

6:30 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod qualifying session.<\/p>\n

7 p.m. \u2014 Factory X qualifying session.<\/p>\n

7:15 p.m. \u2014 Factory Stock Showdown eliminations Round 1.<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. \u2014 Sportsman eliminations.<\/p>\n

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Sunday, October 1 \u2013 Eliminations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2014 Sportsman eliminations.<\/p>\n

9 a.m. \u2014 Midway open (suggested time of arrival.<\/p>\n

10 a.m. \u2014 SealMaster Track Walk and pre-race ceremonies.<\/p>\n

11 a.m. \u2014 Nitro eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) Round 1.<\/p>\n

12 p.m. \u2014 Pro Stock eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) Round 1.<\/p>\n

12:40 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod eliminations Round 1.<\/p>\n

1 p.m. \u2014 Factory Stock Showdown eliminations Round 2.<\/p>\n

1:10 p.m. \u2014 Factory X eliminations Round 1.<\/p>\n

1:30 p.m. \u2014 Nitro eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) Round 2.<\/p>\n

2 p.m. \u2014 Pro Stock eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) Round 2.<\/p>\n

2:20 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod eliminations Round 2.<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. \u2014 Factory Stock Showdown eliminations Round 3.<\/p>\n

2:35 p.m. \u2014 Factory X eliminations Round 2.<\/p>\n

2:40 p.m. \u2014 Sportsman eliminations semi-finals.<\/p>\n

3:10 p.m. \u2014 Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) semi-finals.<\/p>\n

3:25 p.m. \u2014 Pro Stock eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) semi-finals.<\/p>\n

3:35 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod eliminations semi-finals.<\/p>\n

3:40 p.m. \u2014 Summit Jr Dragster Shootout eliminations finals.<\/p>\n

3:45 p.m. \u2014 Sportsman eliminations finals.<\/p>\n

4:15 p.m. \u2014 Factory X eliminations finals.<\/p>\n

4:20 p.m. \u2014 Factory Stock Showdown eliminations finals.<\/p>\n

4:25 p.m. \u2014 Pro Mod eliminations finals.<\/p>\n

4:30 p.m. \u2014 Pro Stock eliminations (Motorcycle and Car) finals.<\/p>\n

4:40 p.m. \u2014 Nitro eliminations (Funny Car and Top Fuel) finals.<\/p>\n

Winners\u2019 Circle celebration on the starting line.<\/p>\n

Schedule subject to change.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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For tickets and information, please call WWTR at (618) 215-8888 or visit www.WWTRaceway.com<\/a>. Follow WWTRaceway on social media.<\/p>\n

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About World Wide Technology Raceway<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR, and NHRA racing in St. Louis\u2019 Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering nearly 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR\u2019s facilities include a 1.25-mile oval for NASCAR and INDYCAR, a 1\/4-mile drag strip; 1.6 and 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal<\/em>; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor\u2019s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association.<\/p>\n

Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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