Big Island Auto Club results
Big Island Auto Club results
The Big Island Auto Club conducted its March points meet on Saturday and Sunday at Hilo Drag Strip.
Saturday
Bracket race
Winner–Dean Kalawe (Keaau) in a Chevy S-10 pickup truck (8.40 seconds/149 mph).
Runner-up–David Francis (Paauilo) in a Chevy Camaro (red-lighted).
Sunday
Bracket race
Winner–Canin Francis (Paauilo) in a Chevy Nova (8.55/153).
Runner-up–Jerry Andrade (Hilo) in a Chevy Vega (8.95/150, red-lighted).
Motorcycle bracket
Winner–Cody Vitale (Hilo) on a Harley-Davidson Sporster (11.62/113).
Runner-up–Kendell Appelt (Hilo) on a Yamaha (11.33/92).
Junior Dragster exhibition: Kaimi Francis (Hilo).
The club’s next race is the annual “Bug In,” on April 18 and April 19 at Hilo Drag Strip.
Featured events will include bracket racing, the quick 8, the import shoot-out, the Japan vs Germany team championship and the VW car show.
UH-Hilo booster meeting Tuesday
The public is invited to the Hilo Vulcan Booster Club’s monthly luncheon at noon Tuesday at Coqui’s Hideaway Restaurant on Kamehameha Avenue.
Guest speakers will be the coaches and players from the UH-Hilo men’s and women’s tennis teams.
The cost of the lunch is $15 per person, including tax and tip.
For more information, call Ed Torrison at 987-3215.