MANA — Manny Lawrence was the Top Gun at the June 3 Garden Isle Racing Association drag races that were held at Kaua‘i Raceway Park.
Manny Lawrence, the top Top Gun driver, moved his wheels to reach 171 miles per hour down the quarter-mile for the fastest car honor in Mana. Runner up Peter Fernando, aboard a 2000 Dragster, reached more than 165 mph, but broke out to give the high speed trophy to Manny Lawrence.
Who is going to be the Top Gun Battle on the Beach?
The Garden Isle Racing Association next hosts a two-day event on July 1, when the Top Gun Battle on the Beach takes place and on July 2 at the Kaua‘i Raceway Park.
Both are night races, and tickets can be purchased online at thefoat.com for both spectators and racers. Tickets are also available at the gate on race day at $20, cash only.
June 3 results
• Top Gun: Manny Lawrence (car info n/a), 7.70 seconds Elapsed Time, 171 miles per hour, 7.70 Dial-in; Peter Fernando, 2000 Dragster, 7.93 ET, 165.72 mph, 7.99 (break out) Dial-in; Danika Braun; Zailea Lawrence.
• Pro ET: Jason Barros, 1968 Chevy Camaro, 10.87 ET, 106.93 mph, 10.69 Dial-in; Karl Nakamura, (no car info), 14.86 ERT, 72.84 mph, 10.17 Dial-in; Bobby Barros; Ricky Uemura, 1993 Honda Civic.
• Muscle V8: Tyler Clark (no car info), 12.40 ET, 108.20 mph, 12.38 Dial-in; Liko Pereira, 1990 Ford Mustang, 12.19 ET, 111.98 mph, 12.15 Dial-in; Alma Koetje.
• Sport Compact: Brandon Fujishige, 2018 Cadillac ATS-V, 12.45 ET, 92.03 mph, 12.30 Dial-in; Bernie Remigio, 1991 Honda Hatchback, 12.74 ET, 105.33 mph, 12.70 Dial-in; Glenn Craven, 1956 VW Bug; Kory Uemura, 1996 Honda Civic.
• Super Pro: Brian Dow, 1965 Ford Mustang, 9.83 ET, 134.16 mph, 9.83 Dial-in; Calvin Tani (no car info), 10.97 ET, 108.36 mph, 10.91 Dial-in; Robin Correa, 1958 Datsun 520.
• Street: Jace Chikahiro (no car info), 14.97 ET, 76.56 mph, 14.65 Dial-in; Keanu Dotario, (no car info), 18.00 ET, 76.56. mph, 18.00 Dial-in; Jackie Nakamura.
• Bike: Kahale Kaleiohi, (no bike info), 11.37 ET, 123.25 mph, 11.30 Dial-in; Adam Beetles, 2009 Kawasaki, 11.70 ET, 116.88 mph, 11.49 Dial-in; Davis Debutiaco.
• Junior Dragster: Kitana Bonilla (no car info), 7.94 ET, 80.94 mph, 7.92 Dial-in; Ryan Medeiros, 2007 half-scale Jr. dragster, 8.94 ET, 74.31 mph, 8.97 (break out) Dial-in; Sophia Koetje, ‘00 Jr. Dragster; Taislee Simao, 2000 Sportcraft Jr. Dragster.