The Big Island Auto Club | March Point Meet

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The Big Island Auto Club

March Point Meet

March 14-15

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, not time.).

Sunday Bracket Race winner

Canin Francis (Paauilo) in a Chevy Nova (8.55 seconds/153 mph). Runner up—Jerry Andrade (Hilo) in a Chevy Vega (8.95 seconds/150 mph—red lighted).

Sunday Motorcycle Bracket winner

Cody Vitale (Hilo) on a Harley-Davidson Sporster (11.62 seconds/113 mph). Runner up—Kendell Appelt (Hilo) on a Yamaha (11.33 seconds/92 mph).

Junior Dragster exhibition

Kaimi Francis (Hilo).

Next Race

The Annual “Bug In” on April 18 and April 19 at the 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.