| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 2 | R | John SMITH | Monte Carlo | 0.037 | 4.304 | 302.0 |
| L | 7 | L | Mike SMITH | Monte Carlo | 0.099 | 4.251 | 293.5 |
The younger Smith brother continues to enjoy his post-qualification debut but he only makes it to the semifinals through a holeshot victory. Mike's start wasn't too shabby but John was away very smartly.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 4 | R | Tim WILKERSON | Mustang | 0.086 | 4.063 | 297.3 |
| L | 5 | L | Matt HAGAN | Charger | RED | No Time | N/A |
A second red light of this event allows Tim Wilkerson an easy path into his sixth semifnal of the year and a 2-0 record over the impatient Matt Hagan.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 1 | R | Del WORSHAM | Solara | 0.076 | 4.070 | 305.3 |
| L | 9 | L | Brian THIEL | Monte Carlo | 0.103 | 13.591 | 34.0 |
This result was decided very early on when a major shutdown was forced upon Brian Thiel, leaving Del Worsham to cruise into the next round.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 11 | R | Bob TASCA III | Mustang | 0.086 | 4.499 | 296.0 |
| L | 3 | L | Bob GILBERTSON | Stratus | 0.094 | 5.477 | 279.0 |
Both drivers have had their share of rivalries this year, but this is the most common for both. This is the first time Bob Tasca III has come out on top in five races, and the third contest between the two in as many events, all in the quarterfinal stage. It was a poor start from Bob Gilbertson that let his opponent get away with the slowest winning time of the round.
Semifinals
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 2 | R | John SMITH | Monte Carlo | 0.063 | 4.571 | 277.5 |
| L | 11 | L | Bob TASCA III | Mustang | 0.109 | 6.320 | 201.3 |
John Smith makes the final in his first attempt of the year. Bob Tasca III had wheelspin once past the tree, but he was sluggish off the starting line beforehand.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 4 | R | Tim WILKERSON | Mustang | 0.096 | 4.039 | 296.8 |
| L | 1 | L | Del WORSHAM | Solara | 0.085 | 5.549 | 276.0 |
The second semifinal was also a battle between drivers who had yet to meet before today, and it was post-tree problems for the loser that helped decide the outcome. Del Worsham has lost both his semifinal appearances, while Tim Wilkerson is 4-2 at this stage.
Final
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 2 | L | John SMITH | Monte Carlo | 0.109 | 4.870 | 282.0 |
| L | 4 | R | Tim WILKERSON | Mustang | 0.082 | 5.353 | 286.5 |
The stars were aligned and his lucky charm was at it's peak and John Smith wins an incredible result. After failing to qualify for thirteen straight events he wins the final by becoming the third driver in Kent to take victory in the left hand lane. Tim Wilkerson is still waiting to take his first event win after four failures at the final hurdle.
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