Vandergriff begins from No. 10 in Denver heat

 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES
ROUND 13 OF 23
MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS
BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY
Morrison, Colo.
Race Date: July 14-16, 2006

     Morrison, Colo., (July 15, 2006)- The UPS Top Fuel dragster had a rough 
final day of  qualifying at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere 
Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Battling extreme weather conditions that 
included a 142 degree racetrack, ambient temperature of 100 degrees, and an adjusted 
altitude of 8,305 feet, most fuel teams found it challenging to get the 
horsepower to the slick track.  Driver Bob Vandergriff Jr. had his hands full as he 
peddled his way through the Colorado quarter mile, producing runs of 
7.863/98.46 mph. and 5,744/191.08 mph. After landing his team in the No. 10 position, 
Vandergriff  is looking forward to his first round match-up with rookie Hillary 
Will.
     "Saturday was tough for everyone," explained Vandergriff. "We need to be 
on our toes on Sunday. Anything can happen, you might run well and get beat 
or you might run poorly and turn on the win light. One thing is certain, there 
will be lots of adversity. It is our intention to come out on top.

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