NHRA: Jeg's and Mac Tools to debut car at Indy
Aug 22, 2001
August 21, 2001 Jeg Coughlin Jr and Team Jeg's will debut a special one-time paint scheme for the 2001 NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. The design on the Jeg's Mail Order Chevrolet Cavalier looks like the car is breaking through molten metal and forming tools the closer you get to the rear of the car. "We spent a lot of ... Continue reading
NHRA: Day ends in round one for Team Jeg's
Aug 20, 2001
August 20, 2001 In the opening round Jeg Coughlin faced of against Brad Jeter. The match up put a Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Grand Am head-to-head. Lane choice went to Jeter and he rolled into the left lane. The two drivers both turned their pre stage light on and waited on the other to roll the rest of the way in. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Dixon, Capps, Allen and Brown claim victories at Brainerd
Aug 20, 2001
August 20, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. -- Larry Dixon and Ron Capps gave team owner Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme a pair of victories Sunday at the 20th annual Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Dixon claimed his fourth Top Fuel title of the season and moved into the Winston points lead, ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results, Colonel's Truck Accessories Nationals
Aug 20, 2001
August 20, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. -- Final finish order (1-16) for professional categories at the 20th annual Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals at The Colonel's Brainerd International. The $1.9 million race is the 17th of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. TOP FUEL: 1. Larry Dixon; 2. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Resurgent Thomas happy with weekend in Brainerd
Aug 20, 2001
August 20, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. -- The resurgence of Finish Line Racing Engines Pro Stock driver Mike Thomas continued at this weekend’s 20th annual Colonel’s Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals with the former top-10 driver qualifying for his second race in the last three events. Under the power of his own ha ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 15; Ronnie Sox
Aug 19, 2001
August 19, 2001 There are no absolutes in life, but the claim that Ronnie Sox was the greatest four-speed driver that ever lived comes pretty close. The longtime racing partner of Buddy Martin was the winningest Pro Stock driver (with nine victories in 23 events) during the short-lived four-speed era (1970-72), and he ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bazemore, Dixon, Johnson, Brown take top qualifying honors at Brainerd
Aug 19, 2001
August 19, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. -- Whit Bazemore led a parade of track record performances Saturday with a top qualifying effort in Funny Car at the 20th annual Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals. Larry Dixon, Warren Johnson and Antron Brown also will lead their respective pro categories into tomorrow's 11 a.m. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Benza pleased with improved performance
Aug 19, 2001
August 19, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 19) -- Pro Stock driver Bob Benza was pleased with his return to action at this weekend’s 20th annual Colonel’s Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals, even though he came up three hundredths of a second short of earning an elimination round berth. Driving his brand new Ponti ... Continue reading
NHRA: Focus shifts to raceday for Team Jeg's
Aug 19, 2001
August 19, 2001 Jeg and Troy Coughlin started the second and final day of qualifying sitting in the No. 6 and No. 16 positions respectfully. Team Jeg's kept their eyes on the threatening skies above as they set out to improve their qualifying positions before the field was set for raceday. Troy started the batting orde ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi, Gilbertson, Allen among leaders Friday at Brainerd
Aug 17, 2001
August 18, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. -- Gary Scelzi led Top Fuel qualifying Friday at the Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals before heavy rains moved into the area and cancelled the second Top Fuel session. Scelzi covered the Brainerd International Raceway quarter-mile track in 4.642 seconds at 315.12 mph in his Tea ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mills Pontiac to back Benza in Brainerd
Aug 17, 2001
August 17, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza will fly the colors of Brainerd-area powerhouse car dealership Mills Pontiac-GMC on his sleek Pontiac Grand Am at this weekend’s 20th annual Colonels Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals. The arrangement includes prominent signage on Benza’s bra ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mills Pontiac to back Benza in Brainerd
Aug 15, 2001
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Mills Pontiac to back Benza in Brainerd BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 14) – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza will fly the colors of Brainerd-area powerhouse car dealership Mills Pontiac-GMC on his sleek Pontiac Grand Am at this weekend’s 20th annual Colonels Truck ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mills Pontiac to back Benza in Brainerd
Aug 15, 2001
August 15, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 15) – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza will fly the colors of Brainerd-area powerhouse car dealership Mills Pontiac-GMC on his sleek Pontiac Grand Am at this weekend’s 20th annual Colonels Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals. The arrangement includes prominent signage on Benza&# ... Continue reading
NHRA: Add Marino's name to Pro Stock winner's list
Aug 14, 2001
August 14, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. - The Pro Stock category is arguably the most competitive category on the NHRA Winston Drag Racing circuit. There should be no argument. It is the most competitive category on the professional tour. This season, 10 different winners have been crowned in the first 16 Pro Stock races. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Title hopes roar to life in the Land of the Lakes
Aug 14, 2001
August 14, 2001 BRAINERD, Minn. - The Land of 10,000 Lakes will soon become the battleground for extreme horsepower. The picturesque scenery of Minnesota will provide the setting as nitro-burning Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars along with the powerful Pro Stock cars and motorcycles meet at the starting line to do bat ... Continue reading
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