NHRA: Teams chasing Winston Championship head to Heartland Park
May 23, 2001
May 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. - There's nothing quite like the electric atmosphere produced when a pair of richly-tuned, nitro-burning Top Fuel dragsters pop and crackle at the starting line, awaiting the green light to flash at one of the NHRA's premier speedplants. The explosive blast that rivets from two 6,000 horsepowe ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jim Yates regaining championship form
May 23, 2001
May 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. - With each passing day of the 2001 NHRA Winston Drag Racing season, Jim Yates leaves behind the dreadful memories of an uncharacteristic 2000 campaign. Those woeful racing thoughts of last year are quickly becoming blurred recollections as Yates is coming off a big win in Atlanta and sits in ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi looking to turn season around at Topeka
May 23, 2001
May 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. - Three-time NHRA Winston Top Fuel champion Gary Scelzi is entering unfamiliar territory. The 23-time event winner is defending his third series crown in four years of Top Fuel competition, yet he is still seeking his first victory of the 2001 season. His 23 career wins in 34 final round appea ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team Jeg's is ready to make some noise in Pro Stock
May 22, 2001
May 22, 2001 Jeg and Troy Coughlin are ready to make some noise when the Pro Stock brother duo returns to Heartland Park Topeka for the NHRA Advanced Auto Parts Nationals. Things have been relatively quiet in the Team Jeg's camp this year. The win column has not reflected the skill and talent that the team has. "The ne ... Continue reading
NHRA: Berstein, Pedregon, Stevens, Hines Winners at Matco Tools Supernationals
May 21, 2001
May 21, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Kenny Bernstein showcased a dominating performance Sunday to earn his second Top Fuel victory of the season and 55th of his career at the Matco Tools SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions. Tony Pedregon, Richie Stevens and Matt Hines also were winners in their respective categor ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results, Matco Tools SuperNationals
May 20, 2001
May 21, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Final finish order (1-16) for professional categories at the 32nd annual Matco Tools SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The $2 million race is the eighth of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. TOP FUEL: 1. Kenny B ... Continue reading
NHRA: Yates wins Holley Dominator Duel in action at Matco Tools SuperNationals
May 20, 2001
May 20, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Jim Yates claimed $50,000 for winning the Holley Pro Stock Dominator Duel Saturday at the Matco Tools SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions and Kenny Bernstein continued to be the qualifying King in Top Fuel. Tony Pedregon, Mark Pawuk and Antron Brown also were top qualifiers in ... Continue reading
NHRA: First Round Pairings for Matco Tools SuperNationals
May 20, 2001
May 20, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- First-round pairings for Sunday's eliminations at the 32nd annual Matco Tools SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the eighth of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which end ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bazemore, Bernstein among Friday Qualifying leaders at Matco Tools Supernationals
May 19, 2001
May 19, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Whit Bazemore tied the second-quickest Funny Car run in NHRA history Friday at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park to lead qualifying for the 32nd annual Matco Tools SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions. Kenny Bernstein, Mark Pawuk and Antron Brown also were qualifying leaders in ... Continue reading
NHRA: Friday Qualifying Results, Matco Tools SuperNationals
May 19, 2001
May 19, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Friday's qualifying results for the 32nd annual Matco Tools SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. It is the eighth of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. Qualifying continues Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations. ... Continue reading
Friday from Indianapolis- FMDRS event
May 18, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Friday, May 18, 2001 RAIN HAMPERS QUALIFYING AT INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Indianapolis- Friday's first round of time trials was cancelled today because of persistent rain. The forecast for Indianapolis Raceway ... Continue reading
NHRA: Hines Goes for ET Record at Englishtown
May 14, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 The next great barrier waiting to be broken in the NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series is a sub-seven second run in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and the favorite to do is Eagle One Suzuki rider Matt Hines, three-time bike champion. The place to d ... Continue reading
NHRA: Winston Points Chase to Intensify at Matco Tools Supernationals
May 13, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 13, 2001 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - After seven races in 2001, it's looking pretty certain that uncertainty will frame the championship picture in the NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. The battle for NHRA Winston titles is becoming an intense, fascinating toss-u ... Continue reading
NHRA: AC Delco among sponsors for second NHRA event at Las Vegas
May 8, 2001
May 8, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - ACDelco, a subsidiary of General Motors Service Parts Operations and a global leader in automotive parts, and Las Vegas Events has signed a multi-year agreement with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to sponsor the facility's second NHRA Win ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg & Troy Coughlin to focus on next race
May 7, 2001
May 7, 2001 Herta on his first lap incident: "I was coming up to the kink and I checked up on the brakes and the car went really loose, and I spun. I am not sure if that is what got me, or if someone touched me. I had some minor damage to the front wing, but nothing severe." Herta on the race: "After the spin we ended ... Continue reading
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