Anderson Wins NHRA King Demon Crown Victory; McClenathan, Bazemore & Johns Top Topeka Qualifying
May 30, 2004
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Greg Anderson won the $50,000 NHRA King Demon Crown Saturday during the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Cory McClenathan, Whit Bazemore and Steve Johns will lead their respective categories into Sunday’s 11 a.m. eliminations at the $1.9 million race, the ninth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Brian Vickers Wakes Up the Press
May 29, 2004
The NEXTEL Wake-Up Call featured Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 25 GMAC Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Vickers was the highest qualifying Raybestos Rookie Of The Year candidate for the Coca-Cola 600 and will start 5th in Sunday’s race. He sat on the pole in Richmond two weeks ago and posted his first top 10 finish of the season (8th). He is currently 23rd in the point standings.
Hope For BAR, Or Just More Of The Same?
May 29, 2004
Will we see a competitive first stint of the European Grand Prix tomorrow, or just more of the same? Why only the first stint? Because King Michael and Ferrari look to be their domineering self after last weeks Monte Carlo abberation.
Bazemore Takes No. 1 In Friday Topeka Qualifying
May 29, 2004
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 28, 2004) - Whit Bazemore continues to burn up the nation’s drag strips with his Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus Funny Car, after qualifying No. 1 following two qualifying sessions on Friday for the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals. His 4.792-second elapsed time at 323.19 mph topped the charts at both ends, with the fastest and quickest pass of the day. In the first session, he posted a 4.954/307.51.
Earnhardt Jr Heads Second Practice
May 29, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr led this morning’s first practice with a best lap (his second lap out) of 29.556 sec, 182.704 mph. Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart joined Earnhardt in a Chevy sweep of the top three positions with Brendan Gaughan putting his No. 77 Koday Dodge fourth. Robby Gordon clocked the fifth-quick time, closely followed by Ryan Newman and Kevin Harvick. Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Mark Martin rounded out the top ten times.
Order Restored At Nurburgring Qualifying
May 29, 2004
Order was restored to the F1 world today at the Nurburgring when Michael Schumacher claimed his 60th career pole. The fight for second best was of course a bit more interesting with Takuma Sato starting second on the grid followed by last weeks winner in Monaco, Jarno Trulli starting 3rd. Sato’s teammate Jenson Button could only muster a 5th place time as he ran wide early in his qualifiying run.
Bazemore, McClenathan & Johns Lead Friday at Topeka
May 29, 2004
TOPEKA, Kan. — Whit Bazemore raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Saturday at the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Cory McClenathan and Steve Johns also were leaders in their respective categories at the $1.9 million race, the ninth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Cunningham Sets Pace For Speed Touring Practice
May 28, 2004
Peter Cunningham, of West Bend, Wis., pacedSCCAPro RacingSPEED Touring Car practice today in preparation for Saturday”s qualifying session at Lime Rock Park, as part of the Road Racing Classic Featuring the Mohegan Sun Grand Prix. Pierre Kleinubing, ofFt. Lauderdale,Fla., and Matt Plumb, ofNewport,R.I.completed the top three.
Michael Culver Tops Lime Rock SPEED GT Practice
May 28, 2004
Local resident Michael Culver was fastest in SCCA SPEED GT practice today at Lime Rock Park, in preparation for Monday”s Road Racing Classic Featuring the Mohegan Sun Grand Prix. Randy Pobst, ofGainesville,Ga., was second fastest in practice, while teammate Michael Galati,North Olmsted,Ohio, was third.
Coke 600 Qualifying Notes & Quotes
May 28, 2004
After an interesting qualifying day, here are the collected notes and quotes from various drivers and team owners/crew chiefs.