Dixon, Densham, Line & Hines Win at Englishtown
Written by Josh Katinger · June 20, 2004
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Two-time defending NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon broke a losing streak that lasted 18 races by winning Sunday at the 35th annual K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
Gary Densham (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Bike) also earned victories in their respective categories at the $2.1 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event.
NHRA.com: Sunday Recap
MercuryNews.com: Dixon Wins NHRA SuperNationals
Dixon used a 4.657-second pass at 318.92 mph to earn his first win of the season in the Miller Lite dragster. He beat Cory McClenathan’s 4.703 at 304.39 in the Berryman/Carrier Boyz dragster.
It was Dixon’s first win since the August 2003 event in Sonoma, Calif. and the 34th victory of his career.
“It’s a great feeling because a lot of people have been questioning our abilities,” Dixon said. “At least for the moment, we have an answer for them.”
LADDERS
Top Fuel
Funny Car
Pro Stock
Pro Stock Bike
Final finish order (1-16)
TOP FUEL:
1. Larry Dixon; 2. Cory McClenathan; 3. Darrell Russell; 4. Doug Kalitta; 5. Rit Pustari; 6. Bobby Lagana Jr.; 7. Bob Vandergriff; 8. Scott Kalitta; 9. John Smith; 10. Tony Schumacher; 11. Rhonda Hartman-Smith; 12. David Grubnic; 13. Doug Herbert; 14. Brandon Bernstein; 15. Scott Weis; 16. Mitch King.
FUNNY CAR:
1. Gary Densham, Ford Mustang; 2. John Force, Mustang; 3. Gary Scelzi, Dodge Stratus; 4. Del Worsham, Chevy Monte Carlo; 5. Tommy Johnson Jr., Monte Carlo; 6. Tim Wilkerson, Monte Carlo; 7. Tony Pedregon, Monte Carlo; 8. Cruz Pedregon, Monte Carlo; 9. Eric Medlen, Mustang; 10. Ron Capps, Monte Carlo; 11. Whit Bazemore, Stratus; 12. Phil Burkart, Monte Carlo; 13. Bob Gilbertson, Chevy Camaro; 14. Jeff Arend, Chevy Corvette; 15. Jerry Toliver, Toyota Celica; 16. Terry Haddock, Camaro.
PRO STOCK:
1. Jason Line, Pontiac Grand Am; 2. Kurt Johnson, Chevy Cavalier; 3. Steve Johns, Cavalier; 4. Darrell Alderman, Dodge Stratus; 5. Rickie Smith, Cavalier; 6. Jim Yates, Grand Am; 7. Bruce Allen, Grand Am; 8. Larry Morgan, Stratus; 9. Dave Connolly, Cavalier; 10. Jeg Coughlin, Cavalier; 11. Mark Whisnant, Cavalier; 12. Allen Johnson, Stratus; 13. Greg Anderson, Grand Am; 14. Ron Krisher, Cavalier; 15. Mike Edwards, Grand Am; 16. Kenny Koretsky, Stratus.
PRO STOCK BIKE:
1. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson; 2. Craig Treble, Suzuki; 3. Shawn Gann, Suzuki; 4. Steve Johnson, Suzuki; 5. Fred Collis; 6. GT Tonglet, Harley-Davidson; 7. Angelle Savoie, Suzuki; 8. Geno Scali, Suzuki; 9. Michael Phillips, Suzuki; 10. Matthew Smith, Suzuki; 11. Antron Brown, Suzuki; 12. Josh Helvie, Kawasaki; 13. Blaine Hale, Suzuki; 14. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki; 15. Fred Camarena, Suzuki; 16. Kurt Matte, Suzuki.
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