Schumacher, Toliver, Anderson Win Season Opener
Written by Josh Katinger · February 29, 2004
POMONA, Calif. - Tony Schumacher earned the first Top Fuel victory of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing season Sunday during the 44th annual K&N Filters Winternationals at Pomona Raceway.
Jerry Toliver and Greg Anderson also earned wins in their respective categories at the $2 million race, the first of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Series. The race was delayed a week because of rain.
Schumacher’s 12th career victory was a little easier than normal for the U.S. Army dragster team. His final round opponent could not make the run. Doug Kalitta’s Mac Tools dragster broke on the starting line and Schumacher got a single pass for the victory.
NHRA.com: Sunday Recap
RPM.ESPN: Complete Results
RPM.ESPN: Toliver win the surprise of Pomona
DailyNews.com: Toliver gets back on track
SFGate.com: Schumacher wins first Top Fuel of NHRA season
Finals
Top Fuel
Tony Schumacher, 4.659 seconds, 243.55 mph., def. Doug Kalitta, broke.
Funny Car
Jerry Toliver, Toyota Celica, 4.821, 319.29, def. Gary Densham, Ford Mustang, 4.955, 327.11.
Pro Stock
Greg Anderson, Pontiac Grand Am, 6.713, 205.76, def. Warren Johnson, Grand Am, 6.761, 204.23.
Results Ladders
Top Fuel
Funny Car
Pro-Stock
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