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Results favor South Central Division in Top Alcohol, Comp

Scribner, Neb. - Racing at Nebraska Motorplex's O'Reilly Summer Sizzle NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event concluded with South Central Division racers taking wins in Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, and Comp.

"We've only run four races this year, so we're just trying to earn some late season points," said Top Alcohol Dragster racer Lee Callaway.

The odds were against the Channelview, Texas, resident as he faced off against Alan Bradshaw in the Top Alcohol Dragster final. Bradshaw has only raced in two divisional and two national events this year, but the dragster pilot is no stranger to the pressure of being in the finals. The Odessa, Texas, resident made it to the finals in all four events, earning wins at both divisional events he attended.

Callaway has raced at five total events, but had never made a final this season. Despite his inexperience in the finals, Callaway earned the win lights after running a 5.878 second, 241.74 mph pass.

"Tom Conway did a great job in tuning the car," said Callaway. "It's my first time at this track, but he's been here before with other drivers and knows the conditions."

Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Jackie Stidham also came to Scribner with the intentions of making up for races he had missed earlier in the season. The five-time South Central Division Champion came to this race, in hopes that he would be able to gain ground on Tate Branch, who is currently leading the points in his division.

Stidham was able to maximize his outing by earning the win on a 6.149 second, 232.85 mph run, despite the absence of his brother and crew chief Ronnie Stidham.

"I've never been to a race without him," said Jackie. "I was a little nervous before my first pass, but once the car starts, you forget everything and just concentrate on driving."

Winners in other categories are Buddy Nickens of Spring, Texas, in Comp; Ben Harper of Olathe, Kan., in Super Stock; Scott Dugdale of Circle Pines, Minn., in Stock; John Goemann of Dodge City, Kan., in Super Comp; Paul Pittman of Bloomington, Minn., in Super Gas; and BJ Boles of Lake Park, Ill., in Super Street.

In NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series competition, local racer Tom Gilligan of Fremont, Neb., took the win on a 9.979 second, 127.19 mph run.

West Central Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series makes its final stop of the season in Earlville, Iowa, Sept. 6-8 at Tri-State Raceway. For more information, call the track at (563) 923-3724.

The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Nebraska Motorplex:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
Round 1 
1) Alan Bradshaw, Odessa, Texas, 5.783, 245.03 def. 
8) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., broke 

2) Lee Callaway, Channelview, Texas, 5.831, 242.98 def. 
7) Chris Ricketts, N. Kansas City, Mo., 6.436, 223.49 

3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.916, 241.61 def. 
6) William Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 5.913, 242.00 

4) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.726, 250.13 def. 
5) James Copeland II, Red Oak, Texas, 6.228, 221.07 

Semifinals 
Bradshaw, 5.804, 243.90 def. Wells, 5.805, 248.20 
Callaway, 5.838, 242.58 def. Zivkovich, 5.957, 241.61 

Final 
Callaway, 5.878, 241.74 def. Bradshaw, 5.920, 235.35 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
Round 1 
1) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 6.149, 238.79 def. 
8) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Man., '96 Cutlass, 6.400, 221.62

2) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '99 Trans Am, 6.084, 236.84 def. 
7) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, did not run

3) Jackie Stidham, Chickasha, Okla., '00 Camaro, 6.137, 231.89 def. 
6) Scott Palmer, Nixa, Mo., '98 Achieva, 6.798, 164.17

5) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '01 Firebird, 6.057, 238.41 def. 
4) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.160, 235.97

Semifinals 
Williams, 6.212, 237.27 def. Moats, 6.280, 230.41 
Stidham, 6.079, 235.60 def. Chesterman, 6.147, 235.17 

Final 
Stidham, 6.149, 232.85 def. Williams, 7.680, 127.85 

COMP ELIMINATOR 
Buddy Nickens, Spring, Texas, '92 Chevy, B/TA, 8.740 seconds, 155.62 mph. def. 
Lucky Snyder, Longmont, Colo., '62 Sunbeam, F/A, 8.762, 138.39

SUPER STOCK 
Ben Harper, Olathe, Kan., '65 Coronet, SS/JA, 10.869, 120.83 def. 
Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.235, 131.00

STOCK ELIMINATOR 
Scott Dugdale, Circle Pines, Minn., '67 Chevelle, H/SA, 12.090, 100.06 def. 
Jim Parsons, Kearney, Mo., '68 Nova, G/S, 11.724, 113.00

SUPER COMP 
John Goemann, Dodge City, Kan., '02 Fritz, 8.888, 156.52 def. 
Steve Swenson, Valley Springs, S.D., '00 Dragster, 8.886, 167.13

SUPER GAS 
Paul Pittman, Bloomington, Minn., '02 Firebird, 9.898, 157.72 def. 
Russell Higgins, Sweet Springs, Mo., '96 Beretta, 9.875, 148.73

SUPER STREET 
BJ Boles, Lake Park, Ill., '89 Camaro, 17.529, 58.52 def. 
Jeff Landholm, Scribner, Neb., '68 Camaro, 10.926, 127.19 

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES 
Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '79 Kawasaki, 9.979, 127.19 def. 
Buddy Robinson, Colorado Springs, Colo., '02 Suzuki, 17.861, 65.79

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"Night of Flames" light up Scribner sky

Scribner, Neb. - Saturday night's racing action at the O'Reilly Summer Sizzle featured the "Night of Flames", during Nebraska Motorplex's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race.

Many of the Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars took advantage of the cooler temperatures and ran their best times of the day during their third qualifying session.

"I just came here to race," said dragster pilot James Copeland II. "You race the track. Hopefully, I'll be able to put up some big numbers this weekend."

Heading into tomorrow's eliminations, Alan Bradshaw in Top Alcohol Dragster and Kirk Williams in Top Alcohol Funny Car earned top qualifier honors.

Bradshaw of Odessa, Texas, made a 5.733-second, 248.41 mph pass on his third run to take the top spot away from Lee Callaway, who held the top spot all day until Bradshaw's final pass. The dragster pilot has competed in two national and two divisional events this year, making the finals in all four events. He took wins in both divisional events, becoming one of only two racers this year to have two wins in West Central Division competition.

Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Williams, also became the top qualifier on his final pass after a run of 6.058 seconds, 239.17 mph. Before his final qualifying pass, the Glenwood, Iowa, resident indicated that he would be pushing the limits on his car in an attempt to better his position in the standings. Williams was qualified eighth before his final pass.

"We're going to push it," said Williams. "I'm either going to be the guy on top or the guy in last."

Top qualifiers in other categories are Roger Brogdon of Tomball, Texas, in Comp; Bobby Dennis of Shorter, Ala., in Super Stock; and Robert Shaw of Sedalia, Mo., in Stock.

In NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series action, Tom Gilligan of Fremont, Neb., remained the top qualifier after recording a .500 second reaction time on Friday.

"I guess there is a little bit of an advantage, racing at your home track," said Gilligan. "You can look back at your records to see what you should run. It'll help a little with the reaction time, too."

Tickets for Sunday's eliminations are $20, with children 12 and under admitted free with a paid adult. Gates open at 7 a.m., and eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Round one of Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car is scheduled for noon. For more information, call Nebraska Motorplex at (402) 664-3364.

The following are final qualifying results and first round pairings in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Nebraska Motorplex:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
1) Alan Bradshaw, Odessa, Texas, 5.733 seconds, 248.41 mph 
2) Lee Callaway, Channelview, Texas, 5.768, 244.63 
3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.836, 241.22 
4) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.842, 246.23 
5) James Copeland II, Red Oak, Texas, 5.938, 236.96 
6) William Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 6.044, 240.77 
7) Chris Ricketts, N. Kansas City, Mo., 6.078, 232.79 
8) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 6.277, 206.32 

Not Qualified 
9) Garry Ormsby Jr., Granite Bay, Calif., 6.309, 195.56 
10) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 6.496, 214.43 

Round 1 
1) Alan Bradshaw, Odessa, Texas, 5.733, 248.4 vs. 
8) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 6.277, 206.32 

2) Lee Callaway, Channelview, Texas, 5.768, 244.63 vs. 
7) Chris Ricketts, N. Kansas City, Mo., 6.078, 232.79 

3) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.836, 241.22 vs. 
6) William Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 6.044, 240.77 

4) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.842, 246.23 vs. 
5) James Copeland II, Red Oak, Texas, 5.938, 236.96 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
1) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 6.058 seconds, 239.17 mph 
2) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '99 Trans Am, 6.061, 236.34 
3) Jackie Stidham, Chickasha, Okla., '00 Camaro, 6.093, 232.31 
4) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.106, 231.30 
5) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '01 Firebird, 6.114, 237.59 
6) Scott Palmer, Nixa, Mo., '98 Achieva, 6.192, 235.17 
7) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.320, 221.23 
8) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Man., '96 Cutlass, 6.393, 221.89 

Not Qualified 
9) Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, Mo., '00 Firebird, 6.425, 221.67 
10) Kurt Prososki, Bellevue, Neb., '96 Daytona, 6.665, 188.52 

Round 1 
1) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 6.058, 239.17 vs. 
8) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Man., '96 Cutlass, 6.393, 221.89

2) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '99 Trans Am, 6.061, 236.34 vs. 
7) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.320, 221.23

3) Jackie Stidham, Chickasha, Okla., '00 Camaro, 6.093, 232.31 vs. 
6) Scott Palmer, Nixa, Mo., '98 Achieva, 6.192, 235.17

4) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.106, 231.30 vs. 
5) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '01 Firebird, 6.114, 237.59

COMP ELIMINATOR 
1) Roger Brogdon, Tomball, Texas, '02 Chevy, A/SM, 8.129 seconds, -0.491 under index 
2) Buddy Nickens, Spring, Texas, '92 Chevy, B/TA, 8.697, -0.453 
3) Bo Butner III, Floyds Knobs, Ind., '02 Firebird, D/AA, 7.954, -0.446 
4) Brian Self, Spring, Texas, '01 Chevy S-10, PST, 7.690, -0.430 
5) Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., '98 Spitzer, D/ED, 7.590, -0.420 
6) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '02 Ken Keir, B/AA, 7.403, -0.407 
7) Lucky Snyder, Longmont, Colo., '62 Sunbeam, F/A, 8.466, -0.404 
8) Paul Anderson, Erie, Colo., '00 Dragster, C/ED, 7.636, -0.374 
9) Jeff Perrella, Hibbing, Minn., '01 Don Stevens, A/EA, 7.661, -0.369 
10) Joseph Swearengin, Overland Park, Kan., '97 Cutlass, D/EA, 8.660, -0.360 

SUPER STOCK 
1) Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., '97 Firebird, GT/MA, 11.034 seconds, -1.016 under index 
2) Ted Romero, Denver, '98 Pontiac, GT/JA, 10.673, -0.977 
3) Randall Klein, Lincoln, Neb., '56 Nomad, SS/NA, 11.484, -0.966 
4) Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., '88 Cutlass, SS/NA, 11.533, -0.917 
5) Dan Larson, St. Paul, Minn., '85 Camaro, SS/KA, 10.654, -0.896 
6) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.060, -0.890 
7) Delmer Wood, Tulsa, Okla., '90 Camaro, GT/IA, 10.643, -0.857 
8) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Pontiac, GT/IA, 10.655, -0.845 
9) Ernie Penner, Osborne, N.B., '99 Firebird, GT/JA, 10.810, -0.840 
10) Thomas Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.926, -0.824 

STOCK ELIMINATOR 
1) Robert Shaw, Sedalia, Mo., '85 El Camino, V/SA, 14.442 seconds, -1.358 under index 
2) Dan Zrust, Maple Grove, Minn., '01 Camaro, E/SA, 10.959, -1.041 
3) Jeffrey Johnson, Englewood, Colo., '67 Ford, E/SA, 11.021, -0.979 
4) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.233, -0.967 
5) Stuart Goertzen, Buhler, Kan., '67 Cougar, E/S, 11.044, -0.906 
6) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '73 Firebird, G/SA, 11.411, -0.889 
7) Jon Wacholtz, Austin, Minn., '72 Le Man, F/SA, 11.316, -0.834 
8) Marty Woffard, Gore, Okla., '66 Nova, K/S, 12.041, -0.809 
9) Bob Ruther, Yutan, Neb., '69 Camaro, J/S, 11.843, -0.807 
10) Jerry Mooney, Wall, S.D., '69 Mustang, C/SA, 10.933, -0.767 
 

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Racers scorch down track at O'Reilly Summer Sizzle

Scribner, Neb. - Competitors from 15 states and one Canadian province raced down Nebraska Motorplex's quarter-mile during day one of qualifying at the O'Reilly Summer Sizzle, race five of six in West Central Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.

"This division has so many quality racers, it should be a competitive weekend," said Super Stock racer Geoff Hanson.

Bo Butner III of Floyds Knobs, Ind., is the top qualifier in Comp after a 7.954 second run. In pursuit of Butner is current division points leader Lucky Snyder of Longmont, Colo., who is in the hunt for his first division championship, third straight overall for his family. His father earned one division championship during his racing career, while his brother has five including the past two Comp West Central Division Championships.

"Our goal is to try to just win rounds," said Snyder. "Just keep winning rounds and keep earning points to have a chance at winning the division."

Also leading their fields after the first day are Bobby Dennis of Shorter, Ala., in Super Stock after an 11.067-second run, and Robert Shaw of Sedalia, Mo., in Stock after a 14.442 second pass.

Tom Gilliagan of Fremont, Neb., in his '79 Kawasaki, is the number one qualifier after a .500 second reaction time in NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series action. Held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, qualifying is based on reaction time.

Spectator admission for the second and final day of qualifying is $20, with children 12 and under admitted free with a paid adult. Gates open at 7 a.m., and time trials and qualifying are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

Day two also features nighttime jet car exhibitions at 8:30, 10, and 11 p.m., as well as Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying at noon, 4, and 8 p.m. Local Top Alcohol Dragster competitor Ed Schmeeckle of Gothenburg, Neb., is looking forward to racing in front of the hometown crowd.

"It's nice to race here because we have a pretty good following in Nebraska," said Schmeeckle. "We also have some tune-up information from year's past which should help."

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Nebraska Motorplex:

COMP ELIMINATOR 
1) Bo Butner III, Floyds Knobs, Ind., '02 Firebird, D/AA, 7.954 seconds, -0.446 under index 
2) Buddy Nickens, Spring, Texas, '92 Chevy, B/TA, 8.711, -0.439 
3) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '02 Ken Keir, B/AA, 7.403, -0.407 
4) Lucky Snyder, Longmont, Colo., '62 Sunbeam, F/A, 8.487, -0.383 
5) Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., '98 Spitzer, D/ED, 7.636, -0.374 
6) Brian Self, Spring, Texas, '01 Chevy S-10, PST, 7.748, -0.372 
7) Jeff Perrella, Hibbing, Minn., '01 Don Stevens, A/EA, 7.661, -0.369 
8) Joseph Swearengin, Overland Park, Kan., '97 Cutlass, D/EA, 8.703, -0.317 
9) Thomas Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '00 Grand Prix, C/EA, 8.566, -0.314 
10) Lou Ficco Jr., Wheat Ridge, Colo., '01 Chevy S-10, PST, 7.809, -0.311 

SUPER STOCK 
1) Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., '97 Firebird, GT/MA, 11.067 seconds, -0.983 under index 
2) Randall Klein, Lincoln, Neb., '56 Nomad, SS/NA, 11.484, -0.966 
3) Delmer Wood, Tulsa, Okla., '90 Camaro, GT/IA, 10.643, -0.857 
4) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.095, -0.855 
5) Dan Larson, St. Paul, Minn., '85 Camaro, SS/KA, 10.696, -0.854 
6) Thomas Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.926, -0.824 
7) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Pontiac, GT/IA, 10.690, -0.810 
8) Kandra Weber, Boulder, Colo., '88 Cutlass, SS/MA, 11.391, -0.759 
9) Teresa Butner, Floyds Knobs, Ind., '96 Achieva, SS/DM, 9.453, -0.747 
10) Gene Bichlmeier, Norfolk, Neb., '66 Chevy II, 10.553, -0.747 

STOCK ELIMINATOR 
1) Robert Shaw, Sedalia, Mo., '85 El Camino, V/SA, 14.442 seconds, -1.358 under index 
2) Dan Zrust, Maple Grove, Minn., '01 Camaro, E/SA, 11.003, -0.997 
3) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.233, -0.967 
4) Jeffrey Johnson, Englewood, Colo., '67 Ford, E/SA, 11.067, -0.933 
5) Stuart Goertzen, Buhler, Kan., '67 Cougar, E/S, 11.044, -0.906 
6) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '73 Firebird, G/SA, 11.411, -0.889 
7) Jon Wacholtz, Austin, Minn., '72 Le Man, F/SA, 11.316, -0.834 
8) Bob Ruther, Yutan, Neb., '69 Camaro, J/S, 11.843, -0.807 
9) Jerry Mooney, Wall, S.D., '69 Mustang, C/SA, 10.933, -0.767 
10) Randy Shepard, Holmen, Wis., '69 Camaro, A/S, 10.518, -0.732

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Racing heats up at Nebraska Motorplex's NHRA Lucas Oil event

SCRIBNER, Neb. - O'Reilly Summer Sizzle, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, kicks off at Nebraska Motorplex Aug. 9-11. The event is the fifth of six in NHRA West Central Division Competition. More than 400 drivers will compete in eight classes, including 250-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters (TAD) and Top Alcohol Funny Cars (TAFC).

Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) driver Alan Bradshaw of Odessa, Texas, and Longmont, Colo., resident Lucky Snyder, who runs in the Comp Eliminator class, both won their second events of the season in Douglas. For Bradshaw, it was two wins in two events as he also took home the honors from Bandimere Speedway in Denver. Snyder made his first trip to the winner's circle at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.

Bradshaw is currently third in the division point standings, behind defending division champion David Wells of LeMars, Iowa, and Ed Schmeeckle of Gothenburg, Neb. In six races, Wells has one final-round appearance. He was runner-up at the division's season opener at Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kan. Schmeekle won in Brainerd and made it to the semifinals twice.

Kirk Williams of Glenwood, Iowa, has three consecutive final-round appearances in Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) this season, scoring a win in Douglas. Williams is leading the points by a slim two point margin over 15-time division champion Vern Moats who hails from Des Moines, Iowa.

Gates at Nebraska Motorplex open at 8 a.m. Friday and qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. for Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. On Saturday, gates open at 7 a.m. and racing continues at 8 a.m. TAD and TAFC are scheduled to make qualifying runs at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. A Jet Car exhibition is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday, gates open at 7 a.m. and eliminations begin at 8 a.m. TAD and TAFC eliminations begin at noon.

Adult tickets, including pit pass, are $10 Friday $20 Saturday, and $20 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

The event is part of a 45-race, $6.5 million series contested across the country. Drivers in all classes are competing for a part of a $561,000 champions' purse. They will earn points leading to national and divisional titles as well as a berth on the team that will represent the West Central Division at the Jeg's Allstar event in September.

Nebraska Motorplex is located on Raceway Road, off Highway 275, just south of Scribner, Neb. For more information, call the track, (402) 466-1759.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet WHAT: O'Reilly Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The event is the fifth of six in West Central Division competition.

WHERE: Nebraska Motorplex, Scribner, Neb. Track is located on Raceway Road, just south of Scribner off Highway 275.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Aug. 9-11, 2002

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the O'Reilly Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:
FRIDAY, Aug. 9 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. for Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street.
SATURDAY, Aug. 10 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. A Jet Car exhibition scheduled at 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, Aug. 11 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $10 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Nebraska Motorplex, (402) 466-1759.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $153,260, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2001 EVENT WINNERS: Jay Meyer, Top Alcohol Dragster; Cy Chesterman, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Robert Baldwin, Comp Eliminator; Bob Dennis, Super Stock; Bill Howell, Stock Eliminator; Michael Miller, Super Comp; Jeff Taylor, Super Gas; Paul Sherratt, Super Street

BONUS PROGRAMS: NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND -- a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions. Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.

SEALED POWER LOW QUALIFIER BONUS -- a $220,500 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 45 Lucas Oil events and the 23 NHRA national events: $1,250 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $400 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $200 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 16 of 23 national events.)

JEG'S ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $100,000 point fund from Jeg's High Performance. The 2002 Jeg's Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes. The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2002 Jeg's Allstars, held in conjunction with the NHRA Nationals in Chicago, Sept. 26-29, 2002. Points are based on in-division races only.

The winning division's team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions. Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece. Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES: Run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $7,400 champions' purse posted by Kerker will be paid to first, second and third place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.

The top four riders from each division in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series will be invited to compete in the NHRA Kerker King of the Coast competition. In 2002, the All-Star invitational will be run during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $1,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $500.

Currently, Sportsman Motorcycles are run in NHRA's South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions.

FEATURES: More than 450 drivers in the eight racing categories. Eight-car fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, featuring five-second, 260 mph side-by-side racing.