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Gasparrelli, Shields extend points leads

SONOMA, Calif. - Duane Shields and Steve Gasparrelli picked up wins and extended their points lead in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at this weekend's Bank of the West InReach Internet Golden Gate Nationals at Infineon Raceway.

Shields of Las Vegas, Nev., picked up his fourth win of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster with a run of 5.611-seconds at 251.77 mph. Shields, the number one qualifier, took out the number two qualifier Chris Demke who tripped the clocks at 5.702, 244.69 in the final.

Gasparrelli knocked off Mike Andreotti in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final for his fourth win of the season with a run of 5.881-seconds at 241.58 mph to Andreotti's 5.933 at 237.75. Gasparelli took out Mark Woznichak and Norm Hill on his way to the final.

Napa, Calif., resident, John Chamberlin defeated former national champion Andy Manna Jr. for the Comp Eliminator title with a pass of 6.893-seconds to Manna's 8.924.

Winners in other categories are Thomas Ely of Chandler, Ariz., in Super Stock; Robert Pond of Riverside, Calif., in Stock; Jim Hughes, of Cave Creek, Ariz., in Super Comp; Mike Ferderer of Buckley,Wash., in Super Gas; Terry Geise of Milwaukee, Ore., in Super Street; and Michael Nann of Navato, Calif., in Super Eliminator.

In the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series it was John Widmann, riding a '93 Kawasaki, taking the win with a 9.204-second run at 134.86 mph to Scott Hewitt's 9.127 at 137.09 The Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series makes its next stop at Pomona Raceway in Pomona, Calif., August 9-11.

The following are Sunday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Infineon Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round One
1. Duane Shields, Las Vegas, Nev., 5.489 seconds, 259.76 mph def. 
8. Charlie Marcum, Bellflower, Calif., 5.879, 215.27

2. Chris Demke, Tujunga, Calif., 5.590, 252.85 def. 
7. Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.610, 252.24

3. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.592, 253.09 def. 
10. Chris Lane, San Leandro, Calif., 7.589, 117.78

5. Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., 5.551, 255.19 def. 
4. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.620, 242.93

Semifinals 
Shields, 5.550, 255.15 def. Niver, 5.673, 244.56
Demke, 5.644, def. Federlin, 5.679, 245.36

Finals
Shields, 5.611, 251.77 def. Demke, 5.702, 244.69

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round One
1. Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.808, 246.84 def. 
8. Mert Littlefield, Garden Grove, Calif., '01 Camaro, 6.215, 178.90

7. Larry Minor, Woodbridge, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.886, 244.87 def. 
2. John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '99 Pontiac, 10.675, 69.16 

3. Mike Andreotti, Colusa, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.887, 241.54 vs. 
6. Mark Woznichak, Ontario, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.227, 176.01

4. Norm Hill, La Habra, Calif., '01 Avenger, 5.969, 239.57 def. 
9. Bret Williamson, , Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.982, 242.84

Semifinals
Gasparrelli, 6.366, 170.23 def. Hill, 14.057, 69.99
Andreotti, 5.933, 238.26 def. Miner, 5.950, 240.51

Finals
Gasparelli, 5.881, 241.58 def, Andreotti, 5.933, 237.75

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
John Chamberlin, Napa, Calif., B/D '00 dragster, 6.893, 196.99 def. 
Andy Manna Jr., Laguna, Niguel, Calif., C/SR '33 Ford, 8.924, 144.64

SUPER STOCK
Thomas Ely, Chandler, Ariz., SS/JA '74 Duster, 10.527, 117.98 def. 
John Schiess, Sulpulveda, Calif., GT/AA '91 Cutlass, 9.649, 135.05

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Robert Pond, Riverside, Calif., A/S '67 Fairlane, 10.345, 117.19 def. 
Randy Loge, Livermore, Calif., G/SA '72 Duster, 11.488, 112.63

SUPER COMP
Jim Hughes, Cave Creek, Ariz., '96 dragster, 8.909, 159.29 def. 
Michael Lane, Shafter, Calif., '93 dragster, 8.881, 152.64

SUPER GAS
Mike Ferderer, Buckley, Wash., '02 Grand Am, 9.888, 152.57 def. 
James Shenberg, Santa Monica, Calif., '98 Mustang, 9.867, 150.18

SUPER STREET
Terry Geise, Milwaukee, Ore., '67 Camaro, 10.985, 123.29 def. 
Joe Schaffer, Vacaville, Calif., '70 Camaro, 10.880, 124.05

SUPER ELIMINATOR
Michael Nann, Navato, Calif., '00 dragster, 7.858, 169.93 def. 
Tom Hall, Guerneville, Calif., dragster, no time recorded

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
John Widmann, Garberville, Calif., '93 Kawasaki, 9.204, 134.86 def. 
Scott Hewitt, Bakersfield, Calif., '93 GSXR 9.127, 137.09

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Gasparrelli, Shields grab top spots at Infineon Raceway

SONOMA, Calif. -Duane Shields and Steve Gasparrelli are qualified number one at Infineon Raceway, for the Bank of the West InReach Internet Golden Gate Summer Nationals. This weekend's event marks the forth of six in the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with Shields looking for his third win of the season while Gasparrelli looks for his fourth.

Shields covered the quarter mile in 5.411, seconds at 263.15 mph in taking the number one spot in Top Alcohol Dragster and is followed by Chris Demke, in second with a 5.505, 253.99. Stockton resident Don Hudson is sixth with a run of 5.639 seconds at 244.47 mph.

Steve Gasparrelli grabbed the top spot in Top Alcohol Funny Car with a 5.724-second pass at 246.30 mph. Gasparrelli is followed by John Patton with a 5.765 at 245.49.

Qualifying on top in the Comp. Eliminator class is Wayne Ramay of Simi Valley, Calif., with a pass of 7.063 seconds, 0.727 under his index. Jerry Jenkins is number one in Super Stock with his '68 Barracuda at 8.808 seconds while Sarah Norsworthy held on to the top spot in Stock with a run of 12.337 seconds. Eliminations are scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday with gates at Infineon Raceway opening at 7 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car round one is at noon. For more information call the track, (800) 870-7223.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and Sunday's pairing from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Infineon Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Pairings
1. Duane Shields, Las Vegas, Nev., 5.411 seconds, 263.15 mph vs. 
8. Charlie Marcum, Bellflower, Calif., 5.656, 225.97

2. Chris Demke, Tujunga, Calif., 5.491, 254.62 vs. 
7. Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.652, 224.02

3. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.505, 253.99 vs. 
6. Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., 5.639, 244.47

4. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.547, 237.92 vs. 
5. Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., 5.553, 244.29 

Qualifying Order
1. Duane Shields, Las Vegas, Nev., 5.411 seconds, 263.15 mph
2. Chris Demke, Tujunga, Calif., 5.491, 254.62
3. Steve Federlin, Oregon City, Ore., 5.505, 253.99
4. Mitch Meyers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.547, 237.92
5. Mark Niver, Scottsdale, Ariz., 5.553, 244.29
6. Don Hudson, Stockton, Calif., 5.639, 244.47
7. Darren Nicholson, Mission Viejo, Calif., 5.652, 224.02
8. Charlie Marcum, Bellflower, Calif., 5.656, 225.97

Not Qualified
9. Darryl Hitchman, Hanford, Calif., 5.677, 243.11
10. Chris Lane, San Leandro, Calif., 5.746, 205.47
11. Steven Cantrell, Wilmington, Del., 5.825, 212.46
12. Mike Austin, Phoenix, Ore., 5.885, 232.11
13. Mark Foster, Santa Cruz, Calif., 6.564, 194.44
14. J. Marshall Topping, Costa Mesa, Calif., 7.077, 149.22
15. Jack Beckman, North Hills, Calif., 8.008, 178.50

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Pairings
1. Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.794, 236.84 vs.
8. Mert Littlefield, Garden Grove, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.867, 236.84

2. John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '99 Pontiac, 5.765, 245.49 vs. 
7. Larry Minor, Woodbridge, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.861, 241.28

3. Mike Andreotti, Colusa, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.765, 245.49 vs. 
6. Mark Woznichak, Ontario, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.854, 242.45

4. Norm Hill, La Habra, Calif., '01 Avenger, 5.825, 240.51 vs. 
5. Ron August Jr., Pleasanton, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.849, 242.76

Qualifying Order
1. Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '00 Firebird, 5.724, 246.30
2. John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., '99 Pontiac, 5.765, 245.49
3. Mike Andreotti, Colusa, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.765, 245.49
4. Norm Hill, La Habra, Calif., '01 Avenger, 5.825, 240.51
5. Ron August Jr., Pleasanton, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.849, 242.76
6. Mark Woznichak, Ontario, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.854, 242.45
7. Larry Minor, Woodbridge, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.861, 241.28
8. Mert Littlefield, Garden Grove, Calif., '01 Camaro, 5.867, 236.84

Not Qualified
9. Bret Williamson, Campbell, Calif., '01 Corvette, 5.895, 241.45
10. Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '00 Avenger, 5.939, 239.61
11. Ed Marx, Discovery Bay, Calif., '00 Avenger, 5.950, 239.23
12. Doug Gordon, Paso Robles, Calif., '01 Camaro, 6.013, 236.46
13. Jon Capps, Las Vegas, Nev., '97 Oldsmobile, 6.020, 221.02
14. John Weaver, Hanford, Calif., '01 Pontiac, 6.050, 236.80
15. Dennis Taylor, Anaheim Hills, Calif., '02 Camaro, 6.199, 228.61

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Wayne Ramay, Simi Valley, Calif., A/ND '00 dragster, 7.063 seconds, 0.727 under the index
2. Jeff Lion, Fresno, Calif., G/A '98 Firebird, 8.623, -0.617
3. Fred Gross, La Crescenta, Calif., G/A '98 Firebird, 8.628, -0.612
4. Adam Bowdish, West Linn, Ont. CAN., F/SM '89 Trans Am, 8.948, -0.602
5. John Chamberlin, Napa, Calif., B/D Pontiac, 6.823, -0.597
6. Andy Manna Jr., Laguna Niguel, Calif., C/SR '33 Ford, 8.761, -0.589
7. Gary Carter, Glendale, Ariz., A/ND dragster, 7.202, -0.588
8. Ed Schuck Jr., Eugene, Ore., C/ED dragster, 7.426, -0.584
9. Ross Wilson, Alta Loma, Calif., D/SMA '95 Oldsmobile, 8.823, -0.577
10. Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., G/A '98 Lumina, 8.663, -0.577

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Jenkins, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Barracuda, 8.808, -1.192
2. Don Studley, Orange, Calif., GT/TC '99 Dakota, 10.322, -1.128
3. Michael Ogburn, Mission Viejo, Calif., SS/AA '68 Barracuda, 8.938, -1.062
4. Bob Mazzolini, Riverside, Calif., GT/IA '00 Sebring, 10.304, -1.146
5. Robert Horsley, Fairview, Ore., GT/IA '96 Firebird, 10.500, -1.000
6. Dave Rayburn, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Dart, 9.003, -0.997
7. Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., GT/BA '01 Grand Am, 9.554, -0.996
8. Tony Hewes, Reno, Nev., SS/GA '69 Mustang, 9.863, -0.987
9. Richard Salcido, Whittier, Calif., GT/JA '95 Achieva, 10.667, -0.983
10. Gregory Smith, Palmdale, Calif., GT/EA '93 Daytona, 9.980, -0.970

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Sarah Norsworthy, Santa Clara, Calif., FT/SA, '81 Dodge, 12.337, -1.313
2. Robert Pond,  Riverside, Calif., A/S '67 Fairlane, 10.070, -1.180
3. Clark Holroyd, Chino, Calif., B/SA '68 Nova, 10.402, -1.148
4. Darren Smith, Palmdale, Calif., DT/SA, '00 Dakota, 11.878, -1.122
5. Bob Turner, Riverside, Calif., F/SA '74 Dart, 11.028, -1.122
6. Gene Buell, Hesperia, Calif., '70 Challenger, 10.737, -1.113
7. Dave Bridgewater, Devore, Calif., F/SA '97 Firebird, 11.040, -1.110
8. Brad Plourd, Covington, Wash., D/SA '96 Corvette, 10.744, -1.106
9. Tommy Gayner, Vancover, Wash., F/SA '96 Firebird,  11.049, -1.101
10. Tom Roberts, Mira Loma, Calif., J/SA '76 Aspen, 11.650, -1.100

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Lucas Oil Series invades Infineon Raceway

SONOMA, Calif. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Infineon Raceway, for the Bank of the West InReach Internet Golden Gate Summer Nationals Wayne Ramay leads the field in Comp Eliminator with a qualifying pass of 7.063 seconds, 0.727 under his index. Fresno resident, Jeff Lion sits in the number two spot with a run of 8.623 seconds.

Jerry Jenkins of Modesto, Calif., leads the Super Stock class with an 8.808-second run, 1.192 seconds under his index. Jenkins is followed by Bob Mazzolini, who is 1.148 seconds under his index with a pass of 10.352. Sarah Norswothy of Santa Clara, Calif., leads the Stock field at 12.337 seconds, 1.313 under her index while Robert Pond is in the number two spot with a 10.124-second lap, 1.126 under his index.

Pacific Division Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion Steve Gasparrelli won this event last year and is hoping to pick up his third Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series win of the season this weekend. Gasparrelli picked up wins at the season opener in Phoenix, Ariz., and last month in Sacramento, Calif. Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car will have their first shot at qualifying on Saturday.

Qualifying continues Saturday at 8:15 a.m. Gates at Infineon Raceway open at 7 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car run at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. For more information call the track, (800) 870-7223

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

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Wayne Ramay, Simi Valley, Calif., A/ND '00 dragster, 7.063 seconds, 0.727 seconds under the index
2. Jeff Lion, Fresno, Calif., G/A '98 Firebird, 8.623, -0.617
3. Fred Gross, La Crescenta, Calif., G/A '98 Firebird, 8.628, -0.612
4. Adam owdish, West Linn, Ont. CAN., F/SM '89 Trans Am, 8.948, -0.602
5. John Chamberlin, Napa, Calif., B/D Pontiac, 6.823, -0.579
6. Andy Manna Jr., Laguna Niguel, Calif., C/SR '33 Ford, 8.761, -0.589
7. Gary Carter, Glendale, Ariz., A/ND dragster, 7.202, -0.588
8. Ed Schuck Jr., Eugene, Ore., C/ED dragster, 7.426, -0.584
9. Ross Wilson, Alta Loma, Calif., D/SMA '95 Oldsmobile, 8.823, -0.577
10. Tom Tucker, Bend, Ore., G/A '98 Lumina, 8.663, -0.577

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Jenkins, Modesto,Calif., SS/AA '68 Barracuda, 8.808, -1.192
2. Bob Mazzolini, Riverside, Calif., GT/IA '00 Sebring, 10.352, -1.148
3. Don Studley, Orange, Calif., GT/TC '99 Dakota, 10.322, -1.128
4. Michael Ogburn, Mission Viejo, Calif., SS/AA '68 Barracuda, 8.938, -1.062
5. Robert Horsley, Fairview, Ore., GT/IA '96 Firebird, 10.500, -1.000
6. Dave Rayburn, Modesto, Calif., SS/AA '68 Dart, 9.003, -0.997
7. Frank Grossi, Upland, Calif., GT/BA '01 Grand Am, 9.554, -0.996
8. Tony Hewes, Reno, Nev., SS/GA '69 Mustang, 9.863, -0.987
9. Richard Salcido, Whittier, Calif., GT/JA '95 Achieva, 10.667, -0.983
10. Gregory Smith, Palmdale, Calif., GT/EA '93 Daytona, 9.980, -0.970

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Sarah Norsworthy, Santa Clara, Calif., FT/SA, '81 Dodge, 12.337, -1.313
2. Rovert Pond,  Riverside, Calif., A/S '67 Fairlane, 10.124, -1.126
3. Darren Smith, Palmdale, Calif., DT/SA, '00 Dakota, 11.878, -1.122
4. Gene Buell, Hesperia, Calif., '70 Challenger, 10.737, -1.113
5. Dave Bridgewater, Devore, Calif., F/SA '97 Firebird, 11.040, -1.110
6. Brad Plourd, Covington, Wash., D/SA '96 Corvette, 10.744, -1.106
7. Tommy Gayner, Vancover, Wash., F/SA '96 Firebird,  11.049, -1.101
8. Don Durham, Vacaville, Calif., G/SA '73 Duster, 11.214, -1.086
9. Tom Roberts, Mira Loma, Calif., J/SA '76 Aspen, 11.673, -1.077
10. Randy Loge, Livermore, Calif., G/SR '72 Duster, 11.236, -1.064

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NHRA Lucas Oil competition heats up at Infineon Raceway

SONOMA, Calif. - Infineon Raceway will host the Bank of the West InReach Internet Golden Gate SummerNationals, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, June 28-30. The event will feature more than 500 drivers in eight racing categories including 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters (TAD) and Top Alcohol Funny Cars (TAFC). It is the fourth of six races in Pacific Division competition.

Midway through the Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, there is still no clear leader in the Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) class. In Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC), it seems that defending division champion Steve Gasparrelli may be the one to catch for the other competitors.

Paul Jones is leading the TAD points but the Stockton, Calif., resident is not currently competing. Just behind him is Darren Nicholson of Mission Viejo, Calif., with a win at Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz., a runner-up finish at Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix, and a semifinal appearance at the division's last event at Sacramento Raceway Park. Las Vegas resident Duane Shields is in third place. He has been to the final round at both the divisional races he's attended, winning the season-opener in Phoenix and scoring runner-up points in Sacramento.

In TAFC, Gasparrelli of West Covina, Calif., is two for two in division competition, scoring wins in Phoenix and Sacramento. Veteran driver Mert Littlefield of Garden Grove, Calif., Doug Gordon of Paso Robles, Calif., and Hanford, Calif., resident John Weaver also have the potential to win the division if they can find the consistency that has eluded them to this point.

In Super Stock action, at the last division race at Sacramento, event winner Kyle Seipel beat the entire three-car team of division rival, Jim DeFrank. In the first round the San Lorenzo, Calif., resident beat defending division champion Jimmy DeFrank of Tarzana, Calif. Then, in the third round Seipel took the win over DeFrank team member John Scheiss of Supulveda, Calif., and, in the final, beat Tony DeFrank, also of Tarzana. The win put Seipel in second place in the Super Stock point standings.

Gates at Infineon Racewayopen at 7 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials for Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street begin Friday at 8:15 a.m. Qualifying and time trials continue Saturday at 8:15 a.m. and TAD and TAFC are scheduled to run at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 8:15 a.m. TAD and TAFC will run first round at noon.

Adult tickets are $5 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 are competing for a part of a $561,000 champions' purse. They will earn points leading to national and division titles as well as a berth on the team that will represent the Pacific Division at the Jeg's Allstar event held at the NHRA National at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago in September.

Infineon Raceway is located north of San Rafael, at the junction of Highways 37 and 121. For more information call the track, (800) 870-RACE, or visit www.infineonraceway.com.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: Bank of the West InReach Internet Golden Gate SummerNationals, 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, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The event is the fourth of six in Pacific Division competition.

WHERE: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif. The track is located north of San Rafael, at the junction of Highways 37 and 121

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, June 28-30, 2002

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Bank of the West InReach Internet Golden Gate SummerNationals:
FRIDAY, June 28 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Qualifying and time trials for Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street begin at 8:15 a.m.
SATURDAY, June 29 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, June 30 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Eliminations begin at 8:15 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $5 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Sears Point Raceway, (800) 870-RACE.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $148,700, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2001 EVENT WINNERS: Brandon Bernstein, Top Alcohol Dragster; Steve Gasparrelli, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Alan Freese, Comp Eliminator; Jimmy DeFrank, Super Stock; Ken Passerby, Stock Eliminator; Michael Hiatt, Super Comp; Johnny Gilbert, Super Gas; Kurt Gross, 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 500 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.