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Chesterman takes second 2004 Division 5 Lucas Oil title; Wells grabs his first

BRAINERD, Minn. - Eight Lucas Oil Series Champs and one in the Kerker Motorcycle Series were crowned Sunday at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. Iowa campaigners, both defending NHRA West Central Division champions, David Wells and Cy Chesterman took the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car. For Wells, it was his first win of the West Central season. For Chesterman it was the second, backing up his win a couple of weeks ago in Great Bend, Kan.

Wells hit 5.515, 260.66 mph in the TAD final to stop Randy Meyer, who had been the quickest driver in qualifying. Meyer was well off his 5.31 qualifying pace at 5.652, 245.00 mph.

Chesterman, on the other hand, was the low qualifier at 5.744 and went 5.76 in round one. However, he needed all of his starting line prowess to hold off Kirk Williams in the final, 5.836, 253.09 mph to 5.85, 249.63 mph. Williams suffered parachute failure during eliminations and used a great portion of the Brainerd road course to bring his Firebird to the halt.

Other action included a win for Texas invader Scott Benham in Competition Eliminator, and trophies for Minnesota drivers Terry Johnson (Super Stock), Kevin Haugaard (Stock), and Jami Stoen (Super Comp). Curt Harshfield and Frank Nichols Jr., both of Nebraska, won Super Gas and Super Street. In the Kerker Motorcycle action, another Nebraskan, Curtis Spracklin, took the win.

The NHRA West Central racers get precious little time to prepare for the next event in the Lucas Oil Series as they next head for Bandimere Speedway in Denver, June 16-18.

The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
ROUND ONE
3) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.509, 269.62 def. 
6) John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 5.538, 244.25;

2) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.489, 262.79 def.
7) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., foul;

1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.590, 251.39 def. 
8) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Man., 6.094, 209.30;

4) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.506, 260.01 def. 
5) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 5.771, 247.97;

SEMIFINALS
Meyer, 5.484, 250.37 def. Putz, foul;
Wells, 5.472, 256.16 def. Reichert, 5.548, 264.18;

FINALS
Wells, 5.515, 260.66 def. Meyer, 5.652, 245.00.

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
ROUND ONE
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.766, 254.66 def. 
4) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Man., '97 Firebird, 5.938, 245.67;

3) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.800, 249.63 def. 
2) Vern Moats, Des Moines,  Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.895, 243.33

FINALS
Chesterman, 5.836, 253.09 def. Williams, 5.852, 249.63.

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 9.646, 100.37 def. 
Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.105, 147.34.

SUPER STOCK
Terry Johnson, Maple Grove, Minn., '93 Mustang, GT/J, 10.754, 116.76  def. 
James Kunkel, Benton, Kan., '93 Achieva, SS/CM, 9.328, 130.51.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Kevin Haugaard, Forest Lake, Minn., '72 Demon, H/SA, 11.569, 113.26 def. 
Dan Zrust, Maple Grove, Minn., '01 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.839, 122.43.

SUPER COMP
Jami Stoen, Owatonna, Minn., dragster, 8.995, and 152.90 def. 
Jeremy Jude, Saul Rapids, Minn., dragster, 9.560, 165.15.

SUPER GAS
Curt Harshfield, Sioux City, Iowa, '55 Chevy, 9.928, 144.30 def. 
Louie Lerette Jr., Council Bluffs, Iowa, '69 Camaro, 9.933, 145.77.

SUPER STREET
Frank Nichols Jr., Grand Island, Neb., '68 Camaro, 11.079, 130.85  def. 
Dave Deluney, Monticello, Minn., '71 Nova, 10.863, 118.71.

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, 9.656, 134.19  def. 
Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '04
Suzuki, 9.126, 140.04.

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Chesterman takes over top spot in Alcohol Funny Car

BRAINERD, Minn. - Racers attempted to grab better qualifying numbers at Brainerd International Raceway Saturday, and defending NHRA West Central division and event Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Cy Chesterman of Sioux City, Iowa, was among those that got the job done. He moved into the No. 1 qualifying sport for Sunday's final round Eliminations with a 5.744-second, 252.57 mph effort that barely got around fellow Iowa campaigner Vern Moats, who had posted at 5.757-second run earlier.

Randy Meyer stayed on top of the Alcohol Dragster field with his Friday performance of 5.315 seconds and 254.81 mph. West Central stalwart Bruce Bowler of Denver failed to make the eight-car show, in what was a considerable surprise.

Clint Sallee is still the quick qualifier in competition Eliminator and St. Paul's Dan Larson held on to his top spot in Super Stock .

Sunday's action will begin at 9 a.m. Gates open at 7 a.m. ticket prices are $20 for adults, including a pit pass, while children 6 to 12 are $10 and 5 and under are free. Call BIR for more information, (218) 824-7220 or (866) 444-4455.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central division event at Brainerd International Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.315 seconds, 254.81 mph
2) David Wells, LeMars, Iowa, 5.411, 263.92
3) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.415, 271.08
4) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.517, 258.76
5) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 5.523, 261.17
6) John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 5.563, 253.14
7) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.607, 255.58
8) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Manit., 5.614, 250.64

Not Qualified
9) Bruce Bowler, Denver, 5.676, 244.07
10) William Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 5.930, 206.01
11) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.955, 186.77

First round TAD pairings
1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.315 seconds, 254.81 mph vs. 
8) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Man., 5.614, 250.64

2) David Wells, LeMars, Iowa, 5.411, 263.92 vs. 
7) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.607, 255.58

3) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.415, 271.08 vs. 
6) John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 5.563, 253.14

4) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.517, 258.76 vs. 
5) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 5.523,
261.17

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.744 seconds, 252.57 mph
2) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.757, 248.48
3) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.792, 248.89
4) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Manit., '97 Firebird, 5.995, 249.16

First round TAFC pairings
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.744 seconds, 252.57 mph vs. 
4) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Manit., '97 Firebird, 5.995, 249.16

2) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.757, 248.48 vs. 
3) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.792, 248.89

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.739 seconds, -0.651 (under index)
2) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.041, -0.569
3) Douglas Kjono, Grand Forks, N.D., dragster, F/D, 8.229, -0.541
4) Bill Riemenapp, La Crosse, Wis., '99 Firebird, C/EA, 8.299, -0.531
5) Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.497, -0.523
6) Michael Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, H/AA, 8.963, -0.507
7) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '33 Roadster, C/SR, 8.781, -0.479
8) Robert Baldwin, Aurora, Colo., '90 Camaro, D/SM, 8.764, -0.446
9) Paul Pittman, Bloomington, Minn., '02 Firebird, B/AA, 7.408, -0.392
10) Tom Snyder, Berthoud, Colo., '23 roadster, A/A, 6.800, -0.390

SUPER STOCK
1) Dan Larson, St Paul, Minn., '85 Camaro, SS/KA, 10.461 seconds, -1.089 (under index)
2) Bob Jaspersen, Lakeville, Minn., '67 Chevy II, SS/IA, 10.019, -0.981
3) Randy Hopkins, Cable, Wis., '68 Dart, SS/AA, 8.919, -0.981
4) Justin Jenkins, Marysville, Kan., '02 Cavalier, GT/G, 10.091, -0.959
5) Randy Quam, Eagan, Minn., '96 Achieva, SS/BS, 9.114, -0.936
6) Mike Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, GT/HA, 10.434, -0.916
7) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.488, -0.912
8) Jim Langer, Forest Lake, Minn., '72 Mustang, SS/J, 10.194, -0.906
9) Dennis Nelson, Hugo, Minn., '80 Malibu, GT/LA, 10.945, -0.905
10) Tom Hayes, St Paul, Minn., '99 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.246, -0.854

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Dan Jeska, Eagan, Minn., '72 Duster, G/SA, 11.193 seconds, -1.107 (under index)
2) Richard Myers, Faribault, Minn., '65 Belvedere, U/SA, 14.045, -1.105
3) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Firebird, D/SA, 10.760, -1.090
4) Lawrence Line, Wright, Minn., '85 Monte Carlo, K/SA, 11.884, -1.066
5) Keith Lynch, West Jordan, Utah, '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.502, -1.048
6) Ron Mattson, Cloquet, Minn., '72 Camaro, I/SA, 11.556, -1.044
7) Dan Zrust, Maple Grove, Minn., '01 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.656, -1.044
8) Kevin Haugaard, Forest Lake, Minn., '72 Demon, H/SA, 11.408, -1.042
9) Bill Rink, Naperville, Ill., '74 GTO, J/SA, 11.782, -0.968
10) Tom Brook, Gimli, Manit., '89 Daytona, AF/S, 14.011, -0.939

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Dale Detlie, Owatonna, Minn., '83 Suzuki, KMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Willie Braddy, Savage, Minn., '99 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.001
3) Joe Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '99 Suzuki, KMC, 0.002
4) Robert Cooper, Plattsmouth, Neb., '94 Suzuki, KMC, 0.003
5) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '82 Suzuki, KMC, 0.003
6) Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Mexico, '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.007
7) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.007
8) Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.008
9) Bruce Meagher, Hudson, Wis., '00 Suzuki, KMC, 0.009
10) Joe Herron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.009

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Defending champions outqualified in record-setting early action

BRAINERD, Minn. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Brainerd Int'l Raceway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Randy Meyer, out of Kansas, and veteran Top Alcohol Funny Car pilot Vern Moats, from Iowa, took the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes. They were able to catch defending champions Bill Reichert and Cy Chesterman by surprise and put themselves in the provisional pole positions for their respective fields.

Meyer blistered the track for a new facility record of 5.315 seconds. The old record was held by Northeast division racer Art Gallant at 5.317 seconds and was set in 2002 at the Lucas Oil Nationals. Meyer's top speed was 246.26 mph. Reichert had the fastest speed at a whopping 271.08 mph. He holds the track speed record at 275.51 mph set last year at this event. Despite his fast speed, his elapsed time of 4.415 not only trailed Meyer but also David Wells, who carded a 5.411, 262.74 performance.

Moats, meanwhile, recorded a 5.757, 247.20 mph effort to just barely nip Chesterman's 5.777, 252.57 mph package.

Qualifying continues Saturday for the two classes with runs scheduled for 1 and 4 p.m.

Current Top qualifiers in other classes included Montana racer Clint Sallee with his B/Dragster entry in Competition eliminator, and local favorite Dan Larson of St. Paul in Super Stock with his wheel-standing Camaro

Qualifying and time trials for Sunday's finals continue Saturday for all classes at 9 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets are $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 6-to 12-years-old are $10 Saturday and Sunday. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call BIR, (218) 824-7220 or (866) 444-4455.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.315 seconds, 246.26 mph
2) David Wells, LeMars, Iowa, 5.411, 262.74
3) Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.415, 271.08
4) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.517, 257.24
5) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.607, 255.58
6) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill., 5.621, 259.06
7) Bruce Bowler, Denver, 6.725, 142.16

Not qualified
8) Scott Murray, Winnipeg, Man., (disqualified -- no time)

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '02 Camaro, 5.757 seconds, 247.20 mph
2) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.777, 252.57
3) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.792, 248.89
4) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Man., '97 Firebird, 5.995, 249.16

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mont., dragster, B/D, 6.739 seconds, -0.651 (under index)
2) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.041, -0.569
3) Douglas Kjono, Grand Forks, N.D., dragster, F/D, 8.229, -0.541
4) Bill Riemenapp, La Crosse, Wis., '99 Firebird, C/EA, 8.299, -0.531
5) Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.497, -0.523
6) Michael Johnson, Lowell, Ariz., '03 Cavalier, H/AA, 8.963, -0.507
7) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '33 Roadster, C/SR, 8.798, -0.462
8) Robert Baldwin, Aurora, Colo., '90 Camaro, D/SM, 8.764, -0.446
9) Paul Pittman, Bloomington, Minn., '02 Firebird, B/AA, 7.408, -0.392
10) Tom Snyder, Berthoud, Colo., '23 roadster, A/A, 6.800, -0.390

SUPER STOCK
1) Dan Larson, St Paul, Minn., '85 Camaro, SS/KA, 10.461 seconds, -1.089 (under index)
2) Bob Jaspersen, Lakeville, Minn., '67 Chevy II, SS/IA, 10.019, -0.981
3) Randy Hopkins, Cable, Wis., '68 Dart, SS/AA, 8.936, -0.964
4) Justin Jenkins, Marysville, Kan., '02 Cavalier, GT/G, 10.091, -0.959
5) Randy Quam, Eagan, Minn., '96 Achieva, SS/BS, 9.114, -0.936
6) Mike Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, GT/HA, 10.434, -0.916
7) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.488, -0.912
8) Jim Langer, Forest Lake, Minn., '72 Mustang, SS/J, 10.194, -0.906
9) Dennis Nelson, Hugo, Minn., '80 Malibu, GT/LA, 10.945, -0.905
10) Tom Hayes, St Paul, Minn., '99 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.246, -0.854

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Dan Jeska, Eagan, Minn., '72 Duster, G/SA, 11.193 seconds, -1.107 (under index)
2) Richard Myers, Faribault, Minn., '65 Belvedere, U/SA, 14.045, -1.105
3) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '71 Firebird, D/SA, 10.760, -1.090
4) Lawrence Line, Wright, Minn., '85 Monte Carlo, K/SA, 11.884, -1.066
5) Keith Lynch, West Jordan, Utah, '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.502, -1.048
6) Ron Mattson, Cloquet, Minn., '72 Camaro, I/SA, 11.556, -1.044
7) Kevin Haugaard, Forest Lake, Minn., '72 Demon, H/SA, 11.408, -1.042
8) Bill Rink, Naperville, Ill., '74 GTO, J/SA, 11.782, -0.968
9) Tom Brook, Gimli, Man., '89 Daytona, AF/S, 14.011, -0.939
10) Bruce Kerber, Cedar, Minn., '01 Firebird, H/FIA, 12.521, -0.929

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Joe Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '99 Suzuki, KMC, 0.002 seconds reaction time
2) Robert Cooper, Plattsmouth, Neb., '94 Suzuki, KMC, 0.003
3) Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Mexico, '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.007
4) Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.008
5) Bruce Meagher, Hudson, Wis., '00 Suzuki, KMC, 0.009
6) Jason Clampitt, Lino Lakes, Minn., '97 Buell, KMC, 0.010
7) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, 0.014
8) Buddy Robinson, Princeton, Minn., '01 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.014
9) Cary Hoover, Andover, Minn., '75 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.015
10) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '04 Suzuki, 0.015

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Division 5 Lucas Oil Series racers head north to Brainerd

BRAINERD, Minn. - Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) will host a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, June 4-6. The event will feature more than 450 cars in eight categories, including 250-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters (TAD) and Top Alcohol Funny Cars (TAFC), racing for points leading to divisional and national championships. The race is the second of six in NHRA West Central division competition.

Defending division Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) champion Cy Chesterman has set out to reclaim his title. In 2003, Chesterman, of Sioux City, Iowa, made it to the final round at all seven of the NHRA Lucas Oil divisional events he attended. Chesterman scored wins here, at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, at Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa, and at an out-of-division event in Las Vegas. He was runner-up at Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kan., Nebraska Motorplex in Scribner, Neb., and at S.R.C.A. Drag Strip in Great Bend, Kan.

Chesterman's most likely rival this season will be Kirk Williams of Glenwood, Iowa. Williams finished second in the points last year after winning the division TAFC crown in 2002. Williams beat Chesterman in Denver and was runner-up to him here and in Earlville.

Defending Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) champion David Wells is trying to earn his fifth division title. Wells won two out-of-division races last year, in Joliet, Ill., and Noble, Okla., and he was runner-up at BIR and Nebraska Motorplex.

Spring Hill, Kan., resident Randy Meyer has been the division's strongest runner in TAD so far. Meyer was not behind the wheel last year but, as crew chief on the car, he led the team to the national championship. Alan Bradshaw, who will drive another TAD in NHRA's Northeast division, piloted Meyer's dragster.

Meyer got a head start on the 2004 season by competing at out-of-division races in Houston and Memphis, Tenn., where he made two final-round appearances. He was runner-up in Houston and won the Memphis event.

Gates at BIR open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 7 a.m. Sunday. Qualifying and time trials start Friday at 9 a.m. and continue Saturday at 9 a.m. TAD and TAFC will have one qualifying pass on Friday at 4 p.m., and two runs Saturday, at 1 and 4 p.m. Eliminations in all classes start Sunday at 9 a.m. TAD and TAFC will run first round at noon.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at BIR are $15 Friday and $20 each Saturday and Sunday. A free pit pass is included with admission. Children 6 to 12 are $7.50 Friday, $10 Saturday and $10 Sunday. Kids 5 and under are admitted free.

BIR is located at 4343 Highway 371 North in Brainerd. For more information call the track, (218) 824-7220 or (866) 444-4455, or visit www.brainerdraceandresort.com.

The third race on the NHRA West Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule is at Bandimere Speedway. Competitors will head to the Denver facility June 18-20.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: 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 second of six in West Central Division competition. The division's Kerker Motorcycle Series, featuring the Sportsman Motorcycle class, will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), Brainerd, Minn. Track is located at 4343 Highway 371 North in Brainerd.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, June 4-6, 2004

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:

FRIDAY, June 4 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 5 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, June 6 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Eliminations begin at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 6-to 12-years-old are $7.50 Friday, $10 Saturday, and $10 Sunday. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call BIR, (218) 824-7220 or (866) 444-4455.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $154,010, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2003 EVENT WINNERS: Bill Reichert, Top Alcohol Dragster; Cy Chesterman, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Doug Engels, Comp Eliminator; Ricky Ray, Super Stock; Craig Messeroll, Stock Eliminator; Milt Gedo, Super Comp; Chris Bishop, Super Gas; Michael Anderson, 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 2004 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 $109,000 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 46 Lucas Oil events: $1000 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $200 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $100 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 43 of 46 divisional 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 2004 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 2004 Jeg's Allstars. 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.

This year, event sponsor, Jeg's High Performance, has offered a "double up" bonus to Allstars competitors. Winners in each individual class who go on to win the national event will have their Allstars prize money doubled.

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 $14,800 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 2004, the All-Star invitational will be run in November during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $2,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $1,000.

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.