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O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
Topeka, KS
(May 26-29)

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Team Reports News and notes from NHRA's Pro teams at the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals. These reports will be updated and new ones added as they become available. About these reports

Sunday Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein maintains sixth place Cory McClenathan: Cory Mac drops close race Doug Herbert: Herbert jumps up in the point standings Larry Dixon: Dixon drives to runner-up finish Morgan Lucas: Lucas sets low elapsed time, personal career best speed Scott Weis: It all keeps getting better T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo’s solid performance comes up short Tony Schumacher:  Schumacher cuts into points lead despite second-round loss Saturday Dave Grubnic: Grubnic qualifies in fifth position Doug Herbert: Herbert ready for Memorial Day celebration Doug Kalitta: Kalitta grabs No. 1 spot Larry Dixon: Dixon sets track speed mark en route to No. 3 spot Morgan Lucas: Lucas No. 2 in qualifying Scott Kalitta: Former champ qualifies in sixth spot Scott Weis: Weis runs 4.69 with only seven cylinders T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo qualifies for his eight consecutive event Tony Schumacher: "The Sarge" grabs fourth starting position Friday Doug Herbert: Herbert drives to the No. 6 spot Larry Dixon: Dixon sits 14th with two sessions remaining Scott Weis: Weis qualifies well on a tricky track T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo powers his way to the top half of the field Tony Schumacher: Schumacher claims third spot Pre-race Bobby Lagana: BME gears up for comeback in Topeka Brandon Bernstein: Budweiser team flashbacks to 2004 victory Cory McClenathan: A win would be a great for Cory Mac Dave Grubnic: Grubnic looking for win in mid-America Doug Herbert: Herbert has seen it all at Heartland Park Topeka Doug Kalitta: Kalitta going for fifth straight final Larry Dixon: Dixon eager to get back on the winning track Morgan Lucas: Strong-minded Lucas racing his way back into contention Scott Kalitta: Kalitta ready to fight for Top Fuel title in Heartland Scott Weis: Barrett Enterprises team putting extra effort into qualifying T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo is ready for back-to-back action Tony Schumacher: Schumacher hopes to present special gift to fallen heroes

Sunday Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson stumbles but manages to stay in Top Ten Cruz Pedregon: Cruz falls in the first Del Worsham: Worsham discovers yet another form of heartbreak Eric Medlen: Medlen falls to the boss in round two Gary Densham: Densham out-distanced by Wilkerson Gary Scelzi: Scelzi advances to second round John Force: Force wins third straight race Phil Burkart: Burkart still can't buy a break Robert Hight: Hight moves to second Ron Capps: Capps goes to semi’s Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson sees signs of promise Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. powers s to runner-up finish Tony Pedregon: Pedregon drives to second round, moves up to 9th in points Whit Bazemore: Bazemore has disappointing run Saturday Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson keeps qualifying streak alive Del Worsham: Worsham stays 8th through "interesting day" Gary Densham: Densham looking for a round win and smiles Sunday Gary Scelzi: Scelzi collects No. 5 spot Phil Burkart: Burkart heads into Sunday from lucky 13th spot Ron Capps: Capps No. 11 in field Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson quickest and fastest of the day Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. drives to No. 4 position Tony Pedregon: Pedregon to start from No. 9 spot Whit Bazemore: Bazemore has hiccup in final session, qualifies sixth Friday Cruz Pedregon: Cruz in the field in 15th spot Del Worsham: Worsham cashes in on late run, anchors top half Gary Densham: Densham improves in second session Phil Burkart: Burkart goes A-to-B, then A-to-A Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson sits out late night session Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. races to third qualifying spot Pre-race Bob Gilbertson: Inches adding up for Gilbertson Cruz Pedregon: Cruz racking up NHRA points Del Worsham: Worsham remains upbeat in face of adversity Eric Medlen: Medlen's Topeka memories all positive Gary Densham: With additional funding, Densham tickled about Topeka Gary Scelzi: Scelzi tweaked about his new vision Jeff Arend: Arend enters 50th career NHRA Funny Car national event in Topeka John Force: Force bids for third straight win Phil Burkart: Burkart heads for Kansas, looking for Wizard of Wins Robert Hight: Rookie Hight on fast track Ron Capps: Capps ready for Topeka run Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson ready for O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. and crew aim for rebound at Heartland Park Tony Pedregon: Tony Pedregon dreams of former glory Whit Bazemore: Bazemore looks for Topeka three-peat

Sunday Dave Connolly: Connolly drives to runner-up Greg Anderson: Anderson concludes magical May Greg Stanfield: Stanfield jumps up to sixth place Jason Line: Line solidifies hold on fourth place Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin cut early, but earns spot in King Demon Crown Jim Yates: Yates loses close race to Stanfield Ken Koretsky: Effort a little shaky in first round Richie Stevens: Stevens advances to second round Saturday Dave Connolly: Relieved Connolly qualifies second Erica Enders: Enders and team optimistic in spite of DNQ Greg Anderson: Anderson runs to the No. 1 qualifying spot Jason Line: Line qualifies in fourth spot Jeg Coughlin: Jeg sizes up threat from reigning champ Jim Yates: Yates happy with No. 6 starting spot Mike Edwards: Edwards rounds out top half Richie Stevens: Stevens qualifies in bottom half of field Friday Dave Connolly: Connolly No. 2 after first day of qualifying Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin lucky to earn 13th spot on opening day Pre-race Erica Enders: Enders hopes teams' previous good fortune rubs off Jeg Coughlin: Critical point in the season sends Jeg testing Jim Yates: Testing provides answers as Yates prepares for Summer Nationals Kurt Johnson: KJ looks to complete the puzzle in Topeka Richie Stevens: Stevens and Glidden squeeze in some testing

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