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CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
Joliet, IL
(June 9-12)

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CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals

Team Reports
News and notes from NHRA's Pro teams at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. These reports will be updated and new ones added as they become available.

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Sunday
Brandon Bernstein: Second-round disappointment strikes Budweiser team
Cory McClenathan: Traction problems end Cory Mac’s day in opening round
Doug Herbert: Herbert shows improvement
Larry Dixon: Dixon drives to semifinal finish
Morgan Lucas: Lucas posts first-round finish
Rod Fuller: Fuller goes to the finals for the second time
Scott Kalitta: Kalitta wins second of season
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher taken out in second round

Saturday
Cory McClenathan: McClenathan pleased with No. 4 qualifying spot
Dave Grubnic: Grubnic grands No. 8 spot
Doug Herbert: Herbert makes four good passes, ready for victory
Doug Kalitta: Kalitta settles into No. 2 spot
Larry Dixon: Dixon finishes in No. 6 spot
Scott Kalitta: Kalitta qualifies in 10th position
Scott Weis: Weis keeps a firm grip on starting position
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo falls short at home track
Tony Schumacher: "The Sarge" retains No. 1 spot

Friday
Doug Herbert: Herbert blasts into the No. 3 spot
Larry Dixon: Dixon to No. 4 position
Scott Weis: Weis blasts into field
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo has to dig deep to get in show
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher on top of charts

Pre-race
Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein hopes to capitalize on father’s success in Chicago
Cory McClenathan: Carrier Family and points foremost on Cory Mac’s mind
Dave Grubnic: Grubnic goes to Joliet NHRA event with new outlook and a new ride
Doug Herbert: Herbert looking for second consecutive win in Chicago
Doug Kalitta: Points leader Kalitta ready for improvement at Joliet
Jack Beckman: Encouraging news in hand, Beckman heads for Chicago
Larry Dixon: Dixon not fazed by racing at sponsor's home track
Morgan Lucas: Lucas eyes ‘W’ at Route 66 Raceway
Scott Kalitta: Kalitta ready to let actions speak in Joliet
Scott Weis: Most critical race of the season is here for Weis
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo arrives at home track sporting a new look
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher lining up a birthday gift

Sunday
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz pleased with performance
Del Worsham: Worsham ends "The Streak" by advancing to second round
Eric Medlen: Medlen scores runner-up
Gary Densham: Densham runs his quickest E.T. of the season
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi blows them away
Jeff Arend: Arend advances to the semifinals
John Force: Force’s winning streak halted
Phil Burkart: Burkart can't capitalize on strong qualifying effort
Robert Hight: Hight out in round two, slips to third place
Ron Capps: Capps out in opening round
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson makes another strong run
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. drives to semifinal performance
Tony Pedregon: Mechanical problems haunt Pedregon in second round

Saturday
Bob Gilbertson: Broken throttle cable derails Gilby
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz 12th after final qualifying
Del Worsham: Worsham stays "hot," stays 6th
Gary Densham: Densham qualifies with tough Chicago crowd
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi on remote control; qualifies No. 9
Jeff Arend: Arend pleased with effort
Phil Burkart: Burkart remains 7th, stays ready for Sunday
Ron Capps: Capps takes No. 11 in qualifying
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson holds tight to fourth
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. drives to No. 13 spot
Tony Bartone: Bartone misses cut
Tony Pedregon: Pedregon holds onto No. 5 spot
Whit Bazemore: Bazemore fails to qualify for first time since 2003

Friday
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson makes career best numbers to qualify eighth
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz 10th after Friday
Del Worsham: Worsham says "bring on the night"
Phil Burkart: Burkart bags first 4.7 of the year under the lights
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson qualifies fourth
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. finishes 12th
Tony Pedregon: Pedregon sits fifth after first day

Pre-race
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson ready to throw it all at Chicago
Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon in thick of points battle
Del Worsham: Worsham not shy about Chi-town return
Eric Medlen: Medlen trying to move up in points race
Gary Densham: Densham getting his groove back
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi set for move up the ranks in Chicago
Jeff Arend: Arend eager to return to record-setting Route 66 Raceway
John Force: Force seeks fourth straight tour victory
Phil Burkart: Burkart's blue team takes care of monkey, aims for results
Robert Hight: Rookie Hight on the fast track
Ron Capps: Test prepare Capps for record-breaking Route 66
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looking for first win of season close to home
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. excited to continue strong 2005 showing
Tony Pedregon: T-Ped's many Chicago successes have him excited about weekend
Whit Bazemore: Three-time Route 66 champ Bazemore eyes another win


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