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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Denver, CO
(July 15-17)

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Team Reports News and notes from NHRA's Pro teams at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. These reports will be updated and new ones added as they become available. About these reports

Sunday Brandon Bernstein: Bad luck plagues Bud team Cory McClenathan: McClenathan advances to semifinals Doug Herbert: Herbert moving on from the mountain to the West Coast Larry Dixon: Dixon drives to round two-effort Melanie Troxel: Troxel makes re-debut Morgan Lucas: Lucas races to fifth final round Tony Schumacher: Schumacher wins, captures points lead Saturday Cory McClenathan: McClenathan in at No. 6 Doug Herbert: Herbert improves time and qualifying position Larry Dixon: Dixon places third after strong qualifying outing Melanie Troxel: Troxel qualifies 10th Tony Schumacher: Schumacher stays second Friday Doug Herbert: Herbert turns in a quick day of racing Larry Dixon: Dixon powers to No. 3 position Tony Schumacher: Schumacher qualifies second Pre-race Brandon Bernstein: How much luck can a Clydesdale horseshoe generate? Cory McClenathan: McClenathan hopes for turnaround in second half of season Dave Grubnic: Grubnic looking for more wins Doug Herbert: Herbert, Dupuy ready for the Western Swing Doug Kalitta: Doug wants to add his name to Bandimere win list Larry Dixon: Dixon hopes to conquer a tough Denver track Mitch King: King prepped for Denver Morgan Lucas: Denver's performance marks belong to Lucas Oil Racing Scott Kalitta: With Coors' backing, Kalitta ready for Denver Tony Schumacher: Shoe says Swing is key

Sunday Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson disappointed with results Cruz Pedregon: Cruz loses close first-round race Del Worsham: Worsham gains more optimism with round two finish Eric Medlen: Another early exit for Medlen Gary Densham: Densham forced to play it safe; loses in Round 1 Gary Scelzi: Scelzi lands in semi’s Jeff Arend: Arend falls to No. 1 qualifier John Force: Force out early, but fends off Scelzi Phil Burkart: Burkart scores runner-up Robert Hight: Hight powers into points lead with win Ron Capps: Capps goes to quarterfinals Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson climbs to the semi's on the mountain Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. drives to second-round finish Tony Bartone: Bartone out in round one Tony Pedregon: First-round foul eliminates Pedregon Whit Bazemore: Bazemore advances to second round Saturday Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson qualifies in 15th spot Cruz Pedregon: Cruz lands 13th qualifying position Del Worsham: Worsham stays strong on the mountain Gary Densham: Densham looking to turn the tide on the mountain Gary Scelzi: Scelzi joins teammates in 2-3-4 qualifying sweep Jeff Arend: Arend conquers Thunder Mountain Phil Burkart: Burkart goes back-to-back with solid runs Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson holds onto the No. 7 position Tommy Johnson: Johnson pilots ride to No. 9 position Tony Bartone: Dunn team works its magic on Thunder Mountain Tony Pedregon: Pedregon grabs 12th qualifying position Whit Bazemore: Bazemore, team coming together; qualifies second Friday Cruz Pedregon: Cruz 12th after Day One Del Worsham: Worsham has career day on the mountain Gary Densham: Densham racing on top of the mountain Phil Burkart: Burkart bounces back with solid second run Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson qualifies No. 7 on only one run Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. races to No. 8 spot Tony Pedregon: Pedregon opens weekend 11th Pre-race Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson has many mountains to climb Cruz Pedregon: Advance Auto Parts driver familiar with mile-high altitude Del Worsham: Worsham heads back to work, kicking off second half in Denver Eric Medlen: Medlen hopes 'Mountain' is merely a mole hill Gary Densham: Racebricks team continues its upward trend Gary Scelzi: Scelzi aims to conquer Mopar Mile-High Nationals Jeff Arend: Arend confident heading into the second half of the NHRA season John Force: 'Western Swing' critical to champ's bid for 14th title Phil Burkart: Burkart heads for the mountain to defend Denver title Robert Hight: Rookie Hight among favorites in Denver Ron Capps: Capps in the midst of tight championship chase at start of Western Swing Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looking for luck on the mountain Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. geared up to begin toilsome Western Swing Tony Pedregon: Experience should pay for Pedregon Whit Bazemore: Mopar Mile-High Nationals important race for Bazemore

Sunday Dave Connolly: Quick reactions help Connolly to runner-up Erica Enders: Enders happy with her effort Jeg Coughlin: Great driving doesn't yield a win for Coughlin Jim Yates: Yates pleased with performance Kurt Johnson: Johnson powers to semifinals Mike Thomas: Thomas loses close race Richie Stevens: Stevens in oh-so-close loss to teammate Warren Johnson: WJ wins, reclaims points lead Saturday Dave Connolly: Mile-high altitude, tricky track lead to no. 9 starting position Erica Enders: Enders qualifies for the fourth time this year Greg Anderson: Anderson makes record-setting in GTO’s debut Jeg Coughlin: Heat wins out; Coughlin prepares for teammate Jim Yates: Final run in 'terrible' lane boosts Yates' confidence Kurt Johnson: KJ will roll off fourth Mike Thomas: Thomas puts Nitro Fish Stratus infield Richie Stevens: Stevens posts four good qualifying runs to land in No. 5 spot Warren Johnson: Consistent WJ will start second Friday Erica Enders: Enders in the field after Friday qualifying Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin plans to lean on teammate to improve Kurt Johnson: KJ in fourth Warren Johnson: WJ opens qualifying effort in second Pre-race Dave Connolly: Connolly refreshed, ready for Mile-High Nationals Jeg Coughlin: Jeg wants to reach new heights on Thunder Mountain Jim Yates: Yates optimistic going into Mopar Mile-High Nationals Kurt Johnson: Second generation racer looks for third Mile-High win Richie Stevens: Stevens set for Mopar Mile-High Nationals after Bandimere testing Warren Johnson: W.J. aims to start improving on his mid-term grade

Sunday Angelle Sampey: Sampey bows out in first round Antron Brown: Brown runner-up, closes on points lead Chip Ellis: Ellis advance to the semifinals Craig Treble: Semifinal finish for Treble Karen Stoffer: Stoffer maintains points position after grueling Denver event Karen Stoffer: Stoffer fouls in opening round Saturday Angelle Sampey: Sampey qualifies 11th Antron Brown: Brown to start ninth Chip Ellis: Ellis rides to the No. 2 position Connie Cohen: Cohen struggles in her return Craig Treble: Treble qualifies fifth Friday Angelle Sampey: Sampey places 12th Antron Brown: Brown qualifies eighth Chip Ellis: Ellis No. 4 after day one of qualifying Pre-race Angelle Sampey: Red-hot Sampey looking for two in a row Antron Brown: Brown looks to maintain performance Chip Ellis: G Squared and Ellis hope to be hot the last half of the season Connie Cohen: Cohen eager to return to racing action in Denver Craig Treble: Treble goal oriented in Denver Karen Stoffer: Stoffer reloads for Denver

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