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Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
Clermont, IN
(August 31-September 5)

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Mac Tools U.S. Nationals

Team Reports
News and notes from NHRA's Pro teams at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. These reports will be updated and new ones added as they become available.

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Monday
Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein qualifies No. 4; surprised with early loss
Clay Millican: Kalitta outdistances Millican
Cory McClenathan: Loss of traction ends Cory Mac’s quest for a third Indy title
Doug Herbert: Herbert drives into semifinals
Larry Dixon: Dixon captures third career U.S. Nationals victory
Melanie Troxel: Troxel advances to second round after defeating “the other Kalitta”
Morgan Lucas: Frustrating first round loss lets down Lucas
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo qualifies, out in first round
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher loses in finals, takes over points lead

Sunday
Clay Millican: Millican’s 4.601-second time puts him 12th
Cory McClenathan: McClenathan places No. 3
Doug Herbert: Herbert earns highest qualifying position of the season
Larry Dixon: Dixon qualifies sixth
Melanie Troxel: Indy local Troxel qualifies No. 10
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo’s consistency put him 14th on ladder
Tony Schumacher:  Schumacher takes pole

Saturday
Doug Herbert: Herbert runs career best time
Larry Dixon: Dixon improves to sixth
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo runs a season best 4.615 in night session
Tony Schumacher: "The Sarge" stays number one

Friday
Doug Herbert: Herbert opens with donation
Larry Dixon: Dixon drives to No. 9 spot
T.J. Zizzo: Zizzo stands in tenth after first round
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher on top of charts

Pre-race
Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein excited to compete in NHRA’s premier event
Clay Millican: Millican to drive Popular Mechanics-themed car at Indy
Cory McClenathan: Cory Mac focused on winning
Dave Grubnic: Grubnic encouraged after successful test session
Doug Herbert: Herbert anxious for the big show in Indianapolis
Doug Kalitta: Kalitta heads to Indy with a small lead and big expectations
Jack Beckman: Beckman looks to add his name to esteemed Indy winner’s list
Larry Dixon: Dixon hopes testing pays off at U.S. Nationals
Melanie Troxel: Troxel geared up for U.S. Nationals with new car, outlook
Morgan Lucas: Indy is the place to race
Rod Fuller: Powers Motorsports hopes to bring home win No. 2
Scott Kalitta: Kalitta looks to Indy win to add to his legendary career
Scott Weis: Weis defending his position at Indy
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher hopes his luck continues at Indy

Monday
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson back on track at Indy
Del Worsham: Worsham doubles up
Eric Medlen: Medlen out early on Monday
Gary Densham: Densham falls short on bid to defend U.S. Nationals title
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi takes over points lead
John Force: Force out in the first round
Phil Burkart: Burkart outlasts Force in round one
Robert Hight: Hight loses round
Ron Capps: Capps’ route to lead take a slight detour
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson runs out of air
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. drives to first-round finish
Tony Bartone: Bartone’s day ends in the first round
Whit Bazemore: Bazemore scores semifinal finish

Sunday
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson qualifies for quickest Funny Car field ever
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz misses the cut
Del Worsham: Worsham wins Skoal Showdown, heads into "Big Go" #4
Gary Densham: Densham ready for the biggest race day of the season
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi qualifies No. 7; goes to second round in Showdown
Phil Burkart: Burkart consistent, and in the show
Ron Capps: Capps snags No. 9
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson makes nice runs in the heat, holds onto the No. 10 spot
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. qualifies fifth in quickest Funny Car field
Tony Bartone: Bartone’s career best performance propels him into show
Tony Pedregon: Pedregon grabs 15th slot
Whit Bazemore: Bazemore on consistent path

Saturday
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson 12th in the quickest field ever
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz still seeking spot in field
Del Worsham: Worsham "goes deep" on home run night, 4.746 lands 4th
Gary Densham: Densham runs season quickest pass
Mike Ashley: Ashley makes huge strides in second day
Phil Burkart: Burkart clings to 16th spot in ultra-quick historic field
Phil Burkart: Burkart clings to 16th spot in ultra-quick historic field
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson sits in No. 10 spot
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. sits fifth
Tony Pedregon: Pedregon regroups to compete in round three

Friday
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson 16th after first qualifying session at U.S. Nationals
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz not currently qualified
Del Worsham: Worsham sets Indy speed mark, lands 7th
Phil Burkart: Burkart runs 4.852, only earns 14th spot
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson pleased with No. 5 qualifying spot
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. makes second quickest run of career
Tony Pedregon: Pedregon begins weekend in 12th

Pre-race
Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson ready for 'the Big Go'
Cruz Pedregon: Cruz looking to add to his Indy legacy
Del Worsham: Worsham dreams big as 'the Big Go' approaches
Eric Medlen: Medlen aims for fourth win in five races
Gary Densham: Densham ready to defend title
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi smack in the heat of all battles at Indy
John Force: Force seeks redemption, points lead
Paul Lee: Lee ready for double duty
Phil Burkart: Burkart bets on the basics for Indy success
Robert Hight: Hight in car that doubled-up a year ago
Ron Capps: Capps puts focus on points race
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looks for the U.S. Nationals to begin a new chapter
Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. aims for two Indy wins
Tony Bartone: Bartone and Dunn look to add to their success at the U.S. Nationals
Tony Pedregon: Pedregon wants to win drag racing's SuperBowl
Whit Bazemore: Two-time U.S. Nationals champion Bazemore looks for consistency in Indy


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