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Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals
Sonoma, CA
(July 28-30)

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

Sunday Bob Vandergriff: Vandergriff advances to second round in Sonoma Bob Vandergriff: Vandergriff advances to second round in Sonoma Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein strong in qualifying, not race day Cory McClenathan: Chassis under scrutiny after loss Dave Grubnic: Grubnic lets one slip away David Baca: Baca entertains family and friends at home track Doug Herbert: Herbert bows out early Doug Kalitta: Kalitta extends his lead in Sonoma Hillary Will: Will advances to the semifinals J.R. Todd: Todd beats Schumacher, wins again Larry Dixon: Dixon cards quarterfinal finish Melanie Troxel: Troxel slips, is eliminated in first round Morgan Lucas: Lucas suffers tough first-round loss Rod Fuller: Fuller defeats Herbert, reaches quarterfinal Tony Bartone: Bartone goes to quarterfinals Tony Schumacher: Schumacher loses in final round Saturday Bob Vandergriff: Vandergriff starts from No. 9 Cory McClenathan: Cory Mac faces Grubnic in first round David Baca: Baca will need to be a heartbreaker to advance at home Doug Herbert: Herbert making progress Doug Kalitta: Points leader Kalitta qualifies No. 5 i Hillary Will: Will qualifies No. 7 J.R. Todd: Todd qualifies sixth Larry Dixon: Dixon qualifies 15th Melanie Troxel: Troxel collects No. 10 in qualifying Morgan Lucas: Lucas’ upturn moving on Rod Fuller: Fuller the toast of Saturday's qualifying action Tony Schumacher: Schumacher stays No. 1 Friday Bob Vandergriff: Vandergriff sitting in No. 6 Cory McClenathan: McClenathan 13th after opening day Tony Schumacher: Schumacher No. 1 with track record Pre-race Bob Vandergriff: Vandergriff looks to shake things up in Sonoma Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein staying alive in Top Fuel championship battle Dave Grubnic: Grubnic seeking second win of 2006 season in Sonoma David Baca: No-Cal racer Baca wants one more 'first' from Infineon Doug Herbert: Herbert sets his sights on Sonoma Doug Kalitta: Kalitta looking to extend points lead with third consecutive win at Sonoma Hillary Will: Will looks forward to return to Infineon Raceway J.R. Todd: Top Fuel rookie Todd remains in spotlight after milestone victory Larry Dixon: Dixon hopes for sizzling weekend in hot California sun Melanie Troxel: Troxel staged for Sonoma success Morgan Lucas: Lucas Oil Racing geared up to bounce back Rod Fuller: Fuller stabilizing position as title contender Tony Schumacher: 'We have a shot,' says Schumacher

Sunday Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson hampered by mechanical problems Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon heads to Brainerd after a hot weekend in Sonoma Del Worsham: Worsham's loss hits hard Gary Scelzi: Scelzi out in first round Mike Ashley: Ashley compiles career-best semifinal finish Phil Burkart: Burkart's edge vaporizes into first-round loss Ron Capps: Capps hangs on to points lead, despite first-round exit Scott Kalitta: Kalitta bags a round win in Sonoma Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. drives to round-one finish Tony Pedregon: Pedregon takes runner-up finish in Sonoma Whit Bazemore: Bazemore goes to semifinals Saturday Del Worsham: Worsham to hit from "3 hole" Gary Scelzi: Scelzi struggles to qualify 13th Mike Ashley: Ashley enters final eliminations as the ninth qualifier Phil Burkart: Burkart holds on to top-half spot Ron Capps: Capps posts four consistent runs to qualify No. 6 Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. races to No. 12 qualifying spot Whit Bazemore: Bazemore is No. 11 Friday Del Worsham: Worsham pounces on No. 2 spot Mike Ashley: Ashley shows marked improvement Phil Burkart: Burkart "feels" his way to No. 7 spot Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looks to move out of the No. 16 spot tomorrow Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. races to No. 10 spot Pre-race Bob Gilbertson: Gilbertson hopes for success at Sonoma Cruz Pedregon: Cruz wants to win Sonoma Del Worsham: Worsham seeks healing on Sonoma mission Eric Medlen: Medlen goes from one horse to 8,000 at Infineon Raceway Gary Scelzi: Scelzi set to make move in Sonoma John Force: Force back bids for eighth win at Infineon Raceway Mike Ashley: Ashley looking to turn potential into results at Sonoma Phil Burkart: Burkart aims to make an Infineon statement Robert Hight: Hight not superstitious about qualifying No. 1 Ron Capps: Capps looking for second Sonoma win Scott Kalitta: Kalitta seeing 'Red' in Sonoma Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looks to close the Western Swing with a good showing Tommy Johnson: Johnson Jr. looks to finish up strong at Sonoma Tony Pedregon: Pedregon hopes for big weekend Whit Bazemore: Seattle winner Bazemore ready for more heat in Sonoma

Sunday Greg Anderson: Anderson one thousandth of a second short Jason Line: Line drives to winner’s circle Jim Yates: Yates perseveres, advances to semifinals Mike Thomas: Guarnaccia pleased with car’s performance Richie Stevens: Stevens out early Saturday Dave Connolly: Connolly to race Warren Johnson Greg Anderson: Seventh No. 1 of year for Anderson Jason Line: Line qualified No. 2 Jim Yates: Yates faced Stanfield in first round Kurt Johnson: KJ will start seventh Mike Thomas: Thomas runs 6.693 seconds Richie Stevens: Stevens Jr. qualifies No. 5 Shaun Carlson: Rookie Carlson exits on Saturday Warren Johnson: Career-best elapsed time propels WJ to third starting spot Friday Dave Connolly: Mechanical trouble, sun slow Connolly Kurt Johnson: Sitting fifth, KJ sets his sights high Pre-race Dave Connolly:  Connolly intent on resuming hot performances at Sonoma Erica Enders: Enders wants to get back in the groove in Sonoma Greg Anderson: Anderson knows roll to championship must start at Sonoma Jason Line: Line has an eye on the winner’s circle Jim Yates: Yates focusing on qualifying at Sonoma, not approaching milestones Kurt Johnson: With family on hand, K.J. looks for a vintage performance Max Naylor: Naylor ready to turn up the heat Mike Thomas: KPK Motorsports looking for answers Richie Stevens: Stevens keeping his head down, staying focused for Sonoma Shaun Carlson: Infineon Raceway feels like home to Carlson Warren Johnson: W.J. ready for a break out win in Sonoma

Sunday Andrew Hines: Hines records another six-second run Angelle Sampey: Sampey beaten in quarterfinals Antron Brown: Brown loses in final round Ryan Schnitz: Schnitz's perfect light not enough Steve Johnson: Career-best elapsed time highlights weekend Saturday Andrew Hines: Hines earns the top qualifying position Antron Brown: Brown grabs third spot Ryan Schnitz: 7.02 nets Schnitz eighth Tom Bradford: Bradford joins 6 Second Club! Friday Angelle Sampey: Sampey qualified fourth Antron Brown: Brown breaks into sub-seven second club Ryan Schnitz: Schnitz solid Tom Bradford: Bradford qualified 5th Pre-race Andrew Hines: Hines aims to hold points lead at Infineon Raceway Angelle Sampey: Angelle looking to take the lead again Antron Brown: Brown wants his first title to come in '06 Chip Ellis: Ellis ready for championship charge Matt Smith: Smith wants another win

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