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O`Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
Topeka, KS
(June 1-3)

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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 regains points lead with third win of the season Cory McClenathan: McClenathan goes to quarterfinals, ninth in points Dave Grubnic: Grubnic makes third semifinal round of 2007 Hillary Will: Will, team continue to eye Countdown Melanie Troxel: Troxel posts close first-round finish Morgan Lucas: Lucas upbeat despite first-round loss Rod Fuller: Fuller suffers rare first-round loss Tony Schumacher: Schumacher drops close semifinal-round race Whit Bazemore: Bazemore drives to quarterfinals Saturday Cory McClenathan: Cory Mac fights mechanical problems; qualifies 16th Doug Herbert: Herbert frustrated with DNQ Melanie Troxel: Troxel optimistic despite 14th spot Morgan Lucas: No. 8 is great for Lucas Rod Fuller: Fuller qualifies fourth Tony Schumacher: "The Sarge" hangs on to second starting position Whit Bazemore: Bazemore finishes in No. 3 spot Friday Melanie Troxel: Troxel provisional No. 7 Morgan Lucas: Lucas takes provisional No. 6 position Rod Fuller: Points leader Fuller races to No. 4 position Tony Schumacher: Schumacher holds second spot Whit Bazemore: Bazemore sits third Pre-race Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein enjoying season, credits Budweiser/Lucas Oil team Clay Millican: Millican to debut new RATT -- Back for More dragster in Topeka Cory McClenathan: McClenathan ready for upcoming challenge of eight races in nine weeks Dave Grubnic: Grubnic prepped for big weekend Doug Herbert: Herbert anxious to race at Heartland Park Doug Kalitta: Kalitta ready to defend his title Hillary Will: Will continues to battle for spot in elite eight J.R. Todd: Good test results provide spark for Todd Melanie Troxel: Troxel desires two-in-a-row at Topeka Morgan Lucas: Timely performance has Lucas geared up for Topeka Tony Schumacher: Schumacher ready to get back on track

Sunday Ashley Force: Second-round finish for Force Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon retains championship position Del Worsham: Worsham's best lap of the weekend not enough Gary Densham: Densham disappointed after tire-smoking effort Gary Scelzi: Scelzi beats Force, is ousted by teammate Beckman Jack Beckman: Beckman snares semifinal finish Jeff Arend: Arend's day ends early, by an eyelash Jerry Toliver: Toliver gives Wilkerson close race in tight finish John Force: Force loses in first round Kenny Bernstein: Bernstein’s superb reaction time can’t overcome loss of power at Topeka Mike Ashley: Ashley blows away the competition Robert Hight: Hight’s second-round crash pulls team together Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson enjoyed his weekend Saturday Del Worsham: Worsham works his way in Gary Scelzi: Scelzi garners No. 14 Jack Beckman: Beckman pumped by three strong passes Jeff Arend: Arend hangs on to top-half spot, keeps qualifying streak alive Jerry Toliver: Toliver qualifies 12th Mike Ashley: Speed record earns Ashley No. 2 spot Ron Capps: Capps misses the field for first time since 2004 Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson stands firm in the No. 5 spot Friday Del Worsham: Worsham waits out a 14th spot after day one Jeff Arend: Arend puts a solid 4.87 on the board, sits 7th Mike Ashley: Records continue for Ashley Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson qualified No. 5 Pre-race Ashley Force: Recent results make Ashley a new force for the future Cruz Pedregon: Cruz and Co. closing in on championship tuneup Del Worsham: Worsham sees a Topeka win as a capital idea Gary Densham: Densham eyes Topeka race for first win of the season Gary Scelzi: Scelzi has experienced it all in Topeka Jack Beckman: Beckman adds another new venue to his hit list Jeff Arend: Arend confident Topeka will provide his just rewards Jerry Toliver: Toliver confident Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota will be competitive John Force: Force suddenly a fan of NHRA's new points format Kenny Bernstein: Bernstein looking to go rounds in Topeka Mike Ashley: Ashley intent on maintaining momentum in Topeka Robert Hight: Hight tries to bounce back as circuit moves to Topeka Ron Capps: Defending event champ Capps ready to roll in Topeka Scott Kalitta: Kalitta hoping for crossover success Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson takes his Impala for a test drive before heading to Topeka Tony Pedregon: Pedregon hopes to rekindle Topeka magic

Sunday Allen Johnson: Johnson reaches second round Dave Connolly: Connolly goes to second straight final round, finishes second Greg Anderson: Anderson wins eighth straight final round Jason Line: Line advances to semifinal Jeg Coughlin: Semifinal finish keeps Coughlin in title hunt Ken Koretsky: Koretsky loses close one Kurt Johnson: KJ’s rollercoaster stops in the quarterfinals Richie Stevens: Good news, bad news in round one Tom Hammonds: Hammonds loses in quarterfinal round Saturday Allen Johnson: Johnson qualified No. 3 Bill Windham: Windham misses lineup by two-hundredths of second Dave Connolly: Connolly will start second Greg Anderson: Anderson takes top spot Jason Line: Line claims No. 6 spot Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin is ready to win Ken Koretsky: Good outing puts Koretsky 12th Kurt Johnson: KJ qualifies seventh Richie Stevens: Stevens in at No. 8 Tom Hammonds: Hammonds moves on to elimination rounds Warren Johnson: WJ battles to the 13th starting spot Friday Jeg Coughlin: Cautious Coughlin holds eighth spot after opening day Pre-race Allen Johnson: Veteran experience has Johnson confident heading into Topeka Bill Windham: Windham ready to qualify Big O Tire Chevy at Topeka Dave Connolly: Connolly excited about return to Heartland Park Topeka Erica Enders: Endless summer of races suits Enders' style Greg Anderson: Anderson takes point lead on the road Jason Line: Line looks to Topeka for a rebound Jeg Coughlin: 'From Here to Eternity,' NHRA-style Justin Humphreys: Newcomer Humphreys excited about semifinal finish; looking for more Ken Koretsky: Pleased with test results, Koretsky ready to contend in Topeka Kurt Johnson: K.J. draws inspiration from his daughter's winning ways Richie Stevens: Stevens pumped to make run at King Demon Crown field Warren Johnson: 'The Professor' turns Boy Scout for crucial stretch of races

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