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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Norwalk, Ohio
(June 26-29)

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

Sunday Antron Brown: Brown races to quarterfinals, remains second in standings Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein reaches second final in two weeks Cory McClenathan: McClenathan races to semifinal finish Doug Herbert: Herbert brings home heartwarming win J.R. Todd: Todd posts quarterfinals finish Morgan Lucas: Close first-round finish for Lucas Rod Fuller: Fuller races to semifinals Tony Schumacher: Schumacher drops close second-round race Saturday Antron Brown: Brown races to No. 6 spot Cory McClenathan: McClenathan No. 2 in qualifying J.R. Todd: Todd has uphill climb against Will Morgan Lucas: Lucas vs. McClenathan first round Rod Fuller: Fuller earns second straight pole at Norwalk Tony Schumacher: Schumacher claims eighth starting position Pre-race Antron Brown: Brown excited to head to Norwalk Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein looking for consistency and round wins Cory McClenathan: McClenathan ready to race in Norwalk Doug Herbert: Herbert races with heavy heart, looks for a little luck Rod Fuller: Fuller hopes to keep Norwalk run going Tony Schumacher: Schumacher struggling to move forward

Sunday Ashley Force: Unexpected first-round loss for Ashley Bob Tasca III: Second-round appearance for Tasca Cruz Pedregon: Solid semifinal showing returns Pedregon to winning form Del Worsham: Quarterfinal finish features Forceful first round Jack Beckman: Beckman bumped out in first round Jerry Toliver: Toliver drops close first-round pedalfest John Force: Force out in first round Mike Neff: Neff loses to teammate Robert Hight: Hight scores runner-up Ron Capps: Capps goes to semis, moves up in points Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson still has an impressive hot rod Tommy Johnson: Team continues to make performance strides Saturday Bob Tasca III: No. 4 spot for Tasca in the heat; will race bartone in first round Del Worsham: Dodging the weather, Worsham lands 7th Doug Herbert: Herbert qualifies in top half of field Gary Scelzi: Team is disqualified Jack Beckman: Beckman banks No. 5 in qualifying Jerry Toliver: Toliver makes the show in No. 15 spot Melanie Troxel: Team disqualified Mike Neff: Neff qualifies 16th, faces teammate in round onee Robert Hight: Hight leads field Ron Capps: Capps captures No. 2 Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson claims the No. 3 qualifying spot Pre-race Ashley Force: Ashley holding tightly to Countdown position Cruz Pedregon:  With Tobler by his side, Pedregon marches confidently into Norwalk Del Worsham: For Worsham, life's intersection is in Norwalk Gary Scelzi: Scelzi taking time to relax and enjoy family Jack Beckman: Beckman reflects, prepares for Norwalk Jerry Toliver: Toliver carries heavy heart into Norwalk John Force: On a favorite track, Force seeks first win Melanie Troxel: Troxel ready to defend Team Gotham’s title Mike Neff: Neff focuses on positives with heavy heart Robert Hight: Hight heads to Norwalk with heavy heart, eye on future Ron Capps: Capps set for Norwalk return Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson faces Norwalk challenges with deeper determination Tommy Johnson: Johnson hopes to capitalize on team owner’s final-round appearance last year

Sunday Allen Johnson: One day after perfect light, reaction time costs Johnson Dave Connolly: Connolly gains some ground in quarterfinal finish Greg Anderson: Anderson wins sponsor's race Jeg Coughlin: Time to turn the page for Coughlin Justin Humphreys: Humphreys back in top 10 contention Kurt Johnson: KJ has an uncharacteristically early exit Larry Morgan: Morgan takes runner-up spot Saturday Dave Connolly: Connolly to meet Warren Johnson in key race for 10th place Jason Line: Line on top of field Jeg Coughlin: Once again, Coughlin to start race day as one of the favorites Kurt Johnson: KJ’s double duty day nets the fifth starting position Mike Edwards: Edwards qualifies top half Richie Stevens: Stevens misses starting line-up Warren Johnson: WJ will start seventh Friday Richie Stevens: Stevens No. 1 as water seepage stops action Pre-race Dave Connolly: Connolly continues playoff pursuit before home crowd Jeg Coughlin: Confident Coughlin cruises into home state race Justin Humphreys: Round wins Humphreys’ priority Kurt Johnson: KJ hopes to refocus attention during busy weekend Warren Johnson: Mindful WJ is ready to resume racing

Sunday Angelle Sampey: Sampey misses Tree by .002 Chip Ellis: Ellis rides to quarterfinal finish Chris Rivas: Rivas solidifies fourth place standing Hector Arana: Arana conquers field Junior Pippin: Pippin loses in first round Karen Stoffer: Challenging Norwalk has Stoffer looking to Denver Matt Smith: Smith loses second round Steve Johnson: Johnson’s strong performances mark the turning point of his season Saturday Chip Ellis: Ellis rides to No. 6 in qualifying Junior Pippin: Pippin ends his qualifying drought Pre-race Angelle Sampey: Sampey looks toward brighter Norwalk Chip Ellis: Keeping up winning momentum is Ellis’ goal Chris Rivas: Rivas aims for third consecutive successful race Junior Pippin: Pippin will try to resume qualifying run Karen Stoffer: Saddened stoffer looks to solidify top-ten rank Steve Johnson: Johnson eyes twin wins, $50,000 bonus

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