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Checker Schuck's Kragen NHRA Nationals
Phoenix, Ariz.
(February 22-24)

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Checker Schucks Kragen NHRA Nationals

Team Reports
News and notes from NHRA's Pro teams at the Checker Schucks Kragen NHRA Nationals. These reports will be updated and new ones added as they become available.

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Sunday
Antron Brown: Brown drives to quarterfinals
Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein takes No. 1 qualifying spot
Cory McClenathan: McClenathan out early
Dave Grubnic: Grubnic, No. 2 qualifier, advances to final round
Doug Herbert: Herbert exits early, plans to test
Doug Kalitta: Kalitta turned away
Hillary Will: Will solidifies fastest female status
J.R. Todd: Tough loss for Todd in first round
Morgan Lucas: First round loss for Lucas
Rod Fuller: Fuller drives to semifinals
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher loses in semifinals

Saturday
Alan Bradshaw: Sun sets early for Bradshaw in Arizona desert
Antron Brown: Brown qualifies fifth
Cory McClenathan: McClenathan qualifies No. 10
Doug Herbert: Herbert solidly in field
J.R. Todd: Todd starts No. 6
Morgan Lucas: Lucas races into the No. 9 spot
Rod Fuller: Fuller races to No. 11 spot
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher takes fourth starting position

Pre-race
Alan Bradshaw: 'Teammate' means even more this weekend for Bradshaw
Antron Brown: Brown ready for his first race in Phoenix
Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein hoping for third Firebird win
Cory McClenathan: McClenathan looks to ride momentum of fast season start into Phoenix
Dave Grubnic: Grubnic expecting exciting elapsed times
Doug Herbert: Herbert’s “For My Boys” tour focused on victory
Doug Kalitta: Kalitta determined to deter desert drought
Hillary Will: Will eying consistency
J.R. Todd: ‘Familiar pipe’ energizes Todd
Morgan Lucas: Momentum building for Lucas
Rod Fuller: Fuller hopes Phoenix success streak continues
Tony Schumacher: Schumacher looks to build on fast start to season

Sunday
Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon reaches quarterfinal round
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi makes gains, finishes in second round
Jack Beckman: Beckman wins first of season
Jerry Toliver: Toliver suffers early exit
John Force: Force out in opening round
Mike Neff: Neff still looking for consistency
Robert Hight: Hight comes up short in third consecutive final round
Ron Capps: Capps upset in opening round
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson loses by a glove
Tommy Johnson: Johnson drives to final four

Saturday
Ashley Force: Force doesn't make the field
Bob Tasca III: Tasca misses by one position
Del Worsham: Deja vu of the worst kind: Worsham goes 0-for-2
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi rolls to No. 7
Jack Beckman: Beckman squeaks into field in No. 15
Jerry Toliver: Toliver qualifies No. 13 on final attempt
John Force: Force blasts into third spot
Melanie Troxel: Disappointing day for Troxel
Mike Neff: Neff qualifies No. 2
Robert Hight: Hight qualifies on final pass
Ron Capps: Capps grabs No. 12
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson takes it to the top, again

Pre-race
Ashley Force: A rookie no longer, Ashley seeks more
Bob Tasca III: Tasca excited for round two
Cruz Pedregon: Consistent Pedregon optimistic heading for Phoenix
Del Worsham: Worsham hopes to be "the man" in Phoenix
Gary Scelzi: Scelzi brimming with confidence
Jack Beckman: Beckman poised for accelerated performance
Jerry Toliver: Toliver seeking first victory in Phoenix
John Force: Phenomenal Force focuses on Firebird
Melanie Troxel: Troxel confident heading into Phoenix
Mike Neff: Rookie stokes confidence for return trip to Firebird
Robert Hight: Hight hoping momentum keeps building
Ron Capps: Capps eager to get back to racing
Scott Kalitta: Kalitta, team hope to celebrate the big 7-0 in Phoenix winner’s circle
Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looking for consistency
Tommy Johnson: Johnson ready for battle

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