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ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals
Las Vegas, Nev.
(October 30-November 2)

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

Sunday Antron Brown: Brown drives to semifinals Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein loses by narrow margin Clay Millican: Team pleased with improved performances Cory McClenathan: McClenathan reaches quarterfinals Doug Kalitta: Kalitta taken out by teammate Hillary Will: Will collects 50th round win of her career, remains No. 2 in points J.R. Todd: Quick exit for Todd Morgan Lucas: Lucas posts first-round finish Rod Fuller: Fuller races to runner-up finish Tony Schumacher: Schumacher rolls to 15th victory Saturday Antron Brown: Brown drives to No. 2 spot Clay Millican: Millican faces Bernstein in first round Cory McClenathan: McClenathan grabs No. 5 J.R. Todd: Aggressive Todd going for jackpot Morgan Lucas: Tough Vegas drive for Lucas Rod Fuller: Fuller flies to No. 3 spot, makes third fastest 1,000-foot pass Terry McMillen: McMillen calls it lucky 13 Tony Schumacher: Schumacher claims sixth world title, No. 1 starting spot Friday Antron Brown: Brown runs to provisional No. 2 spot Clay Millican: Millican nabs 8th qualifying spot Rod Fuller: Fuller races to provisional No. 6 spot Terry McMillen: McMillen holds on the 12th spot after day one Tony Schumacher: Schumacher closer to title after qualifying No. 1 Pre-race Antron Brown: Brown looking for more Vegas success Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein looking to end season on a high note Clay Millican: Millican searching for upset victory Cory McClenathan: McClenathan seeks Las Vegas season sweep Doug Herbert: Herbert feels confident for Vegas Doug Kalitta: Kalitta seeking to soar to '350' Hillary Will: Will races to redeem last Fall’s fall J.R. Todd: Halloween treats not tricks for Todd Morgan Lucas: Lucas fighting against all Vegas odds Rod Fuller: Fuller looking forward to hometown event Tony Schumacher: Schumacher not taking anything for granted Urs Erbacher: Four-time Euro champ Erbacher returns to USA looking for more

Sunday Ashley Force: Mixed results for Force Bob Tasca III: First-round exit for Tasca Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon wins second race in a row, assumes points lead Gary Scelzi: Scelzi loses Mopar duel Jack Beckman: Beckman falls in opening round Jerry Toliver: Toliver eliminated early John Force: Force helps teammates Melanie Troxel: Troxel advances to quarterfinals Mike Neff: Neff takes out points leader Robert Hight: Hight’s runner-up finish tightens up championship race Ron Capps: Capps is out early Tim Wilkerson: Tough day for Wilkerson Saturday Bob Tasca III: Tasca will face Pedregon Del Worsham: Identical 4.141s leave Worsham outside Gary Scelzi: Scelzi is No. 10 Jack Beckman: Beckman collects No. 11 Jerry Toliver: Toliver blasts to No. 3 Melanie Troxel: Troxel, Scelzi to meet in first round Mike Neff: Neff to face points leader in round one Robert Hight: Hight’s No.1 effort raises championship ante Ron Capps: Capps qualifies No. 13 Tim Wilkerson: With great things in his future, Wilkerson can focus on the task at hand Friday Bob Tasca III: Tasca 14th after first day Del Worsham: Friday o-fer leaves Worsham outside John Force: Force back on top Melanie Troxel: Troxel posts 4.082-second time Tim Wilkerson: After two good runs Wilkerson is qualified fifth Pre-race Ashley Force: Ashley needs Vegas luck to stay in race Bob Tasca III: Tasca ready for luck in vegas Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon to rivals: 'Let's get it on' Del Worsham: Red or black, Worsham ready for a winning hand in Las Vegas Gary Scelzi: Scelzi gets down to 'business' in Vegas Jack Beckman: Beckman enjoying life as he tours U.S. en route to Vegas Jerry Toliver: Toliver ready to rock Vegas John Force: Faced with reality, Force plays new role Melanie Troxel: Troxel, team hope to leave Las Vegas as winners Mike Neff: Rookie frontrunner Neff ready to hit jackpot Robert Hight: Hight looking for a little luck in Vegas Ron Capps: Capps shooting for Vegas victory Tim Wilkerson: A determined Wilkerson plans to put a happy ending on his Cinderella story Tommy Johnson: New crew chief pays dividends for Johnson

Sunday Allen Johnson: Johnson rakes in semis finish Dave Connolly: Coughlin ends Connolly's title chances Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin wins, puts stranglehold on title defense Justin Humphreys: Humphreys misses perfect start by slim margin Richie Stevens: Stevens sees improvement after early loss Rickie Jones: Hectic day leads to first-round loss for Jones Saturday Allen Johnson: Johnson qualifies No. 4 Dave Connolly: Title hopes could hinge on Connolly racing teammate Jeg Coughlin: Points leader has quickest car heading into race day Johnny Gray: Gray never caught up from an early miss Justin Humphreys: Humphreys qualifies 15th faces Anderson Kurt Johnson: KJ qualifies sixth Richie Stevens: Stevens starts 11th Rickie Jones: Jones betting against the odds Warren Johnson: WJ will roll off eighth Friday Allen Johnson: Johnson No.3 after Halloween qualifying session Dave Connolly: Connolly eighth after first day Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin makes big opening day statement with record pass Kurt Johnson: A consistent KJ places fifth Richie Stevens: Stevens puts Koretsky's Dodge into top 10 Pre-race Dave Connolly: Connolly looks to extend winning ways Jeg Coughlin: Point leader Coughlin taking nothing for granted Johnny Gray: Gray planning to have fun Justin Humphreys: Good test results please Humphreys Kurt Johnson: KJ aims for a dual-purpose win Richie Stevens: Improved entry could put Stevens into starting line-up Rickie Jones: Jones looking forward to fabulous Las Vegas Warren Johnson: WJ set to be an effective teammate

Sunday Angie Smith: McBride exits early Chip Ellis: Ellis reaches quarters Chris Rivas: Rivas leaves Vegas a winner and title contender Craig Treble: Treble goes out early Matt Smith: Smith’s electrical problems barely keep him on top Steve Johnson: Second-round exit ends Johnson’s championship hopes Saturday Chip Ellis: Ellis qualified ninth Chris Rivas: Rivas squares off against Phillips in first round Craig Treble: Treble places ninth Peggy Llewellyn: Problems sideline Llewellyn for raceday Friday Peggy Llewellyn: Llewellyn sees improvements coming Saturday Pre-race Andrew Hines: Long odds for Hines Angie Smith: McBride looking to help out her teammate again this weekend Chip Ellis: Ellis has sights set on strong finish Chris Rivas: Relaxed Rivas sees more success coming Craig Treble: Treble wants to keep up the momentum Eddie Krawiec: Krawiec ready to resume title chase Karen Stoffer: Stoffer hoping Vegas trick is a treat Matt Smith: Smith on top with two races to go Steve Johnson: It’s down to the wire; championship 'too close to call' Valerie Thompson: Thompson announces new sponsors

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