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SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals
Las Vegas, Nev.
(April 10-13)

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Sunday Antron Brown: Brown drives to runner-up finish Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein falls victim to mechanical malady in semifinals Cory McClenathan: Cory Mac scores win Doug Herbert: Herbert’s day comes to an early end Doug Kalitta: Kalitta advances to semifinals Hillary Will: Will races to the quarterfinals J.R. Todd: Frustrating first round for Todd Morgan Lucas: Lucas races to quarterfinal finish Rod Fuller: Fuller falls early Tony Schumacher: Schumacher second-round loser, retains top spot in standings Urs Erbacher: Erbacher exits USA with plenty of knowledge for Euro title defense Saturday Alan Bradshaw: Bradshaw comes up snake eyes Antron Brown: Brown drives to No. 6 position Cory McClenathan: McClenathan runs strong, collects No. 5 Doug Herbert: Herbert solidly in field J.R. Todd: Rebounding Todd headed in right direction Morgan Lucas: Lucas looking formidable Rod Fuller: Fuller drives to No. 7 spot at hometown track Tony Schumacher: Schumacher secures first pole of the season Urs Erbacher: Euro champion Erbacher keeps momentum on U.S. soil Friday Antron Brown: Brown drives to No. 5 spot Morgan Lucas: Lucas qualified No. 4 Tony Schumacher: Schumacher jumps into No. 1 spot Pre-race Alan Bradshaw: Bradshaw ready for change of luck in Las Vegas Antron Brown: Brown looking for more win lights Brandon Bernstein: Bernstein looking to defend event title for fallen friend Cory McClenathan: McClenathan smiling en route to Vegas Doug Herbert: Herbert’s “For My Boys” tour looks to carry momentum into Vegas Doug Kalitta: Kalitta looks to build winning momentum Hillary Will: Will focused on seeing the lights of Las Vegas J.R. Todd: Todd hopes to transform Las Vegas luck Morgan Lucas: Lucas might be a good bet in Las Vegas Rod Fuller: Fuller ready for more Las Vegas magic Tony Schumacher: Schumacher looks to get back on track Urs Erbacher: Final tune-up for European champ could involve more history

Sunday Ashley Force: Force reaches back-to-back finals Bob Tasca III: Tasca makes it to second round, moves up to 12th in points Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon remains in top three Del Worsham: Dropped cylinder drops Worsham out in round one Gary Scelzi: Scelzi a victim in opening round Jack Beckman: Beckman breaks in opening round Melanie Troxel: Clutch malfunction slows Troxel in opening round Mike Neff: Neff's luck runs out Robert Hight: Hight out in second round Ron Capps: Capps lands in semis Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson wins, breaks four-year drought Tommy Johnson: Johnson encounters engine difficulty Saturday Ashley Force: Ashley looking for more firsts Bob Tasca III: Tasca earns No. 3 spot Del Worsham: Worsham stays consistent, will race out of 11th spot Gary Scelzi: Scelzi takes No. 7 Jack Beckman: Beckman claims No. 16 Jerry Toliver: Toliver fails to qualify John Force: Force misses field Melanie Troxel: Troxel qualifies 14th Mike Neff: Neff overcomes problems to qualify Robert Hight: Hight grabs top spot Ron Capps: Capps qualifies No. 6 Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson lands in the No. 2 position Friday Ashley Force: Ashley solidly in the field Bob Tasca III: Exciting day for Tasca; currently second Del Worsham: Worsham graduates 12th in his Friday class John Force: Force not in the field yet Melanie Troxel: Troxel 11th after first day Mike Neff: Neff hopes to build on Friday lessons Robert Hight: Hight relieved by solid runs Ron Capps: Capps is No. 16 after two rounds Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson No. 1 on opening day Pre-race Ashley Force: Ashley one step away from making history Bob Tasca III: Tasca looking for luck in Vegas Cruz Pedregon: Pedregon optimistic heading to Vegas Del Worsham: Worsham aims to let it ride in Vegas Gary Scelzi: Scelzi set for serious Vegas run Jack Beckman: Beckman welcomes return to The Strip at Las Vegas Jerry Toliver: Toliver celebrates one year anniversary with sponsor John Force: Force after 1,000th round-win Melanie Troxel: Troxel likes Las Vegas, her chances of qualifying Mike Neff: Neff’s near miss delays first win Robert Hight: Looking to turn luck around Hight heads to Vegas Ron Capps: Capps riding on road to recovery Tim Wilkerson: Wilkerson looks for a change in his Vegas luck Tommy Johnson: Johnson feels in good position to go rounds Tony Bartone: Bartone ready to rock in Las Vegas

Sunday Jeg Coughlin: Coughlin moves into a tie for points lead Justin Humphreys: Humphreys stays in top 10 despite early loss Ken Koretsky: Koretsky reaches quarterfinals Kurt Johnson: KJ’s charge stops in semifinals Warren Johnson: The Professor sees a rerun in the quarterfinals Saturday Jeg Coughlin: After taxing qualifying session, Coughlin optimistic about race day Justin Humphreys: Humphreys qualifies 11th Ken Koretsky: Koretsky captures first career No. 1 qualifying position Tom Hammonds: Hammonds disappointed with finish Warren Johnson: The Professor slots himself sixth Friday Jeg Coughlin: Reigning series champ counting every point Ken Koretsky: Koretsky Friday's top qualifier Kurt Johnson: Consistent performance places KJ fifth Tom Hammonds: Hammonds opens with a positive first day Warren Johnson: WJ sits fourth midway through qualifying Pre-race Jeg Coughlin: Wayne Newton has nothing on Coughlin during race weekend Justin Humphreys: Humphreys ready to begin climb up standings Ken Koretsky: Koretsky happy with new Pontiac GXP’s performance Kurt Johnson: Recent runner-up finish has KJ liking his odds in Vegas Tom Hammonds: Hammonds hopes third time is a charm Warren Johnson: Always learning, “the Professor” targets The Strip

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