1996's Headline News

Federal-Mogul named Sportsman sponsor In what is being hailed as one of the more significant sponsorships in the 45-year history of the NHRA, Federal-Mogul announce will be the title-rights sponsor of all NHRA Sportsman competition at national and divisional events, beginning in 1997. Anderson siblings double up in Seattle Shelly Anderson and her brother, Randy, made drag racing history at the Northwest Nationals when they became the first sister-brother tandem to win eliminator titles at the same event, Shelly in Top Fuel and Randy in Alcohol Funny Car. Johnson, Trett die of injuries at Indy NHRA Winston Top Fuel points leader Blaine Johnson, a former four-time Winston Alcohol Dragster champion, and Top Fuel motorcycle pioneer Elmer Trett died of injuries sustained in separate accidents during qualifying at the U.S. Nationals. Scelzi shakes down Johnson's Top Fueler In his first Top Fuel passes, alcohol-class standout Gary Scelzi, Alan Johnson's handpicked replacement for his late brother, Blaine, in the family car, showcased the form that would carry him to the Winston title in 1997.

Wayne County team withdraws from competition An emotional U.S. Nationals for all Bartone's unbelievable winning streak Leslie Lovett, ND photo editor, dies Pulde wins for injured Bazemore Monthly Headlines