FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Force, Newberry claim wins

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Ashley Force and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Bob Newberry emerged as two of the weekend's big winners.

Force, who was the defending champion here, powered past Baldwin, Pa., runner Mark Albert to earn her first Lucas Oil series victory of the year. In the final, Force earned the win by laying down a 5.450 second pass at 257.63 mph to Albert's off pace 11.932 second run at 58.86 mph. En route to her final round victory, Force eliminated Mike Kosky in round one and Dan Mercier in the semifinal round before then taking out Albert in the final. Force, who hails from Yorba Linda, Calif., is the daughter of 13-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Newberry earned a key win when he defeated Lebanon Valley and Cecil County runner-up David Ray in the class final. In the final, Newberry ran 5.798 seconds at 254.09 mph to take out Ray, who fouled. Today's win is Newberry's third Northeast Division victory of the year and the points earned will help him dramatically in his run for the NHRA Northeast Division and national Funny Car championships. Newberry's closest challenger in the points chase for both championships, nine-time national champ Frank Manzo of Morganville, was eliminated in the opening round, allowing Newberry to gain significant ground and valuable Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points.

Other winners at this weekend's event were Joe Carnasciale of Cranston, R.I., in Comp Eliminator; Dan Fletcher of Churchville, N.Y., in Super Stock; Todd Hoven of Spotswood, N.J., in Stock Eliminator; Rich Biebel of Succasunna, N.J., in Super Comp; John Michaels of Holbrook, N.Y., in Super Gas and Lynn Hoosigian of Newington, Conn., in Super Street.

The NHRA Northeast Division will wrap up the 2005 season October 7-9 at Atco Raceway in Atco, N.J.  It will be the last opportunity for racers to earn valuable in-division points toward divisional and national championships. For more information on the event call (856) 768-2167 or log on to www.AtcoRace.com or www.NHRADiv1.com.      

The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:
Round 1
4) Mark Albert, Baldwin, Pa., 5.473, 259.06 def.
5) Jeff Veale, Stoney Creek, Ont., 5.677, 201.46

6) Dan Mercier, St. Timothee, Quebec, 5.441, 268.33 def.
3) Richard Bourke, Old Tappen, N.J., 9.996, 97.73

2) Ashley Force, Yorba Linda, Calif., 5.403, 260.16 def.
7) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.650, 241.80

1) Arthur Gallant, Boxboro, Mass., 23.454, 25.57 def.
8) Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., broke

Semifinal
Albert, 5.493, 258.27 def. Gallant, 22.412, 29.12
Force, 5.437, 262.79 def. Mercier, 5.526, 265.95

Final
Force, 5.450, 257.63 def. Albert, 11.932, 58.86

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:
Round 1
5) Eric Lourie, Terryville, Conn., '02 Camaro, 5.793, 244.96 def.
4) Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '02 Firebird, 5.860, 255.05

2) Bob Newberry, Schenectady, N.Y., '05 Monte Carlo, 9.785, 87.00 def.
7) Dan Pomponio, Berlin, N.J., '00 Camaro, broke

1) David Ray, Plaistow, N.H., '01 Avenger, 5.779, 252.99 def.
8) Mickey Ferro, Stamford, Conn., '02 Camaro, 5.856, 246.53

3) Steve Harker, Brisbane, Australia, '99 Avenger, 5.871, 251.72 def.
 6) Ron Zavarella, Woodstock Valley, Conn., '02 Firebird, 6.248, 194.83

Semifinals
Newberry, 5.742, 256.11 def. Harker, 6.168, 245.23
Ray, 5.825, 251.95 def. Lourie, 6.022, 239.27

Final
Newberry, 5.798, 254.09 def. Ray, foul

COMP ELIMINATOR
Joe Carnasciale, Cranston, R.I., '92 Camaro, E/SM, 8.742, 150.50  def.
Lee Zane, Pittsgrove, N.J., '32 Bantam, L/AA, foul

SUPER STOCK
Dan Fletcher, Churchville, N.Y., '69 Camaro, SS/EA, 9.857, 128.98  def.
Michael Iacono, Wading River, N.Y., '89 Camaro, GT/DA, 9.810, 134.40

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Todd Hoven, Spotswood, N.J., '72 GTO, I/SA, 11.378, 111.23  def.
 Jerry MacNeish, Eldersburg, Md., '68 Camaro, E/S, 10.944, 120.97

SUPER COMP
Rich Biebel, Succasunna, N.J., dragster, 8.923, 165.31  def.
 Frank Aragona, Old Bridge, N.J., dragster, broke

SUPER GAS
John Michaels, Holbrook, N.Y., '70 Nova, 9.919, 153.54  def.v Jason Kenny, Kingston, Ont., '03 Corvette, 9.916, 156.44

SUPER STREET
Lynn Hoosigian, Newington, Conn., '66 Chevelle, 10.907, 137.58  def.
Jim Schreiner, Brick, N.J., '90 Beretta, 10.950, 147.39

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Final day of qualifying complete

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Over 500 racing competitors took the Old Bridge Township Raceway Park quarter-mile today for their final rounds of qualifying and time trials for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at the famed facility. The event, which began yesterday, concludes tomorrow with final eliminations in eight Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories.

After the final round of qualifying in the 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes, Arthur Gallant and David Ray lead their fields.

Gallant, of Boxboro, Mass., ran a 5.386 second pass at 267.11 mph to out run his fellow Top Alcohol Dragster competitors and earn the field's top spot. Closely qualified behind Gallant in the second spot is Southern California runner, Ashley Force, daughter of NHRA Funny Car racing legend, John Force. Force, the defending event winner here, ran 5.391 seconds at 259.91 mph. She will face Cuddy, Pa., racer Mike Kosky in the opening round. A surprise non-qualifier this weekend is Fanwood, N.J., runner Karen Benkovich, who entering this weekend's event was second in NHRA Northeast Division championship points.

Ray, who hails from Plaistow, N.H., earned the top spot in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class by laying down a 5.711 second pass at 253.23 mph. Holding down the No. 2 and 3 spots are national and division championship hopeful Bob Newberry of Schenectady, N.Y., and Brisbane, Australia native Steve Harker. Morganville's Frank Manzo, who slimly leads the national and divisional point chase in the class over Newberry, is qualified fourth and will face Terryville, Conn., runner Eric Lourie in Round 1.

In other qualifying action this weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Comp Eliminator driver Allyn Armstrong of Kingston, N.S., Super Stock driver Dennis Stewart of Dover, Pa., and Stock Eliminator driver Bill Hawk of Manassas, Va., all qualified No. 1 in their respective fields.

Gates at Raceway Park open at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Eliminations are set to begin at 10 a.m.  Competitors in the 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car class will run their first round of eliminations at noon.

Tickets on Sunday are $20 for adults and $5 for Children 6 to 11 years old. Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information call Raceway Park, (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

The following are Saturday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Arthur Gallant, Boxboro, Mass., 5.386 seconds, 267.11 mph
2) Ashley Force, Azusa, Calif., 5.391, 259.91
3) Richard Bourke, Old Tappen, N.J., 5.456, 254.09
4) Mark Albert, Baldwin, Pa., 5.465, 255.77
5) Jeff Veale, Stoney Creek, Ont., 5.531, 254.57
6) Dan Mercier, St. Timothee, Quebec, 5.535, 264.29
7) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.584, 257.68
8) Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 5.586, 259.11
Not Qualified
9) Karen Benkovich, Fanwood, N.J., 5.659, 218.27
10) Ken Winward, Wilmington, Del., 5.683, 248.80
11) Dave DeAngelis, Middlesex, N.J., 5.694, 255.05
12) Bruce Horner, Bergenfield, N.J., 5.764, 246.80
13) Donald Gianquitto, Melrose, Mass., 6.063, 236.96
14) John Finke, Selkirk, N.Y., 6.092, 245.14

First round TAD pairings
1) Arthur Gallant, Boxboro, Mass., 5.386 seconds, 267.11 mph vs.

8) Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 5.586, 259.11

2) Ashley Force, Azusa, Calif., 5.391, 259.91 vs.

7) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.584, 257.68

3) Richard Bourke, Old Tappen, N.J., 5.456, 254.09 vs.

6) Dan Mercier, St. Timothee, Quebec, 5.535,264.29

4) Mark Albert, Baldwin, Pa., 5.465, 255.77 vs.

5) Jeff Veale, Stoney Creek, Ont., 5.531, 254.57

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) David Ray, Plaistow, N.H., '01 Avenger, 5.711 seconds, 253.23 mph
2) Bob Newberry, Schenectady, N.Y., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.720, 256.16
3) Steve Harker, Brisbane, Australia, '99 Avenger, 5.783, 251.16
4) Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '02 Firebird, 5.831, 255.53
5) Eric Lourie, Terryville, Conn., '02 Camaro, 5.843, 243.33
6) Ron Zavarella, Woodstock Valley, Conn., '02 Firebird, 5.883, 247.16
7) Dan Pomponio, Berlin, N.J., '00 Camaro, 5.927, 244.69
8) Mickey Ferro, Stamford, Conn., '02 Camaro, 5.942, 248.52
Not Qualified
9) Bruce Peterson, Wappinger Falls, N.Y., '02 Corvette, 5.977, 238.85
10) Billy Gibson, Chaptico, Md., '04 Firebird, 6.015, 249.03
11) Ross Stickler, Chandler, Ariz., '03 Corvette, 6.233, 238.05
12) John Headley, Newportville, Pa., '96 Avenger, 6.324, 206.16
13) Sam Leland, Jarrettsville, Md., '00 Camaro, 6.400, 223.80
14) D J Cox Jr., Whiteford, Md., '01 Firebird, 6.556, 161.48
15) Bunny Burkett, Sterling, Va., '02 Avenger, 6.566, 180.50
16) Chris Brown, Ivyland, Pa., '00 Avenger, 6.572, 184.77
17) Dan Roman, Wolcott, Conn., '97 Firebird, 6.610, 208.10
18) John Fiorini, Dalton, Mass., '02 Saab, 7.223, 189.02
19) Duane Beers, Monroe, N.J., '02 Camaro, 12.140, 63.68

First round TAFC pairings
1) David Ray, Plaistow, N.H., '01 Avenger, 5.711 seconds, 253.23 mph vs.
8) Mickey Ferro, Stamford, Conn., '02 Camaro, 5.942, 248.52

2) Bob Newberry, Schenectady, N.Y., '05 Monte Carlo, 5.720, 256.16 vs.
7) Dan Pomponio, Berlin, N.J., '00 Camaro, 5.927, 244.69

3) Steve Harker, Brisbane, Australia, '99 Avenger, 5.783, 251.16 vs.
6) Ron Zavarella, Woodstock Valley, Conn., '02 Firebird, 5.883, 247.16

4) Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '02 Firebird, 5.831, 255.53 vs.
5) Eric Lourie, Terryville, Conn., '02 Camaro, 5.843, 243.33

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Allyn Armstrong, Kingston, N.S., '72 GT, L/A, 8.867 seconds, -0.883 (under index)
2) Frank Aragona Jr., Old Bridge, N.J., dragster, G/EA, 8.413, -0.757
3) Michele Costa, Freehold, N.J., dragster, G/D, 9.016, -0.654
4) Stephen Szupka, Willow Grove, Pa., dragster, G/ED, 8.107, -0.643
5) Tommy Ciccarone Jr., West Chester, Pa., '03 Cavalier, E/SMA, 8.567, -0.643
6) Joe Carnasciale, Cranston, R.I., '92 Camaro, E/SM, 8.668, -0.642
7) Jake Crimmins, Manasquan, N.J., '92 Achieva, AA/AM, 6.569, -0.641
8) Michael Hardee, Wilmington, N.C., '05 Sunfire, E/SM, 8.675, -0.635
9) Vinny Barone, Dix Hills, N.Y., '34 Roadster, A/SR, 7.887, -0.633
10) Kevin Houghtaling, Ashland, Va., '91 Calais, H/SM, 9.126, -0.614

SUPER STOCK
1) Dennis Steward, Dover, Pa., '91 Daytona, GT/IA, 10.220 seconds, -1.280 (under index)
2) Don Carpenter, Conway, Pa., '79 Cadillac, SS/PA, 11.719, -1.231
3) Angelo Ditocco, Mahopac, N.Y., '02 Firebird, GT/FA, 9.886, -1.214
4) George Vignogna, Mahopac, N.Y., '97 Sebring, SS/AS, 8.736, -1.164
5) Tom Sheehan, Belle Vernon, Pa., '00 Sebring, GT/HA, 10.186, -1.164
6) Joseph Franco III, N. Babylon, N.Y., '85 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.069, -1.131
7) Richard Feldman, E. Liverpool, Ohio, '66 Impala, SS/O, 11.376, -1.124
8) David Thomas, West Chester, Pa., '69 Corvette, SS/CA, 9.231, -1.119
9) Howard Barsky, Levittown, Pa., '57 Chevy, SS/MA, 11.033, -1.117
10) Byron Worner, Duncannon, Pa., '90 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.091, -1.109

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Bill Hawk, Manassas, Va., '67 Shelby, B/SA, 10.243 seconds, -1.307 (under index)
2) Tex Miller, Fayetteville, Pa., '72 Mustang, G/SA, 10.999, -1.301
3) Cecil Frazier, Canton, Mass., '91 Camaro, E/FIA, 11.300, -1.300
4) Don Quinn, Howell, N.J., '78 Nova, J/SA, 11.494, -1.256
5) John Gray, Hudson, Mass., '72 Nova, G/SA, 11.045, -1.255
6) Clayton Wright, Newportville, Pa., '65 Plymouth Wagon, U/SA, 13.939, -1.211
7) Rich Aman, West Creek, N.J., '86 Camaro, H/S, 11.095, -1.205
8) John Presing, N Haledon, N.J., '88 Mustang, F/FI, 11.645, -1.205
9) Richard Shipley, Baltimore, Md., '84 Cutlass, L/SA, 11.806, -1.194
10) Kevin Fogerty, Chalfont, Pa., '65 Impala, Q/SA, 12.910, -1.190

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Opening day of action complete

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - In the opening rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event taking place this weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Comp Eliminator driver Allyn Armstrong, Super Stock driver Don Carpenter and Stock Eliminator driver Cecil Frazier all lead their fields.

Armstrong, of Kingston, N.S., ran a 8.893 second pass to claim his fields top spot, while New Jersey runners Frank Aragona Jr., of Old Bridge, Manasquan's Jake Crimmins and Freehold racer Michele Costa sit second, fifth and ninth in the field.

Behind the wheel his '79 Cadillac, Conway, Pa. runner Don Carpenter claimed the No. 1 spot in Super Stock with a time of 11.781 seconds. George Vignogna of Mahopac, N.Y., is in the second spot. Holding on to the No. 8 position is Manalapan racer Ray Scardelli with his '97 Ford Probe.

Frazier, of Canton, Mass., took the top spot in Stock Eliminator with an 11.328 pass. Tex Miller of Fayetteville, Pa., is second with his '72 Mustang, while Howell racer Don Quinn is third.

Gates at Raceway Park open at 8 a.m. each day. On Saturday, qualifying and time trials continue at 10 a.m.  Comp Eliminator will have two qualifying sessions, at noon and 2:30 p.m., and run first round of eliminations at 6:30 p.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will qualify at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday.  Eliminations start Sunday at 10 a.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run their first round of eliminations at noon.

Tickets each day for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event are $20 for adults and $5 for Children 6 to 11 years old. Children 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information call Raceway Park, (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park:

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Allyn Armstrong, Kingston, N.S., '72 GT, L/A, 8.893 seconds, -0.857 (under index)
2) Frank Aragona Jr., Old Bridge, N.J., dragster, G/EA, 8.413, -0.757
3) Vinny Barone, Dix Hills, N.Y., '34 Roadster, A/SR, 7.887, -0.653
4) Joe Carnasciale, Cranston, R.I., '92 Camaro, E/SM, 8.668, -0.642
5) Jake Crimmins, Manasquan, N.J., '92 Achieva, AA/AM, 6.599, -0.611
6) Lee Zane, Pittsgrove, N.J., '32 Bantam, L/AA, 9.160, -0.610
7) Tommy Ciccarone Jr., West Chester, Pa., '03 Cavalier, E/SMA, 8.609, -0.601
8) Kevin Houghtaling, Ashland, Va., '91 Calais, H/SM, 9.141, -0.599
9) Michele Costa, Freehold, N.J., dragster, G/D, 9.078, -0.592
10) Stephen Szupka, Willow Grove, Pa., dragster, G/ED, 8.163, -0.587

SUPER STOCK
1) Don Carpenter, Conway, Pa., '79 Cadillac, SS/PA, 11.781 seconds, -1.169 (under index)
2) George Vignogna, Mahopac, N.Y., '97 Sebring, SS/AS, 8.736, -1.164
3) Tom Sheehan, Belle Vernon, Pa., '00 Sebring, GT/HA, 10.203, -1.147
4) Angelo Ditocco, Mahopac, N.Y., '02 Firebird, GT/FA, 9.972, -1.128
5) Richard Feldman, E. Liverpool, Ohio, '66 Impala, SS/O, 11.376, -1.124
6) Joseph Franco III, N. Babylon, N.Y., '85 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.077, -1.123
7) Byron Worner, Duncannon, Pa., '90 Camaro, GT/GA, 10.091, -1.109
8) Ray Scardelli, Manalapan, N.J., '97 Probe, GT/H, 10.042, -1.108
9) Rich Oakes, Woolwich Twp, N.J., '92 Camaro, SS/AM, 8.345, -1.105
10) Paul Ricci, Rocky Hill, Conn., '96 Avenger, SS/AM, 8.355, -1.095

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Cecil Frazier, Canton, Mass., '91 Camaro, E/FIA, 11.328 seconds, -1.272 (under index)
2) Tex Miller, Fayetteville, Pa., '72 Mustang, G/SA, 11.050, -1.250
3) Don Quinn, Howell, N.J., '78 Nova, J/SA, 11.524, -1.226
4) Richard Shipley, Baltimore, Md., '84 Cutlass, L/SA, 11.806, -1.194
5) Clayton Wright, Newportville, Pa., '65 Plymouth Wagon, U/SA, 13.971, -1.179
6) Tim Bishop, Queenstown, Md., '97 Firehawk, B/FI, 10.475, -1.175
7) John Gray, Hudson, Mass., '72 Nova, G/SA, 11.133, -1.167
8) John Presing, N Haledon, N.J., '88 Mustang, F/FI, 11.691, -1.159
9) Sterling Simmons Jr., Chesterfield, Va., '97 Camaro, B/FIA, 10.551, -1.149
10) Bill Hawk, Manassas, Va., '67 Shelby, B/SA, 10.402, -1.148

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division 1 Lucas Oil race slated for Raceway Park

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. – Old Bridge Township Raceway Park will host the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series September 9-11.  The event is the sixth of seven on the NHRA Northeast Division schedule.  It will feature more than 500 drivers in eight categories including 260 mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars.  Drivers will compete for valuable points leading to divisional and national championships.

Throughout the season there has been a four-way battle brewing in the Top Alcohol Dragster class.  Fanwood, N.J., racer Karen Benkovich, Dave DeAngelis of Middlesex, N.J., Dan Mercier from St. Timothee, Que., and Art Gallant of Boxboro, Mass., are all in contention for the division's 2005 crown.  Gallant is the only driver out of the four who has earned a championship in the past.  In 2002 he won both the national and divisional championships.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, there is a familiar chase for the crown between Bob Newberry and Frank Manzo.  Newberry, a Schenectady, N.Y., resident, has had the lead through most of the season but Morganville, N.J., resident Manzo has been right on his heels.  The veteran drivers both know what it takes to earn championships.  Manzo has 15 division crowns and Newberry has 11.  On the national championship side, Manzo has 9 crowns, more than any other Lucas Oil Series competitor, and Newberry has earned two. 

Gates at Raceway Park open at 8 a.m. each day and qualifying and time trials start Friday at 10 a.m. for Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  Comp Eliminator will qualify at 5 p.m. Friday.  On Saturday, qualifying and time trials continue at

10 a.m.  Comp Eliminator will have two qualifying sessions, at noon and 2:30 p.m., and run first round of eliminations at 6:30 p.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will qualify at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday.  Eliminations start Sunday at 10 a.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will run first round at noon.

Tickets for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday.  Children 6 to 11 years old are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information call Raceway Park, (732) 446-7800, or visit www.RacewayPark.com.

The NHRA Northeast Division will wrap up the 2005 season October 7-9 at Atco Raceway in Atco, N.J.  It will be the last opportunity for racers to earn valuable in-division points toward divisional and national championships.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships.  Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The event is the sixth of seven in Northeast Division competition.

WHERE: Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J.  Take exit 9 off the New Jersey Turnpike to Route 18.  Go south to Englishtown exit, Route 527, and proceed to Pension Road.  Go left and Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is a quarter-mile on the left.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, September 9-11, 2005

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:

FRIDAY, Sept. 9 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Qualifying and time trials for Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street begin at 10 a.m.  Comp Eliminator is scheduled at 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, Sept. 10 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.  Comp Eliminator will have two qualifying sessions, at noon and 2:30 p.m., and will run first round of eliminations at 6:30 p.m.  Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are slated for qualifying sessions at 3 and 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, Sept. 11 -- Gates open at 8 a.m.  Eliminations begin at 10 a.m.  Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday.  Children 6 to 11 are $5 each day and kids 5 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information please call Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, (732) 446-7800.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $155,790, as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000.

2004 EVENT WINNERS: Ashley Force, Top Alcohol Dragster; Frank Manzo, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Tony Stephenson, Comp Eliminator; Doug Linke, Super Stock; Michael Iacono, Stock Eliminator; Ken Moses, Super Comp; Regis LePage, Super Gas; Tony Andreocci, Super Street

BONUS PROGRAMS:
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND -- a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2005 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions.  Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.  The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.

AEROMOTIVE LOW QUALIFIER BONUS: A $3,500 bonus fund paid to the low qualifiers in Comp Eliminator, Super Stock and Stock Eliminator at each of the division's seven races. The best qualifying driver in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock will each get $200 per event, while the best qualifier in Stock Eliminator will get $100 per race.

JEG'S ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $100,000 point fund from Jeg's High Performance.  The 2006 Jeg's Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes.  The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2006 Jeg's Allstars.  Points are based on in-division races only. 

The winning division's team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions.  Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece.  Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

FEATURES: More than 500 drivers in the eight racing categories.  Eight-car fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, featuring five-second, 260 mph side-by-side racing.