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Gibson wins first, Manzo ninth straight in division

Numidia, Pa. - Racing action at the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race at Numidia Raceway concluded with Billy Gibson and Frank Manzo taking home wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car.

"There were some gremlins in the car earlier this year, but it just all came together today," said Gibson. The Chaptico, Md., resident takes home his first event win of the season after running a 5.835-second, 246.37-mph run in the final to defeat Bruce Horner of Bergenfield, N.J. This is Gibson's second career event win.

"My crew deserves all the credit, they did it all," said Gibson. "I'm just along for the ride." Northeast divisional events have witnessed only one winner in Top Alcohol Funny Car this year, as Manzo is now five for five in the division. With the win, the Morganville, N.J., resident is ranked number one in the national point standings. The Top Alcohol Funny Car racer is vying for his eighth national and eleventh divisional championship.

"We're definitely going to Englishtown to test some new parts and also gear up for Indy," said Manzo. "If we can also get the win there, the extra points will be of great help as well."

Winners in other categories are Don Stratton Jr. of Beloit, Ohio, in Comp; Bob Letellier of Biddeford, Maine, in Super Stock; Lee Zane of Pittsgrove, N.J., in Stock; Frank Richichi of Staten Island, N.Y., in Super Comp; Steve Drummond of Laurel, Del., in Super Gas; and James Antonette of Valley Stream, N.Y., in Super Street.

Northeast Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series makes its next stop at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., August 9-11.

The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race at Numidia Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
First Round 
8) Bruce Horner, Bergenfield, N.J., 6.052 seconds, 241.35 mph def. 
1) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.824, 248.55 

2) Cliff Bozzelli, Absecon, N.J., 5.789, 247.25 def. 
7) Bruce Insinger, Dushore, Pa., 9.254, 91.69 

3) Billy Gibson, Chaptico, Md., 5.851, 246.44 def. 
6) Doug Foley, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., 5.850, 244.36 

5) Fran Monaghan, Meadowbrook, Pa., 5.870, 244.23 def. 
4) Donald Gianquitto, Melrose, Mass., did not run 

Semifinals 
Horner, 5.920, 241.22 def Monaghan, 5.932, 238.91 
Gibson, 5.736, 254.16 def. Bozzelli, 5.756, 246.77 

Final 
Gibson, 5.835, 246.37 def. Horner, 5.922, 243.90 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
First Round 
1) Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '01 Avenger, 6.009 seconds, 245.36 mph def. 
8) Darrel Cox Sr., Whiteford, Md., '00 Firebird, 9.260, 95.21

2) Michael Ferro, Stanford, Conn., '98 Avenger, 6.201, 233.46 def. 
7) Craig English, Mount Holly, N.J., '98 Mustang, 6.228, 229.00

3) Bruce Mullins, Fredericksburg, Va., '98 Mustang, 6.089, 231.48 def. 
6) Scott Woodington, Delran, N.J., '98 Achieva, 6.253, 235.72

4) Paul Lee, Gaithersburg, Md., '01 Corvette, 6.141, 228.83 def. 
5) Bruce Peterson Jr., Nappingers Falls, N.Y., '02 Corvette, 6.229, 227.44

Semifinals 
Manzo, 5.969, 245.43 def. Lee, 6.168, 230.35 
Mullins, 6.454, 194.09 def. Ferro, 7.155, 143.24 

Final 
Manzo, 5.978, 246.23 def. Mullins, 6.690, 164.26 

COMP ELIMINATOR 
Don Stratton Jr., Beloit, Ohio, '34 Chevrolet, B/SR, 8.257 seconds, 149.13 mph def. 
Dave Northrop, Perkasie, Pa., '96 Cutlass, F/A, 8.421, 160.65

SUPER STOCK 
Bob Letellier, Biddeford, Maine, '94 Trans Am, SS/JA, 11.254, 106.77 def. 
Dennis Steward, Dover, Pa., '91 Daytona, GT/EA, 10.136, 130.03

STOCK ELIMINATOR 
Lee Zane, Pittsgrove, N.J., '73 Apollo, J/SA, 12.468, 100.77 def. 
Phillip Panaritis, Montreal, Que., '70 Challenger, A/SA, 11.011, 122.13

SUPER COMP 
Frank Richichi, Staten Island, N.Y., '00 Carpenter, 8.875, 162.86 def. 
Todd Hickey, Polk, Ohio, '01 Worthy, 9.002, 145.53

SUPER GAS 
Steve Drummond, Laurel, Del., '68 Mustang, no time 
def. Ken Bowers, Islip, N.Y., '88 Thunderbird, broke 

SUPER STREET 
James Antonette, Valley Stream, N.Y., '67 Camaro, 10.885, 123.22 def. 
Don Garbinski, Philadelphia, Pa., '71 Challenger, 10.883, 126.20

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Kosky and Manzo leading fields

Numidia, Pa. - Nearly 460 cars raced down the quarter-mile during the second day of qualifying at the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race at Numidia Raceway.

Mike Kosky of Cuddy, Pa., is leading the Top Alcohol Dragster field after a 5.649-second, 254.23 mph run. This is the second time this year that the dragster pilot has qualified number one at a Northeast divisional event. The first time was at Maple Grove Raceway earlier this year, where he was runner-up to Cliff Bozzelli of Absecon, N.J. Kosky may have an opportunity for payback tomorrow if both racers advance to the finals.

A win tomorrow by Bozzelli would make him number one in the nation in the point standings in his class. The New Jersey racer has three division championships to his credit and will be looking for his first national championship this season.

"If we can pick up a win this weekend, we have a good shot of doing well this year," said Rich Bozzelli, crew chief of the Bozzelli Racing team.

Frank Manzo continued to lead the pack as he has all season in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class as his 5.798-second, 250.62-mph run, made him the top qualifier going into tomorrow's eliminations. The seven-time national champion has earned wins at six of eight events this year, while taking home wins at all four divisional events in the Northeast division.

In pursuit of the Morganville, N.J., racer is Michael Ferro of Stanford, Conn., as he is qualified number two in his new Top Alcohol Funny Car.

"It went down pretty nice. We'll see what happens tomorrow," said Ferro. "I'd like to get to the final tomorrow, but we have to get past the first round. It's always the toughest round to get past."

Top qualifiers in other categories were Don Stratton Jr. of Beloit, Ohio, in Comp; Joseph Scott of Sunbury, Pa., in Super Stock; and Mike Farrell of East Nassau, N.Y., in Stock.

General Admission for the final day of racing at the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills is $20, with children 11 and under admitted free with a paid adult. Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations will start tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., and round one of Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are scheduled for noon. For more information, call Numidia Raceway at (717) 834-9291.

The following are final qualifying results and first round pairings in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series race at Numidia Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1)  Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.649 seconds, 254.23 mph
2)  Cliff Bozzelli, Absecon, N.J., 5.686, 249.37
3)  Billy Gibson, Chaptico, Md., 5.742, 255.89
4)  Donald Gianquitto, Melrose, Mass., 5.804, 236.46
5)  Fran Monaghan, Meadowbrook, Pa., 5.822, 246.37
6)  Doug Foley, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., 5.834, 249.44
7)  Bruce Insinger, Dushore, Pa., 5.921, 241.61
8)  Bruce Horner, Bergenfield, N.J., 6.005, 238.91

Not Qualified
9)  David DeAngelis, Middlesex, N.J., 6.074, 241.28
10) Paul Sylvester, Townsend, Del., 6.116, 206.94
11) Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 6.679, 213.87

First Round
1) Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.649, 254.23 vs. 
8) Bruce Horner, Bergenfield, N.J., 6.005, 238.91

2) Cliff Bozzelli, Absecon, N.J., 5.686, 249.37 vs. 
7) Bruce Insinger, Dushore, Pa., 5.921, 241.61

3) Billy Gibson, Chaptico, Md., 5.742, 255.89 vs. 
6) Doug Foley, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., 5.834, 249.44

4) Donald Gianquitto, Melrose, Mass., 5.804, 236.46 vs. 
5) Fran Monaghan, Meadowbrook, Pa., 5.822, 246.37

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1)  Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '01 Avenger, 5.798 seconds, 250.62 mph
2)  Michael Ferro, Stanford, Conn., '98 Avenger, 6.055, 237.96
3)  Bruce Mullins, Fredericksburg, Va., '98 Mustang, 6.133, 230.76
4)  Paul Lee, Gaithersburg, Md., '01 Corvette, 6.142, 230.53
5)  Bruce Peterson Jr., Nappingers Falls, N.Y., '02 Corvette, 6.191, 230.65
6)  Scott Woodington, Delran, N.J., '98 Achieva, 6.299, 227.15
7)  Craig English, Mount Holly, N.J., '98 Mustang, 6.305, 224.49
8)  Darrel Cox Sr., Whiteford, Md., '00 Firebird, 6.419, 216.03

First Round
1) Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '01 Avenger, 5.798, 250.62 vs. 
8) Darrel Cox Sr., Whiteford, Md., '00 Firebird, 6.419, 216.03

2) Michael Ferro, Stanford, Conn., '98 Avenger, 6.055, 237.96 vs. 
7) Craig English, Mount Holly, N.J., '98 Mustang, 6.305, 224.49

3) Bruce Mullins, Fredericksburg, Va., '98 Mustang, 6.133, 230.76 vs. 
6) Scott Woodington, Delran, N.J., '98 Achieva, 6.299, 227.15

4) Paul Lee, Gaithersburg, Md., '01 Corvette, 6.142, 230.53 vs. 
5) Bruce Peterson Jr., Nappingers Falls, N.Y., '02 Corvette, 6.191, 230.65

COMP ELIMINATOR
1)  Don Stratton Jr., Beloit, Ohio, '34 Chevrolet, B/SR, 8.044 seconds, -0.606 under index
2)  Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., '97 McKinney, D/D, 7.396, -0.534
3)  Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23 Ford, J/AA, 7.960, -0.520
4)  Dave Northrop, Perkasie, Pa., '96 Cutlass, F/A, 8.368, -0.502
5)  Frank Aragona Jr., Franklin Square, N.Y., '98 Kier, G/ED, 8.300, -0.500
6)  Jonathan Aloisio, West Chester, Pa., '98 Grand Am, B/SM, 8.348, -0.492
7)  Tim Northrop, Doylestown, Pa., '02 Camaro, I/SM 9.270, -0.490
8)  Larry Perkins Sr., Collegeville, Pa., '00 S-10, PST/A, 7.843, -0.477
9)  Douglas Harris, Millville, N.J., '00 S-10, PST/A, 7.854, -0.466
10) Bob Rossi, Woodbridge, N.J., '92 Achieva, A/A, 6.838, -0.442

SUPER STOCK
1)  Joseph Scott, Sunbury, Pa., '02 S-10, GT/TD, 10.493 seconds, -1.207 under index
2)  David Barton, Wernersville, Pa., '68 Dart, SS/AA, 8.952, -1.048
3)  Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill, W.Va., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 9.000, -1.000
4)  Howard Barsky, Levittown, Pa., '57 Chevrolet, SS/NA, 11.455, -0.995
5)  Robert Butler, McKees Rocks, Pa., '97 Firebird, GT/EA, 9.971, -0.979
6)  Jim Boburka, Coraopolis, Pa., '99 Firebird, GT/DA, 9.830, -0.970
7)  Peter Zawadzki, Sodus, N.Y., '82 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.132, -0.968
8)  Michael Iacono, Wading River, N.Y., '90 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.151, -0.949
9)  Steven Sweitzer, Jersey Shore, Pa., '92 Firebird, GT/FA, 10.153, -0.947
10) Richard Feldman, East Liverpool, Ohio, '66 Impala, SS/O, 11.564, -0.936

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1)  Mike Farrell, East Nassau, N.Y., '71 Duster, E/SA, 10.748 seconds, -1.252 under index
2)  Jim Marshall, Scottsville Road, N.Y., '80 Corvette, I/SA, 11.417, -1.183
3)  Harry Doolittle, Hillsdale, Mich., '00 Firebird, P/SA, 12.602, -1.148
4)  Bob Horgan, Tyngsboro, Mass., '85 Camaro J/SA, 11.617, -1.133
5)  John Shaul, Fultonham, N.Y., '64 Fury, B/SA, 10.446, -1.104
6)  A. Lincoln Morehead, Newburgh, N.Y., '97 Firebird, E/SA, 10.903, -1.097
7)  Sterling Simmons Jr., Midlothian, Va., '97 Camaro, D/SA, 10.796, -1.054
8)  Bill Nees Jr., Millmont, Pa., '70 Nova, V/SA, 14.757, -1.043
9)  Evan Smith, Matawan, N.J., '93 Mustang, I/S, 11.495, -1.005
10) George Cottell, Clarks Summit, Pa., '69 Camaro, B/S, 10.502, -0.998

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Stratton, Scott, and Farrell top qualifiers after day one

Numidia, Pa.. - Racers convened to Numidia Raceway for the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills, race five of seven in Northeast Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.

After day one of qualifying, Don Stratton Jr. is leading his field in Comp Eliminator after an 8.044-second run, -0.606 seconds under his class' index. The 2001 Comp eliminator national champion will be looking to make a strong second half surge to make up for events he missed earlier in the year.

"I'll run the rest of the divisional events in the Northeast and then decide how many more events I'll need to go to," said Stratton. "We'll see how it goes."

Super Stock racer Joseph Scott of Sunbury, Pa., will have to fend off some of the premier Super Stock racers in the country to remain the top qualifier in his respective class, as he heads into the second and final day of qualifying. The Northeast Division is home to four of the top ten racers in the class in the national point standings, including 2001 Super Stock National Champion Dan Fletcher.

"There's a ton of guys that are just killer. A man wouldn't want to make a living out here," joked the Churchville, N.Y., resident. "You've really got to be perfect."

Mike Farrell of East Nassau, N.Y., is also the top qualifier in Stock after two qualifying sessions.

Time trials and qualifying for the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series continues tomorrow at 9 a.m. Saturday will also feature Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying at 3 and 6 p.m.

"It's been a little bit of a slow year but we're getting the bugs out," said Top Alcohol Dragster racer Doug Foley. "We should have some good runs tomorrow." Tickets for Saturday are $20, and a Saturday/Sunday weekend pass is $35. Children 11 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information, call Numidia Raceway at (717) 832-9291.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Numidia Raceway:

 COMP ELIMINATOR
1)  Don Stratton Jr., Beloit, Ohio, '34 Chevrolet, B/SR, 8.044 seconds, -0.606 under index
2)  Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., '97 McKinney, D/D, 7.396, -0.534
3)  Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23 Ford, J/AA, 7.960, -0.520
4)  Frank Aragona Jr., Franklin Square, N.Y., '98 Kier, G/ED, 8.300, -0.500
5)  Jonathan Aloisio, West Chester, Pa., '98 Grand Am, B/SM, 8.348, -0.492
6)  Tim Northrop, Doylestown, Pa., '02 Camaro, I/SM 9.270, -0.490
7)  Larry Perkins Sr., Collegeville, Pa., '00 S-10, PST/A, 7.843, -0.477
8)  Dave Northrop, Perkasie, Pa., '96 Cutlass, F/A, 8.400, -0.470
9)  Douglas Harris, Millville, N.J., '00 S-10, PST/A, 7.861, -0.459
10) Bob Rossi, Woodbridge, N.J., '92 Achieva, A/A, 6.838, -0.442

SUPER STOCK
1)  Joseph Scott, Sunbury, Pa., '02 S-10, GT/TD, 10.493 seconds, -1.207 under index
2)  David Barton, Wernersville, Pa., '68 Dart, SS/AA, 8.952, -1.048
3)  Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill, W.Va., '68 Barracuda, SS/AA, 9.000, -1.000
4)  Howard Barsky, Levittown, Pa., '57 Chevrolet, SS/NA, 11.455, -0.995
5)  Robert Butler, McKees Rocks, Pa., '97 Firebird, GT/EA, 9.971, -0.979
6)  Jim Boburka, Coraopolis, Pa., '99 Firebird, GT/DA, 9.830, -0.970
7)  Peter Zawadzki, Sodus, N.Y., '82 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.132, -0.968
8)  Michael Iacono, Wading River, N.Y., '90 Camaro, GT/FA, 10.151, -0.949
9)  Steven Sweitzer, Jersey Shore, Pa., '92 Firebird, GT/FA, 10.153, -0.947
10) Richard Feldman, East Liverpool, Ohio, '66 Impala, SS/O, 11.564, -0.936

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1)  Mike Farrell, East Nassau, N.Y., '71 Duster, E/SA, 10.748 seconds, -1.252 under index
2)  Jim Marshall, Scottsville Road, N.Y., '80 Corvette, I/SA, 11.417, -1.183
3)  Harry Doolittle, Hillsdale, Mich., '00 Firebird, P/SA, 12.602, -1.148
4)  Bob Horgan, Tyngsboro, Mass., '85 Camaro J/SA, 11.617, -1.133
5)  John Shaul, Fultonham, N.Y., '64 Fury, B/SA, 10.446, -1.104
6)  A. Lincoln Morehead, Newburgh, N.Y., '97 Firebird, E/SA, 10.903, -1.097
7)  Mark Dickerson, Baltimore, '70 Duster, G/SA, 11.239, -1.061
8)  Sterling Simmons Jr., Midlothian, Va., '97 Camaro, D/SA, 10.796, -1.054
9)  Bill Nees Jr., Millmont, Pa., '70 Nova, V/SA, 14.757, -1.043
10) Evan Smith, Matawan, N.J., '93 Mustang, I/S, 11.495, -1.005

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Gallant, Manzo leading charge in NHRA'S Northeast Division

NUMIDIA, Pa. - Moving into the second half of the NHRA Northeast Division's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season, there seems to be a race brewing in the Top Alcohol Dragster class, while in Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors are struggling to keep up with front-runner Frank Manzo. Racers will square off again July 26-28 at Numidia Raceway for the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills event.

At the Division's last Lucas Oil event at Lebanon Valley Dragway in West Lebanon, N.Y., TAD pilot Art Gallant scored his third win of the season, putting him 46 points ahead of defending division champion Cliff Bozzelli, who suffered a first-round loss. Gallant, of Boxboro, Mass., started the season with an out-of-division win in Gainesville, Fla., and won the last two Northeast Division races. Absecon, N.J., resident Bozzelli started the season with two wins, at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa., and at U.S. 13 Dragway in Delmar, Del.

In TAFC, defending divisional and national champion Manzo has made a clean sweep in the division. In four divisional event appearances, the Morganville, N.J., resident has four wins. Manzo has seven TAFC national championships, including five in the last five years, as well as 12 divisional titles. The driver currently in second place in the standings, Bob Newberry, is 188 points behind Manzo. Newberry, of Schenectady, N.Y., has made one final-round appearance. He was runner-up to Manzo at the division-opener at Maple Grove Raceway. Paul Gill of Brockton, Mass., is in third place in the points and has made it to the final in both of the races he's attended, at Atco Raceway and Lebanon Valley Dragway.

Gates at Numidia Raceway open at 8 a.m. each day. Qualifying and time trials begin at 10 a.m. Friday and continue at 9 a.m. Saturday. TAD and TAFC will get two qualifying passes on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 8:30 a.m. First round of eliminations for TAD and TAFC is scheduled at noon.

Adult tickets are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday and $20 Sunday. A two-day pass is $35 and a three-day ticket is $50. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult.

The event is part of a 45-race, $6.5 million series contested across the country. Drivers are competing for a part of a $561,000 champions' purse. They will earn points leading to national and division titles as well as a berth on the team that will represent the Northeast Division at the Jeg's Allstar event in September.

The other classes competing in the event are Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.

Numidia Raceway is located on Route 42, just 11 miles from Interstate 80, exit 34. For more information, call the track, (717) 832-9291, or visit the web site, www.NUMIDIARACEWAY.com.

The next NHRA Northeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event is at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., Aug. 9-11.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet

WHAT: RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills, a round of the 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 fifth of seven in Northeast Division competition.

WHERE: Numidia Raceway, Numidia, Pa. Track is located on Route 42, 11 miles from Interstate 80, exit 34.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, July 26-28, 2002

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the RBS Trailer Sales Thrills in the Hills:
FRIDAY, July 26 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying (in Comp Eliminator, Super Stock and Stock) and time trials (in Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street) begin at 10 a.m.
SATURDAY, July 27 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, July 28 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 8:30 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. A two-day pass is $35 and a three-day ticket is $50. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Numidia Raceway, (717) 832-9291.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $159,300, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2001 EVENT WINNERS: Cliff Bozzelli, Top Alcohol Dragster; Frank Manzo, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Scott Perin, Comp Eliminator; Peter Biondo, Super Stock; James Marshall, Stock Eliminator; Tony Gambardella, Super Comp; Dan Northrop, Super Gas; Earl Nichols, 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 2002 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.

SEALED POWER LOW QUALIFIER BONUS -- a $220,500 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 45 Lucas Oil events and the 23 NHRA national events: $1,250 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $400 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $200 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 16 of 23 national events.)

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 2002 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 2002 Jeg's Allstars, held in conjunction with the NHRA Nationals in Chicago, Sept. 26-29, 2002. 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.