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Remaining Lucas Oil Champions crowned

Reynolds, Ga. - In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Silver Dollar Raceway, Mike Saye, Joe LoCicero, Lee Tuttle, Frank Altilio, Jason Wood and Ernie Griggs all emerged victorious in Sunday afternoon's final round competition.

In Comp Eliminator, Saye of Johnston, S.C., earned his first Southeast Division victory this year, when he took out Sealer Power Low Qualifier Larry Pritchett, of Clarkrange, Tenn. In the final, Saye was the first to leave the line and never looked back. His .548 reaction time was too much for Pritchett, who reacted with a .593, allowing Saye to cruise to victory with a winning elapsed time of 8.750 at 155.77 mph. The final round contest between Saye and Pritchett was a repeat of the final last year at Silver Dollar Raceway. That makes it two in a row for Saye at the Reynolds, Ga., racetrack.

In the Super Stock final, LoCicero of Snellville, Ga., scored the win over defending Southeast Division Champion Bobby Dennis, of Shorter Ala. ,while in Stock Eliminator, Tuttle of Albany, Ga., won over Douglasville, Ga., racer Robbie Shaw.

The Super Comp winner's circle featured Frank Altilio of Ococee, Fla., who defeated defending Southeast Division Champion Sherman Adcock, Jr. of Columbus, Ga. In Super Gas it was Jason Wood of Live Oak, Fla., getting over the win over Jamie Crum of Panacea, Fla. In Super Street, Ocala, Fla., racer Ernie Griggs bested Steve Beckham of Anniston, Ala.

In yesterday's final round action in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, Marty Thacker, of Robinson, Ill. and Oak Ridge, Tennessee's Von Smith both won in their respective categories.

The next stop on the NHRA Southeast Division tour is Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. The event, which will be held July 19-20, is the fifth of seven races in NHRA's Southeast Division.

The following are Sunday's final round results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Silver Dollar Raceway:

COMP ELIMINATOR 
Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., G/A, '92 Cutlass, .548 reaction time, 8.750 seconds, 153.77 mph def. 
Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., A/SM, '98 Grand Am, .593, 8.183, 168.18

SUPER STOCK 
Joe LoCicero, Snellville, Ga., GT/CA, '87 Camaro, .519 reaction time, 9.903 seconds, 9.88 dial-in def. 
Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., GT/MA, '97 Firebird, .565, 11.108, 11.07

STOCK 
Lee Tuttle, Albany, Ga., O/SA, '66 Chevrolet, .541 reaction time, 13.166 seconds, 13.10 dial in def. 
Robbie Shaw, Douglasville, Ga., M/SA, '87 Formula Firebird, .577, 12.318, 12.28

SUPER COMP 
Frank Altilio, Ocoee, Fla., Dragster, .424 reaction time, 8.937 seconds, def. 
Sherman Adcock Jr., Columbus, Ga., Dragster, .438, 8.883 

SUPER GAS 
Jason Wood, Live Oak, Fla., '98 S-10, .413 reaction time, 9.948 seconds def. 
Jamie Crum, Panacea, Fla., '92 Camaro, .462, 9.906

SUPER STREET 
Ernie Griggs, Ocala, Fla., '72 Camaro, .501 reaction time, 10.935 seconds def. 
Steve Beckham, Anniston, Ala., '68 Camaro, .507, 10.893 

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Smith extends points lead with second Southeast Division win

Reynolds, Ga.- In Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Silver Dollar Raceway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Marty Thacker and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Von Smith took home the honors.

In Top Alcohol Dragster, Thacker of Robinson, Ill. blasted into victory lane when he defeated the Wayzata, Minn., dragster of John Haley. Consistency was the flavor of the day for Thacker who used a string a elapsed times in the 5.60s to take the win. In the final, Haley got the jump off the line, but Thacker was able to hold the Minnesota runner with a 5.617-second pass at 253.47 mph to Haley's 5.723-second run at 248.34 mph, to get the win light.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car Smith of Oak Ridge, Tenn., earned a key win when he defeated reigning Southeast Division Champion Jay Payne, of Claremont, Calif. In the final, Smith used a .470 reaction time and a 5.893 second pass at 244.52 mph to defeat Payne, who ran a quicker 5.874-second pass at 244.87 mph. This is the second Southeast Division win for Smith this season behind the wheel of his Jensen Audio-sponsored Firebird. Smith and Payne are currently in a heated battle for Southeast Division points in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class, a battle that Smith currently leads.

In the final qualifying at Silver Dollar Raceway, Larry Pritchett of Clarkrange, Tenn., in Competition Eliminator; Bobby Dennis of Shorter, Ala., in Super Stock; and Woodro Josey of Byron, Ga. in Stock topped their respective fields. Each driver will receive a portion of the $2500 put up by Sealer Power for the driver qualified in the top spot.

Gates at Silver Dollar Raceway will open Sunday at 8 a.m. with eliminations set to start at 10 a.m. beginning with Competition Eliminator. For more information please contact Silver Dollar Raceway at (478) 847-4414. They can also be reached via their web site at www.SilverDollarRaceway.com.

The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Silver Dollar Raceway:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
 1. Michael Gunderson, Middleburg, Fla., 5.549 seconds, 254.23 mph 
 2. Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.574, 252.00 
 3. Jason Cannon, Middleburg, Fla., 5.582, 252.00 
 4. Guy Kelly, Wadley, Ala., 5.597, 251.39 
 5. John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 5.689, 247.75 
 6. Tony Bartone, Manhasset, N.Y., 5.726, 234.13 
 7. Artie Allen, Jacksonville, Fla., 5.852, 244.56 
 8. Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla., 5.885, 226.32 

 --------------------Not Qualified-------------------------------- 
 9. John Sullivan, Montgomery, Ala., 6.780, 208.14 
 10. Duke McDonald, Gainesville, Fla., 7.207,179.02 

First Round  Eliminations 
1) Michael Gunderson, Middleburg, Fla., 5.943 seconds, 237.80 mph def. 
8) Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla., 6.131, 202.42 

2.) Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.648 seconds, 244.43 mph def. 
7) Artie Allen,  Jacksonville, Fla., 5.762, 243.06 

3) Jason Cannon, Middleburg, Fla., 5.770 seconds, 247.20 mph def. 
6) Tony Bartone, Manhasset, N.Y., 5.850, 239.95 

5) John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 5.720 seconds, 244.65 mph def. 
4) Guy Kelly, Wadley,  Ala., 8.600, 91.91 

Semifinal 
Thacker, 5.631 seconds, 252.19 mph def. Cannon, 5.715, 249.58 
Haley, 5.656 seconds, 248.80 mph def. Gunderson, 8.551, 107.54 

Final      
Thacker, 5.617 seconds, 253.47 mph def. Haley, 5.723, 248.34 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1. Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.913 seconds, 246.53 mph 
2. Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '01 Firebird, 5.923, 243.63 
3. Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., '01 Avenger, 6.007, 240.94 
4. John Patton, Peoria Ariz., '99 Pontiac, 6.059, 239.27 

First Round Eliminations 
1.Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.857 seconds, 241.50 mph def. 
4) John Patton, Peoria, Ariz., 10.232, 85.76 

2) Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., 5.933, 244.21 def. 
3) Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., 7.664, 106.59 

Final 
Smith, 5.893 seconds, 244.52 mph def. Payne, 5.874, 244.87 

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR 
1. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., A/SM, '98 Pontiac, 8.044 seconds, -0.576 (under index) 
2. Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., G/A, '92 Cutlass, 8.684, -0.556 
3. Charlie Watson, Humble, Texas, G/A, '96, Lumina, 8.744, -0.496 
4. Richard Larsen, Tyrone, Ga., A/ND, Dragster, 7.309, -0.481 
5. Glen Treadwell, Sorrento, Fla., E/EA, '23-T Ford 8.759, -0.331 
6. Don Eberly, Brunswick, Ga., C/EA, '96 Cutlass, 8.625 8.93 -0.305 
7. J Allen Sherman, Donaldsonville, La., D/SMA, '90 Grand Am, 9.133, -0.267 
8. Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., H/AA, '91 Calais, 9.355, -0.235 
9. Dick Maris, Valrico, Fla., Dragster, C/D, 7.458, -0.152 
10. Ron Griffis, Gainesville FL A/EA, '32 Bantam, 7.984, -0.046 

SUPER STOCK 
1. Bobby Dennis, Shorter Ala., GT/MA, '97 Firebird, 10.968 seconds, -1.082 (under index) 
2. Kenny Schindler, Hendersonville, Tenn., SS/EA, '68 Corvette, 9.777, -0.873 
3. Steven Reynolds, Pasadena, Texas, GT/MA, '86 Monte Carlo, 11.181, -0.869 
4. Joe LoCicero, Snellville, Ga., GT/CA, '87 Camaro, 9.867, -0.833 
5. Johnny Fogle, Norway, S.C., SS/HA, '67 Camaro, 10.073, -0.827 
6. Larry Strunk, Odessa, Fla., SS/MA, '64 Comet, 11.325, -0.825 
7. Jason Davis, Wetumpka Ala., GT/MA, '00 Firebird, 11.261, -0.789 
8. Jimmy Bridges, Nashville, Tenn., SS/C, '66 Corvette, 9.573, -0.777 
9. Bruce Campbell, Waynesville, N.C., GT/HA, '88 Firebird, 10.575, -0.775 
10. Gilbert Johnson Jr., Lecompte, La., GT/JA, '91 Calias, 10.879, -0.771 

STOCK 
1. Woodro Josey, Byron, Ga., C/SA, '98 Firebird, 10.629 seconds,  -1.071 (under index) 
2. Brandon Wood, Tallahassee FL, K/SA '85 Camaro 11.947 12.95 -1.003 
3. Anthony Volpe Sr., New Orleans, La., K/SA, '86 Firebird, 11.998, -0.952 
4. Andy Thornburg, Wilmer, Ala., J/SA, '79 Aspen, 11.830, -0.920 
5. Robbie Shaw, Douglasville, Ga., M/SA, '87 Formula, 12.242,  -0.908 
6. Tom Marinelli, Tallahassee, Fla., K/SA, '79 Malibu, 12.058, -0.892 
7. Don Himes, Port Charlotte, Fla., P/SA, '77 Grand Am, 12.858,  -0.892 
8. Jeff Velde, Vero Beach, Fla., B/SA, '68 Mustang, 10.658, -0.892 
9. Harold Culpepper, Pine Mountain. Valley, Ga., D/SA, '94 Camaro, 10.975,  -0.875 
10. Arnold Greene, Matthews, N.C., A/S, '69 Camaro, 10.396,  -0.854 

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Gunderson, Payne lead Top Alcohol fields in opening rounds

Reynolds, Ga. - In the opening rounds of qualifying at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Silver Dollar Raceway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Michael Gunderson and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Jay Payne are leading their respective fields.

Gunderson, of Middleburg, Fla., piloted his Top Alcohol Dragster to a 5.549-second pass at 254.23 mph to claim the top spot in the class. Gunderson is the defending Southeast Division Champion in the class as well as the current division points leader. He's currently in a heated battle for points with fellow Middleburg, Fla., runner Jason Cannon, who is qualified third.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Payne, of Claremont, Calif. laid down a 5.913-second pass at 246.53 mph to take the lead in Funny Car. Payne is leading the national points chase in the class is the defending Southeast Division Champion in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Within the Southeast Division though, Payne is currently duking it out with the Jensen Audio backed Funny Car driven by Von Smith, of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Smith is currently the Southeast Division Top Alcohol Funny Car points leader.

Top qualifiers in other classes are Larry Pritchett of Clarkrange, Tenn., in Competition Eliminator; Bobby Dennis of Shorter, Ala., in Super Stock; and Woodro Josey of Byron, Ga. in Stock. Final qualifying for Competition Eliminator, Super Stock and Stock, as well as Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street will continue tomorrow.

Gates at Silver Dollar Raceway will open Saturday at 9 a.m. with qualifying set to continue at 10 a.m. Eliminations in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car are slated for at 6 p.m. For more information please contact Silver Dollar Raceway at (478) 847-4414. They can also be reached via their web site at www.SilverDollarRaceway.com.

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

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 
1. Michael Gunderson, Middleburg, Fla., 5.549 seconds, 254.23 mph 
2. Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.574, 252.00 
3. Jason Cannon, Middleburg, Fla., 5.582, 252.00 
4. Guy Kelly, Wadley, Ala., 5.597, 251.39 
5. John Haley, Wayzata, Minn., 5.689, 247.75 
6. Tony Bartone, Manhasset, N.Y., 5.726, 234.13 
7. Artie Allen, Jacksonville, Fla., 5.852, 244.56 
8. Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla., 5.885, 226.32 

  --------------------NOT QUALIFIED-------------------------------- 
9. John Sullivan, Montgomery, Ala., 6.780, 208.14 
10. Duke McDonald, Gainesville, Fla., 7.207,179.02 

First-round pairings 
1. Michael Gunderson, Middleburg, Fla. vs. 8) Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla. 
2. Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill. vs. 7) Artie Allen, Jacksonville, Fla. 
3. Jason Cannon, Middleburg, Fla. vs. 6) Tony Bartone, Manhasset, N.Y. 
4. Guy Kelly, Wadley, Ala. vs. 5) John Haley, Wayzata, Minn. 

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR 
1. Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif., '02 Camaro, 5.913 seconds, 246.53 mph 
2. Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn., '01 Firebird, 5.923, 243.63 
3. Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., '01 Avenger, 6.007, 240.94 
4. John Patton, Peoria Ariz., '99 Pontiac, 6.059, 239.27 

First-round pairings 
1. Jay Payne, Claremont, Calif. vs. 4) John Patton, Peoria, Ariz. 
2. Von Smith, Oak Ridge, Tenn. vs. 3) Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla. 

COMP ELIMINATOR 
1. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., A/SM, '98 Pontiac, 8.044 seconds, -0.576 (under index) 
2. Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., G/A, '92 Cutlass, 8.684, -0.556 
3. Charlie Watson, Humble, Texas, G/A, '96 Lumina, 8.744, -0.496 
4. J Allen Sherman, Donaldsonville, La., D/SMA,'90 Grand Am, 9.133, -0.267 
5. Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., H/AA, '91 Calais, 9.355, -0.235 
6. Richard Larsen, Tyrone, Ga., A/ND, Dragster, 7.885, 0.095 
7. Dick Maris, Valrico, Fla., Dragster, C/D, 8.048, 0.438 
8. Thomas Frye, Englewood, Ohio, A/ND, Dragster, 8.773, 0.983 

SUPER STOCK 
1. Bobby Dennis, Shorter Ala., GT/MA, '97 Firebird, 10.968 seconds, -1.082 (under index) 
2. Steven Reynolds, Pasadena, Texas, GT/MA, '86 Monte Carlo, 11.194, -0.856 
3. Kenny Schindler, Hendersonville, Tenn., SS/EA, '68 Corvette, 9.851, -0.799 
4. Jason Davis, Wetumpka, Ala., GT/MA, '00 Firebird, 11.261, -0.789 
5. Gilbert Johnson Jr., Lecompte, La.,, GT/JA, '91 Calias, 10.879, -0.771 
6. Bruce Campbell, Waynesville, N.C., GT/HA, '88 Firebird, 10.579,  -0.771 
7. Don Barber, Hohenwald, Tenn., GT/BA, '93 Achieva, 9.790, -0.760 
8. Blair Patrick, Jasper, Tenn., SS/EA, '68 Mustang, 9.898, -0.752 
9. Mike Crutchfield, Montgomery, Ala., SS/BS, '90 Camaro, 9.266, -0.734 
10. Brent Johnson, Lecompte, La., GT/IA, '91 Calais, 10.766,  -0.734 

STOCK 
1. Woodro Josey, Byron, Ga., C/SA, '98 Firebird, 10.666 seconds,  -1.034 (under index) 
2. Anthony Volpe Sr., New Orleans, La., K/SA, '86 Firebird, 12.021, -0.929 
3. Andy Thornburg, Wilmer, Ala., J/SA, '79 Aspen, 11.830, -0.920 
4. Tom Marinelli, Tallahassee, Fla., K/SA, '79 Malibu, 12.058, -0.892 
5. Robbie Shaw, Douglasville, Ga., M/SA, '87 Formula, 12.258,  -0.892 
6. Harold Culpepper, Pine Mountain. Valley, Ga., D/SA, '94 Camaro, 10.975,  -0.875 
7. Arnold Greene, Matthews, N.C., A/S, '69 Camaro, 10.396,  -0.854 
8. Don Himes, Port Charlotte, Fla., P/SA, '77 Grand Am, 12.908,  -0.842 
9. Jeff Velde, Vero Beach, Fla., B/SA, '68 Mustang, 10.711, -0.839 
10. Garry Glazener, Jackson, S.C., G/SA, '72 Mustang, 11.466,  -0.834 

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Silver Dollar Raceway hosts NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racers

REYNOLDS, Ga. - NHRA's Southeast division will continue its 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Silver Dollar Raceway, May 31-June 2. The event will feature more than 400 drivers in eight racing categories including 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters (TAD) and Top Alcohol Funny Cars (TAFC).

In TAD, defending division champion Michael Gunderson is in the lead, but Jason Cannon and Tony Bartone are on his heels. In TAFC, Von Smith currently has the lead over defending division champion Jay Payne. These two competitors seem to be picking up where they left off last year when Payne finished just 16 points ahead of Smith.

Gunderson, of Middleburg, Fla., had to go out of the division, to Memphis Motorsports Park in Tennessee, to get his first divisional event win. Gunderson has yet to make a final-round appearance at a Southeast Division race. Cannon, also a resident of Middleburg, Fla., is just 16 points behind Gunderson with a win at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida. In third and fourth place, respectively, are Manhassett, N.Y., resident Tony Bartone, and Art Gallant of Boxboro, Mass. Bartone took the win at the Division's last event at Montgomery Motorsports Park in Alabama, and Gallant won the season-opener at Gainesville Raceway in Florida. The winner of this weekend's event could be in a position to take the points lead.

With two runner-up finishes and a win, TAFC driver Smith has a jump on Payne. The Oak Ridge, Tenn., resident won in Orlando and was runner-up in Montgomery. He also took runner-up honors at an out-of-division race. Payne, of Upland, Calif., has one win on the season, at Gainesville Raceway.

Gates at Silver Dollar Raceway open at 9 a.m. Friday and qualifying and time trials begin at noon. TAD and TAFC are scheduled to qualify at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. When racing is over, the track will host a concert by Snakes in the Woodpile.

Saturday, gates open at 9 a.m. and racing continues at 10 a.m. TAD and TAFC will make two qualifying passes, at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and begin first round of eliminations at 6 p.m.

Sunday, gates open at 8 a.m. and eliminations for all classes start at 10 a.m. Welcoming ceremonies are scheduled at noon.

Adult tickets are $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, and $15 Sunday. A two-day pass is $30 and children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. Military personnel with a valid ID will receive a $5 discount.

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 Southeast division at the Jeg's Allstar event in September.

The track is located on State Highway 96, just west of US Highway 341. For more information call Silver Dollar Raceway, (478) 847-4414, or visit www.SilverDollarRaceway.com.

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 fourth of seven in Southeast Division competition.

WHERE: Silver Dollar Raceway, Reynolds, Ga. Track is located on state Highway 96 West, just west of US Highway 341.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, May 31-June 2, 2002

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series:
FRIDAY, May 31 -- Gates open at 9 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at noon. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Track will host a concert by Snakes in the Woodpile after racing ends.
SATURDAY, June 1 -- Gates open at 9 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., and they will run first round of eliminations at 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, June 2 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Eliminations begin at 10 a.m. Welcoming ceremonies are scheduled at noon.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $152,700, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2001 EVENT WINNERS: Jason Cannon, Top Alcohol Dragster; Jay Payne, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Mike Saye, Comp Eliminator; Kenneth Horne, Super Stock; Gene Jordan, Stock Eliminator; Victor Vickers, Super Comp; Justin Allen, Super Gas; Ken Etchison, 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 400 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.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $15 Sunday. A two-day pass is $30. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Military personnel with valid ID receive a $5 discount. For more information please call Silver Dollar Raceway, (478) 847-4414.