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Issue 36, October 1, 2004
Dragster Cover

On the cover
In this, the souvenir issue for the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, we showcase Chicago's best, past and present, including, clockwise from top left, Ron Colson, Chris Karamesines, Don Schumacher, Bob Bode, Geno Scali, T.J. Zizzo, Al DaPozzo, and Tony Schumacher; also the Chicago Patrol and Chi-Town Hustler Funny Cars.

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CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS PREVIEW
Test your knowledge of Chicagoland's Route 66 Raceway: What's the elevation? How long is the launchpad? What year did it open? All that, plus track records, racing and TV schedule, purse information, and of course, the irrepressible Tricky Tipster's favorites and longshots for the race in the Windy City. (page 29)

FEATURED ARTICLE: WINDY CITY WARRIORS By the ND Staff
Lake Michigan isn't the only source of Chicago's powerful winds; much air has been stirred up by the group of drag racing stars gracing four pages of photos and memories from the 1960s through today. (page 38)

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  • Jeg's Allstars Preview – As the world's leading Sportsman racers prepare for $100,000 Jeg's Allstars competition in Chicago, ND presents each team's roster, a salute to 20 years of past winners, and a whole lot of trash talk from NHRA's seven division directors as they lead their troops into battle. By the ND Staff. (page 42)
  • Where are they now? Tim Beebe – Despite winning only one NHRA national event title during his career, Tim Beebe, of Beebe & Mulligan fame, is renowned is one of the most talented Top Fuel and Funny Car crew chiefs ever. By John Jodauga. (page 58)
  • Divisional Lucas Oil Series Results – Divisions 2 weighs in from Silver Dollar Raceway; Division 5 points battles heat up with the latest from Tri-State Raceway. By Kevin McKenna and Duke Ritenhouse. (page 24)
  • Division 6 Summit Racing Series Finals Results – Hard to believe we're already wrapping up the season. Northwest E.T. racers said goodbye to 2004 with a three-peat by Woodburn Dragstrip. By Bruce Dillashaw. (page 23)

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