2009 NHRA Summit Nationals (pics)

[Nicksfix]

A few pics from this years event.

John Force burnout

Jeg Coughlins Pro Stock Chevy Cobalt

Allen Johnsons Pro Stock Dodge Stratus

Ashley Force burnout

V.Gaines Pro Stock Dodge Stratus

John Force

Curt Johnsons Pro Stock Chevy Cobalt

Cruz Pedregon and Jerry Tolliver

Brandon Bernsteins Top Fueler

Antron Browns Top Fueler

Eddie Krawiecs Pro Stock Harley

Larry Dixons Top Fueler

Ashley Forces Funny Car

 

[mafia_boy]

Awesome stuff Nicksfix. 👍

Who's top qualifier in Top Fuel and Funny Car??

 

[Nicksfix]

Sundays Top Fuel final was :

W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed

(W) Larry Dixon (Al-Anabi Racing Dragster) 0.054 3.981 294.05
(L) Brandon Bernstein (Budweiser/Lucas Oil Drag) 0.053 7.257 94.06

5:59 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 83 degrees, relative humidity 35 percent, barometer 28.70 inches, adjusted altitude 3,520 feet, track temperature 115 degrees.
Bernstein comes in holding a 17-11 edge against Dixon in prior events and has won both times they have squared off in final rounds. Their most recent final round meeting was Brainerd, 2007. Dixon has 46 wins in 86 prior final rounds, Bernstein has 17 wins in 30 prior finals. Dixon will leave here either second or fourth in the points. A win by Dixon will move him past Tony Schumacher, into second place in the championship points. A win by Bernstein will move him past Dixon, into third in the championship points.

They left together, but Bernstein's rear tires were up in smoke after 100 feet or so, while Dixon went right down the groove with his best run of the day.

That's it, this event is over after a 1.5-hour rain delay before the start of racing today. Thanks to the Bader family for their hospitality and for all they do for the sport of drag racing.

Funny Car final was :

W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed

(W) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger) 0.001 4.315 277.54
(L) Bob Tasca III (Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang 0.099 6.470 149.93

Weather conditions: air temperature 83 degrees, relative humidity 35 percent, barometer 28.70 inches, adjusted altitude 3,520 feet, track temperature 115 degrees.
This is the first time Tasca III and Beckman have faced each other in eliminations. Beckman with a near perfect light and blast on through for his second National event win this year and his eighth career National event win. Beckman with his quickest pass of the day. With the win Beckman moves into fourth place in the points. Tasca was up in smoke as soon as he hit the throttle.

 

[Northstar]

Nice pics, I hope to go to Brainerd when they come here next month.

 

[Nicksfix]

A few more pics from the event

Greg Anderson's Pro Stock Toyota

Tony Schumacher's Top Fueler

Jeff Arend"s Funny Car ( this car had the retro-sponsored DHL name put on it in memory of Scott Kalitta,that brought back back some memories of a great driver.It was neat to see that sponsor name out there for Scott.)

Tim Wilkerson's Top Fueler

Legendary racer and Champion,Don "The Snake" Prudhomme

Courtney Force's Top Alcohol dragster

Courtney Force

Brittany Force's Top Alcohol dragster

Brittany Force

Ashley Force

John Force

A few sportsman cars that stayed over

The Vance and Hines Pro Stock Bike transporter (Kenworth T-2000)

 

[Jim Prower]

Is it just me, or are the rear spoilers on Funny cars a LOT bigger than I remember them?