 TOPEKA,
KS (May 27) -- It was another strong showing this past weekend by
Hoosier-shod drivers in NHRA drag racing action as they collected four
wins and three runner-up positions. The 13th annual Advance Auto Parts
NHRA Nationals held in Topeka, Kansas at Heartland Park Topeka was the
latest stop on the NHRA drag racing schedule. Those drivers taking
home a "Wally" using USA-made Hoosier tires were: Shelly
Howard, Jay Payne, Todd Heins and Curt Harshfield.
FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
Shelly Howard used a .463 RT and a 5.536 run to defeat her
competition in the final round of the Federal-Mogul Dragster class.
Her speed of 258.02 mph was nearly ten mph faster than the runner-up.
The win was her 2nd National event win and her first on Hoosier
tires.
FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR
Jay Payne in his 2001 Valvoline Chevy Camaro took the
victory in the F/M Funny Car class. Payne used a .488 RT and a 5.763
second ET (248.11 mph) to defeat his competition in Sunday's final
round action. The win was Payne's second National event win of the
2001 season. Payne also took the top prize at Gainesville in
March.
SUPER GAS
Todd Heins used a -.015 index to take the win in the
Super Gas class. Heins had a RT of .428 seconds and an ET of 9.885 on
a 9.90 index to take the win.
SUPER STREET It was an
"all-Hoosier" final in the Super Street class final as Curt
Harshfield met William Percival. Both drivers had an index of 10.90 as
Percival had an RT of .520 to Harshfield's .526. Harshfield's ET
however was 10.903 to Percival's 10.833. Harshfield had a .003
index to Percival's -.067 to take the victory and the title of Advance
Auto Parts Super Street Champion. RUNNER-UP
FINISHERS While not emerging the ultimate winners
in their respective classes, several other Hoosier-shod teams made it
to the final round. Mike Trumble Jr. took runner-up in Super Stock
class while Steve Echols was runner-up in Super Comp class, losing by
approximately three feet at the line. Hoosier
Racing Tire Product Manager Steve Hudspeth attended the event and
commented, "Hoosier-shod teams had another great weekend at
Topeka and we are excited about our chances at this week's NHRA
National event in Illinois." Next up on
the NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series schedule is a stop in Joliet, IL
for the Lucas Oil Products NHRA Nationals May 31 thru June 3.
Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. would like to thank and
congratulate all competitors particularly those who trusted the
Hoosier brand during the competition.
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