NHRA NEWS: SUNDAY RESULTS FROM GAINESVILLE
Winners of the Top Alcohol Funny Car – David Ray,
Dodge Avenger,
5.606, 256.55 def. Cy Chesterman, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.818, 206.13.
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Despite racing to the Funny Car final, Capps still found himself needing
to win it all to maintain the points lead. But the Brut Dodge Stratus
R/T driver rose to the occasion and took out Force with a 4.860 at
316.78 mph to Force's 4.990 at 305.49 mph, which was erased after his
Castrol GTX Ford Mustang was automatically disqualified for crossing the
center line.
"This is one of those races that when it comes time to retire you
definitely want to look back and know that you won it," Capps said.
"It's right there with Indy and Pomona as far as what it means to win
here. It's a biggie, and it's awesome to add this trophy to the
collection."
Capps' lead in the standings grew from 15 to 31 over Force. This was the
18th victory of his career in 39 final rounds. Force falls to 119-70
when there's a trophy on the line. This was the second final of the year
for both men.
RESULTS:
FUNNY CAR:
1. Ron Capps, Dodge Stratus; 2. John Force, Ford Mustang; 3. Robert
Hight, Mustang; 4. Eric Medlen, Mustang; 5. Del Worsham, Chevy Monte
Carlo; 6. Cruz Pedregon,
Monte Carlo; 7. Phil Burkart, Monte Carlo; 8.
Tony Bartone, Monte Carlo; 9. Mike Ashley, Monte Carlo; 10. Gary
Densham, Monte Carlo; 11. Tommy Johnson Jr., Monte Carlo; 12.
Gary
Scelzi, Dodge Charger; 13. Jeff Arend, Monte Carlo; 14. Jim Head,
Stratus; 15. Tony Pedregon, Monte Carlo;
16. Whit Bazemore, Charger.
PRO STOCK:
1. Tom Martino, Dodge Stratus; 2. Erica Enders, Chevy Cobalt; 3. Greg
Stanfield, Pontiac GTO; 4. Ron Krisher, Cobalt; 5. Greg Anderson, GTO;
6. Rickie Smith, Cobalt;
7. Max Naylor, Stratus; 8. Larry Morgan,
Stratus; 9. Jason Line, GTO; 10. Warren Johnson, GTO; 11. Mike
Edwards, GTO; 12. V. Gaines, Stratus; 13. Jim Yates, GTO; 14.
Richie
Stevens, Stratus; 15. Dave Howard, Cobalt;
16. Allen Johnson, Stratus.
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