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www.nhra.com PRE-SORT NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION STANDARD NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION Not an NHRA member? National U.S. POSTAGE CONTESTANT HOTLINE Not getting PAID DRAGSTER, drag racing’s North Central Division only news weekly? Call Kokomo, IN Jay Hullinger (800) 678-4630 or go to Permit No. 133 5 West State Road 218 www.nhradiv3.com. Bunker Hill, IN 46914 CONTESTANT HOTLINE North Central Division Director Division Services Coordinator Jay Hullinger Ritch Bowers June/July Division Office (765) 689-8727 Tech Line (765) 689-8377 www.nhra.com Fax: (765) 689-7956 Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST 2003 www.nhradiv3.com www.nhradiv3.com offers more divisional information The North Central Division’s Web site, at www.nhradiv3.com, 2003 Be A Winner program packed offers up-to-date information, including the latest division news, upcoming event schedules, event results, current points standings, with great prizes and technical information, including contact information for National DRAGSTER’s unique Be A Winner, Be A Member program chassis inspectors. North Central Division photographer • Bob Hesser • 68 E. 300 N. • Winchester, IN 47394 • (765) 584-9589 • [email protected] rewards grassroots racers who are loyal NHRA members, giving them Additionally, national event entry requests and NHRA license more chances to cash in on their drag racing skills by awarding valuable and physical forms and non-licensed number forms can be down- cash and product prizes every month. loaded from the site. Also featured are the NHRA member track Each program sponsor awards monthly prizes from February/March directory and information on the National DRAGSTER Challenge, through October to bracket racers in each of NHRA’s seven divisions. Any NHRA King of the Track, and NHRA Jr. Dragster Challenge special E.T. racer who is an NHRA member and wins a weekly event at an NHRA events that are offered exclusively at NHRA member tracks. member track participating in the NHRA Summit Racing Series is eligible to enter the Be A Winner, Be A Member sweepstakes. By submitting proof of victory and NHRA membership and an th address, a racer becomes eligible for that month’s drawing and the grand 17 NHRA SportsNational Open in the books prize later in the season. Each month, the winners from each division receive products or gift certificates for a wide variety of items. Each par- th $5 Rain may have delayed the finish of the final rounds of the 17 annual $50 $15 $25 $20 ticipating program sponsor provides eight products or prizes, one for each NHRA SportsNational Open at Beech Bend Raceway Park, but it cer- month of the program. See National DRAGSTER for a complete listing of tainly didn’t dampen the spirits of the late-night winners who collected 2003 program sponsors. Wally trophies as part of the track’s National DRAGSTER Challenge. Entries should be mailed or faxed to National DRAGSTER Be A Donna Morris in Super Stock, Brian Rogers in Stock, and Richard Winner, Be A Member, P.O. Box 5555, Glendora, CA 91740; fax, (626) Edwards in Jeg’s Super Quick collected their first NHRA event victo- 335-4307. E-mail entries will not be accepted. ries, and reigning Division 2 NHRA Summit Racing Series 33 33 Sportsman champion Leon Robertson won in Super Pro to lead the 00 00 Division Track Standings list of bracket and Jr. winners. TICKET PRICES (FREE pit pass with purchase) 3-Day Credential ...... June 21Friday, ...... June 22...... Saturday, June 23...... Sunday, Children (6-12) ...... 00 00 Effective 6/6/03 The event has become one of the premier Sportsman drag racing 22 22 $40 Edgewater Sports Park...... 13 gatherings in the country.This year was no different, as the event fea- $140

tured eliminator and class racing in Super Stock and Stock as well as

,, National Trail Raceway ...... 5 ,, Indianapolis Raceway Park...... 3 action in Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, NHRA Summit 22 22 Gateway Int’l Raceway ...... 2 Racing Series bracket categories, the NHRA Jeg’s Super Quick 22 22 Series, and the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League. The race also -- Coles County Dragway ...... 2 -- included a Saturday night Street Legal program and exhibition runs

00 Chandler Motorsports Park...... 2 00 Route 66 Raceway ...... 2 by Ancel Horton, who recorded a best of 5.07 at 310 mph in his Mis- 22 22

sissippi Madman jet dragster. For a complete list of winners, log on Wabash Valley Dragway ...... 1 EE EE to www.nhradiv3.com. (3 classes: 8-9,10-12,13-17 – elim. between sessions)...... 9 a.m. Bluegrass Raceway Park ...... 1 Car & Driver ...... EVENT ENTRY Crew ...... SUNDAY, JUNE 22 SUNDAY, Gates Open a.m...... 7 RFC Service (Club Motorplex) ...... 8 a.m. SC, S/S, S/G)Eliminations - Round 1 (STK, S/ST, a.m...... 9 Sportsman - Round 1Top ...... 11 a.m. Comp - Round 1 a.m...... 11:30 Pre-Race Ceremonies p.m...... 12:30 Final Eliminations ...... 1 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 21 SATURDAY, Gates Open ...... 8 a.m. NHRA Tech a.m.-noon ...... 8 Dragster TT Jr. & Qualifying Trials Time ...... 10 a.m.-7 p.m. S/S, S/G) SC, (Session order: STK, S/ST, Sportsman QualifyingTop ...... 4 & 7 p.m. Comp Qualifying...... 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. &TAFC TAD Qualifying ...... 5 & 8 p.m. Pro Stock Snowmobile Qualifying ...... 4, 7 & 8:30 p.m. Leaks Exhibition...... Bar’s 6 & 9 p.m. Sportsman Fast Four ShowdownTop ...... 7:30 & 9 p.m. Saturday Night Shootouts p.m...... 8 Secure Track ...... 10 p.m. NN NN Kil-Kare Dragway ...... 1 UU UU Pacemakers Dragway Park...... 1 BY JJ JJ Bunker Hill Dragstrip...... 1 Snowmobile drag racing Ohio Valley Raceway ...... 1 PRESENTED PRESENTED series announced MSDRA (Michigan Snowmobile Drag Racing Association) and the LED Christmas Tree light usage clarified NHRA North Central and West Central Divisions are again holding a series of qualifying races at selected 2003 NHRA divisional events. The new Compulink LED amber lights for the Christmas Tree starting The three-race series for Pro Stock Snowmobiles will determine a field system introduced this year at the K&N Filters Winternationals will be used of snowmobile racers to be invited to the 22nd annual Rugged Liner on a limited basis at 2003 North Central Division events. The new lights will NHRA Nationals, Aug. 14-17 in Brainerd. be used at all NHRA North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series The 2003 series consists of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing events, the Spring Sportsman Challenge XI National Open July 5 at Series event at Brainerd Int’l Raceway June 6-8; the NHRA Lucas Oil Gateway Int’l Raceway, and the Fall Classic National Open Oct. 10-12 at Drag Racing Series event presented by Bar’s Leaks at Mid-Michigan TOP EVENT SCHEDULE Indianapolis Raceway Park. Motorplex June 20-22; and the 16th annual National Trail Raceway

SPORTSMAN FAST FOUR Due to limited availability and in some cases the adaptability for some Night of Fire July 19.

SHOWDOWN timing systems, all member tracks may not be able to offer the LED lights for The Pro Stock Snowmobile class features heads-up racing utilizing a .4 GROUP

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LEAKS Pro Tree and performances in the low-nine-second range at 135 to 140 mph. BAR’S BAR’S their racers at this time.The standard amber incandescent bulbs will be used at the 2003 NHRA North Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals. For more information, e-mail Nathan Oprita at MSDRA, FRIDAY, JUNE 20 FRIDAY, Gates Open ...... 8 a.m. NHRA Tech a.m.-7 p.m...... 8 & Qualifying...... Trials Time noon-8 p.m. S/S, S/G) SC, (Session order: STK, S/ST, (STK & S/S national records Friday only in sessions until 5:30 p.m.) Sportsman QualifyingTop p.m...... 5 Comp Qualifying...... 5:30 p.m. Qualifying...... 6 & TA/FC p.m. TA/D THURSDAY, JUNE 19 THURSDAY, Credentials & Parking ...... 5-10 p.m. — RACE INFORMATION: (989) 762-5043 • www.midmichmotorplex.com — (989) 762-5043 • www.midmichmotorplex.com — RACE INFORMATION: [email protected]. Ritch’s Tech Tips 2003 Jeg’s Allstars points chase to

Roll-cage reminder: On all dragsters, Funny Cars, and other cars end at Edgewater requiring a Funny Car- or dragster-style roll cage, the upper roll- The 19th annual cage members must have head/helmet guards of 1 inch by NHRA Jeg’s Allstars, a .058-inch round tube on all new chassis or at scheduled race within a race for 64 recertification. of the best Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Occasionally, corrections or additions are made to the NHRA drag SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 2003 competitors from across SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2003 racing rules after the NHRA Rulebook has been printed. Any such the country, will be con- change will be published each week in National DRAGSTER until CHANDLER MOTORSPORTS PARK tested during the third KIL-KARE DRAGWAY the 2004 Rulebook is printed. Evansville, IN annual NHRA Nationals Xenia, Ohio Sept. 25-28 at Route 66 Raceway.The event will be televised on ESPN2. SUPER QUICK ELIMINATOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUPER QUICK ELIMINATOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Faster Tech Lines: You as a racer can help speed up the technical - 32 Quickest Qualifiers 4.50 & Up - Friday Night Parking Only + Racers began earning points to qualify for the 2003 North Central - 32 Quickest Qualifiers 4.50 & Up - Circle Track Racing ...... 5 p.m. Gates Open ...... 10 a.m. inspection procedure by following these tips. Before entering the Winner ...... $1,000 Gates Open...... 9 a.m. Division Jeg’s Allstars team at the Beech Bend Raceway Park NHRA Winner...... $1,000 Time Trials ...... 11 a.m. tech lanes, completely fill out your tech card with all information that Runner-up ...... 500 Test & Tune ...... 10 a.m. - noon Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event last August and will have their last Runner-up ...... 500 Super Quick Qualifying...... 1 & 3:30 p.m. Semifinalists...... 200 Time Trials ...... 12:30 p.m. Semifinalists ...... 200 Eliminations...... 5 p.m. Super Quick Qualifying...... 2 & 4 p.m. pertains to your car and class. This means writing in the brand of Quarterfinalists ...... 100 chance at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event Aug. 1-3 at Quarterfinalists ...... 100 Eliminations ...... 5:30 p.m. PHONE CONTACTS transmission shield and the SFI serial number, brand of harmonic Low Qual. Open & Bodied...... $100 Jeg’s Certificate Edgewater Sports Park. Low Qual. Open & Bodied ...... $100 Jeg’s Certificate PHONE CONTACTS Track...... (937) 426-2764 balancer and SFI serial number, helmet, fire jacket and pants, — PLUS — A $100,000 purse is up for grabs in the Jeg’s Allstars event. The — PLUS — Track Office ...... (937) 429-2961 Track ...... (812) 925-3685 NHRA Division 3 Office ...... (765) 689-8727 gloves, etc. as may be required of your entry. When you arrive in the CONTINGENCY AWARDS Track Office...... (812) 402-4350 winners in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will each CONTINGENCY AWARDS NHRA Division 3 Office ...... (765) 689-8727 DIRECTIONS TO TRACK tech line, open the hood and trunk, and lay out all driver safety — PLUS — receive $7,000; Comp and Super Stock, $6,000 each; Stock, Super — PLUS — DIRECTIONS TO TRACK Track is located 8 miles east of I-675 & U.S. 35 apparel and equipment with the SFI tags showing. Also, have your QUALIFYING POINTS FOR JEG’S MAIL From I-64 @ Evansville, IN take Morgan Ave. Exit (Hwy Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street, $4,500 each. Runners-up in all QUALIFYING POINTS FOR JEG’S MAIL between Dayton & Xenia, 1 mile North on Trebein Road ORDER SUPER QUICK SHOOTOUT 62 East) turn left (East) 5.7 miles to Chandler, IN. Turn ORDER SUPER QUICK SHOOTOUT then 1/2 mile east on Dayton-Xenia Road. license/number and membership cards out for inspection so they Left in Inderrieden Rd., 1 mile north to track, follow signs. categories will receive $2,000. In addition, the winning team will share EVENT PRESENTED BY Non-qualifiers may enter S/PRO with no additional entry fee. can be looked at right away. Following these tips will help everyone MOTEL INFORMATION $20,000, and another $20,000 will be proportionately divided among MOTEL INFORMATION AMERICAN RV CENTER Best Western...... (937) 372-9954 get through tech in a timely fashion, thus not jeopardizing any Holiday Inn Conference Center ...... (812) 424-6400 (812) 867-5200 Evansville, IN the qualifiers in the form of tow money. OTHER ELIMINATORS Econo Lodge...... (937) 426-5822 Holiday Inn ...... (937) 372-9921 potential time runs. To really make it quick and convenient, get an Non-qualifiers may enter S/PRO with no additional entrySpecial fee. Rate ...... $49 Defending Jeg’s Allstars Stock champion Larry Hodge is automati- SUPER PRO1/8-Mile (3.66-7.75) Winner...... $1,000 Knights Inn ...... (937) 376-8124 NHRA ETI (Extended Tech Inspection) completed. cally seeded in the field and will be joined by the top points finishers Runner-up ...... 400 from the North Central Division. The North Central Division Jeg’s All- Semifinalists ...... 100 OTHER ELIMINATORS Quarterfinalists...... 75 SUPER PRO(4.50-7.99) SPORTSMAN(All Run) ENTRY FEES SPORTSMAN1/4-Mile, Warm-ups: It is mandatory that a driver be seated in the car in the Eightfinalists...... 50 PRO BRACKET 1/4-Mile,(13.00 & Up) Winner ...... $1,100Winner...... $100 + Trophy(Car & Driver) stars team will be seeking its sixth title. No Delay (10.00-13.99)Winner ...... $200 normal driving position anytime the engine is running unless the Runner-up ...... 350Runner-up ...... 50 + TrophyJeg's Super Quick ...... $60 For a complete listing of the current 2003 NHRA Jeg’s Allstars Winner ...... $400 Semifinalists ...... 125 Super Pro...... $40 Buy-Back $25 PRO BIKE 1/4-Mile Runner-up ...... 100 Quarterfinalists ...... 50PRO BIKE( All Run 100% Payback) Runner-up ...... Semifinalists...... 200 50 coupler or driveline is removed from the vehicle. The practice of Pro ...... $30 Buy-Back $20 points standings, log on to www.nhradiv3.com. Winner ...... 40% of purse Winner...... 60%Sportsman ...... $20 Buy-Back $10 Semifinalists ...... 100Quarterfinalists...... 30 Runner-up ...... 20%Pro Bike ...... $30 Buy-Back $15 Runner-up...... 20% of purse Quarterfinalists...... 50 transbrake testing, converter stalls, line-loc testing, and/or PRO(no delay) (6.00 - Slower) Semifinalists ...... 10%Jr. Dragster ...... $15 Buy-Back Free Semifinalists...... 10% of purse Winner ...... $500 Crew Pit Pass ...... $10 transmission warming is prohibited in all classes, in all areas of the Runner-up ...... 150 Semifinalists ...... 50 JR. DRAGSTER(7.90-UP) Jeg's Super Quick ...... $60 Pro BracketENTRY ...... FEES(Car $30& Driver)Pro Bike...... $30 event except starting-line approach areas beyond staging, or unless Quarterfinalists ...... 25Winner ...... $100 Bond + Trophy Super Pro ...... $40 Sportsman...... $30 Pit Pass ...... $15 Runner-up ...... $50 Bond + Trophy For more information the vehicle is on jack stands. Noncompliance is grounds for Semifinalists ...... Trophy A new location and possible date change of the NHRA Jeg’s Super disqualification. www.chandlermotorsportspark.com Quick Series event originally listed for July 19 will be announced. For more information: www.kilkareraceway.com • e-mail: [email protected]

EVENT SCHED ULE THURSDAY, JULY 31 Credentials & Parking Only ...... 5-9 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AUGUST 1-3, 2003 Pit Gate & Credentials Open ...... 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tech Open ...... 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Time Trials & Qualifying...... 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Session Order - STK, S/ST, S/C, S/S, S/G) (National Records Stock & S/S Fri. or Sat.) Edgewater Sports Park Top Sportsman Qualifying ...... 4 p.m. Comp Qualifying ...... 4:30 p.m. The Race Place in Cincinnati TAD & TAFC Qualifying ...... 5 p.m. • Insider information S/S, STK, S/C, S/G, S/ST Shootouts ...... 6 p.m. FUEL WARS! Jr. Dragster Racing Prac. • Award-winning coverage SATURDAY,& Eliminations AUGUST ...... 6-8 2 p.m. • Spectacular photography Nitro vs. Pit Gates & Tech Open...... 8 a.m. Supercharged Tech Closes ...... noon Alcohol Dragsters Time Trials & Qualifying...... 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 year (48 issues) (Session Order: 2 rounds each - STK, S/ST, S/C, S/S, S/G) & Funny Cars Top Sportsman Qualifying...... 4 & 7:30 p.m. * Top Sportsman Showdown ...... 8 & 9 p.m Comp Qualifying ...... 4:30 & 8 p.m. TAFC & TAD Qualifying ...... 5 & 8:30 p.m. $60 Eliminations - Round 1 S/S ...... 6 p.m. Call800.678.4630 Eliminations - Round 1 S/G ...... 6:30 p.m. NEW! SUNDAY,Secure Track...... AUGUST 3 10 p.m. TRY IT! Pit Gates Open ...... 8 a.m. TRY IT! Saturday Night RFC Chapel Service ...... 8:15 & 9:30 a.m. trial membership: Top Sportsman 1st Round Eliminations - STK, S/ST, S/C ...... 9 a.m. 6 months (24 issues) Showdown 1st Round Top Sportsman ...... 11 a.m. 1st Round Comp ...... 11:30 a.m. * 1st Round Super Stock ...... noon $35 or go NHRA.comto Pre-Race Ceremonies ...... 12:45 p.m. FinalENTRY Eliminations...... 1 FEE p.m. 2nd Annual Car & Driver...$125 Crew (3/4 Day)...$40 RFC MODEL CAR FREE CONTEST/SHOW DIRECTIONS GENERAL ADMISSION to subscribers: Fan Guide, Track is located off I-74. Exit 7 to Miamitown, turn Fri., July 31 ...... $15 Sun. Aug. 2 ...... $20 SATURDAY right at traffic light (SR 128 & U.S. 52), cross Sat., Aug. 1 ...... $25 Kids (6-12) Rulebook & NHRA Membership Kit Final 2003 Jeg's Allstars points race bridge, then turn right on East Miami River Road. each day ...... $5 [outside the USA call 626.250.2490] Children 5 & under FREE with paid adult. toSUBSCRIBE— INFORMATION: (513) NOW353-4666 • www.edgewaterrace.com — FREE pit pass with purchase *Fees slightly higher outside USA. U.S. funds only.