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O'Reilly Fall Nationals
Dallas
(Oct. 9-12)

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Gene Wilson Mopar Parts Dodge Stratus R/T

Reports: Sunday Saturday

Dallas, Sunday: Mopar's Gene Wilson lost to in the second round to Anderson. Despite posting a much better reaction time (.013-.059), Wilson's 6.888-second pass at 201.16 wasn't enough for Anderson's 6.806/203.38.

"I really happy with the way we performed this weekend," Wilson said. "I was doing my job on the tree today and I can't complain with what we accomplished this weekend. There are a bunch of other cars out here this weekend that went home early. I guarantee you that they would like to trade positions with us. I do wish we could have come away with a win for Mopar, but we'll go ahead and see what we can do in Vegas."

Dallas, Saturday: Gene Wilson made up for lost time today, directing his Hemi-powered Dodge Stratus Pro Stock entry to the ninth slot after posting a 6.864-second lap at 201.88 mph. The 2002 NHRA Rookie of the Year will line up against fellow Georgian Warren Johnson in the first round.

"We made a couple of good runs today," said Wilson, who was on the outside looking after yesterday's two sessions. "We have a good race day tune up in this thing and I just want to thank (team owner) Larry Morgan, (consultant) Bob Glidden and all the guys back at the shop. They have put a lot of effort into this engine program and it's really starting to show now. I'm just glad to have these Mopars' in the show because that's what we need.

"I don't think there will be a big issue with the lanes tomorrow," Wilson added. "There may be a few variations between the two, but it won't be a real concern. We'll go into race day tomorrow, with everyone trying to do their jobs, and we'll see if we can't put this Stratus in the winner's circle."