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Callaway and Chesterman scorch competition

SCRIBNER, Neb. - Lee Callaway and Cy Chesterman earned wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car as racing concluded at Nebraska Motorplex's Budweiser Summer Sizzle.

"The car seems to run real good on the division tracks," said Callaway. "I'd like to thank Stacy McLemore, Tom Conway, Chuck Haase, and my crew for all their efforts this weekend."

The West Central Division of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series hosted its fourth different Top Alcohol Dragster winner as Callaway defeated David Wells in the final.

Nebraska Motorplex has been good to the second year Top Alcohol Dragster competitor as Callaway of Channelview, Texas, is now two for two at the track.

"Although it's a long drive for us, we thought it would be neat to come back here since this is where I earned my first career win," said Callaway.

The 2002 South Central Division champion also broke a string of three consecutive wins by the number one qualifier by earning an event win from the number two qualifying position.

Chesterman of Sioux City, Iowa, became the first Top Alcohol racer to earn two wins within the West Central Division. He has been to the final at all four divisional events and earned his other win at Brainerd Int'l Raceway on June 8.

Chesterman defeated Shawn Jones and Thomas Frickenschmidt, then was uncontested in the final when Jackie Stidham was unable to make the call due to mechanical problems.

Winners in other racing categories are Doug Engels of Watertown, S.D., in Comp; Michael Mans of Rogers, Minn., in Super Stock; Dan Fletcher of Churchville, N.Y., in Stock, Tommy Costales of Manvel, Texas, in Super Comp; Butch Kleewein of N. Platte, Neb., in Super Gas; and Henry Sliwinski of Littleton, Colo., in Super Street.

Curtis Spracklin of Omaha, Neb., also defeated Tom Gilligan of Fremont, Neb., in the final round of NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series competition.

West Central Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series makes its next stop at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip in Great Bend, Kan., August 22-24. For more information, contact Nebraska Motorplex at (402) 466-1759.

The following are final round results from the Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.659 seconds, 250.69 mph def. 8
) James Thompson Jr., Vernon, Texas, 5.839, 246.77

2) Lee Callaway, Channelview, Texas, 5.668, 249.79 def. 
7) Ed Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.901, 245.43

3) Robert Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.694, 243.70 def. 
6) Richard Putz, broke

5) Shelly Howard, Tulsa, Okla., 5.659, 249.44 def. 
12) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., broke

Semifinals
Wells, 5.649, 251.74 def. Howard, 10.614, 75.71
Callaway, 5.631, 250.48 def. Perkins, 5.767, 247.52

Final
Callaway, 5.663, 250.48 def. Wells, 5.705, 250.48

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round 1
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '03 Pontiac, 5.906 seconds, 245.83 mph def. 
8) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '02 Camaro, 6.437, 230.29

2) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '01 Camaro, 6.004, 240.64 def. 
7) Kurt Prososki, Bellevue, Neb., '96 Daytona, 7.283, 137.63

3) Jackie Stidham, Chickasha, Okla., '00 Camaro, 6.020, 234.68 def. 
6) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Man., '97 Pontiac, 6.389, 227.61

4) Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, Mo., '00 Pontiac, 6.116, 234.80 def. 
5) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 6.424, 229.94

Semifinals
Chesterman, 5.975, 242.65 def. Frickenschmidt, 8.510, 89.66
Stidham, 6.026, 237.09 def. Moats, 6.031, 224.71

Final
Chesterman, 8.062, 92.05 def. Stidham, no show

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., Spitzer, D/ED, 7.581, 174.85 def. 
Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '33 Ford, C/SR, 8.880, 146.86

SUPER STOCK
Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, GT/HA, 10.796, 123.89 def. 
Ronnie Courtney, Johnston, S.C., '02 Cavalier, GT/C, 9.815, 132.13

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Dan Fletcher, Churchville, N.Y., '69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.967, 114.67 def. 
Lee Zane, Pittsgrove, N.J., '73 Apollo, K/SA, 12.244, 102.91

SUPER COMP
Tommy Costales, Manvel, Texas, Worthy-Chevy, 8.914, 177.76 def. 
Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., Undercover-Chevy, foul

SUPER GAS
Butch Kleewein, N. Platte, Neb., '99 Camaro, 9.879, 154.50 def. 
Rick Bowman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, '00 Corvette, 9.890, 161.66

SUPER STREET
Henry Sliwinski, Littleton, Colo., '65 Chevelle, 10.893, 122.44 def. 
Jeremy Johnson, Jordan, Minn., '73 Chevy, 10.863, 127.31

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, 9.618, 128.29 def. 
Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '79 Kawasaki, 9.498, 131.84

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Summer Sizzle lights up night sky

SCRIBNER, Neb. - David Wells and Cy Chesterman will head into eliminations tomorrow as number one qualifiers in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car as time trials and qualifying concluded at Nebraska Motorplex's Budweiser Summer Sizzle.

Wells of Lemars, Iowa, made a 5.684-second, 250.76 mph pass during the first session to place him atop of his class. This was the quickest run of the event until Wells bettered his own time with a 5.613-second, 251.60 mph run during Saturday's third and final qualifying session.

"This is an awful tough track to race and it's all about who negotiates the track the best," said the driver of the Plain Vanilla Blue Bunny Top Alcohol Dragster. "Hopefully, we can do well tomorrow."

Sioux City, Iowa, resident Chesterman posted the quickest time in Top Alcohol Funny Car during Saturday's final session with a 5.840-second, 245.70 mph pass. The Coca-Cola Top Alcohol Funny Car ran low elapsed time during the second and third sessions.

Both Wells and Chesterman were West Central Division champions in their respective classes in 2001 and are looking to add another championship to their racing resume. Each racer is currently in second place in the division, but can possibly take the points lead this weekend.

"We're trying to gain some points and get back in the lead," said Wells. "With Bradshaw out, we should be able to gain ground on him in the points standings."

Parity has been the theme of these two classes that headline NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition in the West Central Division. After three events, the winner's circle has hosted three different winners in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car.

A racer's ability to obtain the number one qualifier position has been a key indicator for success in these classes. The number one qualifier at each event thus far has gone on to win the event.

Top qualifiers in other racing categories are Mike Park of Pauls Valley, Okla., in Comp; Bobby Dennis of Shorter, Ala., in Super Stock; and Gary Gokey of Denver in Stock.

Tom Gilligan of Fremont, Neb., will also have a number one seat for Sunday's competition in Sportsman Motorcycle racing of the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series.

Gates open for the final day of racing at the Budweiser Summer Sizzle at 7 a.m., with eliminations scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. The first round of Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car is scheduled for noon. Tickets are $20 for Sunday and children 12 and under will be admitted for free with the accompany of a paid adult. Nebraska Motorplex will also allow free admittance to all military personnel with valid identification.

For more information, contact Nebraska Motorplex at (402) 466-1759.

The following are final qualifying results from the Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.613 seconds, 251.60 mph
2) Lee Callaway, Channelview, Texas, 5.641, 251.39
3) Robert Perkins, Bluffdale, Utah, 5.718, 245.49
4) William Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 5.726, 248.82
5) Shelly Howard, Tulsa, Okla., 5.735, 249.65
6) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.802, 240.89
7) Ed Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.837, 244.76
8) James Thompson Jr., Vernon, Texas, 5.847, 246.84

Not Qualified
9) Chris Ricketts, N. Kansas City, Mo., 5.881, 241.61
10) Alan Bradshaw, Odessa, Texas, 5.928, 240.38
11) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 5.987, 246.57
12) Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 8.793, 100.49

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '03 Pontiac, 5.840 seconds, 245.70 mph
2) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '01 Camaro, 5.951, 221.34
3) Jackie Stidham, Chickasha, Okla., '00 Camaro, 6.042, 235.04
4) Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, Mo., '00 Pontiac, 6.121, 235.60
5) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 6.182, 230.41
6) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Man., '97 Pontiac, 6.282, 228.31
7) Kurt Prososki, Bellevue, Neb., '96 Daytona, 6.283, 223.38
8) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '02 Camaro, 6.388, 226.52

Not Qualified
9) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.392, 216.39
10) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.498, 195.95
11) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Man., '97 Cutlass, 6.514, 192.80
12) Joe Percoco, Conifer, Colo., '98 Camaro, 6.851, 195.18

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Park, Pauls Valley, Okla., '03 Cavalier, D/SMA, 8.800 seconds, -0.500 under index
2) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, F/SMA, 9.139, -0.461
3) Buddy Nickens, Spring, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.568, -0.452
4) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.543, -0.447
5) Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., Spitzer, D/ED, 7.582, -0.428
6) Robert Freeman, Oklahoma City, Okla., '34 Chevy, B/SR, 8.181, -0.419
7) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '33 Ford, C/SR, 8.893, -0.377
8) William Riemenapp, Lacrosse, Wis., '99 Firebird, C/EA, 8.481, -0.359
9) Brian Self, Hempstead, Texas, '02 S-10, B/T, 8.371, -0.339
10) Robert Baldwin, Aurora, Colo., '95 Camaro, E/SM, 9.005, -0.335

SUPER STOCK
1) Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., '95 Achieva, GT/KA, 10.617 seconds, -1.133 under index
2) Kevin Helms, Mineola, Texas, '97 Firehawk, GT/MA, 10.934, -1.116
3) Dan Larson, St. Paul, Minn., '85 Camaro, SS/KA, 10.496, -1.054
4) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84  Cougar, GT/EA, 9.996, -0.954
5) Ted Romero, Denver, '98 Grand Am, GT/IA, 10.550, -0.950
6) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 Bel Air, SS/PA, 12.074, -0.876
7) Jerry Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., '88 Cutlass, SS/NA, 11.582, -0.868
8) Tyler Cassil, Belton, Mo., '66 Nova, SS/K, 10.440, -0.860
9) Gene Bichlmeier, Norfolk, Neb., '66 Chevy, SS/K, 10.511, -0.789
10) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.633, -0.767

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Gary Gokey, Denver, '86 Omni, BF/S, 13.710 seconds, -1.440 under index
2) Keith Lynch, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.527, -1.023
3) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.278, -0.922
4) Aaron Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Nova, B/SA, 10.637, -0.913
5) Steve Couch, Sidney, Neb., '00 Dakota, DT/SA, 12.079, -0.871
6) Johnny Diekema, Wilton, Iowa, '70 Nova, B/S, 10.640, -0.860
7) Steve Brack, Lawrence, Kan., '85 Camaro, E/FI, 11.674, -0.826
8) Tim Mosbek, Andover, Minn., '72 Demon, H/SA, 11.630, -0.820
9) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '73 Firebird, F/SA, 11.336, -0.814
10) Stuart Goertzen, Buhler, Kan., '67 Cougar, E/S, 11.164, -0.786

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '79 Kawasaki, +0.000-second reaction time
2) Craig Vogt, Mead, Neb., '73 Kawasaki, +0.000
3) Brian Johnson, Ramsey, Min., '03 Suzuki, +0.001
4) Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Minn., '00 Kawasaki, +0.002
5) Ken Niesen, Brooklyn Park, Minn., '82 Suzuki, +0.007
6) Jerry Pomilla, Conroe, Texas, '86 Suzuki, +0.009
7) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, +0.013
8) J.P. Smith, Topeka, Kan., '86 Yamaha, +0.013
9) Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, Minn., '93 Suzuki, +0.015
10) Tracy Helmhold, Morrison, Colo., '98 Kawasaki, +0.019

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Lucas Oil competition blazes into Nebraska

SCRIBNER, Neb. - West Central Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series blazed into Nebraska Motorplex as the first day racing kicked off at the Budweiser Summer Sizzle.

"We have a record number of race cars participating here this weekend and its been a great event thus far," said Greg Sanford of Nebraska Motorplex. "I believe there's over 500 competitors and we still have more pulling in as we speak."

After day one of qualifying, Mike Park of Pauls Valley, Okla., is the number one qualifier in Competition Eliminator with an 8.844-second run down the quarter-mile track, -0.456 second under his class index. Two-time Southeast Division champion Bobby Dennis of Shorter, Ala., is leading his field in Super Stock, while Gary Gokey is atop of his field in Stock Eliminator.

In Sportsman Motorcycle competition of the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series, local racer Tom Gilligan of Fremont, Neb., is the number one qualifier after posting a perfect reaction. This racing series is run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Series and qualifying is based on a driver's reaction time to the starting line system.

Saturday's racing action will also feature Outlaw Pro Stocks, Jet Cars, and three sessions of Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying.

"I am looking forward to racing tomorrow at Nebraska Motorplex and putting on a good show for the fans in attendance," said Top Alcohol Dragster racer Alan Bradshaw. "This is also a very important event in terms of the hunt for the national and divisional championship so competition should be intense."

The Odessa, Texas, resident is currently leading the national points standings in his respective class and will be looking to build upon his lead this weekend.

Gates open Saturday at Nebraska Motorplex at 7 a.m. and day two of time trials and qualifying begins at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying is scheduled for 12, 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information, call Nebraska Motorplex at (402) 466-1759.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) Mike Park, Pauls Valley, Okla., '03 Cavalier, D/SMA, 8.844 seconds, -0.456 under index
2) Buddy Nickens, Spring, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.636, -0.384
3) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.615, -0.375
4) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, F/SMA, 9.237, -0.363
5) William Riemenapp, Lacrosse, Wis., '99 Firebird, C/EA, 8.513, -0.327
6) Brian Self, Hempstead, Texas, '02 S-10, B/T, 8.387, -0.323
7) Robert Baldwin, Aurora, Colo., '95 Camaro, E/SM, 9.085, -0.255
8) Lou Ficco Jr., Wheatridge, Colo., '63 Corvette, D/AA, 8.120, -0.240
9) Robert Freeman, Oklahoma City, Okla., '34 Chevy, B/SR, 8.412, -0.188
10) Russ Kelly, Omaha, Neb., Spitzer, B/D, 7.292, -0.108

SUPER STOCK
1) Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., '95 Achieva, GT/KA, 10.658 seconds, -1.092 under index
2) Dan Larson, St. Paul, Minn., '85 Camaro, SS/KA, 10.537, -1.013
3) Kevin Helms, Mineola, Texas, '97 Firehawk, GT/MA, 11.168, -0.882
4) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84  Cougar, GT/EA, 10.081, -0.869
5) Ted Romero, Denver, '98 Grand Am, GT/IA, 10.636, -0.864
6) Gene Bichlmeier, Norfolk, Neb., '66 Chevy, SS/K, 10.511, -0.789
7) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 Bel Air, SS/PA, 12.196, -0.754
8) Ricky Ray, Savannah, Mo., '98 Firebird, SS/BS, 9.298, -0.752
9) Thomas Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy, SS/LA, 11.045, -0.705
10) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.708, -0.692

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Gary Gokey, Denver, '86 Omni, BF/S, 13.789 seconds, -1.361 under index
2) Keith Lynch, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.527, -1.023
3) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.278, -0.922
4) Aaron Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Nova, B/SA, 10.675, -0.875
5) Steve Couch, Sidney, Neb., '00 Dakota, DT/SA, 12.102, -0.848
6) Johnny Diekema, Wilton, Iowa, '70 Nova, B/S, 10.676, -0.824
7) Scott Burton, Golden, Colo., '73 Firebird, F/SA, 11.336, -0.814
8) Chuck Porter, Neville, Sask., '66 Impala, Q/SA, 13.325, -0.775
9) Lee Zane, Pittsgrove, N.J., '73 Apollo, K/SA, 12.178, -0.772
10) Bob Ruther, Yutan, Neb., '85 Camaro, J/S, 11.881, -0.769

SPORTSMAN MOTORCYCLE
1) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '79 Kawasaki, +0.000-second reaction time
2) Brian Johnson, Ramsey, Min., '03 Suzuki, +0.001
3) Jeff Lanoue, Zimmerman, Minn., '00 Kawasaki, +0.002
4) Jerry Pomilla, Conroe, Texas, '86 Suzuki, +0.009
5) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, +0.013
6) Tracy Helmhold, Morrison, Colo., '98 Kawasaki, +0.024
7) Joe Herron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, +0.030
8) J.P. Smith, Topeka, Kan., '86 Yamaha, +0.072
9) Robert Cooper, Omaha, Neb., '81 Suzuki, +0.135
10) Stan Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.D. '78 Kawasaki, -0.083

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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series set to heat up Motorplex

SCRIBNER, Neb. - Nebraska Motorplex will host the Budweiser Summer Sizzle, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Aug. 8-10. The event is the fourth of six in NHRA West Central Division competition. Drivers in eight categories, including 260 mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, are competing for points leading to divisional and national championships. The division's Kerker Motorcycle Series, featuring the Sportsman Motorcycle class, will also run in conjunction with the event.

So far, there have been no repeat winners in any of the eight Lucas Oil categories although Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Cy Chesterman has been the all three final rounds.

Chesterman, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was runner-up at the division's season opener in Topeka, Kan., won the next race in Brainerd, Minn., and made a final-round appearance in Denver. Chesterman, however, is in second place in the division TAFC point standings behind Kirk Williams, the defending division champion out of Glenwood, Iowa. Williams was runner-up to Chesterman in Brainerd and beat him in the final-round in Denver.

In Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) defending division champion Alan Bradshaw is leading the points. The Channelview, Texas, racer took the win in Topeka as well as an out-of-division victory in Dallas. Just behind Bradshaw is David Wells of Lemars, Iowa. Wells is a former division champ who won an out-of-division event in Joliet, Ill., and scored runner-up points in Brainerd.

In the Comp Eliminator and Super Gas classes, only three points separate first and second place. Comp Eliminator racer Clint Sallee of Glendive, Mont., leads Doug Engles of Watertown, S.D. Each racer has a win to his credit. Sallee took the stripe in Topeka and Engles won in Brainerd. In Super Gas, Michael Miller of Santa Fe, N.M., has a runner-up finish in an out-of-division race in Tucson, Ariz., and is hot on the heels of Greg Carillo of Phoenix.

Starting in Scribner, NHRA West Central division racers will run the final three races of the season in four weeks. That means that it could be a close battle for the division crown in all classes and racers will have to be on top of their game to earn the title.

Gates at Nebraska Motorplex open at 8 a.m. on Friday and at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Qualifying and time trials start at 9 a.m. Friday and continue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will make qualifying runs at noon, 4 and 6 p.m.

There are two special exhibitions also planned for Saturday: Outlaw Pro Stock cars will qualify throughout the day starting at 11:45 a.m. They will begin first round of eliminations at 6 p.m. A special Jet Car show is also planned at 6:15, 8:30 and 10 p.m.

Tickets for the Budweiser Summer Sizzle are $10 Friday and $20 each Saturday and Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.

Nebraska Motorplex is located on Raceway Road, just south of Scribner off Highway 275. For more information call the track, (402) 466-1759, or visit www.nemotorplex.com.

After Scribner, the West Central division Lucas Oil Series will head to S.R.C.A Dragstrip in Great Bend, Kan., (Aug. 22-24) and finish out the year in Earlville, Iowa, Sept. 5-7. Great Bend was the site of NHRA's first national event in 1955.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: Budweiser Summer Sizzle, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships. Categories include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The event is the fourth of six in West Central Division competition. The division's Kerker Motorcycle Series, featuring the Sportsman Motorcycle class, will also run in conjunction with the event.

WHERE: Nebraska Motorplex, Scribner, Neb. Track is located on Raceway Road, just south of Scribner off Highway 275.

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Aug. 8-10, 2003

SCHEDULE: Time trials and qualifying schedule for the Budweiser Summer Sizzle:

FRIDAY, Aug. 8 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials for Comp Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street and Sportsman Motorcycle begin at 9 a.m.

SATURDAY, Aug. 9 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon, 4 and 6 p.m. Two special exhibitions are planned as well: Outlaw Pro Stock cars will qualify throughout the day starting at 11:45 a.m. They will begin first round of eliminations at 6 p.m. A special Jet Car show is also planned at 6:15, 8:30 and 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, Aug. 10 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon.

TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION/PIT PASS -- $10 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. For more information please call Nebraska Motorplex, (402) 466-1759.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $152,705, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2002 EVENT WINNERS: Lee Callaway, Top Alcohol Dragster; Jackie Stidham, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Buddy Nickens, Comp Eliminator; Ben Harper, Super Stock; Scott Dugdale, Stock Eliminator; John Goemann, Super Comp; Paul Pittman, Super Gas; B.J. Boles, Super Street

BONUS PROGRAMS:
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES POINTS FUND -- a $561,000 point fund from Lucas Oil, which will be shared by 2003 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional champions and national champions. Divisional awards include $8,500 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions; $3,000 to the champions in both Competition and Super Stock; $2,000 each to the champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street. The seven national champions will share a bonus of $135,000.

SEALED POWER LOW QUALIFIER BONUS -- a $215,500 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 45 Lucas Oil events and the 23 NHRA national events: $1,250 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $400 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $200 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 43 of 45 divisional events and 16 of 23 national events.)

JEG'S ALLSTARS: The best of the best from each of NHRA's seven divisions will compete for a share of the $100,000 point fund from Jeg's High Performance. The 2003 Jeg's Allstars event will culminate a year-long points battle between drivers in each of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' eight classes. The top points earner in each category will qualify to represent his/her division at the 2003 Jeg's Allstars. Points are based on in-division races only.

The winning division's team will share $20,000 and individual awards include $7,000 each to the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car champions, $6,000 to champions in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock, and $4,500 to the Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street champions. Runners-up in all categories will earn $2,000 apiece. Each Allstars competitor will also receive a share of a $20,000 towing fund to get to the event.

NHRA KERKER MOTORCYCLE SERIES: Run in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series is an opportunity for competitors in NHRA's Sportsman Motorcycle class to earn points toward divisional championships. The $7,400 champions' purse posted by Kerker will be paid to first, second and third place points finishers in NHRA divisions that host Sportsman Motorcycles.

The top four riders from each division in the NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series will be invited to compete in the NHRA Kerker King of the Coast competition. In 2003, the All-Star invitational will be run in November during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Thunder Valley Raceway in Noble, Okla. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $1,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $500.

Currently, Sportsman Motorcycles are run in NHRA's South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions.

FEATURES: More than 400 drivers in the eight racing categories. Eight-car fields in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, featuring five-second, 260 mph side-by-side racing.