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Some surprises at Nebraska Motorplex

SCRIBNER, Neb. - For those who like to root for the front runners, the fourth of six NHRA West Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events went into the books with mixed reviews. The current division points leader went down in Top Alcohol Dragster but scored big in Top Alcohol Funny Car. And an out-of division car upset the apple cart in Competition Eliminator.

David Wells, of LeMars, Iowa, took the TAD victory in a tire-shaking final-round battle against Larry Traugott, of Woodward, Okla., in the final. It was a surprising final because of who was not in it. Wells and Traugott came into the Nebraska Motorplex event with enough points to be ranked second and third on the West Central Division list. But Randy Meyer, the Spring Hill, Kan., based division leader was headed off in the semi-finals by Traugott. Meyer was a bit late getting off the starting line in that semi-final round match and then his engine started misfiring near the end of the course. It was all Traugott needed for the upset. Meyer, who came in with a commanding lead, will no doubt remain on top of the points list.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car things went closer to form. Chesterman, the current points leader from Sioux City, Iowa, grabbed his fourth win of the season and solidified his tightened his stranglehold on the 2004 West Central Division title. But No. 2 points man Kirk Williams, also out of Iowa, made Chesterman work for it in the final. In fact, both cars ran 5.87-seconds with Williams a mere .002 seconds away in performance. Chesterman, however, was nearly perfect with his reaction time at the start and made Williams chase him all the way to the finish line.

In Comp Eliminator David Rampy, an out-of-division invader from Alabama, took the winners points home with him, so runner-up Scott Benham of Texas, will actually gain ground despite the final-round loss. Benham came in to the Scribner event 32 points behind Clint Sallee and the runner-up points should lift Benham into the points lead.

Ron Taylor, of Lincoln, scored for the home-state contingent in Super Stock Eliminator over Minnesotan Terry Johnson, while Tim Mosbek of Minnesota beat Rampy in the Stock final, as the versatile Alabama driver tried for a rare Comp/Stock double.

NHRA West Central Division racers will now move on to Heartland Park Topeka for their next, the fifth of six, leg of the 2004 Lucas Oil Drag Series. Action there will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28.

The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Round One
5) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 5.605, 253.44 def. 
4) Bruce Bowler, Denver, Colo., 5.552, 260.56;

3) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.544, 258.47 def. 
6) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., foul;

2) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.557, 257.43 def. 
7) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., broke;

1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.336, 259.81 was unopposed;

Semifinals
Wells, 5.567, 255.89 def. Putz, 5.776, 209.88;
Traugott, 5.589, 252.03 def. Meyer, 5.729, 245.63;

Final
Wells, 5.503, 259.14 def. Traugott, 6.597, 134.75.

TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
Round One

1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.956, 242.26 def. 
8) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 8.702, 103.66;

2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.856, 248.27 def. 
7) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '04 Trans Am, 10.510, 74.49;

3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.868, 242.52 def. 
6) Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, Mo., '03 Camaro, 6.101, 187.53;

11) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '00 Avenger, 5.978, 231.00 def. 
4) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Man., '00 Avenger, 8.581, 109.15;

Semifinals
Chesterman, 5.896, 230.12 def. Harrington, broke; 
Williams, 5.906, 247.32 def. Moats, 5.901, 242.00;

Final
Chesterman, 5.876, 246.91 def. Williams, 5.877, 248.07.

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.470, 176.15  def. 
Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.563, 157.37.

SUPER STOCK
Ron Taylor, Lincoln, Neb., '57 Chevy, SS/MA, 11.327, 115.06  def. 
Terry Johnson, Maple Grove, Minn., '93 Mustang, GT/J, 10.791, 123.25.

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Tim Mosbek, Andover, Minn., '72 Demon, H/SA, 11.691, 112.37  def. 
David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala.,'67 Camaro, F/SA, 11.562, 113.25.

SUPER COMP
Duane Kohl, Lincoln, Neb., dragster, 8.882, 162.01  def. 
Mark Grame, Overland Park, Kan., dragster, 8.882, 169.39.

SUPER GAS
Vance Lacy, McPherson, Kan., '93 Daytona, 9.911, 149.50  def. 
Todd Heins, Kansas City, Mo., '96 Beretta, 9.902, 152.90.

SUPER STREET
Terry Barton, Lincoln, Neb., '67 Nova, 10.872, 125.59  def. 
John Tripp, Golden, Colo., '65 Satellite, 10.872, 129.55.

KERKER MOTORCYCLE
Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '03 Suzuki, 9.139, 132.23  def. 
Mike Voss, Maplewood, Minn., '03 Kawasaki, 9.323, 128.15. 

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West Central Division leaders top qualifying

SCRIBNER, Neb. - After three exciting rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Sunday's Fields are set for the Budweiser Summer Sizzle event at Nebraska Motorplex. Almost as written in a script, the top two points earners for the NHRA West Central Division in both Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car qualified one-two their respective categories.

Randy Meyer ripped off a screaming 5.290-second run at 261.78 mph to lead the dragster class with David Wells in the second spot almost two-tenths of a second behind. That set up Meyer, who is currently No. 2 in the country in points, as the solid favorite for Sunday's eliminations.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car, Cy Chesterman, who has a big lead in the division but would like to improve on his fourth place standing in the national points, is the top qualifier. He is followed by Kirk Williams and Vern Moats, who hold down the No.s 3 and 4 spots in the division.

Alabama drivers David Rampy and Bobby Dennis grabbed the No. 1 Spots in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock.

On Sunday, gates open at 7 a.m. and eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon. Tickets, including a pit pass are $20. Children 6-12 years old are $10 Saturday and Sunday. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Nebraska Motorplex, (402) 466-1759.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:

TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.290 seconds, 261.78 mph
2) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.468, 258.62
3) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.539, 257.36
4) Bruce Bowler, Denver, Colo., 5.557, 247.93
5) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 5.559, 253.87
6) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.604, 252.24
7) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.636, 250.48
 
First-round TAD pairings
1) Randy Meyer, Spring Hill, Kan., 5.290 seconds, 261.78 mph vs. Bye

2) David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.468, 258.62 vs. 
7) Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.636, 250.48

3) Richard Putz, Earlville, Iowa, 5.539, 257.36 vs. 
6) Edwin Schmeeckle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.604, 252.24

4) Bruce Bowler, Denver, Colo., 5.557, 247.93 vs. 
5) Larry Traugott, Woodward, Okla., 5.559,  253.87
 
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.834 seconds, 244.83 mph
2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.896, 248.96
3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.912, 244.16
4) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '00 Avenger, 6.111, 231.60
5) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.174, 231.36
6) Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, Mo., '03 Camaro, 6.200, 194.67
7) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '04 Trans Am, 6.225, 237.59
8) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.311, 212.56 

Not Qualified
9) Kris Hool, Casper, Wyo., '98 Firebird, 6.494, 222.55
10) Joseph Percoco, Conifer, Colo., '00 Camaro, 7.589, 158.25
11) Bernie Harrington, Apple Valley, Calif., '00 Avenger, 10.475, 68.96
12) Kevin Richardson, Winnipeg, Manit., '97 Firebird, 11.759, 65.32
13) Daniel Southern, Littleton, Colo., '98 Camaro, (no time)
 
First-round TAFC pairings
1) Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '02 Firebird, 5.834 seconds, 244.83 mph vs. 
8) Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.311, 212.56

2) Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '98 Firebird, 5.896, 248.96 vs. 
7) Shawn Jones, Albuquerque, N.M., '04 Trans Am, 6.225, 237.59

3) Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, '03 Camaro, 5.912, 244.16 vs. 
6) Thomas Frickenschmidt, Lockwood, Mo., '03 Camaro, 6.200, 194.67

4) Scott McVey, Winnipeg, Manit., '00 Avenger, 6.111, 231.60 vs. 
5) Robert Kanenwisher, Conifer, Colo., '00 Avenger, 6.174, 231.36
 
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
1) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.479 seconds, -0.511 (under index)
2) Todd Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '33 Dodge, A/SR, 8.130, -0.500
3) Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.530, -0.490
4) Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., dragster, D/ED, 7.545, -0.455
5) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.157, -0.453
6) Brian Self, Hempstead, Texas, '02 S-10, PST, 7.639, -0.451
7) Richard Freeman, Pauls Valley, Okla., '02 Cavalier, E/AA, 8.011, -0.439
8) Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., '33 Roadster, C/SR, 8.826, -0.434
9) Shaun Vincent, Omaha, Neb., '04 S-10, C/TA, 8.771, -0.399
10) Brian Antony, Northfield, Minn., '00 Avenger, B/AP, 7.628, -0.392
 
SUPER STOCK
1) Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., '95 Achieva, GT/KA, 10.594 seconds -1.156 (under index)
2) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/PA, 11.843, -1.107
3) Ernie Penner, Osborne, Manit., '99 Firebird, GT/IA, 10.496, -1.004
4) Ron Taylor, Lincoln, Neb., '57 Chevy, SS/MA, 11.149, -1.001
5) Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., '88 Cutlass, SS/NA, 11.510, -0.940
6) Jim Weakland, Morrison, Colo., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 9.930, -0.920
7) Thomas Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.835, -0.915
8) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.043, -0.907
9) Wayne Denklan, Wayne, Neb., '66 Chevy, SS/L, 10.658, -0.892
10) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.527, -0.873
 
STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Gary Harper, Canon City, Colo., '86 D-150, O/SA, 12.432 seconds, -1.018 (under index)
2) Aaron Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Nova, B/SA, 10.541, -1.009
3) Keith Lynch, West Jordon, Utah, '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.543, -1.007
4) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.199, -1.001
5) Steve Brack, Lawrence, Kan., '85 Camaro, E/FI, 11.500, -1.000
6) Randy Shepard, Holmen, Wis., '69 Camaro, A/S, 10.292, -0.958
7) Jamie Kilgore, Pleasantville, Iowa, '68 Camaro, B/S, 10.567, -0.933
8) Bob Johnson, Aurora, Colo., '67 Mustang, D/SA, 10.917, -0.933
9) Bob Gipson, Bettendorf, Iowa, '65 Malibu, M/S, 12.226, -0.924
10) Bob Ruther, Yutan, Neb., '85 Camaro, J/S, 11.748, -0.902
 
KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Emge, Guntersville, Ala., '88 Suzuki, KMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Robert Cooper, Omaha, Neb., '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.001
3) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.003
4) Dale Detlie, Owatonna, Minn., '83 Suzuki, KMC, 0.006
5) Doug Emge, Guntersville, Ala., '80 Suzuki, KMC, 0.011
6) Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.011
7) Joe Herron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.012
8) Mike Voss, Maplewood, Minn., '03 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.016
9) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '03 Suzuki, KMC, 0.017
10) Chris Oravecz, Chanel Winchester, Ohio, '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.018
 

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Racers come a long distance to lead early action at Nebraska Motorplex

SCRIBNER, Neb. - After the first rounds of qualifying at the Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex, Texans Scott Benham and Brian Self lead the way in Comp Eliminator. They are followed by Kansas veteran Todd Patterson and Arkansas standout Cordis Johnson. Benham has raced in the West Central Division all year and is currently No. 2 in the division points behind Clint Sallee, who is currently not in the top ten qualifiers.

Meanwhile, the early Super Stock list is headed by Bobby Dennis, all the way from Shorter, Ala. Lincoln's Ron Taylor is second and Grand Island's Larry Schmidt third.

Qualifying and time trials for Sunday's finals continue Saturday for all classes at 8 a.m. Gates will open at 7 a.m. The 250-mph Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Car take center stage at noon, 4 and 8 p.m. A special jet car exhibition will take place at 6:15, 8:30 and 10 p.m. On Sunday, gates open at 7 a.m. and eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon. Tickets are $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Children 6-12 years old are $10 Saturday and Sunday. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information please call Nebraska Motorplex, (402) 466-1759.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Budweiser Summer Sizzle at Nebraska Motorplex:

COMP ELIMINATOR
1) Scott Benham, La Grange, Texas, '02 S-10, B/TA, 8.551 seconds, -0.469 under index
2) Brian Self, Hempstead, Texas, '02 S-10, PST, 7.644, -0.446
3) Todd Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '33 Dodge, A/SR, 8.193, -0.437
4) Cordis Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.184, -0.426
5) Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., dragster, D/ED, 7.608, -0.392
6) David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.627, -0.363
7) Shaun Vincent, Omaha, Neb., '04 S-10, C/TA, 8.815, -0.355
8) Gery Lockman, Wellington, Colo., '01 Cavalier, B/AA, 7.452, -0.348
9) Michael Johnson, Springdale, Ark., '03 Cavalier, G/SMA, 9.266, -0.344
10) Richard Freeman, Pauls Valley, Okla., '02 Cavalier, E/AA, 8.112, -0.338
 
SUPER STOCK
1) Bobby Dennis, Shorter, Ala., '95 Achieva, GT/KA, 10.652 seconds, -1.098 (under index)
2) Ron Taylor, Lincoln, Neb., '57 Chevy, SS/MA, 11.163, -0.987
3) Larry Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., '55 BelAir, SS/PA, 12.020, -0.930
4) Jim Weakland, Morrison, Colo., '68 Camaro, SS/GA, 9.930, -0.920
5) Ernie Penner, Osborne, Manit., '99 Firebird, GT/IA, 10.580, -0.920
6) Thomas Meyer, Pierce, Neb., '66 Chevy II, SS/LA, 10.835, -0.915
7) Chad Guilford, Highlands Ranch, Colo., '84 Cougar, GT/EA, 10.089, -0.861
8) Wayne Denklan, Wayne, Neb., '66 Chevy, SS/I, 10.711, -0.839
9) Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.561, -0.839
10) Mike Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, GT/HA, 10.545, -0.805

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1) Aaron Koppien, Sioux Falls, S.D., '69 Nova, B/SA, 10.541 seconds, -1.009 (under index)
2) John Hladky, Stuart, Neb., '66 Nova, G/S, 11.199, -1.001
3) Keith Lynch, West Jordon, Utah, '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.555, -0.995
4) Steve Brack, Lawrence, Kan., '85 Camaro, E/FI, 11.536, -0.964
5) Randy Shepard, Holmen, Wis., '69 Camaro, A/S, 10.292, -0.958
6) Gary Harper, Canon City, Colo., '86 D-150, O/SA, 12.514, -0.936
7) Jamie Kilgore, Pleasantville, Iowa, '68 Camaro, B/S, 10.567, -0.933
8) Bob Gipson, Bettendorf, Iowa, '65 Malibu, M/S, 12.235, -0.915
9) Jim Parsons, Kearney, Mo., '66 Nova, F/S, 11.223, -0.877
10) Bob Johnson, Aurora, Colo., '67 Mustang, D/SA, 10.975, -0.875
 
KERKER MOTORCYCLE
1) Jeff Emge, Guntersville, Ala., '88 Suzuki, KMC, 0.000 seconds reaction time
2) Robert Cooper, Omaha, Neb., '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.001
3) Curtis Spracklin, Omaha, Neb., '78 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.005
4) Dale Detlie, Owatonna, Minn., '83 Suzuki, KMC, 0.009
5) Doug Emge, Guntersville, Ala., '80 Suzuki, KMC, 0.011
6) Joe Herron, Fremont, Neb., '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.012
7) Brian Johnson, Anoka, Minn., '03 Suzuki, KMC, 0.017
8) Chris Oravecz, Chanel Winchester, Ohio, '81 Suzuki, KMC, 0.018
9) Dave Kieffer, Spring Lake Park, Minn., '86 Suzuki, KMC, 0.025
10) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '79 Kawasaki, KMC, 0.029

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Chesterman leads the way into NHRA West Central Division's second half

SCRIBNER, Neb. - Nebraska Motorplex will host the Budweiser Summer Sizzle, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Aug. 6-8. 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, will also run in conjunction with the event. The Saturday night Bud Light Night of Flames will also feature a Jet Car exhibition.

So far, there have been no repeat winners in Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD), but Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) driver Cy Chesterman is undefeated so far this year winning the first three events in the division in Great Bend, Kan., Brainerd, Minn., and Denver.

Needless to say, Chesterman, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, leads the West Central Division Lucas Series points standings. He is trying to back up his 2003 Championship. Kirk Williams, the 2002 Division Champion, out of Glenwood, Iowa, is hoping to shave down some of Chesterman's points lead. Williams was runner-up to Chesterman in Brainerd, Minn., and currently is No. 2 in points for the division. A collateral result of Chesterman's great run in the division is that he is currently No. 2 in the Lucas Oil Series national points standings, behind Southeast Division racer Jay Payne of Claremont, Calif. That only adds to Chesterman's incentive to take top honors at the Nebraska Motorplex.

In Top Alcohol Dragster, Randy Meyer of Spring Hill, Kan., is back in the saddle after a two-season hiatus. He is the current division points leader and stands No. 3 nationally. This on the strength of his national event win in Englishtown, N.J., an out-of division victory in Memphis, Tenn., and his West Central Division win at S.R.C.A. Dragstrip in Great Bend, Kan.

Defending West Central Division Champion David Wells, of Lemars, Iowa, is currently second on the points list. In June, Wells captured a win at Brainerd Int'l Raceway, his lone victory of the year.

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 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car will make qualifying runs Saturday at noon, 4 and 8 p.m. The special Jet Car show is also planned at 6:15, 8:30 and 10 p.m.

Tickets, including a pit pass, for the Budweiser Summer Sizzle in Scribner are $20 each day. 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.

Sunday's final rounds of eliminations begin at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol and Funny Car first round is scheduled for noon.

After the stop in Scribner, the West Central Division Lucas Oil Series will move on to Heartland Park Topeka, in Kansas, Aug. 27-29, for its fifth stop of the six-race season.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES: Fact Sheet
WHAT: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national Lucas Oil Series 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 will also run in conjunction with the event. The Saturday night Bud Light Night of Flames will also feature a jet car exhibition.

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

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6-8, 2004

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, Aug. 6 -- Gates open at 8 a.m. Qualifying and time trials begin at 9 a.m. Comp Eliminator qualifying session is scheduled at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, Aug. 7 -- Gates open at 7 a.m. Final qualifying and time trials are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car and Comp Eliminator qualifying sessions are scheduled at noon, 4 and 8 p.m. Jet car exhibition 6:15, 8:30 and 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, Aug. 8 -- 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 -- $20 Friday, $20 Saturday, $20 Sunday. For more information please call Nebraska Motorplex at (402) 466-1759.

PURSE: The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors will vie for cash and contingency awards of $154,010, part of the 45-race, $6.5 million series.

2003 EVENT WINNERS: Lee Callaway, Top Alcohol Dragster; Cy Chesterman, Top Alcohol Funny Car; Doug Engels, Comp Eliminator; Michael Mans, Super Stock; Dan Fletcher, Stock Eliminator; Thomas Costales, Super Comp; Butch Kleewein, Super Gas; Henry Sliwinski, 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 2004 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 $109,000 overall bonus fund from Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power brand to the low qualifiers at each of the 46 Lucas Oil events: $1000 each in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car; $200 each in Comp Eliminator and Super Stock; and $100 in Stock. (TAD and TAFC compete at 43 of 46 divisional 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 2004 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 2004 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.

This year, event sponsor, Jeg's High Performance, has offered a "double up" bonus to Allstars competitors. Winners in each individual class who go on to win the national event will have their Allstars prize money doubled.

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 $14,800 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 2004, the All-Star invitational will be run in November during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The rider who is crowned the Kerker King of the Coast will earn $2,000. The runner-up in the 16-bike field will receive $1,000.

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

FEATURES: More than 450 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. Kerker Motorcycle Series. Jet car exhibition runs.