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Issue 42, November 12, 2004
Dragster Cover

On the cover
NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson broke John Force's longstanding record for wins in a season with his 14th victory at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals. Cacklefest, featuring Dennis Prater's newly completed Stellings & Hampshire Top Fueler, was one of the many highlights at the 13th annual California Hot Rod Reunion. (Marc Gewertz photos)

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FUNNY CAR by Candida Benson
"John got the championship wrapped up, but it's not over by any means." – Gary Scelzi, who beat newly crowned champion John Force in the final and is now battling Del Worsham for second place (page 14)

TOP FUEL by John Jodauga
In what easily was the most emotional contest of an action-packed weekend, Doug Kalitta earned his fourth victory of the 2004 season by turning back Top Fuel rookie Morgan Lucas, who was making a bid at paying tribute to the man he replaced in the cockpit of Joe Amato's dragster, the late Darrell Russell. (page 12)

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  • Analysis: Record-setting run – With his final-round win over teammate Jason Line at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, Pro Stock racer Greg Anderson broke one of the most treasured records in NHRA history. ND's Duke Ritenhouse offers a race-by-race breakdown of Anderson's single-season record 14 victories. (page 32)
  • Nostalgia: California Hot Rod Reunion XIII – The story of the annual "Gathering of Geezers" is best told in pictures, so we have 60 of 'em. (page 68)
  • Tech: Mighty Demon – The modular carburetor is beloved for its capacity to mix air and fuel, its adaptability, and its relative low cost. Enter Barry Grant's Mighty Demon model, developed for high-performance street rods, muscle cars, and high-output crate motors. By Sam Moore. (page 90)

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