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Issue 11, April 1, 2005
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On the cover
Doug Kalitta, driving a specially painted West Coast Customs version of his Mac Tools dragster, scored his 20th career Top Fuel victory and first of 2005 at the Mac Tools NHRA Gatornationals. The win was the second for Kalitta at his sponsor's race, which he also won in 2000. (Jerry Foss photo)
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MAC TOOLS NHRA GATORNATIONALS PRO RESULTS
TOP FUEL by Candida Benson
"I came here just wondering what it would take to get back in the mix." winner Doug Kalitta (page 14)
FUNNY CAR bby Kevin McKenna
"Honestly, there was a part of me that was hoping he didn't show up, but I was also glad to see so many people pitch in and help him. On one hand, this is a big business, but at the same time, it's not so cutthroat that teams can't help each other." Winner Whit Bazemore on the multi-team thrash to repair opponent Bob Gilbertson's torched car for the final round (page 16)
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PLUS:
Competition: Lucas Oil Series Results from Divisions 2, 4 Former national champs score in Orlando while Tate Branch takes the TAFC Wally (again) in Houston. By Kevin McKenna and Phil Burgess. (page 46)
First Person: Route 2005 with Dan Fletcher The irrepressible sportsman racer laments the 2004 season, rejoices the off-season, and dives head-first into the new season as only he can. (page 52)
Analysis: NHRA Summit Sport Compact Drag Racing Series Preview As Sport compact stars prepare to race on NHRA's big stage in 2005, we give the rundown on who to watch and what's in store. By Phil Burgess. (page 56)
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