Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and GT Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are leading their respective categories as the 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series hits the halfway point. (NHRA Photographic)
2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES MIDSEASON REVIEW
TOP FUEL
"We'll consider it a success if we leave the Western Swing even one more point ahead than we are now." midseason points leader Doug Kalitta (page 24)
FUNNY CAR
"The guy who is making this really exciting for me is Gary Scelzi; he's my catalyst, my fire starter. The more he slaps me, the better I get. When you've done everything, you need that. That's what motivates me." midseason points leader John Force (page 28)
Competition: Lucas Oil Series results from Divisions 1, 3, 7 Benkovich breaks through for first win at Lebanon Valley Dragway; Thacker wins battle of past event winners in Michigan; and at Infineon Raceway, first-time season winners lead the way. By Steve Waldron, Todd Veney, and John Jodauga. (page 56)
Racing Technology with Evan J. Smith Race-car-slowing friction is all around us. ND guest columnist Smith introduces you to a process designed to greatly reduce friction in almost anything mechanical: Mikronite. (page 84)
Interview: 5 Minutes with Randy Anderson ND might expect to see former TAFC pilot Anderson as a "Where Are They Now?" subject. The reason he isn't is that he continues to play a vital role in NHRA's national and divisional series. Alcohol-category expert Brad Littlefield catches up with him.(page 70)