For the second straight year, Greg Anderson and Andrew Hines won NHRA POWERade world championships in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively. Anderson also won in 2003, making him just the third driver in NHRA Pro Stock history to win titles in three consecutive seasons. (Teresa Long photos)
NATIONAL DRAGSTER SALUTES THE 2005 NHRA POWERADE WORLD CHAMPIONS
PRO STOCK by John Jodauga
"The thought of equaling any of their records never occurred to me, and that also goes for my third hero, Warren Johnson, whom I worked with for 12 seasons." Greg Anderson on joining his heroes, Bob Glidden and the late Lee Shepherd, as the only drivers to win three straight Pro Stock championships (page 14)
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE by Kevin McKenna
"Running in the sixes in Gainesville was the highlight of my year, but I also realized that I didn't have as much on the field as I thought I did." champion Andrew Hines (page 24)
National DRAGSTER Interview: George Bryce In 26 years as a rider and team owner, George Bryce has never had a season like this one. He sits down with ND Senior Editor Kevin McKenna to share his thoughts on an emotional year. (page 30)
Pro Stock Reaction Times NHRA factory hot rod drivers share their opinions, sometimes wildly different, about what it really takes to leave the starting line first. By John Jodauga. (page 20)
NHRA Division Champ Tributes You think winning a Pro Stock or Pro Stock Motorcycle championship is tough? Try slugging it out in the Lucas Oil Series Divisional wars from coast to coast like these winners have. By the ND staff. (page 52)