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FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR DRIVER FRANK MANZO MAKES IT "BYE" THE COMPETITION INTO THE FINALS AND A WIN
Numidia, Pa.- The final day of the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Numidia Raceway presented interesting situations in the sport of drag racing on a day filled with fun and excitement.

Weather created the first situation that neither fans nor drivers expected during eliminations Sunday. Forecasts promised hot humid weather all day with no real chances of rain. The clouds had another idea altogether. Sprinkles, then a light shower stopped competition for an hour, but nothing could stop the inevitable appearance of Morganville, N.J.'s Frank Manzo in the final of Federal-Mogul Funny Car.

No one knew that Manzo was assured a place in the finals, against Paul Gill of Brockton, Mass., especially himself, but he made the way through each of three rounds of competition without so much as another driver racing against him. This unusual circumstance was caused when Manzo's first round competitor, Anthony Terenzio of Norwalk, Conn. could not make that round due to engine problems. Then in the second round Manzo was given a bye run, where he makes a single pass without a competitor alongside, that put him right into the finals.

"I never want to make it into the next round, and especially the finals that way" Manzo said. "I come out here to race against these drivers and want to win that way."

In the finals Manzo got just what he wanted; a tight competition that was a drag race all the way to the end against Paul Gill. The run was so close in fact that Manzo won by only two hundredths of a second.

The winner in Federal-Mogul Dragster, Steve Lamplough of Severna Park, Md. was part of an entirely different kind of interesting situation as he was the fourth different winner in four NHRA Northeast Division races. Due to that fact the championship title is available to all competitors in the dragster category.

The following are final results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Numidia Raceway, the fourth of six races in the NHRA Northeast Division listing driver, city, state, make of car, elapsed time in seconds and miles per hour:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
Round 1
8. Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 5.956, 225.33 def.
1. Jeanie Booz, Blooming Glen, Pa., 10.683, 74.60

7. Bruce Insinger, Dushore, Pa., 5.929, 239.10 def.
2. Ron Still, Smyrna, Del., 5.943, 235.72

6. Steve Lamplough, Severna Park, Md., 6.039, 230.59 def.
3. Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 10.302, 78.15

5. Bruce Horner, Bergenfield, N.J., 6.001, 233.40 def.
4. Michael Bartone, Great River, N.Y., 6.131, 235.78
 
Round 2
8.  McPhillips, (Did not finish, engine broke) def. 5. Horner, (Red light)
6.  Lamplough, 6.098, 218.76 def. 7. Insinger, 6.464, 182.62

Final Round
6.  Lamplough, 5.883, 236.15 def. McPhillips, 8.926, 101.60

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
Round 1
1. Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '99 Avenger, 5.900, 244.03 def.
6. Anthony Terenzio, Norwalk, Conn., '99 Corvette (Could not make run, broke)

5. Bob Newberry, Schenectady, N.Y., '99 Avenger, 6.026, 237.65 def.
2. John Sieger, Willingboro, N.J., '96 Acheiva, 7.862, 120.11

3.  Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., '96 Avenger, 5.958, 243.11 def.
4. Jim Lape,  Myerstown, Pa., '97 Camaro, 6.182, 225.96

Round 2
1. Manzo, 9.601, 103.18 (Bye run)
3.  Gill, 5.965, 242.98 def. 5. Newberry, 6.061, 236.65

Final Round
1. Manzo, 5.943, 238.47 def. 3. Gill, 5.967, 242.58

COMP ELIMINATOR
Don Stratton, Beloit, Ohio, B/SR '34 Chevy, 8.282, 161.98 def.
Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., D/SM '97 Grand Am, 8.440, 161.17

SUPER STOCK
Lincoln Morehead, Newburgh, N.Y., GT/EA '87 Camaro, 10.255, 129.40 def.
Sal Biondo, Maspeth, N.Y., GT/IA '92 Firebird, 11.039, 120.28

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Larry Pappas, Lodi, N.J., I/SA '86 Chevy, 12.316, 100.52 def.
Tom Dauber, Clarksburg, N.J., G/SA Chevy II, 12.041, 106.60

SUPER GAS
Billy Leber, Buffalo, N.Y., '65 Chevy II, 9.911, 140.31 def.
Steve Drummond, Laurel, Del., '68 Mustang, 9.896, 149.10

SUPER COMP
Tom Stalba, Williamstown, N.J., 8.920, 160.05 def.
Randy Winfelder, Fallston, Md., 8.933, 161.03

SUPER STREET
Brad Givler, Denver, Pa., '72 Demon, 10.900, 123.43 def.
Bob Farrell, Pequannock, N.J., '69 Camaro, 10.882, 128.29

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NUMIDIA RACEWAY AND NHRA GIVE THE FANS THEIR MONEY'S WORTH WITH EXCITING RACING AND PRO WRESTLING (YES, PRO WRESTLING)
Numidia, Pa. - The NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Numidia Raceway offered fans an opportunity to see a full day of drag racing with all their favorite drivers, and, as an added bonus, they got to see a pro wrestling tournament at no additional charge.

As the day came to a close Saturday evening with some fast drag racing and a lot of excitement, Winston Top Qualifiers Jeanie Booz, of Blooming Glen, Pa. in Federal-Mogul Dragster, and Frank Manzo, of Morganville, N.J. in Federal-Mogul Funny Car made it known they're looking for another win at this weekend's race. Both drivers just came off wins at Lebanon Valley Dragway in Albany, N.Y. two weeks ago, and have their sights on the winner's circle at this weekend's race. But that wasn't all the fans were treated to.

As if the excitement of 240-mph cars going five seconds down the track wasn't enough to entertain the fans, Numidia Raceway gave everyone an extra treat as the sun went down. Pro wrestlers came from all over the country came to show what they're made of in the ring at Numidia Raceway. Some of the wrestlers even hailed from the infamous ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) where the only rule that exists is that there are no rules.

Included in the highlights of the wrestling were H-C Loc who wrestled Shockwave, and the ECW team Twin Tackles who went up against Bad Crew.

The only thing that can be said about the wrestling that went on in the ring is that there were several chairs and trashcans, as well as tables that were used on some of the wrestlers that will never look the same again.

Fans can check in once again for even more entertainment at Numidia Raceway on Sunday as elminations begin for all categories at 8:30 a.m. with Federal-Mogul Funny Car and Dragster eliminations beginning at Noon.

The following are the final qualifying results and Sunday's elimination pairings for Federal-Mogul Dragster and Funny Car, from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Numidia Raceway, the fourth of six events in the NHRA Northeast Division:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
1. Jeanie Booz, Blooming Glen, Pa., 5.851, 239.10 vs.
8. Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 6.210, 230.12

2. Ron Still, Smyrna, Del., 5.858, 239.36 vs.
7. Bruce Insinger, Dushmore, Pa., 5.999, 227.61

3. Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.865, 238.91 vs.
6. Steve Lamplough, Severna Park, Md., 5.997, 232.25

4. Mike Bartone, Great River, N.Y., 5.883, 238.98 vs.
5. Bruce Horner, Bergenfield, N.J., 5.932, 234.61

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
1. Frank Manzo, Morganville, N.J., '99 Avenger, 5.883, 244.16 vs.
6. Anthony Terenzio, Norwalk, Conn., '99 Corvette, 6.929, 212.01

2. John Sieger, Willingboro, N.J., '96 Achieva, 6.039, 238.66 vs.
5. Bob Newberry, Schenectady, N.Y., '99 Avenger, 6.207, 231.24

3. Paul Gill, Brockton, Mass., '96 Avenger, 6.093, 238.66 vs.
4. Jim Lape, Myerstown, Pa., '97 Camaro, 6.191, 227.79

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Dave Northrop,Perkasie, Pa., H/A '96 Cutlass, 8.508 (-0.442)
2. Frank Aragona, Franklin Square, N.Y., E/EDragster, 8.711 (-0.419)
3. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., D/SM '97 Grand Am, 8.382 (-0.388)
4. Santo Volpe, Euclid, Ohio, A/SR '34 Suncoast, 8.272 (-0.358)
5. Don Stratton, Beloit, Ohio, B/SR '34 Chevy, 8.317 (-0.353)
6. Greg Kozera, Monroe, Conn., D/EDragster, 7.769 (-0.351)
7. Dave Fiore, Altoona, Pa., D/EDragster, 7.776 (-0.344) 
8. Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., C/Dragster, 7.363 (-0.337)
9. Dave Strouse, Morganville, N.J., B/A '95 Cutlass, 7.537 (-0.333)
10. Frank Affronti, Ontario, N.Y., C/A '97 Camaro, 7.901 (-0.329)

SUPER STOCK
1. Jim Boburka, Coraopolis, Pa., GT/DA '99 Firebird, 9.894 (-0.906)
2. Mike Volkman, Pittsburgh, GT/IA '99 Sebring, 10.598 (-0.902)
3. Carl Schodde, Pittsburgh, GT/HA '93 LeBaron, 10.463 (-0.887)
4. Dennis Steward, Dover, Pa., GT/EA '91 Daytona, 10.143 (-0.807)
5. John Gunn, LaGrangeville, N.Y., GT/JA '93 Ciera, 10.849 (-0.801)
6. Peter Biondo, Clarksburg, N.J., GT/FA '99 Firebird, 10.336 (-0.764)
7. Brian Tilburg, Trout Run, Pa., GT/JA '89 Camaro, 10.899 (-0.751)
8. Gary Curtis, Newburgh, N.Y., GT/FA '92 Trans Am, 10.390 (-0.710)
9. Johnny Fogle, Neeses, S.C., SS/HA '67 Camaro, 10.195 (-0.705)
10. James Zane, Bordentown, N.J., SS/TD '99 S-10 11.149 (-0.701)

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Briane Philbrick, Vineland, Ont., Can., T/S '75 Monza 13.651(-1.049)
2. Ray Golonka, Colonia, N.J., Q/SA '77 Cadillac, 13.083 (-1.017)
3. Paul Dilcher, Brockport, N.Y., L/SA '78 Firebird, 12.039 (-0.961)
4. Ray Valpreda, Lawrenceville, N.J., ET/SA '98 Dakota, 12.592 (-0.958)
5. Don Quinn, Rahway, N.J., J/SA '78 Nova, 11.882 (-0.868)
6. Lloyd MacKay, Cedar Grove, N.J., R/SA '84 Buick, 13.492 (-0.858)
7. Dennis Chapman, Toms River, N.J., AF/SA '88 Shelby, 14.213 (-0.837)
8. Jim Penta, Pawtucket, R.I., D/S '98 Firebird, 10.963 (-0.837)
9. Don Himes, Clayton, N.J., P/SA '77 Grand Prix, 12.918 (-0.832)
10. James Roberts, Portsmouth, R.I., I/S '69 Camaro, 11.686 (-0.814)

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DEFENDING CHAMPION AND HOMETOWN RACER SANTO VOLPE MAKES A RUN AT ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Numidia, Pa.- There were several success stories in the 1998 NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series last year, but few were as amazing as last year's NHRA Northeast Division champion in Comp Eliminator, Santo Volpe.

Volpe, who is from Allentown, Pa., began the 1998 season as a rookie in the Competition Eliminator field. He was a seasoned bracket racer, but had always run in an automatic car were shifting wasn't a factor in winning and losing; that changed when he began to race in Comp. That change, however, didn't seem to affect him as Volpe began his season as a rookie and quickly made his way up the ladder and by the end of the year had become the division champion. Volpe's effort was so successful, in fact, that he had the national championship in his sight as well. Volpe finished second in the national standings, only behind 1998 Comp Eliminator national champion Bob Andrews.

The race at Numidia Raceway, where Volpe is currently third in the qualifying ladder, could very well be the victory he needs to begin his road to another championship in the '99 season. Volpe is the defending champion at Numidia Raceway, which is his hometown track, so a win could be just the boost he's looking for.

"Even though we're not where we want to be at this point, we realize that there are still plenty of races left, and we aren't in that bad a position to go for another championship" Volpe said. "This was how our season was going last year, we just need that little boost to get us going in the right direction."

Volpe will be competing against other professional drivers like Allen Stanfield of Fredricksburg, Va. who finished sixth in the national standings last year, and Rob Slavinski, from Newark, Ohio who races professionally all over the country for the Castrol GTX team.

Federal-Mogul Funny Car and Dragster did not make qualifying runs on Friday but will have two runs Saturday, with eliminations for that category starting at Noon on Sunday.

The action continues tomorrow with qualifying and time trials beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Federal-Mogul Funny Car and Dragster qualifying at 3 and 6 p.m.

The following are the first day qualifying results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Numidia Raceway, the third of six events in the NHRA Northeast Division:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
(Did not qualify on Friday)

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
(Did not qualify on Friday)

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Dave Northrop,Perkasie, Pa., H/A '96 Cutlass, 8.508 (-0.442)
2. Frank Aragona, Franklin Square, N.Y., E/EDragster, 8.738 (-0.392)
3. Santo Volpe, Euclid, Ohio, A/SR '34 Suncoast, 8.274 (-0.356)
4. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., D/SM '97 Grand Am, 8.423 (-0.347)
5. Greg Kozera, Monroe, Conn., D/EDragster, 7.774 (-0.346)
6. Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., C/Dragster, 7.386 (-0.314)
7. Don Stratton, Beloit, Ohio, B/SR '34 Chevy, 8.357 (-0.313)
8. Bob Rossi, Woodbridge, N.J., A/A '92 S&W, 7.049 (-0.291)
9. Dave Fiore, Altoona, Pa., D/EDragster, 7.834 (-0.286) 
10. Rob Slavinski, Newark, Ohio, B/A '95 Grand Prix, 7.594 (-0.276) 

SUPER STOCK
1. Jim Boburka, Coraopolis, Pa., GT/DA '99 Firebird, 9.902 (-0.898)
2. John Gunn, LaGrangeville, N.Y., GT/JA '93 Ciera, 10.849 (-0.801)
3. Brian Tilburg, Trout Run, Pa., GT/JA '89 Camaro, 10.899 (-0.751)
4. Dennis Steward, Dover, Pa., GT/EA '91 Daytona, 10.236 (-0.714)
5. James Zane, Bordentown, N.J., SS/TD '99 S-10 11.149 (-0.701)
6. Lincoln Morehead, Newburgh, N.Y., GT/EA '87 Camaro, 10.286 (-0.664)
7. Tim Worner, Duncannon, Pa., GT/KA '88 Cutlass, 11.087 (-0.663)
8. Lou Altieri, Holland Patent, N.Y., GT/CA '86 Camaro, 10.057 (-0.643)
9. Larry Mohar, Hagerstown, Md., SS/HA '69 Camaro, 10.269 (-0.631)
10. Tommy Ciccarone, West Chester, Pa., SS/CM '97 Grand Am, 9.273 (-0.627)

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Briane Philbrick, Vineland, Ont., Can., T/S '75 Monza 13.790 (-0.924)
2. Ray Golonka, Colonia, N.J., Q/SA '77 Cadillac, 14.10 (-0.907)
3. Don Quinn, Rahway, N.J., J/SA '78 Nova, 11.882 (-0.868)
4. Dennis Chapman, Toms River, N.J., AF/SA '88 Shelby, 14.213 (-0.837)
5. Lloyd MacKay, Cedar Grove, N.J., R/SA '84 Buick, 13.567 (-0.783)
6. Ron Thomas, Glenmoore, Pa., J/SA '78 Voltare, 11.987 (-0.763)
7. Bill Lutz, Midlothian, Va., M/SA '85 Camaro, 12.396 (-0.754)
8. Dave Ribeiro, Williamsburg, Va., L/SA '78 Firebird, 12.268 (-0.732)
9. Ed Bednaz, Terryville, Conn., B/S '69 Nova, 10.773 (-0.727)
10. Billy Nees, Millmont, Pa., V/SA '70 Nova, 15.109 (-0.691)