FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Southeast Division season comes to a close at Bristol Dragway

BRISTOL, Tenn.- The 2000 season for the Southeast Division Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series has concluded with this weekend's final event at Bristol Dragway located in Bristol, Tenn.

"It's been a real good season overall, we've produced one national champion with Edmond Richardson in Stock Eliminator and a few others that are still in contention for a national championship as well as a division champion title. I can't think of a better way to end the season then to have the final race here at Bristol Dragway. It's certainly the high-point of the season," said Southeast Division Director Bill Holt.

hose earning the title of Division Champion to date are Michael Gunderson, Federal-Mogul Dragster; Jay Payne, Federal-Mogul Funny Car; Jerry Silveus, Super Stock; and Edmund Richardson in Stock Eliminator. All other classes not listed are still being contested and will be determined at the end of the last Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event on Nov. 5, 2000 at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Ariz.

The cool Tennessee air made for perfect racing conditions over the weekend. Ten national records were broken by the end of racing Sunday. The following is a list of the drivers setting/resetting records already adjusted to sea level:

COMP ELIMINATOR
Frank Aragona Jr. (G/ED )8.305 seconds, 157.71 mph
Dave Nothrop (H/A) 8.266, 161.36
Steve Ambrose (I/A)7.830, 165.79
David Rampy (A/EA) 7.38,7 178.02
Michael Hardee (D/EA) 8.419
Larry Pritchett (D/SM) 8.002 N/A

SUPER STOCK
Jimmy Bridges (SS/C) 9.393, 143.83
Red LeBlanc (SS/F) 9.580, 140.66

STOCK
Jeff Swanson (K/S) 11.502, 114.37
Darrell Steiger (J/SA 11.491, 113.24

The following are the final results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Bristol Dragway:

COMP ELIMINATOR
David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '97 Dragster A/EA, 7.598, 146.85 def.
Mike Farrell, Louisville, Ky., '32 Roadster A/EA, 7.751, 139.56

SUPER STOCK
Dan Fletcher, Rochester, N.Y., '69 Camaro, 10.443, 111.44 def. 
Peter Biondo, Clarksburg, N.J., '99 Firebird GT/FA, 11.211 (foul)

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Toby Lang, Auburn, Wa., '69 Chevelle, 12.073, 103.33 def.
Nick Folk, Durand, Ill, '96 Camaro, 11.871, 104.18

SUPER COMP
Ed Richardson, Bradenton, Fla., '00 Dragster, 8.978, 168.62 def.
David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '99 Dragster, 8.997, 168.35 (foul)

SUPER GAS
Steve Cohen, Trilby, Fla., '63 Corvette, 10.028, 145.45 (r/t .400) def. 
Richard Bateman, Columbus, Ohio, '63 Corvette, 10.028,152.54(r/t 0.415)

SUPER STREET
Linn Bebout, Gambier Ohio, '69 Oldsmobile, 11.033, 132.09 def.
Clarence Woodham, Wetumpka, Ala.,'39 Chevrolet, 11.072, 132.67

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bozzelli, English close out season with victories

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Cliff Bozzelli of Absecon, N.J., and Craig English of Mt. Holly, N.J., each came away with victories under clear and cold conditions tonight at Bristol Dragway.

Bozzelli, who had the holeshot against Shawn Bowen of Montrose, Mich. In the final, never looked back after the green light dropped defeating Bowen by .048 seconds.

"This is great, we came down here in hopes to earn some more points and possibly move up in the standings, and we won," said the former two-time Northeast Division Champion, Bozzelli. "We stayed focused the entire weekend and ran our races the way we knew we could. The team really came together, both at home and at work. They really earned the victory here today."

In Federal-Mogul Funny Car, Craig English took his first event win as well as the victory over Bruce Mullins of Fredricksburg, Va. Mullins did a magnificent job of driving, keeping his car out of the wall while being sideways for almost 500 feet and on two wheels part of the time.

A noticeably emotional English had a difficult time smiling in winner's circle trying to hold back the tears.

"I've been doing this for the past two years and throughout all the sacrifices the team has made to be competitive, the feeling of finally winning makes it just that much sweeter." English's best finish prior to today's victory was a runner-up finish to Frank Manzo earlier in the year.

Eliminations continue tomorrow in all remaining categories at 11 a.m. with gates to Bristol Dragway opening at 9a.m.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results and elimination results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Bristol Dragway:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
1. Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 5.462 seconds, 247.02 mph vs. 
2. Shawn Bowen, Montrose, Mich., 5.562, 256.45 vs. 
3. Jeanie, Booz, Blooming Glen, Pa., 5.583, 254.38 vs.
4. Cliff Bozzelli, Absecon, N.J., 5.606, 250.00 vs. 
5. Bill McCornack, Lexington, Ky., 5.635, 250.88
6. Lee Calloway, Channelview, Texas, 5.706, 240.85
7. Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.790, 240.55
8. Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.797, 246.30

Round One
1. McPhillips, 5.792, 237.50 def. 8. Kosky, 5.919, 244.38 
2. Bowen, 5.605, 253.66 def. 7. Thacker, 11.977, 64.38
3. Booz, 5.657, 253.37 def. 6. Calloway, 5.788, 241.50
4. Bozzelli, 5.688, 247.57 def. 5. McCornack, 5.700, 250.41 

Semifinals
4. Bozzelli, 5.709,246.39 def. 1. McPhillips, No time recorded, foul
2. Bowen, 5.622, 248.61 def. 3. Booz, 5.718, 244.92

Finals
4. Bozzelli, 5.656, 249.12 def. 2. Bowen, 5.657, 246.84

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
1. Steve Harker, Gainesville, Australia, '99 Avenger, 5.835 seconds, 249.39 mph
2. Bruce Mullins, Fredricksburg, Va., '98 Mustang, 5.983, 234.90
3. Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., '95 Achieva, 6.063, 227.46
4. Bruce Peterson Jr., Wappingers Falls, N.Y., '98 Avenger, 6.192, 223.25
5. Craig English, Mount Holly, N.J., '93 Firebird, 6.504, 200.38
6. Scott Woodington, Delran, N.J., '97 Achieva, 6.579, 206.16
7. Jerry Freeman, New Market, Ala., '98 Avenger, 7.041, 198.55
8. Jeff Lancaster, Hamilton, Ont., '96 Firebird, 8.080, 105.85

Round One
8. Lancaster, 6.474, 203.52 def. 1. Harker, 10.913, 79.79
2. Mullins, 6.040, 230.37 def. 7. Freeman, 8.843, 106.17 
3. Billington, 8.045, 89.64 def. 6. Woodington, (No show)
5. English, 6.078, 238.81 def.   4. Peterson Jr., 6.760, 161.07
 
Semifinals
2. Mullins, 6.029, 231.08 def. 3. Billington, 6.180, 197.71
5. English, 6.123, 212.53 def. 8. Lancaster, No time recorded, broke

Finals
5. English, 6.175, 237.17 def. 2. Mullins, 10.885, 77.58

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Frank Aragona, Franklin Square, N.Y., '98 Dragster G/ED, 8.390 seconds,(-0.760)
2. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., '99 Grand Am D/SM,8.084,(-0.736)
3. Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23 Ford I/A, 7.910,(-0.690)
4. David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '97 Dragster A/EA, 7.462, (-0.688)
5. Dave Northrop, Perkasie, Pa., '96 Cutlass H/A, 8.350,(-0.680)
6. Mike Farrell, Louisville, Ky., '32 Roadster A/EA, 7.502,(-0.648)
7. Michael Hardee, Wilmington, N.C., '97 Firebird D/EA, 8.505,(-0.645)
8. Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., '92 Cutlass G/A, 8.997,(-0.643)
9. Terry Smith, Williamstown, W.Va., '32 Roadster D/EA, 8.530,(-0.620)
10. Wayne Henderson, Indianapolis, Ind., '00 Dragster A/ED, 6.825, (-0.615)

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Silveus, Van Buren, Ohio, '99 Firebird GT/JA, 10.575 seconds,(1.275 seconds under index)
2. Bob Dodson, Beverdam, Va., '95 Achieva GT/KA, 10.700,(1.250)
3. Wayne Hayes, Elgin, S.C., '56 Bel Air SS/NA, 11.451,(-1.209) 
4. Ernie Penner, Osborne, Man., '99 Firebird GT/JA, 10.669,(-1.181)
5. Red Leblanc, Memphis, Tenn., '69 Mustang SS/F, 9.738,(-1.092)
6. Peter Biondo, Clarksburg, N.J., '99 Firebird GT/FA, 10.200,(-1.090)
7. Mark Nowicki, Gaylord, Mich., '98 Avenger GT/HA, 10.547,(-1.083)
8. Andy Fogle, Norway, S.C., '67 Camaro SS/HA, 9.999,(-1.081) 
9. Dennis Steward, Dover, Pa., '91 Daytona GT/EA, 10.062,(-1.068)
10. Scooter Anderson, Bartlett, Tenn., '67 Chevrolet II SS/G, 9.821,(-1.059)

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Jeff Swanson, Arlington, Tenn., '93 Mustang K/S, 11.695 seconds, (1.375 seconds under Index)
3. Bill Rink, Naperville, Ill., '74 Ventura II L/SA, 11.905,(-1.315)
4. Darrell Steiger, Clayton, Ind., '80 Plymouth J/SA, 11.684,(-1.276)
5. Bruce Noland, Leesburg, Va., '72 Camaro J/SA, 11.711,(-1.249) 
6. Brandon Wood, Tallahassee, Fla., '85 Camaro M/SA, 12.131,(-1.239)
6. Woodro Josey, Byron, Ga., '00 Camaro F/SA, 11.121,(-1.229)
7. Greg Rowe, Bridgeton, N.C., '85 Camaro M/SA, 12.142,(-1.228)
8. John Presing, North Haledon, N.J., '88 Mustang L/S, 12.000,(-1.220)
9. Harold Culpepper, Pine Valley, Ga., '91 Camaro K/SA, 12.001,(-1.169)
10. Wayne Shaw, Douglasville, Ga., '99 Firebird C/SA, 10.737,(-1.163) 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bowen leads the field in Bristol, while Comp records fall

The Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series makes it's final stop in the Southeast Division at beautiful Bristol Dragway under perfect racing conditions. After the smoke and dust settled, it was Shawn Bowen of Montrose, Mich., leading the field in Federal-Mogul Dragster with a time of 5.562 seconds at 256.45 mph. Bowen came back in the second round of qualifying to top Notheast Division points leader Jeanie Booz of Blooming Glen, Pa. Booz posted a time of 5.583 seconds at 254.38 mph.

"We had a pretty smooth run tonight," said Bowen. "We were under-powered on both runs today and the car tried to shake at about half-track. We still have some work to do tonight and hopefully we can do well tomorrow. We're aiming to do well here this weekend to get back in the to 10 nationally."

In Comp Eliminator, the cool Tennessee air had drivers anxious to get down the track. Seven records in only two qualifying attempts today were broken. Drivers still have two attempts to better their new record tomorrow. Records will be posted in Saturday's results as the first round of eliminations will be run tomorrow evening.

Gates to Bristol Dragway open at 8 a.m. with time trials and qualifying scheduled to begin at 9:30. Federal-Mogul Dragster and Funny Car will have one additional qualifying attempt scheduled at 2 p.m. with first-round eliminations scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at Bristol Dragway:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
1. Shawn Bowen, Montrose, Mich., 5.562 seconds, 256.45 mph 
2. Jeanie, Booz, Blooming Glen, Pa., 5.583, 254.38
3. Cliff Bozelli, Absecon, N.J., 5.606, 250.00 
4. Bill McCornack, Lexington, Ky., 5.635, 250.88
5. Rich McPhillips, Phoenixville, Pa., 5.654, 229.12
6. Lee Calloway, Channelview, Texas, 5.706, 240.85
7. Marty Thacker, Robinson, Ill., 5.790, 235.23
8. Mike Kosky, Cuddy, Pa., 5.797, 246.30
 (Not Qualified)
9. Ken Winward, Wilmington, Del., 5.809, 234.29
10. Bill Reichert, Owosso, Mich., 5.838, 226.92
11. Don Fiorelli, Palm Bay, Fla., 6.013, 231.04
12. Chris Dakin, Tipp City, Ohio, 6.051, 214.96
13. Artie Allen, Jacksonville, Fla., 6.381, 219.51
14. Bob Leverich, Marysville, Mich., 7.366, 190.19

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
1. Steve Harker, Gainesville, Australia, '99 Avenger, 5.835 seconds, 249.39 mph
2. Mark Billington, Apopka, Fla., '95 Achieva, 6.063, 227.46
3. Craig English, Mount Holly, N.J., '93 Firebird, 6.504, 200.38
4. Scott Woodington, Delran, N.J., '97 Achieva, 6.579, 192.22
5. Bruce Peterson Jr., Wappingers Falls, N.Y., '98 Avenger,7.034,129.77
6. Jeff Lancaster, Hamilton, Ont., '96 Firebird, 8.080, 105.85

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Frank Aragona Jr., Franklin Square, N.Y., '98 Dragster G/ED, 8.390 seconds,(0.760 seconds under Index)
2. Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., '99 Grand Am D/SM,8.084,(-0.736)
3. David Rampy, Piedmont, Ala., '97 Dragster A/EA, 7.462, (-0.688)
4. Steve Ambrose, Woodhaven, Mich., '23 Ford I/A, 7.917,(-0.683)
5. Mike Farrell, Louisville, Ky., '32 Roadster A/EA, 7.502,(-0.648)
6. Michael Hardee, Wilmington, N.C., '97 Firebird D/EA, 8.505,(-0.645)
7. Mike Saye, Johnston, S.C., '92 Cutlass G/A, 8.997,(-0.643)
8. Dave Northrop, Perkasie, Pa., '96 Cutlass H/A, 8.392,(-0.638)
9. Terry Smith, Williamstown, W.Va., '32 Roadster D/EA, 8.530,(-0.620)
10.Bert Dawson, Liverpool, Ohio, '99 Firebird C/EA, 8.483,(-0.497)

SUPER STOCK
1. Jerry Silveus, Van Buren, Ohio, '99 Firebird GT/JA, 10.610 seconds, (1.240 seconds under Index)
2. Bob Dodson, Beverdam, Va., '95 Achieva GT/KA, 10.732,(-1.218) 
3. Wayne Hayes, Elgin, S.C., '56 Bel Air SS/NA, 11.466,(-1.194) 
4. Ernie Penner, Osborne, Man., '99 Firebird GT/JA, 10.695,(-1.155)
5. Red Leblanc, Memphis, Tenn., '69 Mustang SS/F, 9.738,(-1.092)
6. Andy Fogle, Norway, S.C., '67 Camaro SS/HA, 9.999,(-1.081) 
7. Dennis Steward, Dover, Pa., '91 Daytona GT/EA, 10.095,(-1.035)
8. Johnny Moore, Montgomery, Ala., '99 Trans Am GT/MA, 11.236,(-1.014)
9. Jimmy Bridges, Nashville, Tenn., '66 Corvette SS/C, 9.511,(-1.009)
10.Mickey Whealey, Camden, Tenn., '68 Camaro SS/E, 9.725,(-1.005)

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Jeff Swanson, Arlington, Tenn., '93 Mustang K/S, 11.750 seconds, (1.320 seconds under Index)
2. Bill Rink, Naperville, Ill., '74 Ventura II L/SA, 11.947,(-1.273)
3. Bruce Noland, Leesburg, Va., '72 Camaro J/SA, 11.711,(-1.249) 
4. John Presing, North Haledon, N.J., '88 Mustang L/S, 12.000,(-1.220)
5. Darrell Steiger, Clayton, Ind., '80 Plymouth J/SA, 11.774,(-1.186)
6. Wayne Shaw, Douglasville, Ga., '99 Firebird C/SA, 10.737,(-1.163)
7. Brandon Wood, Talahassee, Fla., '85 Camaro M/SA, 12.212,(-1.158)
8. Harold Culpepper, Pine Valley, Ga., '91 Camaro K/SA, 12.024,(-1.146) 
9. Greg Rowe, Bridgeton, N.C., '85 Camaro M/SA, 12.230,(-1.140) 
10. Woodro Josey, Byron, Ga., '00 Camaro F/SA, 11.246,(-1.104)