NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

After opening the season with a second-round loss in Pomona, Sean Bellemeur, driving for car owner Tony Bartone and crew chief Steve Boggs, was unbeaten in the next three starts, including back-to-back wins at the Gainesville regional and national events and the Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. Bellemeur saved his best for last with a 5.470, 265.69 mph that stood for low e.t. of the meet in the final to stop Lombardo, who shook the tires and shut off, in Top Alcohol Funny Car.