BRANDON BERNSTEIN AND BUDWEISER/LUCAS OIL TEAM AIMING FOR THE TOP AT INDY
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CLERMONT, Ind. – Most NHRA drivers will tell you that the most prestigious win in your career would be a victory at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Budweiser/Lucas Oil pilot Brandon Bernstein is no exception.
The second generation driver, who had the most successful career start of any other Top Fuel or Funny Car driver in NHRA history, winning five of his first 13 races, came ever so close to winning the coveted Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in 2006, ultimately taking runner-up honors.
“Certainly it is an achievement to reach the finals of this event,” said Bernstein. “A runner-up finish just whets your appetite because you know your team is capable. We had a mechanical failure in that particular final round.
“A win at Indy would give you a lot of momentum heading into the first race of the playoffs in Charlotte . Not to mention that we would like to have an Indy ‘Wally trophy’ sitting on our display shelves next to Dad’s.
“It’s traditionally a dogfight to make the field for this event so all the drivers and team members come prepared and have high expectations. We have a seasoned crew chief, Tim Richards, to lead the charge and we’re very optimistic.
“Additionally, since Mac Tools has been a sponsor of our team for two decades, we’d like to win for the m. ”
Bernstein has four runner-up finishes this season and has clinched a spot in the Countdown to 1.
With the Indy race putting closure on the regular racing season, 10 competitors in each of the four professional categories will do battle in the last six races of the year for the coveted NHRA championship. The Countdown to 1 begins at the all-new zMAX Dragway @ Concord in Charlotte Sept. 12-14.
Nitro (Top Fuel and Funny Car) qualifying for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals begins Friday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p. m. There are two qualifying sessions Saturday, 1:45 p. m. and 6:30 p. m. , and two on Sunday, 12:45 p. m. and 3:40 p. m. Final eliminations are scheduled to begin Monday at 11 a. m.
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CLERMONT, Ind. – Most NHRA drivers will tell you that the most prestigious win in your career would be a victory at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Budweiser/Lucas Oil pilot Brandon Bernstein is no exception.
The second generation driver, who had the most successful career start of any other Top Fuel or Funny Car driver in NHRA history, winning five of his first 13 races, came ever so close to winning the coveted Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in 2006, ultimately taking runner-up honors.
“Certainly it is an achievement to reach the finals of this event,” said Bernstein. “A runner-up finish just whets your appetite because you know your team is capable. We had a mechanical failure in that particular final round.
“A win at Indy would give you a lot of momentum heading into the first race of the playoffs in Charlotte . Not to mention that we would like to have an Indy ‘Wally trophy’ sitting on our display shelves next to Dad’s.
“It’s traditionally a dogfight to make the field for this event so all the drivers and team members come prepared and have high expectations. We have a seasoned crew chief, Tim Richards, to lead the charge and we’re very optimistic.
“Additionally, since Mac Tools has been a sponsor of our team for two decades, we’d like to win for the m. ”
Bernstein has four runner-up finishes this season and has clinched a spot in the Countdown to 1.
With the Indy race putting closure on the regular racing season, 10 competitors in each of the four professional categories will do battle in the last six races of the year for the coveted NHRA championship. The Countdown to 1 begins at the all-new zMAX Dragway @ Concord in Charlotte Sept. 12-14.
Nitro (Top Fuel and Funny Car) qualifying for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals begins Friday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p. m. There are two qualifying sessions Saturday, 1:45 p. m. and 6:30 p. m. , and two on Sunday, 12:45 p. m. and 3:40 p. m. Final eliminations are scheduled to begin Monday at 11 a. m.
