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CLERMONT, Ind. (September 4, 2006) – The quickest Top Fuel field in the NHRA history book took to the track today for final eliminations for the 52nd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP) in Indianapolis.
Starting from the No. 7 position, Will squared off against Brandon Bernstein, who qualified No. 10, in the opening round. Shortly after the green light, Will’s KB Racing-owned, Kalitta Motorsports-managed dragster lost traction and went up in tire smoke. Meanwhile, Bernstein headed for the finish line and the win light.
Bernstein recorded an elapsed time of 4.514 seconds, while Will coasted to a 8.463 seconds.
Will’s crew chief reviewed the run. “I’m at a loss as to what happened,” said Jim Oberhofer. “We have been running consistently throughout the weekend and didn’t change anything for this run that would cause this type of action. We’ll go back to the shop and evaluate everything to determine the cause.”
In the NHRA POWERade Top Fuel point standings Will leaves ORP with 834 points and remains in the No. 9 position.
The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series now moves to Maple Grove Raceway Park, just outside Reading, Penn., for the 19th event on the 23-race schedule, the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals which runs September 14-17. Professional qualifying begins on Fri., Sept. 15 and concludes on Sat., Sept. 16. Final eliminations for all classes get underway on Sun., Sept. 17.
ESPN2 HD will cover today’s eliminations action for the NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals as follows: Mon., Sept. 4, ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of eliminations coverage at 4 p.m. Television time is Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.
KB Racing LLC is owned by Las Vegas businessmen Ken Black and Kenny Black. KB Racing LLC fields the Kalitta Motorsports-managed Top Fuel dragster driven by rookie driver Hillary Will. Autolite Spark Plugs, Calico Coatings, Findlay Automotive, Mac Tools, Red Line Oil, Summit Racing Equipment and the Technicoat Companies are associate marketing partners for 2006. In addition to Hillary Will’s Top Fuel Dragster, KB Racing LLC also fields two Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTOs, driven by Greg Anderson and Jason Line on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Anderson has won three consecutive POWERade Pro Stock Championships (2003-2005). Line finished third in the 2005 POWERade point standings and was honored with the 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award, presented to the most outstanding rookie in a professional category.
Kalitta Motorsports (www.kalittaracing.com), owned by the legendary drag racer and successful businessman Connie Kalitta, will field, in addition to Will’s dragster, three additional nitro fuel cars – two Top Fuel dragsters and a Funny Car – in 2006 in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Doug Kalitta will drive the Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster, David Grubnic will handle the driving duties on the StriVectin-SD Top Fuel Dragster and Scott Kalitta moves from Top Fuel to the Kalitta Air Funny Car for 2006.
Tire smoke ends Indy eliminations for Will
CLERMONT, Ind. (September 4, 2006) – The quickest Top Fuel field in the NHRA history book took to the track today for final eliminations for the 52nd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP) in Indianapolis.
Starting from the No. 7 position, Will squared off against Brandon Bernstein, who qualified No. 10, in the opening round. Shortly after the green light, Will’s KB Racing-owned, Kalitta Motorsports-managed dragster lost traction and went up in tire smoke. Meanwhile, Bernstein headed for the finish line and the win light.
Bernstein recorded an elapsed time of 4.514 seconds, while Will coasted to a 8.463 seconds.
Will’s crew chief reviewed the run. “I’m at a loss as to what happened,” said Jim Oberhofer. “We have been running consistently throughout the weekend and didn’t change anything for this run that would cause this type of action. We’ll go back to the shop and evaluate everything to determine the cause.”
In the NHRA POWERade Top Fuel point standings Will leaves ORP with 834 points and remains in the No. 9 position.
The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series now moves to Maple Grove Raceway Park, just outside Reading, Penn., for the 19th event on the 23-race schedule, the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals which runs September 14-17. Professional qualifying begins on Fri., Sept. 15 and concludes on Sat., Sept. 16. Final eliminations for all classes get underway on Sun., Sept. 17.
ESPN2 HD will cover today’s eliminations action for the NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals as follows: Mon., Sept. 4, ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of eliminations coverage at 4 p.m. Television time is Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.
KB Racing LLC is owned by Las Vegas businessmen Ken Black and Kenny Black. KB Racing LLC fields the Kalitta Motorsports-managed Top Fuel dragster driven by rookie driver Hillary Will. Autolite Spark Plugs, Calico Coatings, Findlay Automotive, Mac Tools, Red Line Oil, Summit Racing Equipment and the Technicoat Companies are associate marketing partners for 2006. In addition to Hillary Will’s Top Fuel Dragster, KB Racing LLC also fields two Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTOs, driven by Greg Anderson and Jason Line on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Anderson has won three consecutive POWERade Pro Stock Championships (2003-2005). Line finished third in the 2005 POWERade point standings and was honored with the 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award, presented to the most outstanding rookie in a professional category.
Kalitta Motorsports (www.kalittaracing.com), owned by the legendary drag racer and successful businessman Connie Kalitta, will field, in addition to Will’s dragster, three additional nitro fuel cars – two Top Fuel dragsters and a Funny Car – in 2006 in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Doug Kalitta will drive the Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster, David Grubnic will handle the driving duties on the StriVectin-SD Top Fuel Dragster and Scott Kalitta moves from Top Fuel to the Kalitta Air Funny Car for 2006.
