vote on who they think will tell the best story to seed the field.
Here are the pairings --
FIRST ROUND PAIRINGS/SCHEDULE – December 22
1. John Force vs. 16. Don Gillespie,
8. Shirley Muldowney vs. 9. Joe Lepone, Jr. (Voting ends Dec. 25)
December 23 (Voting ends Dec. 26)
4. Gary Scelzi vs. 13. Steve Earwood
5. Bob & Etta Glidden vs. 12. Jim Rockstad
December 26 (Voting ends Dec. 29)
2. “Waterbed” Fred Miller vs. 15. Ted Jones
7. Whit Bazemore vs. * 10. Pat Musi
December 27 (Voting ends Dec. 30
3. Don Garlits vs. 14. Chris Kaufmann
6. Kenny Nowling vs. 11. Steve Reyes