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Monday, April 18, 2005

Dixon, Bazemore, Connolly and Ashley Win at the NHRA POWERade SummitRacing.com Nationals

Larry Dixon finally gets Don "the Snake" Prudhomme his 100th win (driver and team owner combined)defeating Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuel final.
Low ET: Doug Kalitta 4.496 seconds
Top Speed: Larry Dixon 330.39 MPH


Whit Bazemore defeated Tony Bartone in the final to take back the points lead in Funny Car.
Low ET: Gary Scelzi 4.797 seconds
Top Speed: Robert Hight 325.77 MPH


Dave Connolly won over Greg Anderson in the final round of Pro Stock. Connolly regained the points lead with his win. WJ made it to the semis and KJ lost in the second round.
Low ET: Warren Johnson 6.824 seconds
Top Speed: Jeg Coughlin 201.58 MPH


Mike Ashley defeated Jay Payne in the Pro Mod final.
Low ET: Glen Kerunsky 6.223 seconds
Top Speed: Jay Payne 232.27 MPH


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