Dragsters heat it up (The Highlander)

A blue and red streak sped across the sun beaten lake so fast a geyser erupted behind it. Its creator was John Haas. Haas claimed first place in the Top Fuel Hydro competition at the International Hot Boat Association’s drag boat racing competition at LakeFest on Sunday. Read full story

Auto racing results (The Columbus Dispatch)

Auto Racing NHRA O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals Yesterday’s qualifiers at Memphis Motorsports Park; Millington, Tenn. Top Fuel 1. Tony Schumacher, 4.565 seconds, 325.45 mph; 2. Larry Dixon, 4.568, 318.77; 3. Doug Herbert, 4.569, 313.44; 4. Brandon Bernstein, 4.573, 327.35; 5. Cory McClenathan, 4.585, 321.42; 6. Morgan Lucas, 4.590, 323.66; 7. Melanie Troxel, 4.592, 323.89; 8. J.R. … Read more

NHRA QUALIFYING (The Kansas City Star)

After Friday qualifying; finals Sunday In Millington, Tenn. At Memphis Motorsports Park Top Fuel: 1. Tony Schumacher, 4.565 seconds, 325.45 mph. 2. Larry Dixon, 4.568, 318.77. 3. Doug Herbert, 4.569, 313.44. 4. Brandon Bernstein, 4.573, 327.35. 5. Cory McClenathan, 4.585, 321.42. 6. Morgan Lucas, 4.590, 323.66. 7. Melanie Troxel, 4.592, 323.89. 8. J.R. Todd, 4.595, … Read more

Memphis: Rod Fuller Friday notes (Motorsport.com)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) — Rod Fuller, who scored his first career Top Fuel victory at Memphis Motorsports Park two years ago, earned the No. 11 provisional qualifying position with a 4.608-second pass in his Caterpillar dragster to open qualifying at the 20th annual O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals. Read full story

NHRA (MEMPHIS) – ASHLEY FORCE SITTING NO.1 AFTER FIRST TWO ROUNDS (The Auto Channel)

At a track known for it’s domination by John Force, it’s was his daughter, rookie sensation Ashley Force, who was is in prime position to add a No.1 qualifier to her fathers stellar seven No.1 qualifiers, five win career at Memphis Motorsports Park at the 20th annual O’Reilly Mid-South NHRA Nationals with a steady 4.810 … Read more