Indy ORP: Dave Grubnic preview (Motorsport.com)

INDIANAPOLIS, (Aug. 29, 2007) — When the previous NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event in Reading, Penn., was finally over, Dave Grubnic, driver of the 8,000-horspower black and blue Zantrex-3 Top Fuel dragster, found himself sitting in 9th place in points. Read full story

Indy ORP: Round 18 preview (Motorsport.com)

INDIANAPOLIS — With seven first round losses, and his first DNQ in more than 20 years listed as the highlights of John Force’s first half of the 2007 season, even he looked like he was ready to throw in the towel and start hoping for a better day. Read full story

Herbert surges into NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship (USA Today)

Whether it took three days or longer, Doug Herbert wanted to see if he could do the impossible. His patience and faith were rewarded Wednesday as he beat No. 1 qualifier and Top Fuel points leader Rod Fuller in the final to become the division’s final championship entrant, capping a surge from 11th place. Read … Read more