Results tagged “IHRA” from Haddock in the Paddock

The NHRA implemented a new playoff format called the Countdown to determine champions in its four national touring divisions: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. The top-eight drivers and riders qualified for the Countdown to Four. The top-four qualified for the Countdown to One, which consisted of the final two races of the year at Las Vegas and Pomona. The nominees also include racers from the IHRA.

Greg Anderson won eight races and finished second in the NHRA Pro Stock division. He won the 50th race of his career at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma.

Jeg Coughlin won the NHRA Pro Stock championship, the third of his career. He won four races, including the season-finale at Pomona, and the 50th race of his career at Brainerd in Minnesota.

Dale Creasy Jr. won the IHRA Funny Car championship, his second. He won six races and was fast qualifier three times.

Bruce Litton won the IHRA Top Fuel championship. He won three races and was fast qualifier twice.

Tony Pedregon won the NHRA Funny Car championship, the second of his career and his first as owner of his own team. He won four races including the Countdown races at Dallas and Las Vegas.

Tony Schumacher won the NHRA Top Fuel championship, the fifth of his career. He became the first driver to win four NHRA Top Fuel championships in a row. He won six races, including the U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis and the season-finale at Pomona.