Auto Club Finals: Round 2

Top Fuel
We're back, and we have a good one in the second matchup of the round as Tony Schumacher, the points leader, faces Morgan Lucas, with the championship possibly riding in the balance. Lucas overpowers the track as Shoe goes right down the groove with a 3.83 pass. It officially eliminates Cory McClenathan, but the Sonora High grad can help his teammate when he faces Larry Dixon. But first, the Bud era is over for Kenny Bernstein Racing as Antron Brown takes him out. Now the championship lies in the balance."It's really tough," Brandon Bernstein said. "But now it's over, and its on to Copart." ... Dixon must beat Cory Mac to stay in the hunt. And the title chase continues, Dixon wins on a hole shot as his 3.84 beats Cory's 3.82. This battle will go to the semifnals, where Schumacher faces regular season champ Antron Brown, while Dixon faces his old car. the Don Prudhomme-car driven by Spencer Massey. The drama continues. "It's like the Super Bowl," Dixon said. "We both scored a touchdown, now it's halftime."
Funny Car
The battle is for No. 2, and Tim Wilkerson stays in the hunt by beating champion Robert Hight. ... Ashley Force Hood squeaks by Del Worsham and will face Ron Capps, who beat teammate Matt Hagan. John Force will not win this year, losing to teammate Mike Neff. Force then has a parachute problem and runs it into the sand trap. It's snaps Force's 22-year streak of winning at least one race.