'WAR FISH' LEADS HEMI CHALLENGE QUALIFYING

After three rounds of qualifying, Charlie Westcott Jr. (near lane above with Bucky Hess) is at the top of the list for the Mopar Super Stock Hemi Challenge later today. The '68 "War Fish" Barracuda ran an 8.691. Jeg Coughlin is second at 8.750, followed by Bucky Hess (8.797), Fred Henson (8.799), Joey Wilkes (8.810), Jim Pancake (8.814), Steve Wann (8.828) and Rick Houser (8.884). For more of Tom Schiltz's qualifying photos see Hemi Challenge Qualifying Photo Gallery in Race Coverage.

Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Of the 27 entrants, only seven were driving Darts, while the rest were in Barracudas. Here are the '68 Darts of Bob Wolkwitz (near lane) and Fred Henson. (Tom Schiltz photos) [9-2-2005]

TUCSON LABOR DAY RACE POSTPONED

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The annual Labor Day Classic at Tucson's Southwestern International Raceway has been postponed due to storm damage. A record Arizona rainstorm hit last week causing severe water damage to the shutdown area of the track and compromising racers safety.

In addition to the Labor Day Classic, all racing events at Southwestern International Raceway have been postponed until further notice. Racers can visit the website at www.sirace.com for rescheduling and information. [9-2-2005]