CAN BERNSTEIN MAKE DELIVERY AT ST. LOUIS?

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The "battle of the beers" in Top Fuel racing takes on extra significance as the NHRA traveling circus rolls into Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Kenny Bernstein has never won at the track, although he has been to the final round three of the five years since the inaugural event. With this being Bernstein's "Forever Red" farewell tour, this is also his last chance to win at the track as a driver.

The extra pressure is that across the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri is the headquarters of Anheuser-Busch, brewer of Bernstein's Budweiser sponsor. And with the Miller Lite entry of Larry Dixon leading by 259 points, Bernstein has his work cut out for him. [6-25-2002]

GM RACING UNVEILS 2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

GM Racing recently unveiled the new 2003 Pontiac Sunfire in which Marty Ladwig competed at the K & N Filters Sport Compact Nationals in Reading, Pa., on June 15-16. Ladwig improved his elapsed time by over a second from the '02 racecar.

Some specific changes on the passenger models include the redesigned front-end styling, revised rear styling, sporty interior fabric, and four all-new wheels and wheel covers. All '03 models are powered by the 2.2-liter DOHC Ecotec L4 engine. This is the lightest engine (305 pounds) GM has produced in its displacement class and they say it is one of the most compact four-cylinders in the world. [6-25-2002]

RACING ON THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY?

DRO's web ad designer, Matt Schrammel, tried out the seat of Cody McManama's '57 Chevy Pro Mod when the team stopped by the DragRacingOnline offices on their way to the NHRA Sears Craftsman Nationals, but decided that the computer mouse felt a bit more comfortable in his hands - for now, anyway. [6-25-2002]

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