PRO STOCKERS TO TEST 'CHICAGO
STYLE' AT GATEWAY

Several of the biggest names in Pro Stock racing - including former NHRA POWERade and Sears Craftsman Nationals champions Warren Johnson and Jim Yates, Hall-of-

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Famer Jerry Haas of Fenton, Mo., and George Marnell, are among those expected to test at Gateway International Raceway Wednesday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 27, during the regularly-scheduled Test and Tune sessions.

The NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Season comes to the Madison, IL track for the Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals June 27-29. But fans can come out and enjoy a sneak preview of the 200-mph Pro Stock competition, and enjoy some of the finest bracket racers and street cars in the area, all for the same price -- just $8 for adults with children 12-under free with a paid adult.

Starting at 6 p.m., the Pro Stockers in attendance will each make one time run down the Gateway quarter-mile. The fastest two cars will meet for the title - but the other cars will be making additional runs as well.

"It's the old 'Chicago style' format we used to use many years ago. We don't know all the names coming yet, but there will be a lot of guys looking to get sharp for the races to come, and to get ready for Gateway," Haas said.

For further information, call the track at (618) 482-2400. (Ian Tocher photo) [5-20-2003]

ATCHISON DOMINATES THUNDER NATS

IHRA Alcohol Funny Car veteran Rob Atchison won the UDRA Thunder Nationals May 16-18, at Martin, MI. Atchison qualified number one at 5.99 seconds and ran a career best 240.76 mph pass in the Chicago Style qualifying setup. The Chicago Style qualifying is a one shot at making the field with the fastest four cars coming back for eliminations, where Atchison continued to dominate with a 5.93 in the first-round and then ran 5.92 at 239.98 in the finals. Atchison's London, Ontario-based team also was named Best Appearing Crew. (Ian Tocher photo) [5-20-2003]

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