Harry Turner Discusses GM Racing's Winning Record

By Jeff Romack

Harry Turner has been the General Motors executive manager for NHRA drag racing since 1997. The team of engineers that he assembled have played a key role in the development of new technologies and strategies that have kept GM racers ahead of the competition. Over the last five years, drivers carrying the GM Racing banner have accumulated 212 wins, 217 No. 1 qualifying spots and nine Winston championships in Pro Stock Truck, Pro Stock and Funny Car. In 2001 alone, GM racers in the professional categories captured 50 of 62 national events for an 81 percent winning percentage. In addition, Pontiac took the NHRA Manufacturer's Cup for the sixth consecutive season while Chevrolet won its third straight Pro Stock Truck Manufacturer's title.

Harry Turner talks about the 2001 season and the bright future at GM Racing as it prepares for the opening of the '02 NHRA campaign at Pomona.