"We matched him in elapsed time during qualifying. That lane choice got us there in the end." -- Gene Wilson on losing to Warren Johnson in round one, despite cutting a .009 light

"Our whole program is changing due to new Pro Stock rules next year. So we will have a lot of adjusting to do. The guys who do the most testing will have a head start." -- Jim Yates after his first-round loss to Bruce Allen

"We pulled it down a little too much at the starting line, and that killed us." -- W. Johnson on his loss to Anderson in round two

"We had a decent season and there are only two guys that are happier." -- Coughlin Jr. on his third-place points finish after being ousted in round two by Kurt Johnson

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"I outran Greg to 60 feet and in the last 300 feet as well, but it just wasn't enough."
-- K. Johnson on his final-round performance against Anderson

"After clinching the championship we couldn't just stay home. They're still giving out trophies, a lot of money, and a lot of recognition and we decided to see what we could do." -- Anderson after beating K.J. in the final with a 6.735-secs pass at 204.88 mph, the quickest E.T. of eliminations

"I can't even fathom bettering one of John Force's records. All I can say about that is that it's a doggone good feeling." -- Anderson again, on breaking Force's single-season round win record (65 in 1996), with his 67th round win in the final

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"My first thought as I crossed the finish line was nothing, at first my mind went completely blank. Then as I made the turn off at the end of the track I saw everyone cheering and clapping, raising the number one to me, then I knew my life long dream had come true."
-- Geno Scali, who needed only to qualify to clinch his first P/S Bike championship, after qualifying second

"This bike rocks. It's old, but it works so well it's amazing." -- Craig Treble after qualifying number one with a track record 7.097- second pass

"We've been fighting with this bike for quite a while. Frankly, it's old and tired. We're going to be taking delivery of a new bike prior to next season, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the hunt for the championship." -- Antron Brown after losing in the first round to Andrew Hines

"I knew I had to cut a good light against him, but I got a little over anxious." -- Angelle Savoie on her redlight start in the final round

"This was a great way to end a rotten year. What a rollercoaster ride. We started strong, thinking about the title. Then we hurt a motor. Then we had a DNQ. I've blown up a few motors. It's just been crazy." -- Treble after winning his second straight event