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      <title><![CDATA[Tony Gillig to Run in NHRA Pro Stock]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/tony-gillig-to-run-in-nhra-pro-stock/</link>
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TONY GILLIG TO RUN NHRA PRO STOCK IN 1999!


December 23, 1998 Lake Zurich, IL: Two-time IHRA National event winner and
#2 in the IHRA Pro Stock points chase in 1998 will make the switch to NHRA
in 1999.


The 28 year old from Lake Zurich stated, "I really enjoyed racing IHRA and
all the people involved.  The officials, personnel, fans and racers were
great. I will miss all the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/tony-gillig-to-run-in-nhra-pro-stock/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pontiac Renews With NHRA]]></title>
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PONTIAC-GMC RETURNS WITH OFFICIAL 
VEHICLES OF NHRA


     DETROIT (December  22, 1998) - Pontiac-GMC Motorsports Manager Fred
Simmonds is proud to announce that Pontiac has renewed its position as the
Official Car of the National Hot Rod Association with a multi-year deal
that will keep the Detroit automobile manufacturer at the forefront of
competitive motorsports.  In making the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pontiac-renews-with-nhra/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mike Thomas Featured at Pennzoil Motorsports Show]]></title>
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Thomas to take center stage at Pennzoil show


FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. (Dec. 17) -- Pennzoil Pro Stock driver Mike Thomas,
the most successful driver of Team Pennzoil's 1998 drag racing campaign,
will be the feature attraction Jan. 15 at the Pennzoil Motorsports Show,
which takes place in the Fort Washington Expo Center. Thomas will be
available for autographs, photos and conversation ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/mike-thomas-featured-at-pennzoil-motorsports-show/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tom Martino Gains Century 21 Sponsorship]]></title>
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CENTURY 21 ADDS A LISTING FOR THE NHRA Real Estate Leader inks top Pro
Stock driver Tom Martino to a two-year deal


Parsippany, N.J., December 7, 1998 - Century 21 Real Estate Corporation
has entered into the fast-paced world of the National Hot Rod
Association's (NHRA) Winston Drag Racing Series.  Today Century 21 Real
Estate Corporation announced their sponsorship of Pro Stock ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/tom-martino-gains-century-21-sponsorship/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Has New Title Sponsor for Fall 1999]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-has-new-title-sponsor-for-fall-1999/</link>
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AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO SPONSOR NHRA FINALS
        
        GLENDORA, Calif. -- The Automobile Club of Southern California,
the nation's largest AAA affiliate with almost five million members, has
reached a multi-year agreement with the National Hot Rod Association to
become title sponsor of NHRA's season-ending event beginning in 1999, NHRA
officials announced Dec ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-has-new-title-sponsor-for-fall-1999/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Collins Racing Gets Wise For PR Duties]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/collins-racing-gets-wise-for-pr-duties/</link>
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Wise Joins Toby Marketing Drag Racing Effort


NEW YORK (Dec. 8) -- Allyson Wise of Daytona Beach, Fla., has joined Toby
Marketing Inc. as a public relations representative for the Collins Racing
Pro Stock team, which competes in the National Hot Rod Association. Wise's
duties will include media relations, hospitality events and all other
sponsor and team-related public relations and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/collins-racing-gets-wise-for-pr-duties/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chevrolet 1998 Season Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/chevrolet-1998-season-review/</link>
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FROM NASCAR TO BUSCH TO TRUCKS...OFF-ROAD AND ON-ROAD
CHEVROLET DOMINATED '98 RACE SERIES


        DETROIT, Mich. -- Dec. 8, 1998:  Since the 1955 introduction of
Chevrolet's small-block engine, the red bow tie has been in the forefront
of North American motorsports competition.  Conventional archives indicate
some 10,600-plus victories in more than 60 racing series.  If results ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/chevrolet-1998-season-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[JEG'S Automotive, Inc. Begins Construction]]></title>
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JEG'S Automotive Begins Construction


Construction of JEG'S Automotive's state of the art distribution center has
begun.  The new location is south of U.S. Rt. 42 near London Road in Delaware,
Ohio.  The location is minutes north of Columbus.


The 200,000 plus square foot facility is being built on a 150-acre parcel of
land in Delaware County.  This picturesque setting will create a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/jeg-s-automotive-inc-begins-construction/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Warren Johnson, Kurt Johnson Season Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/warren-johnson-kurt-johnson-season-review/</link>
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        THE WARREN REPORT: 1998 Season Review


CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION


Warren Johnson received applause, accolades, and a $125,000 bonus check at
the NHRA Winston Championship Awards Ceremony at the Cerritos Center for
the Performing Arts on November 17. After runner-up finishes in 1996 and
1997, Johnson was crowned the Pro Stock champion for the fourth time in
the last seven ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/warren-johnson-kurt-johnson-season-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[For Motorsport Driver John Force Interview]]></title>
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Friday, November 20, 1998


NHRA Drag Racing


JOHN FORCE, WHO CAPTURED HIS EIGHTH NHRA FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP, AND
SECOND CONSECUTIVE IN A FORD MUSTANG, TALKED ABOUT HOW VINCE LOMBARDI, A
FORD DEALER FROM RHODE ISLAND, AND YELLOW FOOTBALL JERSEYS ALL HAD A HAND
IN HELPING HIM CAPTURE THE 1998 FUNNY CAR TITLE. 


FORCE ALSO TALKS ABOUT THE 1999 MUSTANG HE WILL CAMPAIGN NEXT SEASON ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/for-motorsport-driver-john-force-interview/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jeg Coughlin, Jr Wins 1998 Rookie of the Year]]></title>
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JEG, Jr Wins 98' NHRA "Rookie of the Year" 



Jeg Coughlin, Jr. won the 1998 NHRA "Rookie of the Year" after a very
successful "rookie" season in NHRA Pro Stock, which is considered to be
most competitive class in NHRA Drag Racing.  He was also rewarded with a
#2 finish in the 1998 NHRA Winston Championship. 


Jeg was a threat to his competition at all 22 NHRA national events ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/jeg-coughlin-jr-wins-1998-rookie-of-the-year/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1998 NHRA Awards Ceremony Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/1998-nhra-awards-ceremony-review/</link>
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1998 NHRA WINSTON, FEDERAL-MOGUL SERIES CHAMPIONS HONORED


        CERRITOS, Calif. -- Gary Scelzi, John Force, Warren Johnson, Matt
Hines and Larry Kopp were honored Tuesday for winning championships in
their respective professional categories at the 1998 NHRA Winston Drag
Racing awards ceremony at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. 


        While the NHRA family ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/1998-nhra-awards-ceremony-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Chuck Etchells Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-chuck-etchells-review/</link>
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CHUCK ETCHELLS CLOSES THE 1998 SEASON WITH A WIN AT THE WINSTON FINALS


Pomona, California, November 16, 1998 -  Chuck Etchells closed the 1998
NHRA Winston Drag Racing season on a high note by claiming the Funny Car
title at this past weekend's Winston Finals in Pomona, California.  It was
the third victory of the season for the Kendall Oil/MaMa Rosa's
Pizza/Superwinch Camaro Z28 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-chuck-etchells-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1999 NHRA television Schedule]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/1999-nhra-television-schedule/</link>
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NHRA RELEASES 1999 TELEVISION SCHEDULE


        GLENDORA, Calif. -- Four networks will combine to televise all 22
NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series events and the inaugural Winston Showdown
in 1999, National Hot Rod Association officials announced Nov. 15. 


        ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to televise 13 national events. ESPN
will televise the Winston Showdown, NHRA's all-star ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/1999-nhra-television-schedule/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Pro Stock Truck Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-pro-stock-truck-review/</link>
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Chevy S-10s Dominate Inaugural NHRA Pro Stock Truck Season; Jeter Wins
Final; Kopp Collects Championship


        POMONA, Calif.; Nov. 14, 1998 -- Chevy S-10s dominated the
inaugural season of the newest NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series category,
Pro Stock Truck, winning nine of the 12 events and claiming both the
national elapsed time and top speed records.  Brad Jeter, in the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-pro-stock-truck-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Chevrolet Final Report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-chevrolet-final-report/</link>
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Etchells Wins Winston Finals; 
Camaro Z28s Claim Most Funny Car Titles in 1998


Capps is Runner-Up in Championship; All Three Camaro Drivers in Top Five


        POMONA, Calif.; Nov. 15, 1998 -- Chuck Etchells, in the Kendall/Ma
Ma Rosa's Pizza/Superwinch Camaro Z28, captured his third title of the
1998 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series today in the Winston Finals at Pomona
Raceway ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-chevrolet-final-report/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Finals Report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-finals-report/</link>
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BERNSTEIN, ETCHELLS, STEVENS, HINES AND JETER WIN WINSTON FINALS


POMONA, Calif. -- In a weekend where NHRA celebrated its 1998 Winston
champions, one of the most celebrated champions in the history of the
sport proved why his legion of fans still call him 'The King.'


        Kenny Bernstein wowed an overflow Pomona Raceway crowd Nov. 15 at
the 34th annual Winston Finals in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-finals-report/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Pontiac Sunday Notes & Quotes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-pontiac-sunday-notes-quotes/</link>
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PONTIAC NOTES & QUOTES
34th ANNUAL WINSTON FINALS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1998
POMONA, CALIFORNIA


PRO STOCK


Race Winner - Richie Stevens (Collins Racing Pontiac Firebird)  "This is
the most unbelievable feeling I've ever felt.  We've been battling all
year and to win the last race like this is just the best.  I never thought
when we started this season with two cars, two rookie ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-pontiac-sunday-notes-quotes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Chevrolet Sunday Notes]]></title>
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CHEVROLET NOTES AND QUOTES
WINSTON FINALS
POMONA RACEWAY, POMONA, CALIF.
NHRA WINSTON DRAG RACING SERIES
SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 1998


FUNNY CAR -- CAMARO Z28 -- Final Eliminations


CHUCK ETCHELLS WINS HIS THIRD TITLE OF YEAR, THE EIGHTH FOR CAMARO; CAMAROS
WIN BOTH POMONA EVENTS OF YEAR


*  ETCHELLS, in the Kendall/Ma Ma Rosa's Pizza/Superwinch Camaro Z28,
captured his third title win ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-chevrolet-sunday-notes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pomona Richie Stevens Pro Stock Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-richie-stevens-pro-stock-review/</link>
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Stevens captures Pro Stock crown


POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 15) -- Rookie driver Richie "The Kid" Stevens
captured the Pro Stock title of the 34th Annual Winston Finals Sunday at
Pomona Raceway. Stevens beat Jeg Coughlin, 6.945 seconds at 198.10 mph
to 7.625 seconds at 141.02 mph, to claim the first national event title
of his career.


"This is the most unbelievable feeling I've ever ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/pomona-richie-stevens-pro-stock-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 1998 12:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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