Veteran Comp racer Rodger Brogdon drove his '04 Cavalier to victory at the O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals presented by Pennzoil. It was Brogdon's second national event win of the season and moved him into the national points lead. (Marc Gewertz photo)
O'REILLY MID-SOUTH NATIONALS LUCAS OIL SPORTSMAN COVERAGE
COMP by Phil Burgess
"I've been driving well; I just need to keep it up." Comp winner Rodger Brodgon
SUPER STOCK by Kevin McKenna
"Most races are so close these days that you just take your best shot and hope the win light comes on." event champion Tom Sheehan (page 40)
Competition: Sport Compact Series coverage from Moroso Motorsports Park With their victories at the inaugural Palm Beach NHRA Sport Compact Nationals, the 13th of each of their decorated careers, Matt Scranton and Jesus Padilla continue to share the title of most prolific race winners in NHRA Xplod Sport Compact history. By Phil Burgess. (page 60)
Special Feature: NHRA O'Reilly Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals Yeah, they're kids, but they sure can cut a light; just ask Jr. Drag Racing League graduates Richie Stevens, Erica Enders, and Mick Snyder. This year at Bandimere Speedway, the sport's youngest competitors produced some of the season's best bracket racing. Complete coverage of all eight age categories. By Candida Benson. (page 16)
First Person: On The Run with Brandon Bernstein "The pride on my grandfather's face when I saw him after we won in Madison will be embedded in my mind forever." (page 18)