Volume I, Issue 4, Page 56

What do you mean you can’t tell that they are both Dodge Chargers? Why do you think they call them “Funny Cars”?  That’s Gary Scelzi (left) and Jack Beckman. Beckman set a record of 4.662 at 329.99 mph in the final round against John Force, but Force’s holeshot gave him the win.

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Erica Enders had the flu during the Finals and, although she qualified
No. 12, her Stratus was eliminated in the first round of Pro Stock.


Bob Panella Jr. qualified No. 14 and was also out in the first round. We don’t think he had the flu.


The ’68 Dart of Charlie Smith from Modesto, CA, is powered by a Dodge 440 engine and competes in the Stock class.

Also from Modesto is Steve Wann and his Stock class ’69 Barracuda.

Greg Luneack’s ’64 Plymouth Stocker houses a 426 Plymouth engine. Nice combination.

Chuck Stubeck’s clean ’69 Roadrunner is from Chatsworth, CA, and runs as a SS/FA.