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Inaugural AC Delco Virginia Nationals
Richmond, VA (Apr. 20-22, 2001)

Notes| Results | Photos

Mike Janis looked stout while winning his first career IHRA PM title. He won from the pole and had Low ET. (Bruce Biegler photo)

The mountain-motor Pro Stock final was a dandy with both Gene
Wilson (near lane) and Tom Lee recording identical 6.655 secs elapsed times. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Paul Romine keep this undefeated season intact with a second straight IHRA Top Fuel victory. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Tony Manttioli won his first career Nitro Harley title riding for legendary Doug McClure. (Bruce Biegler photo)

2000 Pro Outlaw World Champion Laurie Cannister had a great run in only her second race in Funny Car.
She went to the semi final round. (Bruce Biegler photo)

The Funny Car final was a battle of Dodge Avengers with Bob Newberry (far lane) defeating Mark Thomas on a holeshot.
(Bruce Biegler photo)

Wally Stroupe debuted his impressive new two-car Pro Stock Pontiac team at Virginia.
Richard Penland will drive the number two car. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Doug Vancil had both low ET and top speed in Nitro Harley but was upset in the final round. (Bruce Biegler photo)