Bernstein's overran victory lane at Las Vegas with both "King Kenny" and his son Brandon emerging victorious. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Talented Tommy Johnson Jr. won for the first time in only his fourth start for car owner Don Prudhomme. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

21-year old Australian Top Fuel sensation Andrew Cowin just missed giving NHRA Winston Drag Racing some needed International recognition when he finished runner-up. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Pro Mod cars continue to make a big impression with NHRA fans in 2001 -- Dennis Radford's Dodge Viper was the talk of the Las Vegas pit area. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Canadian "good guy" Byron Setters broke through to win his first career NHRA national event title in Super Stock! (Bruce Biegler photo)

The Pro Stock final round saw Jeg Coughlin Jr. use his demon like driving skills to steal a victory away from Jim Yates.
(Bruce Biegler photo)

What would a Las Vegas event be without Showgirls? You can draw your own conclusion! (Bruce Biegler photo)

Bruce Sarver had low ET in Funny Car with a track record 4.822 secs. In reality -- he should have won the Las Vegas event.
(Bruce Biegler photo)