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17th Pep Boys Keystone Nationals
Reading, PA (Oct. 4-7th, 2001)

Notes | Results | Photos

Independent TF class newcomer Scott Weis was very impressive taking a superb semi-final round finish. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Tony Schumacher roared to a thrilling 333.08 mph -- the fastest speed in drag racing history! (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Pat Ross's spectacular new Pontiac Grand-Am E/Altered was voted "Best Engineered" at Maple Grove. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Scotty Cannon showed at Maple Grove with another new wild new paint scheme on his Oakley "Mad Scientist" Firebird. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Matt Hines made history when he became the first Pro Stock Bike racer to run in the 7.0 secs zone. (Dave DeAngelis photo)

Troy Coughlin's first career NHRA national event title came when he defeated Tom Martino in the PS final. (Phil Hutchison Photo)

Defending Winston Champ Gary Scelzi won his second Top Fuel title of the season. (Bruce Biegler photo)

John Force powered to a new NHRA national ET record and the 98th win of his career at Maple Grove. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Darrell Alderman became NHRA's first Pro Stock racer to dip into the 6.7 secs zone after an historic 6.788 secs clocking. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Rick Santos's first appearance ever at Maple Grove Raceway produced a NHRA national ET record and a runner-up finish. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Angelle Savoie, riding for George Bryce, defeated Pro Stock Bike's quickest ever assembly. (Bruce Biegler photo)

GT Tonglet ran the fastest Pro Stock Bike speed ever at 194.77 mph! (Bruce Biegler photo)

Dean Skuza debuted a new Dodge Avenger body at NHRA Maple Grove and ran well in Funny Car. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Ed Alessi Junior drove his cool '63 Pontiac to the Super Gas (9.90) title. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Bob Leteiller wheeled his I/SA '72 Nova a huge win in Stock eliminator. (Bruce Biegler photo)