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15th Lucas Oil Northwest Nationals
(July 26-28th, 2002) Seattle, WA

Notes | Results | Photos

Tony Pedregon vaulted into 2nd in points behind his boss John Force when he won in Funny Car. (Gerry Frechette photo)

Texan Darrell Russell won his second straight NHRA event when he prevailed at Seattle driving for Joe Amato. (Gerry Frechette photo)

Oregon's Mitch Myers broke through for his first career NHRA national title -- winning in TAD. (Gerry Frechette photo)

Scott Geoffrion returned to NHRA racing in Pro Stock driving the Hurley Blakeney owned Mustang.(Gerry Frechette photo)

Edmonton's John Evanchuck made his national event debut behind the wheel of B.C.'s Dave Dickinson's Grotek-sponsored TAFC. (Gerry Frechette photo)

After all the bad luck earlier this season, Calgary's Roger Bateman returned to NHRA national event competition at Seattle and ran well. (Gerry Frechette photo)

Georgia's Mark Whisnant bombed the Pacific Raceway track ET record to a stunning 6.777 secs. (Bruce Biegler photo)

Bruce Sarver and Toyota came close again -- but just missed winning in Funny Car eliminator. (Bruce Biegler photo)