Craftsman 75th Anniversary Nationals
(Sep. 26-29th, 2002) Joliet, IL
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Results | Photos
"Dougs" Kalitta (far lane) and Herbert, both enjoyed impressive outings at Route 66 Raceway (Photo by" "Indiana Bob" Hesser) 
Tony Pedregon is now breathing down John Force's back in NHRA POWERade Funny Car points. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Jay Payne earned two major TAFC titles during NHRA's stop at rapid Route 66 Raceway. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Former IHRA star Gene Wilson led a Mopar brand onslaught during Pro Stock qualifying. (Bruce Biegler photo)
The Pro Stock final round was all Chevrolet with Jeg Coughlin (far lane) defeating Ron Krisher. (Photo by: "Indiana Bob" Hesser)
These two female fans were amused by NHRA's required vests for "restricted area" photographers. "You'd be kind of cute if you lost the smock." they quipped. (Photo by: Till "red faced" Lindermann)
Canada's Todd Paton was one of a number of drivers who recorded career best runs during the Craftsman 75th Anniversary Nationals. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Former Pro Stock Truck class star Randy Daniels was in competition at Chicago driving his new Pro Stock Grand-Am but missed the cut. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Illinois-racer Luigi Novelli thrilled his hometown crowd by qualifying for Top Fuel eliminator. (Bruce Biegler photo)
David "Rambo" Rampy struck again in Competition eliminator driving his Winnebago-sponsored B/AA. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Gary Ormsby Jr. paced the TAD program with the second quickest run in class history. (Bruce Biegler photo)
Johnny Gray ran a special edition Havoline/C.S.K. Firebird in Funny Car. (Bruce Biegler photo)
"I think you look really cute with your photo smock on...!" mused one local Chicago RaceGirl. (Photo by: Till Lindermann)
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