Sun, 26 Nov 2006, 07:59 AM
Murray's Speed & Custom Mountain Dew Citrus Nationals Continues 25 Years of Power &
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Courtesy of Joanna Montante
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JUPITER, Fla. -- Performance
The Murray's Mountain Dew Citrus Nationals, presented by the Gater 98.7fm and Edelbrock,
entertained a crowd of racing enthusiasts Saturday. Nitro Funny Cars and Top Alcohol Dragsters
highlighted the event with 250+mph runs. Jet Funny Cars, Jet Dragsters, the triple-engine Shockwave
Jet Truck and two Wheelstanders thrilled the audience. NHRA and ET racing classes included Super
Gas, the JW Performance Super Street, Super Comp, Super Pro, Pro, Pro Bike, Street Bike and the
Seminole Tribe Quick 16 as well as Jr. Dragsters.
David Hedges, of Plainwell, MI, was the #1 qualifier, for the second year in a row, of the Top
Alcohol Dragster with a pass of 5.602 at 255.89mph. That pass also earned him the Low. E.T. slot
while Dave Heintzman, of Decatur, MI secured the Top Speed of 257.28mph. The season finale for the
Seminole Tribe of Florida Quick 16 will finish tomorrow. The #1 qualifier was Dean Karns, Jr, of
Fairborn, OH. He took both Top Speed and Low ET with his pass of 6.675 at 206.18mph. Although
Stuart's, Charlie Cullotto (Q16) went out in the first round, he cinched the points championship
for the year.
Saturday's race schedule will finish on Sunday, November 26th due to inclement weather. The night
was sealed with a tremendous fireworks display from Sparktacular Fireworks. The racing action
continues tomorrow with gates opening at 8:30am. Eliminations for all classes will run at 12:30pm
including: Top Alcohol Dragsters, the JW Performance Super Street, Super Comp and Super Gas as well
as the second race for all ET Bracket classes. The exhibition vehicles will run a whopping three
times on Sunday. Hopefully this time, the "Shockwave" Jet Truck won't light the tower on fire.
Spectator admission is $25 for adults while kids 11 and under are FREE. For more information on
this event, please call the track office at (561) 622-1400 or visit the website at http://www.MorosoMotorsportsPark.com
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