Thu, 27 Jul 2006, 02:05 PM Track Almost Dry

By Larry Sullivan

HEBRON, Ohio - 2 p.m. - The rain stopped about an hour ago and track drying is nearing completion.

Race officials are estimating a 2:30 start time and Stock Eliminator has been called to the lanes.

Each of the Sportsman categories at the Second annual Jeg's NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals will get one round of qualifying/time trials today, weather permitting.

Friday and Saturday will run as previously scheduled. Runs lost to weather today will not be made up.