Fri, 26 Sep 2003, 08:57 PM NHRA Cancels Friday Qualifying

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JOLIET, Ill. -- Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel racing Friday at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. The $1.6 million race is the 19th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.

Weather permitting, Saturday's qualifying will run as scheduled, with pro sessions set for noon and 3:30 p.m. (CT). Eliminations are set for 11 a.m. (CT) Sunday.