Sat, 14 Jun 2003, 09:51 PM Dew Halts Saturday Racing

By Larry Sullivan

HEBRON, Ohio - Saturday, 9:40 PM -- Rain-interrupted Competition Eliminator eliminations resumed five hours olater, after the final Professional qualifying sesison, but were halted when cars in each of the first three pairs went out of control during their runs.

The culprit? Dew forming on the track. The high-downforce fuel cars (Top Fuel and Funny Car) were able to deal with the light film of moisture, but the Sportsman cars were unable to maintain control and racing was halted at 9:40 PM.

Racing will resume Sunday morning at 8:00 AM.