DIXON ROLLS DOMINANCE
Mon, 2009-06-29 08:01
When Larry Dixon makes it to the final round, Larry Dixon wins. Dixon drove his
Al-Anabi
Racing Top Fuel dragster, owned by Alan Johnson, to his fourth win of
the season in four final round appearances. Dixon has wins at
Gainesville, Topeka, Englishtown and now Norwalk, and stands second in
the points behind Tony Schumacher.
“Four win lights at the end of the day, that's what counts,” Dixon said. “There were certain rounds that were not pretty but at the same time we were the quickest car, so I am real thankful to get this win.”
Dixon path to the final round against Brandon Bernstein included what looked like easy wins over Steve Chrisman, Clay Millican and Antron Brown. Each time Dixon posted a solid run while his competition struggled to get down the track. Bernstein did the same in the final round, striking the tires before the 330-foot mark.
Al-Anabi
Racing Top Fuel dragster, owned by Alan Johnson, to his fourth win of
the season in four final round appearances. Dixon has wins at
Gainesville, Topeka, Englishtown and now Norwalk, and stands second in
the points behind Tony Schumacher.
“Four win lights at the end of the day, that's what counts,” Dixon said. “There were certain rounds that were not pretty but at the same time we were the quickest car, so I am real thankful to get this win.”
Dixon path to the final round against Brandon Bernstein included what looked like easy wins over Steve Chrisman, Clay Millican and Antron Brown. Each time Dixon posted a solid run while his competition struggled to get down the track. Bernstein did the same in the final round, striking the tires before the 330-foot mark.
Bernstein actually beat Dixon off the line, .053 to .054, but once he struck the tires it was all Dixon all the way with a 3.981 second, 294.05 mph pass in the right lane.
Lane choice didn't appear to be a factor in any of the runs, although Dixon and company did their best to go with the right lane.
“I don't know,” said Dixon, when asked which of the four runs were the toughest. “Every one of them had it's moments. First round, I sat in that car for 35 minutes just waiting. Then I run against Antron, he's the point leader, and (Brandon) in the final. There wasn't a round where I felt comfortable. They are force you to be on your game.”
Over the past month, Dixon has won three out of four events, as the weather has gotten hotter and hotter. An late morning rain cooled the track surface into the low 90's however by the time the Top Fuel cars staged track temps were already hovering around the 130 mark.
“The track was hot. It was the hottest all weekend, it was in the 130's. That's hot for Fuel Cars, trying to make adjustments and not spin the tires. We almost got it perfect in the final.”
SHOWING THE LOVE – Alanna Dixon was determined to show her love by donating her hair to the Locks of Love program supported by Funny Car driver Tony Pedregon's wife and children. Despite the pleading of her mother and father, Alanna had her way.
“My daughter, she donated her hair at the Locks of Love and me and her mom about cried. She wanted to do it and we didn't want her to do and she did it. I am just very proud to be her dad.”
The Dixon family will spend Monday at Cedar Point where Alanna can stay cool with her new short hair.
Roger Richards
“Four win lights at the end of the day, that's what counts,” Dixon said. “There were certain rounds that were not pretty but at the same time we were the quickest car, so I am real thankful to get this win.”
Dixon path to the final round against Brandon Bernstein included what looked like easy wins over Steve Chrisman, Clay Millican and Antron Brown. Each time Dixon posted a solid run while his competition struggled to get down the track. Bernstein did the same in the final round, striking the tires before the 330-foot mark.
When Larry Dixon makes it to the final round, Larry Dixon wins. Dixon drove his
Roger Richards
“Four win lights at the end of the day, that's what counts,” Dixon said. “There were certain rounds that were not pretty but at the same time we were the quickest car, so I am real thankful to get this win.”
Dixon path to the final round against Brandon Bernstein included what looked like easy wins over Steve Chrisman, Clay Millican and Antron Brown. Each time Dixon posted a solid run while his competition struggled to get down the track. Bernstein did the same in the final round, striking the tires before the 330-foot mark.
Bernstein actually beat Dixon off the line, .053 to .054, but once he struck the tires it was all Dixon all the way with a 3.981 second, 294.05 mph pass in the right lane.
Lane choice didn't appear to be a factor in any of the runs, although Dixon and company did their best to go with the right lane.
“I don't know,” said Dixon, when asked which of the four runs were the toughest. “Every one of them had it's moments. First round, I sat in that car for 35 minutes just waiting. Then I run against Antron, he's the point leader, and (Brandon) in the final. There wasn't a round where I felt comfortable. They are force you to be on your game.”
Over the past month, Dixon has won three out of four events, as the weather has gotten hotter and hotter. An late morning rain cooled the track surface into the low 90's however by the time the Top Fuel cars staged track temps were already hovering around the 130 mark.
“The track was hot. It was the hottest all weekend, it was in the 130's. That's hot for Fuel Cars, trying to make adjustments and not spin the tires. We almost got it perfect in the final.”
SHOWING THE LOVE – Alanna Dixon was determined to show her love by donating her hair to the Locks of Love program supported by Funny Car driver Tony Pedregon's wife and children. Despite the pleading of her mother and father, Alanna had her way.
“My daughter, she donated her hair at the Locks of Love and me and her mom about cried. She wanted to do it and we didn't want her to do and she did it. I am just very proud to be her dad.”
The Dixon family will spend Monday at Cedar Point where Alanna can stay cool with her new short hair.
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