Goodyear's engineers and research scientists have now been able to piece together and examine the complete right rear tire from Eric Medlen's car after the remaining 10 percent of the tire was recovered. The inspection revealed that the air loss was the result of a puncture to the inside sidewal

TOP FUEL

* Tony Schumacher, from Chicago, defeated Larry Dixon in a close final round. Schumacher's U.S. Army dragster edged Dixon's Skytel dragster at the finish line.

* It was Schumacher's first victory of the season, his second victory at this event and his 36th career win.

* Wi

Greg Anderson and Angelle Sampey used world-record passes to thrill the masses Saturday at the 38th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals. Three-time NHRA champion Anderson posted the first Pro Stock pass in excess of 210 mph when he blasted to 211.20 mph, while fellow three-time champ Sampey equal

Results Friday after qualifying for the 38th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, third of 23 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations.

Top Fuel
1. Rod Fuller, 4.535 seconds, 323.66 mph
2. Wh

WHAT: 38th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals, the third of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2007 NHRA POWERade Series world championships.

Sportsman competitors in six categories earn poin