2005 NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season explained

2005 NHRA Drag Racing Season
League:NHRA
Sport:Drag racing
League Champs:Tony Schumacher (TF)
Gary Scelzi (FC)
Greg Anderson (PS)
Andrew Hines (PSM)
League Champ Name:Champions
Seasonslistnames:NHRA
Prevseason Link:2004 NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season
Prevseason Year:2004
Nextseason Link:2006 NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series season
Nextseason Year:2006

The NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series was a series of drag racing events that took place in the USA between 2002 and 2008. The series, taking place each year, is now known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. It is the top competition division of the NHRA.

The following are the results of the 2005 season.[1]

Schedule

2005 NHRA Powerade Schedule
DateRaceSiteWinners
Top Fuel DragsterTop Fuel
Funny Car
Pro StockPro Stock MotorcycleTop Alcohol DragsterTop Alcohol
Funny Car -->
February 10–13Pomona, CaliforniaScott KalittaTommy Johnson Jr.Dave ConnollyN/A
February 25–27Checker Shucks Kragen NationalsPhoenix, Ariz.Tony SchumacherJohn ForceAllen JohnsonN/A
March 17–20ACDelco NHRA GatornationalsGainesville, FlaDoug KalittaWhit BazemoreJason LineSteve Johnson
April 8–10O'Reilly NHRA Spring NationalsHouston, TexasTony SchumacherRobert HightWarren JohnsonKaren Stoffer
April 14–17SummitRacing.com NHRA NationalsLas Vegas, Nev.Larry DixonWhit BazemoreDave ConnollyN/A
April 29-May 1O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsBristol, Tenn.Doug KalittaGary ScelziWarren JohnsonN/A
May 12–15Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern NationalsAtlanta, Ga.Doug KalittaJohn ForceGreg AndersonGT Tonglet
May 19–22Pontiac Performance NHRA NationalsColumbus, OhioTony SchumacherJohn ForceGreg AndersonRyan Schnitz
May 26–29O'Reilly NHRA Summer NationalsTopeka, KansasDave GrubnicJohn ForceGreg AndersonN/A
June 9–12Carquest Auto Parts NHRA NationalsChicago, Ill.Scott KalittaGary ScelziJason LineChip Ellis
June 16–19K&N Filters SuperNationalsEnglishtown, N.J.Larry DixonDel WorshamJason LineAntron Brown
June 24–26Sears Craftsman NHRA NationalsMadison, Ill.Brandon BernsteinRon CappsKurt JohnsonAngelle Sampey
July 15–17Mopar Mile-High NHRA NationalsDenver, Colo.Tony SchumacherRobert HightWarren JohnsonRyan Schnitz
July 22–24Shuck's Auto Supply NHRA NationalsSeattle, Wash.Brandon BernsteinEric MedlenKurt JohnsonN/A
July 29–31Fram Autolite NHRA NationalsSonoma, Calif.Doug KalittaGary ScelziGreg AndersonAndrew Hines
August 11–14Lucas Oil NHRA NationalsBrainerd, Minn.Doug KalittaEric MedlenKurt JohnsonGT Tonglet
August 19–21O'Reilly Mid-South NationalsMemphis, Tenn.Rod FullerEric MedlenGreg AndersonAndrew Hines
August 31-September 5Mac Tools U.S. NationalsIndianapolis, Ind.Larry DixonDel WorshamGreg AndersonSteve Johnson
September 15–18Toyo Tires NHRA NationalsReading, Pa.Tony SchumacherTony PedregonGreg AndersonAngelle Sampey
September 29-October 2Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA NationalsJoliet, ILTony SchumacherRon CappsJason LineN/A
September 22–25 Rained out to October 7–9Dallas, TexasTony SchumacherJohn ForceGreg AndersonN/A
October 20–23ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA NationalsLas Vegas, Nev.Tony SchumacherRon CappsKurt JohnsonChip Ellis
November 3–6Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA FinalsPomona, CaliforniaTony SchumacherTony PedregonJeg CoughlinRyan Schnitz

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2005 NHRA POWERade National Event Series Schedule.