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Teams make giant leaps, take giant falls in 2008 opener

By Bill Stephens
ESPN.com

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

POMONA, Calif. -- Spectacular Southern California weather, huge crowds and several performance milestones were just icing on the cake at the 48th CARQUEST Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway. The 2008 NHRA POWERade Series got off to a red-hot start last weekend with dramatic side-by-side matchups throughout eliminations, resulting in familiar faces occupying the postrace winner's circle. Tony Schumacher ruled Top Fuel, Robert Hight picked up Funny Car honors and Greg Anderson made a big step ...

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