NHRA
Bristol

Tipsey Trickster sees the NHRA tour has reached it's mid-point, disregarding The Chase portion (and many do, by the way). So it is all the more fitting this week's venue is Bristol Dragway. Bristol has a whole hunk of history attached, serving as the lynch pin of AHRA's southeast market (back in the day), and later hosting Larry Carrier's IHRA break away movement from AHRA. Something about creative differences... or maybe not. Anyway, it's in the NHRA fold now, and it's a key element in all NHRA pro racer's campaigns - if they wanna be da champ. And who doesn't want that? Ya'all go to Bristol, ya heah? Ya'all gonna see sumptin ya ain't nevah seen before, unless ya already seen it! Tipsey swears there is no regional bias expressed in the preceeding sentences, as he is a well known hick from the Ozarks... in a previous life. Can ya dig it?

TOP FUEL
Spencer Massey	Kind of hard to ignore two wins in a row. Not in the lead yet, but definitely the Guy To Watch	5 to 2
Del Worsham	Last outing more like it. Rates equal billing with Massey, won't if he stumbles in Bristol.	7 to 2
Larry Dixon Jr	Not that far behind teammate Worsham. Has the look of a lean mean veteran on the move.	9 to 2
Brandon Bernstein	May be a bit too early to get too excited. Needs to continue improved performance to advance up the ranks.	5 to 1
Tony Schumacher	Finding it difficult to sustain forward march. Unwise to think this bunch won't be in it to the end.	6 to 1
Doug Kalitta	Same deal as Schumacher. JimO knows this track well Two steps forward, one back. Not a great game plan.	7 to 1
Antron Brown	Looked like a comer not that long ago. Not so much last two outings. What gives, fellas?	8 to 1
Morgan Lucas	Tough year when second round loss can be viewed as a positive. needs more, and soon.	10 to 1
Shawn Langdon	The clock is ticking - the window is closing. Lots of catchy sayings apply, none of them good.	15 to 1
Terry McMillen	Looks in good shape compared to 2010. Losing ground of late in 2011 however. Needs a rebound.	20 to 1
FUNNY CAR
Mike Neff	For a week, at least, he is indeed The Man! Takes all comers, for now.	5 to 2
Cruz Pedregon	Off and on, the main emerging threat. Stills shows a penchant for early exits at the worst times.	7 to 2
Matt Hagan	Looked like a bust early in the year. Now rebounding in a big way. Live long shot, for sure.	9 to 2
Jack Beckman	Still Fast, just not as fast as some. Will factor all year long, don't bet against it.	5 to 1
Robert Hight	Bad stumble followed big win. May well be at a crossroads, if points title is to be won.	6 to 1
Ron Capps	On the way up, no telling where he will go from here. Contender in Bristol and all other tour stops.	7 to 1
Johnny Gray	Definite factor, no matter who he lines up against. Still a reach for championship, but ya never know.	8 to 1
John Force	Not done yet, but he sure is making it hard on himself. Kick him again, at your own risk.	10 to 1
Bob Tasca III	Really like the new body tech! Really getting tired of using that story line! Win one, would ya?!	12 to 1
Jeff Arend	Still hanging in there, but not by much. Needs to do more, or will be relegated to spoiler role down stretch.	15 to 1
PRO STOCK
Jason Line	Second round losses won't work in long run. But that won't last long? Will it?	5 to 2
Greg Stanfield	The main threat. Except for GA, Edwards, AJ, etc etc etc	7 to 2
Greg Anderson	How does TT put this guy third? It his week, that's how! As good as any, and way better than most.	5 to 2
Vince Nobile	Pesky guy just won't go away. Definitely the People's Choice - and a great value play every week!	9 to 2
Allen Johnson	On the move to the top. Could well string a few together and make life miserable for top contenders.	5 to 1
Mike Edwards	Gotta go rounds! Gotta go rounds! Oh the angst! Oh the grind! Hey, he's got a good a shot as any of 'em.	6 to 1
Roger Brogdon	Keep spending the money, RB! You ARE making progress. It's just hard to tell, sometimes.	8 to 1
THE FIELD	If your name wasn't called, you are now in The Field. It's not a slam, it's just the way things are - this week.	10 to 1
PRO MOD
Danny Rowe	Why not? Because EVERY Pro Mod runner wants this win, and his tuner knows this track better than most	5 to 2
Khalid Balooshi	May not find any southern hospitality hereabouts. Fast as he is, he may not care. NOS cars may have edge here	7 to 2
Rickie Smith	Think he wouldn't love a Bristol win? If so, ya don't know Rickie very well.	9 to 2
Ed Hoover	Last out slight offset to win two back. geared up for continued move up points standings.	5 to 1
Mike Castellana	Just missed last out. Has the ingredients to go the distance, here and now.	6 to 1
Brad Personnett	Turbo king finally starting to live up to expectations. Pro Mod field better hope he stubs toe, again.	7 to 1
Roger Burgess	Been off the pace of late. Must reverse trend or settle for spoiler role - and who wants that?	8 to 1
The Field	If ya don't want to be a part of The Field, go some rounds. it really is that simple, bucko(s)!	10 to 1