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2002 NOPI Drag Racing

The 2002 NOPI World Import Finals

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The NDRA premier class was the scene for record-setting performances and incredible action as the Bullish Racing team put on a real show for the San Antonio crowds.

George Ioannou had a bye run in the semi, but it was obvious he wasn't going to cruise as he launched the Bullish Solara hard when the tree dropped. He was rewarded with a pass at 6.81 at 202.70 mph, establishing a new class record.

Ioannou was not going to have it all his own way, however. Teammate Ara Arslanian was also in top form, and as he lined up against R.J. Simrock, he launched hard and straight and finished with a 6.87 at 198.15 mph. Simrock cruised to the finish line, having had some problems, and that left the fans with an all-Bullish Racing final-round exhibition.

As it turned out, Ioannou got ahead at the light and never looked back. Arslanian chased hard but couldn't run down his teammate down, and Ioannou took a well-deserved win with a 6.84 at 201.43 over Arslanian's 7.06 at 177.65.

CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS
Pro Import
George Ioannou Bullish Racing 2030
Ara Arslanian Bullish Racing 1445
RJ Simrock APC Racing 985
Abel Ibarra K&N 715
Pro-Outlaw
Shaun Carlson Meguiars Focus 1605
Carlos Montano   1310
Chris Rado World Racing 1080
Brent Rau Thermal 460
Toyo Tires Pro Four Cylinder
Lisa Kubo Nitto 1685
Len Ayala Hahn Racecraft 665
Joe Demaree SCC Racing 635
HOTBOX
NDRA
www.nopi.com
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