From the winners circle, Burgess dedicated his win to the memory and honor of his fallen teammate Bobby Monacelli who passed away from a heart attack on August 10.

Danny Rowe stayed on top of the class with his Saturday afternoon shot of 5.943 at 245.54 mph. Rowe has only qualified number one in Pro Mod Challenge competition once before, in 2001 at St. Louis, where he also went on to win the event. He has won one event this year so far, the event in Houston, in two final round appearances.

CLEREMONT, Ind. (September 4, 2009) - Knowles Enterprises/B&J Transmission driver Mike Knowles blasted down the venerable quarter-mile at O'Reilly Raceway Park in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge with a 6.013-second pass to take a strong number four position after one day of qualifying in the Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.

CLEREMONT, Ind. (September 4, 2009) - There are 23 cars competing in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge at the NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend, and despite the fact that today's pass was the first full complete lap the new car has made, Trane Air Conditioning sponsored Rick Stivers was able to pilot the '06 Stratus to a 6.647 at 162.10 mph and the 18th spot.

CLEREMONT, Ind. (September 4, 2009) - Roger Burgess led all cars in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge presented by ProCare Rx with a stellar 5.960 at 242.45 mph in the Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. R2B2 Racing teammates Melanie Troxel and Raymond Commisso landed 11th and 15th respectively after the first round of qualifying.

CLEREMONT, Ind. (September 4, 2009) - Roger Burgess led all Pro Mod racers in thrilling day one action in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge presented by ProCare Rx at the Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Burgess' 5.960 at 242.45 mph was the top of three cars in the fives, with seven more in the 6.0's.

(9-3-2009) INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - It's undeniable; when it comes to drag racing, there is no bigger venue, no bigger event, and no better racing than the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, held yearly at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. The historical significance of the "Big Go" is reason enough for Danny Rowe and the Sterling Bridge Pro Modified team to yearn for a victory, but the underlying implications in the points race is what will matter most.