Dixon, Beckman, Gaines lead winners at Checker Schuck’s Kragen Nationals

Two-time NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series world champ Larry Dixon scored in Top Fuel at the 24th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen NHRA Nationals presented by Castrol at Firebird International Raceway outside of Phoenix to collect his 42nd win, tying him with Tony Schumacher for second place in career class victories, 10 behind retired class-leading legend Joe Amato. Dixon raced to a 4.53, 327 to beat Dave Grubnic and capture top honors at the second round of the 24-event NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series in 2008...

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