1997 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series season

December 2025 1997 NHRA Drag Racing Season NHRA Drag racing Gary Scelzi (Top Fuel)John Force (Funny Car)Jim Yates (Pro Stock)Matt Hines (Pro Stock Bike) Champions NHRA 1996 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series season 1996 1998 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series season 1998 The NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series was a series of drag racing races which took place from 1975 and 2001. The series is currently known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. It is the top competition division that is in the NHRA. These are the results for the 1997 Season. Schedule 1997 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series Schedule 1997 NHRA Season Results https://www.nhra.net/events/1997/results.htmlDateRaceSiteWinnersTop FuelFunny CarPro StockPro Stock BikeJanuary 30–February 2Chief Auto Parts WinternationalsPomona, CaliforniaGary ScelziJohn ForceWarren JohnsonN/AFebruary 20–23ATSCO NationalsPhoenix, ArizonaGary ScelziJohn ForceJim YatesN/AMarch 6–9Mac Tools GatornationalsGainesville, FloridaJoe AmatoAl HofmannJim YatesDavid SchultzMarch 20–23Slick 50 Nationals Presented By Western AutoHouston, TexasJoe AmatoTony PedregonTom MartinoJohn MyersApril 4–6Winston Invitational Non Points RaceRockingham, North CarolinaKenny BernsteinJohn ForceWarren JohnsonAngelle SeelingApril 10–13Fram NHRA NationalsAtlanta, GeorgiaKenny BernsteinRandy AndersonJim YatesJohn MyersApril 24–27 Original Weekend /// Finished May 10 Pennzoil Nationals Presented By Trak AutoRichmond, VirginiaGary ScelziChuck EtchellsWarren JohnsonMatt HinesMay 1–4Castrol Lone Star NationalsDallas, TexasJoe AmatoRandy AndersonWarren JohnsonN/AMay 14–17Mopar Parts NationalsEnglishtown, New JerseyCristen PowellKenji OkazakiDarrell AldermanMatt HinesMay 29–June 1Western Auto Parts America Nationals Presented By Slick 50Topeka, KansasScott KalittaWhit BazemoreScott GeoffrionN/AJune 12–15Pontiac Excitement Nationals Presented By Summit RacingColumbus, OhioGary ScelziTom HooverTom MartinoMatt HinesJune 26–29Sears Craftsman NHRA NationalsMadison, IllinoisJoe AmatoRon CappsWarren JohnsonJohn SmithJuly 17–20Mopar Parts Mile-High NHRA NationalsDenver, ColoradoCory McClenathanWhit BazemoreJim YatesMatt HinesJuly 25–27NHRA Autolite NationalsSonoma, CaliforniaCory McClenathanRon CappsJim YatesN/AAugust 1–3NHRA Northwest NationalsSeattle, WashingtonCory McClenathanWhit BazemoreMike EdwardsN/AAugust 14–17NHRA Champion Auto Stores NationalsBrainerd, MinnesotaCory McClenathanJohn ForceKurt JohnsonMatt HinesAugust 27-September 1U.S. NationalsIndianapolis, IndianaJim HeadWhit BazemoreKurt JohnsonJohn MyersSeptember 11–14NHRA Pioneer Keystone NationalsReading, PennsylvaniaCory McClenathanJohn ForceJim YatesMatt HinesSeptember 25–28Sears Craftsman NationalsTopeka, KansasKenny BernsteinJohn ForceJim YatesAngelle SeelingOctober 2–5AutoZone NHRA Nationals Presented By PennzoilMemphis, TennesseeJim HeadJohn ForceJim YatesMatt HinesOctober 16–19NHRA Revell Nationals Presented By HiLo/O'Reilly Auto PartsDallas, TexasCory McClenathanAl HofmannJim YatesN/AOctober 23–26Matco Tools SuperNationalsHouston, TexasGary ScelziDean SkuzaJeg CoughlinN/ANovember 6–9NHRA Winston FinalsPomona, CaliforniaJoe AmatoTony PedregonKurt JohnsonMatt Hines Points Points were awarded as follows: Qualifying PositionBase 10 points are awarded to all competitors that make at least 1 qualifying run. 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th  11th  12th  13th  14th  15th  16th  17th+ Points1087654433222211110 Eliminations Position W Winner  RU Runner Up  SL Semi Loser  R2L Round 2 Loser  R1L Round 1 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