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MOHNTON, Pa. --
Daniels, a dentist from Bristol, Pa., made a pass of 8.284 seconds at 159.53 mph as Barton fouled on the start. Both cars carried Ray Barton-built engines, giving the Robesonia, Pa.-based company a win-win situation. David Barton is Ray Barton's son. This is Daniels' second HEMI Challenge victory this season and third overall. He won at Maple Grove last year. "It means a lot to the team," Daniels said in Victory Lane, holding a winner's check for $5,000 from Mopar. "We have been working hard all year; working long, hard hours. The cars ran really well." Earlier in the day, Daniels ran 8.273 seconds at 159.72 mph in a single, which beat the tentative NHRA Super Stock/A HEMI national record of 8.331 that he set Thursday. However, because of NHRA rules, he couldn't back it up while running eliminations. In the semifinals, Daniels faced Bob Wolkwitz (Darien, Conn.). Though Wolkwitz, driving a '68 Barracuda, had a slightly better reaction time, Daniels raced past him for a finish of 8.297 at 158.84. Meanwhile, Barton - also driving a 'Cuda - advanced when Stephen Herbert (Westlakes, La.) fouled at the start. "This was in Ray's backyard," Daniels said. "It's The Dutch." For winning the race and setting a record, Daniels takes home $12,666 in cash and contingency prizes. David Barton had a good payday himself with a $3,700 runner-up payout. Daniels said he expects to be challenged even more next season as the Barton shop is working on other cars. "We're rebuilding for next year," Daniels said. "(Barton) has other cars right there that can compete with this one. "Getting the record and winning made for an awesome weekend." Mopar HEMI Challenge at The Dutch Results:
Semifinals Jim Daniels, '68 Dart, .037, 8.297, 158.84; def. Bob Wolkwitz, '68 Barracuda, .023, 8.418, 156.84.
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