Albert Chlouber was the first in the nines with his Viper, running a 9.99/142. Obviously, he got the Stage 2 nitrous system working just right.

Hill, Mark Heidaker in his blue-with-white stripes Viper and Albert Chlouber driving a silver RT/10.
    Heidaker was the favorite because he was fastest last year and has been edging into the 9.90s since 1997. But Chlouber might beat everybody if he could get his 2-stage nitrous system working to perfection. Early in the time trials, Albert clicked off a 10.54/137. Meanwhile, a blue ‘92 Corvette surprised the crowd with a 10.27/139.49 MPH. Where did he come from?
    It was David Stone from Camden, Arkansas. We met him the day before, discovering he was more drag racer than the other

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