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Four-time series champion Gary Scelzi quickly salved the wounds of a forgettable 2006 season by winning the 47th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals when final-round opponent Robert Hight crossed the centerline and was disqualified. Reigning Rookie of the Year J.R. Todd also found the winner's circle at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona by beating a tire-shaking Brandon Bernstein while three-time Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson successful defended this race title from one year ago.
After it appeared that Hight had beaten Scelzi for the Funny Car crown, NHRA officials quickly determined that Hight crossed the middle stripe, automatically giving the trophy to Scelzi. It was his 34th NHRA win. Bernstein was hoping for a final with good friend Todd, but their first head-to-head meeting was anticlimactic after Bernstein's car had to shut down just off the launch pad. Anderson kept finalist Greg Stanfield winless in four Pro Stock final-round appearances.
After it appeared that Hight had beaten Scelzi for the Funny Car crown, NHRA officials quickly determined that Hight crossed the middle stripe, automatically giving the trophy to Scelzi. It was his 34th NHRA win. Bernstein was hoping for a final with good friend Todd, but their first head-to-head meeting was anticlimactic after Bernstein's car had to shut down just off the launch pad. Anderson kept finalist Greg Stanfield winless in four Pro Stock final-round appearances.
