2008: Advanced to the quarterfinals twice (Topeka, Sonoma).
2007: Returned to competition after missing 2005-2006 seasons; Qualified for the last six races in a row.
2004: Returned to competition with Schick Razors Toyota after sitting out the 2002 and 2003 seasons; Won season-opening K&N Filters Winternationals at Pomona from No. 15 qualifying position beating Gary Densham with a 4.821-second run at 319.29 mph to earn his fifth career win and the first Toyota victory in NHRA history; Established career-best performances; Runner-up at Houston
2001: Recorded career-best elapsed time; Earned the No. 1 qualifying spot at Atlanta; Debuted the WWF Get R.E.A.L. (Respect, Education, Achievement, Leadership) National Youth Education Program.
2000: Claimed a career-best three victories in seven final-round appearances, challenging eventual champion John Force throughout most of the year; Named Car Craft Magazine’s “Person of the Year” for contributions to drag racing; Recorded career-best speed; Ran a two-car team and added two wins as a car owner.
1999: Unveiled WWF Sponsorship; Earned first national event win, defeating John Force at Pomona 2.
