Reading: Monday final bids on rain hold

NHRA IN RAIN DELAY: 8 Drivers Fighting for last 4 Playoff Berths

With rain having returned to Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa., the eight drivers who are in a high-stakes game of musical chairs for the final four playoff berths in the NHRA POWERade Series' Countdown to the Championship will have to agonize just a little bit longer before learning their fate(s).

Before the rain started, the table had been set for a dramatic conclusion to the first Countdown to the Championship regular season. Eight drivers remained alive for the final four playoff berths with the scenarios outlined below ...

TF: Doug Herbert has advanced to the final against Rod Fuller -- if Herbert wins the race he would pass Dave Grubnic and get in the Countdown.

FC: Del Worsham is into the semfinals -- if he wins the race, he would pass Jim Head and get into the Countdown.

PS: V Gaines is into the semifinals -- if he advances into the finals, he would pass Larry Morgan and get into the Countdown.

PSM: Chris Rivas is into the semifinals -- if he advances to the finals, he would pass Craig Treble and get into the Countdown.

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