2018 NHRA U.S. NATIONALS - EVENT RESULTS
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MONDAY - TODD, MCMILLEN, GRAY, AND TONGLET VICTORIOUS AT U.S. NATIONALS
J.R. Todd, an Indianapolis native, powered his DHL Toyota Camry Funny Car to victory for the second time in a row Monday at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Terry McMillen (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also victorious at the 18th event of 24 on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Todd raced to a 4.062-second pass at 311.70 mph to defeat Matt Hagan’s pass of 4.141 at 300.60 in his Mopar Express Lane Dodge Hellcat SRT in the final round. He was the No. 1 qualifier for the event and was successful in securing his second consecutive victory at the prestigious Indianapolis race. He is the first Funny Car driver to win back-to-back Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals since Mike Neff in 2011 and 2012.
“This is by far a dream come true,” Todd stated. “You don’t know if you’re ever going to win Indy let alone go back-to-back. For whatever reason this year just felt different. It felt like we had a car that could come in here and win. Last year the confidence wasn’t there like it is this year.”
With the win Todd moves to fifth in points heading into the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
Hagan’s final round appearance was the second of his career at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. He defeated Jonnie Lindberg, points leader Courtney Force and Shawn Langdon before entering his sixth final round of the season.
McMillen powered past Doug Kalitta with a 4.037 pass at 300.66 in his AMALIE Motor Oil Xtermigator dragster to better Kalitta’s 4.067 at 303.57 in his Mac Tools dragster. It is McMillen’s first career win at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and second of his career.
“You know, it’s so surreal because it’s one of the most prestigious races out there,” McMillen said. “To have your name that you won Indy is one of the highest accomplishments you can have. I’ve always known that this year was going to be a good year, but I couldn’t have scripted that it was going to be this good.”
McMillen picked up wins against Scott Palmer, points leader Steve Torrence and Blake Alexander before taking home the Wally. He’s secured the No. 7 spots heading into the Countdown to the Championship. Kalitta took out Leah Pritchett, three-time world champion Antron Brown and Billy Torrence en route to his third final round appearance at Indianapolis.
In Pro Stock, Tanner Gray ran a 6.641 pass at 208.42 in his Gray Motorsports / Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro to defeat Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s 6.639 at 206.80 in his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro on a holeshot for his first Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals victory, fifth win of the season and tenth of his career. He secured the No. 1 seed leading into the Countdown to the Championship during the semifinals when veteran Greg Anderson lost in the quarterfinals.
“I guess the main thing is that I want to strive to be the best driver that I can be,” Gray stated. “I continue to work and don’t really settle for what I am right now. I think every drivers dream is to win Indy at least once and it’s pretty cool for me to be able to do that.”
On the way to victory, Gray defeated John Gaydosh Jr., Jason Line, and Drew Skillman prior to entering the finals. Coughlin, a five-time world champion and three-time Chevrolet Performance U.S. National winner, raced Alex Laughlin, Greg Anderson and reigning world champion Bo Butner before reaching the finals.
Tonglet rode to the Pro Stock Motorcycle win with his 6.864 pass at 197.10 on his Nitro Fish Racing Suzuki to defeat four-time world champion Eddie Krawiec and his Mello Yello Vance & Hines Harley Davidson’s 6.884 pass at 197.02. This is Tonglet’s second career victory at Lucas Oil Raceway, his third win on the season and 19th of his career.
“I try not to think about anything,” Tonglet said. “We just go up there and try our best and whatever happens, happens. I don’t lose sleep over this since this is still a hobby for us. We just come out here to have fun.”
Tonglet took down Ryan Oehler, Chip Ellis and Steve Johnson before seeing Krawiec who beat Jerry Savoie, teammate Andrew Hines and Hector Arana Jr., in the finals.
The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues Sept. 13-16 at Maple Grove Raceway with the 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals and the kickoff to the Countdown to the Championship.
PRO MODIFIED
JACKSON WINS PRO MOD CATEGORY AT THE CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Stevie ‘Fast’’ Jackson raced to his first career Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals victory during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on Monday. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
Jackson ran a 6.167-second pass at 168.51 mph to the trailing run of Jose Gonzalez at 6.682 at 189.26. This is the third career win for Smith and first of the season.
“I want to thank all the people that have stood by us this season,” said Jackson. “After two DNQ’s, all my sponsors and especially Bahrain 1 have had my back this whole time so to come out and win the U.S. Nationals is really special. I really couldn’t do this without my team. I know I’m the driver and drivers always get all the credit but I really got to give it to my guys. This is because of them.”
Jackson defeated Sidnei Frigo, Bob Rahaim, and Mike Castellana to advance to the finals. He is fifth in points.
The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series continues at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Sept. 21-23 at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Final finish order (1-16) at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The race is the eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
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1. Steve Jackson; 2. Jose Gonzalez; 3. Mike Castellana; 4. Khalid alBalooshi; 5. Jeremy Ray; 6. Bob Rahaim; 7. Mike Janis; 8. Troy Coughlin; 9. Michael Biehle; 10. Rickie Smith; 11. Erica Enders; 12. Marc Caruso; 13. Chip King; 14. Chad Green; 15. Shane Molinari; 16. Sidnei Frigo.
Monday's final results from the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The race is the eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
Pro Modified -- Steve Jackson, Chevy Camaro, 6.167, 168.51 def. Jose Gonzalez, Camaro, 6.682, 189.26.
Final round-by-round results from the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
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ROUND ONE -- Mike Janis, Chevy Camaro, 5.827, 246.12 def. Chad Green, Chevy Corvette, 22.858, 73.05; Troy Coughlin, Ford Mustang, 5.803, 254.71 def. Michael Biehle, Mustang, 5.820, 255.19; Jose Gonzalez, Camaro, 5.797, 255.05 def. Erica Enders, Camaro, 5.871, 248.34; Mike Castellana, Camaro, 6.114, 193.02 def. Chip King, Dodge Daytona, 7.248, 135.08; Steve Jackson, Camaro, 5.843, 246.21 def. Sidnei Frigo, Camaro, Foul - Centerline; Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.857, 249.35 def. Marc Caruso, Camaro, 5.881, 244.16; Jeremy Ray, Corvette, 5.835, 245.94 def. Shane Molinari, Pontiac Firebird, Foul - Centerline; Bob Rahaim, Camaro, 5.826, 248.02 def. Rickie Smith, Camaro, 5.861, 249.35;
QUARTERFINALS -- Castellana, 5.798, 251.30 def. Janis, 7.326, 136.33; Gonzalez, 5.819, 255.05 def. Ray, 5.838, 245.81; alBalooshi, 5.857, 248.98 def. Coughlin, 8.889, 83.08; Jackson, 5.835, 246.89 def. Rahaim, 5.895, 246.98;
SEMIFINALS -- Gonzalez, 5.847, 253.42 def. alBalooshi, 5.917, 246.84; Jackson, 5.843, 246.84 def. Castellana, 5.856, 250.37;
FINAL -- Jackson, 6.167, 168.51 def. Gonzalez, 6.682, 189.26.
Point standings (top 10) following the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
Pro Modified
1. (tie) Mike Janis, 573; Rickie Smith, 573; 3. Mike Castellana, 463; 4. Khalid alBalooshi, 451; 5. Steve Jackson, 447; 6. Jose Gonzalez, 435; 7. Chad Green, 422; 8. Todd Tutterow, 352; 9. Jeremy Ray, 350; 10. Danny Rowe, 298.
SUNDAY - TODD, SALINAS, GRAY, AND M. SMITH ARE NO. 1 QUALIFIERS AT U.S. NATIONALS
Defending Funny Car event champion J.R. Todd secured his first No. 1 qualifying position of the season Sunday evening at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) secured the No. 1 qualifying position in their respective categories at the 18th of 24 events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Todd powered his DHL Toyota Camry Funny Car to a 3.910-second pass at 325.45 mph on Friday evening for his first career Funny Car No. 1 qualifier. He is the 19th individual in NHRA history to have a No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel and Funny Car; first since 2011.
“Today was a productive day on getting our setup for tomorrow,” Todd stated. “I was confident coming into here after the way we tested out here last week. It picked right up Friday night qualifying and had a little hiccup during Q2 on Saturday but other than that the car is competitive.”
Todd will race Jim Campbell in the first round. In the No. 2 spot is Bob Tasca III who ran a 3.928 at 322.65 to square off with Bob Bode in round one. 16-time world champion John Force clinched his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship and will face teammate Robert Hight.
Salinas piloted his Scrappers Metal Racing dragster to his first career Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier with his pass of 3.756 at 321.04 that held strong from Friday evening.
“This is my first race at Indy and it is amazing,” Salinas said. “Its surreal to be No. 1 qualifier but we have a game plan to do this more often. All the guys out there are great and there are a lot of fast cars. Being a part of Indy, which is a throw down race, is awesome.”
Salinas will lineup against Wayne Newby for first round eliminations. Following Salinas is Clay Millican who qualified second with a 3.762 at 323.81. He will see Richie Crampton in the first round. Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence is fifth and races Pat Dakin in round one.
Gray secured his fifth No. 1 qualifier of his career with his pass of 6.603 at 208.68 in his Gray Motorsports / Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro from Friday.
“I feel like we’ve struggled with qualifying all year,” Gray stated. “So, it’s pretty cool to come out to Indy of all places and be able to unload off the trailer like that and have a pretty fast car. I’m looking forward to racing tomorrow and it’s going to be a tough day.”
Tanner Gray faces John Gaydosh Jr. in the first round. Veteran Greg Anderson is in second with his 6.619 pass at 207.15 in his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro. He will race Steve Graham while defending world champion Bo Butner is third and will see Kenny Delco in eliminations.
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Smith secured his third No. 1 qualifier of the season, 29th of his career and fourth at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with his 6.814 pass at 199.14 on his Victory Magnum during the final round of qualifying.
“I’ve got a lot of confidence in our motorcycle,” Smith stated. “Ever since we debuted this bike it has been the fastest thing on the property and it showed it again today. I’ve just got to do my job and we must have no failures of any kind.”
Smith will face-off against Jim Underdahl in the first round of eliminations. Hector Arana Jr. qualified second with his 6.817 pass at 198.58 on Sunday, he will race Karen Stoffer in the first round. Scotty Pollacheck secured his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship and will face Chip Ellis first round.
Eliminations at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will begin at 11 a.m.
Monday's first-round pairings for eliminations for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the 18th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Sunday. DNQs listed below pairings.
Top Fuel -- 1. Mike Salinas, 3.756 seconds, 321.04 mph vs. 16. Wayne Newby, 3.887, 310.27; 2. Clay Millican, 3.762, 323.81 vs. 15. Richie Crampton, 3.840, 320.74; 3. Antron Brown, 3.772, 325.22 vs. 14. Brittany Force, 3.836, 318.62; 4. Scott Palmer, 3.791, 327.90 vs. 13. Terry McMillen, 3.836, 323.35; 5. Steve Torrence, 3.791, 326.63 vs. 12. Pat Dakin, 3.835, 323.04; 6. Leah Pritchett, 3.797, 323.50 vs. 11. Doug Kalitta, 3.824, 305.77; 7. Tony Schumacher, 3.801, 328.14 vs. 10. Billy Torrence, 3.818, 322.81; 8. T.J. Zizzo, 3.812, 321.27 vs. 9. Blake Alexander, 3.815, 311.41.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Kebin Kinsley, 3.964, 271.57; 18. Lex Joon, 4.069, 232.99; 19. Chris Karamesines, 4.198, 228.61.
Funny Car -- 1. J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 3.910, 325.45 vs. 16. Jim Campbell, Dodge Charger, 5.068, 151.85; 2. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.928, 322.65 vs. 15. Bob Bode, Charger, 4.663, 180.28; 3. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.943, 324.05 vs. 14. Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 4.112, 306.74; 4. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.948, 320.36 vs. 13. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.095, 305.98; 5. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.952, 319.60 vs. 12. Del Worsham, Camry, 4.076, 308.00; 6. Courtney Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.959, 325.69 vs. 11. Jack Beckman, Charger, 4.018, 313.88; 7. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 3.961, 325.22 vs. 10. Cruz Pedregon, Camry, 4.006, 316.08; 8. Robert Hight, Camaro, 4.000, 320.66 vs. 9. John Force, Camaro, 4.003, 320.89.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Terry Haddock, 5.311, 151.60; 18. Justin Schriefer, 5.363, 152.12.
Pro Stock -- 1. Tanner Gray, Chevy Camaro, 6.603, 208.68 vs. 16. John Gaydosh Jr, Camaro, 6.707, 206.13; 2. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.619, 207.15 vs. 15. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.684, 206.76; 3. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.621, 208.17 vs. 14. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.682, 207.37; 4. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.623, 206.99 vs. 13. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.655, 206.80; 5. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.624, 208.94 vs. 12. Drew Skillman, Camaro, 6.647, 207.43; 6. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.627, 208.26 vs. 11. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.645, 207.46; 7. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.627, 207.56 vs. 10. Alex Laughlin, Dodge Dart, 6.629, 207.62; 8. Vincent Nobile, Camaro, 6.628, 208.04 vs. 9. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.629, 208.91.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Alan Prusiensky, 6.725, 204.01; 18. Val Smeland, 6.763, 205.22; 19. Shane Tucker, 6.775, 203.34; 20. Charlie Westcott Jr., 6.832, 202.15.
Pro Stock Motorcycle -- 1. Matt Smith, 6.814, 199.14 vs. 16. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, 6.949, 193.27; 2. Hector Arana Jr, 6.817, 198.58 vs. 15. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.941, 192.74; 3. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.825, 197.02 vs. 14. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.941, 195.22; 4. Chip Ellis, Harley-Davidson, 6.831, 197.48 vs. 13. Scotty Pollacheck, Suzuki, 6.940, 193.02; 5. LE Tonglet, Suzuki, 6.847, 196.73 vs. 12. Ryan Oehler, Buell, 6.940, 193.93; 6. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.852, 196.04 vs. 11. Angelle Sampey, Buell, 6.940, 195.11; 7. Mark Paquette, Buell, 6.893, 194.13 vs. 10. Joey Gladstone, Victory, 6.937, 194.07; 8. Hector Arana, 6.926, 195.62 vs. 9. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.932, 193.54.
PRO MODIFIED
CASTELLANA SECURES NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITION AND RACES TO FIRST ROUND WIN AT THE CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
In qualifying Castellana was able to use his 5.783-second pass at 250.92 mph from Saturday to take the top position.
In the first round of eliminations he defeated Chip King with a run of 6.114 at 193.02 to the trailing run of 7.248 at 135.08.
“We qualified No. 1 and the first round is always tough as there are so many people here that can win,” said Castellana. “We got the first round and now we will take it one round at a time and do whatever we have to do to win.”
He will face Mike Janis in the second round of eliminations. Other match-ups include Steve Jackson, vs. Bob Rahaim, Jose Gonzalez vs. Jeremy Ray, and Troy Coughlin Jr. vs. Khalid AlBalooshi.
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series eliminations continue Monday at 12:15 p.m. at Lucas Oil Raceway.
First round-by-round results from the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
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ROUND ONE -- Mike Janis, Chevy Camaro, 5.827, 246.12 def. Chad Green, Chevy Corvette, 22.858, 73.05; Troy Coughlin, Ford Mustang, 5.803, 254.71 def. Michael Biehle, Mustang, 5.820, 255.19; Jose Gonzalez, Camaro, 5.797, 255.05 def. Erica Enders, Camaro, 5.871, 248.34; Mike Castellana, Camaro, 6.114, 193.02 def. Chip King, Dodge Daytona, 7.248, 135.08; Steve Jackson, Camaro, 5.843, 246.21 def. Sidnei Frigo, Camaro, Foul - Centerline; Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.857, 249.35 def. Marc Caruso, Camaro, 5.881, 244.16; Jeremy Ray, Corvette, 5.835, 245.94 def. Shane Molinari, Pontiac Firebird, Foul - Centerline; Bob Rahaim, Camaro, 5.826, 248.02 def. Rickie Smith, Camaro, 5.861, 249.35;
Final order after 5 rounds of qualifying in Pro Modified at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals:
Psn---Num-Driver, Home Town, Car Type---------------Qual-ET--Qual-Spd
1 44 Mike Castellana, Oyster Bay NY, '17 Camaro 5.783 250.92
2 203 Jose Gonzalez, Ball Ground GA, '17 Camaro 5.796 255.58
3 1 Troy Coughlin, Delaware OH, '67 Mustang 5.798 255.19
4 288 Sidnei Frigo, Itatiba BZ, '69 Camaro 5.810 255.48
5 43 Rickie Smith, King NC, '18 Camaro 5.811 250.18
6 10 Khalid alBalooshi, Dubai UA, '18 Camaro 5.814 250.46
7 2004 Jeremy Ray, Lugoff SC, '63 Corvette 5.817 246.66
8 473 Chad Green, Midland TX, '17 Corvette 5.820 248.20
9 1456 Mike Janis, Lancaster NY, '69 Camaro 5.821 246.75
10 4 Shane Molinari, Battle Ground WA, '68 Firebird 5.832 254.14
11 132 Marc Caruso, Fairport NY, '69 Camaro 5.836 245.63
12 360 Bob Rahaim, Grosse Pointe MI, '17 Camaro 5.847 248.07
13 280 Steve Jackson, Evans GA, '17 Camaro 5.848 246.71
14 318 Michael Biehle, North Vernon IN, '67 Mustang 5.850 254.71
15 430 Erica Enders, Houston TX, '18 Camaro 5.851 250.92
16 213 Chip King, Roxboro NC, '69 Daytona 5.852 249.16
------------ Not Qualified ------------
17 303 Dan Stevenson, Bolingbrook IL, '16 Camaro 5.855 254.33
18 5087 Jim Whiteley, Grand Junction CO, '69 Camaro 5.862 245.76
19 8 Steve Matusek, Olathe KS, '68 Camaro 5.867 248.11
20 7 Steven Whiteley, Grand Junction CO, '18 Camaro 5.871 246.08
21 7390 Danny Rowe, Laguna Hills CA, '18 Camaro 5.880 248.29
22 1518 Pete Farber, Garder MA, '69 Daytona 5.885 244.34
23 4000 Jason Scruggs, Saltgillo MS, '68 Camaro 5.889 245.72
24 202 Todd Tutterow, Yadkinville NC, '68 Camaro 5.891 242.63
25 206 Rick Hord, Belle Isle FL, '16 Corvette 5.902 247.07
26 2105 Doug Winters, Pleasant Garden NC, '69 Chevelle 5.907 242.10
27 325 Harry Hruska, Hebron IN, '14 Camaro 5.925 245.14
28 7094 Michael Bowman, Oak Hills CA, '69 Chevelle 5.930 253.33
29 324 Bill Glidden, Whiteland IN, '68 Camaro 5.955 238.34
30 701 Clint Satterfield, Albuquerque NM, '69 Camaro 5.978 241.41
SATURDAY - SALINAS, TODD, GRAY, AND KRAWIEC ARE PROVISIONAL QUALIFIERS AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Mike Salinas remained in the top spot Saturday for Top Fuel at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were the provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the 18th of 24 events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Salinas ran a 3.756-seconds at 321.04 mph during the first round of qualifying on Friday in his Scrappers Metal Racing dragster. This is his first appearance at the prestigious U.S. Nationals and is on the hunt for his first career No. 1 qualifier.
“We broke the track down into four increments,” Salinas stated. “We are trying to see how much horsepower we can put down at each portion of the track. This way we can be ready for Monday.”
Clay Millican is right behind him with his pass of 3.762 at 323.81 in his Parts Plus / Great Clips dragster and three-time world champion Antron Brown rounds out the top three in his Matco Tools dragster.
Defending event winner Todd powered to the top of the Funny Car class Friday evening with his run of 3.910 at 325.45 in his DHL Toyota Camry and it stayed strong through both of Saturday’s sessions. He is on the hunt for his first No. 1 qualifying position of the year.
“For me, I thought we were going to go in and work on our race day set,” Todd said. “But then the conditions got really good there at Q3 and I started worrying that the No. 1 wasn’t going to hold up. We now know for tomorrow and Monday what to do and what not to do though.”
In Pro Stock Gray ran a 6.603 at 208.68 Friday evening in his Gray Motorsports / Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro that held strong through Saturday. He is looking to secure his first No. 1 qualifier of the season.
“Today I think is more for what we will use on Monday,” Gray stated. “I think tomorrow we will try some stuff. I’ll move my linkage around and see if I can get better on the tree for when I go up against someone in a ‘must win’ situation. All in all, I’m pretty happy with the car and I feel pretty good about it.”
Veteran Greg Anderson remained in the No. 2 position with his pass of 6.621 at 208.75 in his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro and defending world champion Bo Butner is third with his pass of 6.621 at 208.17.
Krawiec remained atop of the Pro Stock Motorcycle category with his pass of 6.825 at 197.02 Friday evening on his Mello Yello Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. He is chasing his third No. 1 qualifier of the season and back-to-back victories at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
“Tomorrow mornings run could be pretty good,” Krawiec said. “Everyone stepped up that second session and it wasn’t just because the air got better. We’ve been picking away at the tune up on my bike because we need to understand what it likes and where its window is heading into Monday."
Teammate Chip Ellis moved up to the No. 2 spot with a 6.831 at 197.48.
The third and final day of qualifying at the 64th Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals begins Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Catch the action live at 4 p.m on FOX Sports 1 (FS1).
Saturday's results after the first three of five rounds of qualifying for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, 18th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Sunday for Monday's final eliminations.
Top Fuel -- 1. Mike Salinas, 3.756 seconds, 321.04 mph; 2. Clay Millican, 3.762, 323.81; 3. Antron Brown, 3.772, 325.22; 4. Scott Palmer, 3.791, 327.90; 5. Leah Pritchett, 3.797, 323.50; 6. Tony Schumacher, 3.801, 328.14; 7. T.J. Zizzo, 3.812, 321.27; 8. Blake Alexander, 3.815, 311.41; 9.
Billy Torrence, 3.822, 324.20; 10. Doug Kalitta, 3.824, 305.77; 11. Steve Torrence, 3.826, 328.22; 12. Pat Dakin, 3.835, 323.04; 13. Terry McMillen, 3.836, 323.35; 14. Brittany Force, 3.836, 318.62; 15. Wayne Newby, 3.887, 310.27; 16. Richie Crampton, 3.889, 317.42.
Not Qualified: 17. Kebin Kinsley, 4.092, 274.61; 18. Lex Joon, broke.
Funny Car -- 1. J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 3.910, 325.45; 2. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.928, 322.65; 3. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.943, 324.05; 4. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.948, 320.36; 5. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.952, 319.60; 6. Courtney Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.959, 325.69; 7. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 3.961, 325.22; 8. John Force, Camaro, 4.003, 320.89; 9. Cruz Pedregon, Camry, 4.006, 316.08; 10. Robert Hight, Camaro, 4.010, 301.27; 11. Jack Beckman, Charger, 4.021, 313.51; 12. Ron Capps, Charger, 4.101, 308.71; 13. Del Worsham, Camry, 4.103, 261.32; 14. Bob Bode, Charger, 4.663, 180.28; 15. Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 5.043, 151.58; 16. Jim Campbell, Charger, 5.414, 137.36.
Not Qualified: 17. Terry Haddock, 6.008, 111.77; 18. Justin Schriefer, 6.526, 89.12.
Pro Stock -- 1. Tanner Gray, Chevy Camaro, 6.603, 208.68; 2. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.621, 208.75; 3. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.621, 208.17; 4. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.623, 206.99; 5. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.624, 208.94; 6. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.627, 207.56; 7. Vincent Nobile, Camaro, 6.628, 208.04; 8. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.629, 208.91; 9. Alex Laughlin, Dodge Dart, 6.629, 207.62; 10. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.634, 208.30; 11. Drew Skillman, Camaro, 6.648, 208.23; 12. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.653, 207.72; 13. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.661, 202.00; 14. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.682, 207.37; 15. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.706, 206.54; 16. John Gaydosh Jr, Camaro, 6.718, 205.91.
Not Qualified: 17. Alan Prusiensky, 6.725, 204.01; 18. Val Smeland, 6.763, 205.22; 19. Shane Tucker, 6.775, 203.34; 20. Charlie Westcott Jr., 6.832, 202.15.
Pro Stock Motorcycle -- 1. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.825, 197.02; 2. Chip Ellis, Harley-Davidson, 6.831, 197.48; 3. Hector Arana Jr, 6.839, 198.32; 4. Matt Smith, Victory, 6.850, 196.47; 5. LE Tonglet, Suzuki, 6.858, 196.73; 6. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.866, 195.11; 7.
Mark Paquette, Buell, 6.893, 194.13; 8. Hector Arana, 6.926, 195.62; 9. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.932, 193.54; 10. Joey Gladstone, Victory, 6.937, 194.07; 11. Ryan Oehler, Buell, 6.940, 193.93; 12. Scotty Pollacheck, Suzuki, 6.940, 193.02; 13. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.941, 195.22; 14. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.941, 192.74; 15. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, 6.949, 193.27; 16. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.952, 191.02.
Not Qualified: 17. Angelle Sampey, 6.977, 193.21; 18. Kelly Clontz, 6.992, 191.43; 19. Ron Tornow, 7.039, 189.92; 20. Odolph Daniels, 7.182, 186.48; 21. Andie Rawlings, 7.501, 171.18; 22. Wendell Daniels, 15.777, 58.07.
PRO MODIFIED - CASTELLANA RACES TO CURRENT NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITION IN THE PRO MOD CATEGORY AT THE CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
Castellana powered to the top spot during his first qualifying attempt of the day and was able to better his time during the second session.
In his 2017 Camaro, he posted a pass of 5.783-seconds at 250.92 mph and is the current points leader in the category.
“Frank (Manzo, crew chief) and the crew did a great job,” said Castellana. “We made a great run the first one, we tweaked it, and was able to improve upon it, we are real happy. Tomorrow I think we are going to see some really good runs tomorrow and see shuffling around.”
Sidnei Frigo moved to the second position with his run of 5.810 at 255.48. Khalid AlBalooshi is third at 5.814 at 250.46 and Rickie Smith is fourth following 5.817 249.49.
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series qualifying continues Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Saturday's results after the first three of five rounds of qualifying for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Sunday for Monday's final eliminations.
Pro Modified -- 1. Mike Castellana, Chevy Camaro, 5.783, 250.92; 2. Sidnei Frigo, Camaro, 5.810, 255.48; 3. Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.814, 250.46; 4. Rickie Smith, Camaro, 5.817, 249.49; 5. Mike Janis, Camaro, 5.821, 246.75; 6. Chad Green, Chevy Corvette, 5.825, 245.63; 7. Jose Gonzalez, Camaro, 5.831, 253.80; 8. Shane Molinari, Pontiac Firebird, 5.832, 254.14; 9. Marc Caruso, Camaro, 5.836, 245.63; 10. Troy Coughlin, Ford Mustang, 5.837, 254.04; 11. Erica Enders, Camaro, 5.851, 250.92; 12. Chip King, Dodge Daytona, 5.853, 248.11; 13. Dan Stevenson, Camaro, 5.855, 254.33; 14. Michael Biehle, Mustang, 5.860, 254.76; 15. Bob Rahaim, Camaro, 5.866, 247.07; 16. Steven Whiteley, Camaro, 5.871, 246.08.
Not Qualified: 17. Jason Scruggs, 5.889, 245.72; 18. Danny Rowe, 5.891, 248.80; 19. Jeremy Ray, 5.892, 245.45; 20. Todd Tutterow, 5.901, 243.15; 21. Rick Hord, 5.902, 247.07; 22. Steve Matusek, 5.902, 246.62; 23. Doug Winters, 5.915, 242.50; 24. Harry Hruska, 5.925, 245.14; 25. Jim Whiteley, 5.933, 244.65; 26. Pete Farber, 5.942, 242.98; 27. Steve Jackson, 5.957, 243.19; 28. Clint Satterfield, 5.978, 241.41; 29. Michael Bowman, 5.994, 252.05; 30. Bill Glidden, 6.022, 231.60.
FRIDAY - TODD, SALINAS, GRAY, AND KRAWIEC ARE PROVISIONAL LEADERS AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Defending Funny Car event winner J.R. Todd powered to the top of the category Friday evening during the single qualifying session at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also lead qualifying in their respective categories at the 18th of 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
Todd’s ran a 3.910-second pass at 325.45 mph in his DHL Toyota Camry during the first of three qualifying days and first of five qualifying sessions. He is on the hunt for his first career Funny Car No. 1 qualifier.
“Listening to (crew chiefs) Todd (Smith) and John Oberhofer before that run back in the pits they weren’t planning on running that good,” Todd stated. “That run is a testament to those guys, the yella fellas, they’re a great group of guys. Three-second runs had been hard for us to come by till Brainerd where we were able to get it tuned up in the semi-finals for one.”
Holding the second position is Bob Tasca III with a 3.928 pass at 322.65 in his Motorcraft Quality Parts Ford Performance Mustang. Points leader Courtney Force secured the No. 1 position in the Countdown to the Championship during tonight’s qualifying session.
Salinas piloted his Scrappers Racing dragster to a 3.756 at 321.04 to lead the Top Fuel class for this first time in his NHRA career.
“This is my first U.S. Nationals and I’m like a little kid in a candy store,” Salinas said. “When I was a kid we only dreamt of this stuff so I’m just lucky enough to come out here and do this. We have a plan and its actually coming together which is scary.”
Antron Brown, a three-time world champion, is second in the standings with his Matco Tools dragster after his pass of 3.772 at 325.22 and Scott Palmer rounds out the top three in his CatSpot Litter dragster.
In Pro Stock, Gray holds the No. 1 spot after his 6.603 pass at 208.68 in his Gray Motorsports/Valvoline Chevy Camaro. He is seeking his fifth event victory of the season and first at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
“As a driver, you try to take this race like any other race,” Gray said. “I think when you put more pressure on yourself you’re more prone to mistakes. Winning this event would be really cool for me since my dad (Shane Gray) won this event back in 2014.”
Veteran Greg Anderson is in the No. 2 position with his 6.621 pass at 208.75 in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro. Defending world champion Bo Butner clinched his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship during the lone qualifying session of the evening.
Defending event winner Krawiec is at the top of the Pro Stock Motorcycle order with a 6.825 at 197.02 on his Mello Yello / Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson.
“I think that was an awesome run for it just getting off the trailer,” Krawiec stated. “I made a nice clean pass. It didn’t rattle, shake and it was overall just a very clean run and I’m happy with it.”
Matt Smith is currently in the No. 2 position on his Victory Magnum after his pass of 6.850 at 196.47.
Qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals continues Saturday with two sessions beginning at 1:15 p.m.
Friday's results after the first one of five rounds of qualifying for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, 18th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Monday's final eliminations.
Top Fuel -- 1. Mike Salinas, 3.756 seconds, 321.04 mph; 2. Antron Brown, 3.772, 325.22; 3. Scott Palmer, 3.791, 327.90; 4. Leah Pritchett, 3.797, 323.50; 5. Tony Schumacher, 3.801, 328.14; 6. Clay Millican, 3.813, 318.17; 7. Blake Alexander, 3.815, 311.41; 8. Doug Kalitta, 3.824, 305.77; 9. Pat Dakin, 3.835, 323.04; 10. Billy Torrence, 3.840, 315.12; 11. Brittany Force, 4.393, 179.85; 12.
Richie Crampton, 4.402, 183.72; 13. T.J. Zizzo, 4.514, 171.05; 14. Wayne Newby, 4.567, 171.34; 15. Steve Torrence, 4.957, 141.16; 16. Terry McMillen, 5.116, 138.96.
Not Qualified: 17. Kebin Kinsley, 5.325, 111.64; 18. Lex Joon, broke.
Funny Car -- 1. J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 3.910, 325.45; 2. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.928, 322.65; 3. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.943, 324.05; 4. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.948, 320.36; 5. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.952, 319.60; 6. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 3.961, 325.22; 7. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 4.003, 320.89; 8. Cruz Pedregon, Camry, 4.006, 316.08; 9. Robert Hight, Camaro, 4.010, 301.27; 10. Del Worsham, Camry, 4.103, 261.32; 11. Courtney Force, Camaro, 4.330, 214.83; 12. Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 5.043, 151.58; 13. Jack Beckman, Charger, 6.031, 113.03; 14. Ron Capps, Charger, 6.240, 114.66; 15. Jim Campbell, Charger, 10.389, 61.82; 16. Justin Schriefer, Charger, broke.
Not Qualified: 17. Bob Bode, broke; 18. Terry Haddock, broke.
Pro Stock -- 1. Tanner Gray, Chevy Camaro, 6.603, 208.68; 2. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.621, 208.75; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.623, 206.99; 4. Vincent Nobile, Camaro, 6.628, 208.04; 5. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.630, 207.85; 6. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.632, 207.08; 7. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.638, 208.17; 8. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.642, 208.26; 9. Drew Skillman, Camaro, 6.648, 208.23; 10. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.650, 207.30; 11. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.653, 208.26; 12. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.658, 206.76; 13. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.690, 206.13; 14. John Gaydosh Jr, Camaro, 6.718, 205.91; 15. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.731, 206.01; 16. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.735, 205.32.
Not Qualified: 17. Alan Prusiensky, 6.738, 205.57; 18. Charlie Westcott Jr., 6.832, 202.15; 19. Val Smeland, 6.888, 176.17.
Pro Stock Motorcycle -- 1. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.825, 197.02; 2. Matt Smith, Victory, 6.850, 196.47; 3. Chip Ellis, Harley-Davidson, 6.856, 196.44; 4. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.866, 195.11; 5. LE Tonglet, Suzuki, 6.879, 195.11; 6. Hector Arana Jr, 6.883, 197.51; 7. Mark Paquette, Buell, 6.893, 194.13; 8. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.934, 193.38; 9. Ryan Oehler, Buell, 6.940, 193.93; 10. Joey Gladstone, Victory, 6.941, 193.71; 11. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.952, 191.02; 12. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, 6.961, 191.78; 13. Scotty Pollacheck, Suzuki, 6.962, 190.94; 14. Hector Arana, 6.986, 197.28; 15. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.991, 192.08; 16. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.992, 191.43.
Not Qualified: 17. Ron Tornow, 7.080, 190.81; 18. Angelle Sampey, 7.091, 191.29; 19. Andie Rawlings, 7.501, 171.18; 20. Karen Stoffer, 13.187, 58.53; 21. Odolph Daniels, broke; 22. Wendell Daniels, broke.
FRIGO LEADS PRO MOD CATEGORY AT THE CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
Frigo ran a 5.82-second pass at 254.09 mph in the session in his ’69 Camaro.
Chad Green qualified second with a run of 5.825 at 245.63 and points leader Rickie Smith is fifth at 5.831 at 247.97.
E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series qualifying continues Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Lucas Oil Raceway.
Friday's results after the first one of five rounds of qualifying for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the eighth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Monday's final eliminations.
Pro Modified -- 1. Sidnei Frigo, Chevy Corvette, 5.823, 254.09; 2. Chad Green, Chevy Camaro, 5.825, 245.63; 3. Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.827, 249.35; 4. Mike Janis, Camaro, 5.830, 245.27; 5. Rickie Smith, Camaro, 5.831, 247.97; 6. Dan Stevenson, Camaro, 5.855, 254.33; 7. Bob Rahaim, Camaro, 5.867, 246.48; 8. Jeremy Ray, Corvette, 5.892, 244.34; 9. Chip King, Dodge Daytona, 5.897, 246.89; 10. Danny Rowe, Camaro, 5.901, 248.80; 11. Steve Matusek, Camaro, 5.902, 246.62; 12. Todd Tutterow, Camaro, 5.999, 240.00; 13. Bill Glidden, Camaro, 6.024, 231.60; 14. Steve Jackson, Camaro, 6.057, 238.85; 15. Shane Molinari, Pontiac Firebird, 6.076, 239.23; 16. Mike Castellana, Camaro, 6.259, 184.40.
Not Qualified: 17. Clint Satterfield, 6.450, 228.15; 18. Doug Winters, 7.048, 125.34; 19. Jose Gonzalez, 7.452, 143.58; 20. Erica Enders, 7.485, 127.90; 21. Troy Coughlin, 7.505, 166.33; 22. Jim Whiteley, 7.790, 142.84; 23. Michael Bowman, 8.222, 115.74; 24. Jason Scruggs, 8.527, 106.12; 25. Harry Hruska, 8.658, 112.02; 26. Marc Caruso, 9.048, 99.14; 27. Michael Biehle, 9.199, 99.45; 28. Steven Whiteley, 9.498, 95.58.
THURSDAY QUALIFYING - SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING WINDS DOWN IN DAY TWO
At least three sportsman categories solidified their qualified fields during the second day of the Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals outside of Indianapolis.
Stock Eliminator was king as the day was reserved for class eliminations in everything from the quickest to the slowest.
Paul Wong remained the top runner after four sessions with a 13.485 in his V-6 1987 El Camino, -2.015 under the V/Stock Automatic standard. The 128-car field required at least an -.885 to get in the field which was anchored by Bill Bagley and his 1973 Plymouth Duster.
Dodge Hemi Challenge racer Gary Wolkwitz will start from the pole for the second consecutive year as he seeks his first career win during the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Mopar-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Super Stock cars.
Super Comp completed its first round with Kenneth Wickham and Mike Robilotto scored first round wins with perfect 8.900 elapsed times.
Comp Eliminator kicked off qualifying, and with two sessions complete Raymond Martin leads the pack with his K/Altered Automatic roadster turning in a 7.625 elapsed time, -.655 under.
Ernie Neal remains atop Super Stock with a 9.553 elapsed time, -1.497 under the GT/N index.
DODGE HEMI SHOOTOUT (FINAL ORDER)
1 1945 Gary Wolkwitz, Whitehouse Station NJ, '68 Dart 8.524 154.86 154.86
2 1058 James Daniels, Yardley PA, '68 Dart 8.538 155.20 155.20
3 1968 Steve Comella, Webster NY, '68 Barracuda 8.556 156.79 156.79
4 350 Jim Pancake, Cardington OH, '68 Dart 8.615 154.95 154.95
5 1426 Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill WV, '68 Barracuda 8.643 155.06 155.06
6 1428 Gus Mantas, Toronto ON, '68 Barracuda 8.645 151.75 151.75
7 364 Tony DePillo, Dayton OH, '68 Barracuda 8.652 154.99 154.99
8 138 Wendell Howes, Rothesay NB, '68 Barracuda 8.671 153.37 153.37
9 7077 Rich Locker, North Royalton OH, '68 Barracuda 8.674 153.09 153.09
10 403H Stephen Hebert, Westlake LA, '68 Barracuda 8.675 155.36 155.36
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SUPER STOCK (SESSION THREE)
1 354 GT/N Ernie Neal, Columbus IN, '05 Cavalier 9.553 11.05 -1.497
2 3858 GT/K Dan Jacobs, Elizabeth IN, '05 Cavalier 9.318 10.75 -1.432
3 757 SS/JA Larry Zavala, Montebello CA, '89 Camaro 9.681 11.00 -1.319
4 1633 SS/JA A. Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro NY, '89 Cam 9.695 11.00 -1.305
5 4312 FGT/B Paul Candies, Des Allemands LA, '12 Musta 7.948 9.20 -1.252
6 3269 SS/HA Jeff Dona, Gordonville MO, '98 Firebird 9.363 10.60 -1.237
7 3215 SS/KA Ron Terrell, Hebron KY, '87 Camaro 10.025 11.25 -1.225
8 3338 SS/MA Mike Morgan, Brazil IN, '77 Firebird 10.635 11.85 -1.215
9 306 SS/IA David Tincher, Elizabethtown IN, '95 Corv 9.498 10.70 -1.202
10 39 GT/HA Irvin Johns, Memphis IN, '05 Cavalier 9.310 10.50 -1.190
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COMP ELIMINATOR (SESSION TWO)
1 429 K/AA Raymond Martin, Mt. Belvieu TX, '32 Bantam 7.625 8.28 -0.655
2 358 I/AA David Billingsley, Decatur IL, '14 Camaro 8.070 8.72 -0.650
3 330 D/D Brian Browell, Lafayette IN, MR2-Chevy 7.201 7.84 -0.639
4 553 G/AA Daryl Arrowsmith, Ham Lake MN, '06 GTO 8.232 8.87 -0.638
5 2 E/DA Frank Aragona, Freehold NJ, N&P 7.297 7.93 -0.633
6 5008 G/A Travis Gusso, Sioux Falls SD, '10 Cobalt 8.372 9.00 -0.628
7 224 AA/AM Brad Plourd, Holly Pond AL, '23-T Ford 6.413 7.04 -0.627
8 10 C/DA Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg IN, Spitzer 6.975 7.60 -0.625
9 3535 C/SM David Dupps, Germantown OH, '08 Cobalt 8.233 8.84 -0.607
10 54 G/AA Terry Ticel, Lawrence KS, '10 GXP 8.265 8.86 -0.595
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STOCK (FINAL)
1 7784 V/SA Paul Wong, Las Vegas NV, '87 El Camino 13.485 15.50 -2.015
2 3077 FS/K Bill Dyer, Port Byron IL, '10 Mustang 10.169 11.90 -1.731
3 3499 U/S Gary Summers, Franklin KY, '75 Mustang 12.952 14.65 -1.698
4 3139 EF/S Ron Seibenick, Perry OH, '86 Tempo 16.018 17.45 -1.432
5 4705 C/SA Bobby Brannon, Bossier City LA, '69 Camaro 9.981 11.40 -1.419
6 627 U/SA Brian Seaburg, Belfair WA, '72 Comet 13.487 14.85 -1.363
7 244 B/SA Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg IN, '15 Camaro 9.893 11.25 -1.357
8 3695 FS/G Luke Ubelhor, Bristow IN, '09 Challenger 10.022 11.35 -1.328
9 3321 C/SA Marion Stephenson, Williamsport IN, '15 C 10.079 11.40 -1.321
10 3609 U/SA John McCarthy Jr., Lyndon KY, '60 Kingswo 13.540 14.85 -1.310
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SUPER COMP (RD. 1 WINNERS)
1 604 S/C Kenneth Wickham, Urbana MO, S&W-Chevy 8.900 8.90 0.000
2 11 S/C Mike Robilotto, Albany NY, Undercover-Che 8.900 8.90 0.000
3 3332 S/C Shanna Snyder, Elkhart IN, American-Chevy 8.901 8.90 0.001
4 4961 S/C Craig Anderson, Waxahachie TX, Mullis-Che 8.901 8.90 0.001
5 3171 S/C Chris Sullivan, Auburn IL, Undercover-Che 8.902 8.90 0.002
6 3483 S/C Bryson Scruggs, Pleasant View TN, America 8.902 8.90 0.002
7 3 S/C Gary Stinnett, Emporia KS, Miller-Stin 8.902 8.90 0.002
8 1046 S/C Jack Sepanek Jr., Moosic PA, Undercover-C 8.902 8.90 0.002
9 780V S/C Val Torres Jr., Chino CA, TNT-Chevy 8.903 8.90 0.003
10 269 S/C David Schmidt, Flintstone GA, Miller-Chevy 8.904 8.90 0.004
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WEDNESDAY QUALIFYING - AN EL CAMINO SHALL LEAD THEM
The good thing about NHRA's Stock Eliminator is the oddest of combinations can emerge as the king of the hill over the obvious favorites.
Let the record reflect Paul Wong could do no wrong in the first two sessions of Stock Eliminator qualifying at the Chevrolet U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway outside of Indianapolis.
Wong, during Wednesday's opening session, set the pace with a -1.988, 13.512 run under the V/Stock Automatic in his 262-inch, V-6 powered El Camino.
Coming in a distant second was the Factory Stock/K Mustang of Bill Dyer, -1.630 under the index with a 10.270. Gary Summers' stick-shifted, U/Stock Mustang was third with a 13.040, -1.610 performance.
Leonard Mattingly, -.799 under the A/Stock Automatic index, is No. 128, and on the bubble. There are 170 entries in competition this weekend.
Super Stock veteran Ernie Neal remained at the top of the leaderboard through two sessions. Neal ran a 9.578 behind the wheel of his GT/N Cavalier, -1.472 under the index. Slipping into second, also driving a Cavalier, Dan Jacobs run -1.404 under the GT/K index with a 9.346 elapsed time. Larry Zavala's SS/JA Camaro was third at -1.275 under with a 9.725.
Ryan Wilson's SS/FA Camaro now sits on the bubble at No. 128 with a -.612, 9.838.
After two sessions, Steve Comella leads Dodge Hemi Challenge qualifying with an 8.561 elapsed time, while Tony DePillo anchors the 16-car field with an 8.853.
Qualifying resumes on Thursday with a final session of Stock qualifying, with class eliminations to kick off after a session of Super Comp and Super Gas time trials.
SUPER STOCK (SESSION TWO)
1 354 GT/N Ernie Neal, Columbus IN, '05 Cavalier 9.578 11.05 -1.472
2 3858 GT/K Dan Jacobs, Elizabeth IN, '05 Cavalier 9.346 10.75 -1.404
3 757 SS/JA Larry Zavala, Montebello CA, '87 Camaro 9.725 11.00 -1.275
4 1633 SS/JA A. Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro NY, '88 Cam 9.743 11.00 -1.257
5 3215 SS/KA Ron Terrell, Hebron KY, '85 Camaro 10.062 11.25 -1.188
6 4312 FGT/B Paul Candies, Des Allemands LA, '12 Musta 8.017 9.20 -1.183
7 6396 GT/IA Sean Cour, Brush Prairie WA, '09 Cobalt 9.495 10.65 -1.155
8 3338 SS/MA Mike Morgan, Brazil IN, '77 Firebird 10.703 11.85 -1.147
9 39 GT/HA Irvin Johns, Memphis IN, '05 Cavalier 9.367 10.50 -1.133
10 2426 GT/GA Jonny Fogle, Neese SC, '05 Cavalier 9.272 10.40 -1.128
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STOCK (SESSION TWO)
1 7784 V/SA Paul Wong, Las Vegas NV, '87 El Camino 13.512 15.50 -1.988
2 3077 FS/K Bill Dyer, Port Byron IL, '10 Mustang 10.270 11.90 -1.630
3 3499 U/S Gary Summers, Franklin KY, '75 Mustang 13.040 14.65 -1.610
4 3139 EF/S Ron Seibenick, Perry OH, '86 Tempo 16.018 17.45 -1.432
5 627 U/SA Brian Seaburg, Belfair WA, '72 Comet 13.488 14.85 -1.362
6 3321 C/SA Marion Stephenson, Williamsport IN, '15 C 10.085 11.40 -1.315
7 2455 C/SA Jason Line, Troutman NC, '70 Gran Sport 10.183 11.40 -1.217
8 244 B/SA Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg IN, '15 Camaro 10.043 11.25 -1.207
9 3746 T/S Jack Larsen, Cropsey IL, '72 Comet 13.198 14.40 -1.202
10 1204 FS/E Donald Carson, Ridgewood NJ, '14 Mustang 9.752 10.95 -1.198
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HEMI CHALLENGE (SESSION TWO)
1968 SS/AH Steve Comella, Webster NY, '68 Barracuda 8.561 9.30 -0.739
2 1058 SS/AH James Daniels, Yardley PA, '68 Dart 8.586 9.30 -0.714
3 1945 SS/AH Gary Wolkwitz, Whitehouse Station NJ, '68 8.587 9.30 -0.713
4 350 SS/AH Jim Pancake, Cardington OH, '68 Dart 8.615 9.30 -0.685
5 1426 SS/AH Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill WV, '68 Barracuda 8.643 9.30 -0.657
6 138 SS/AH Wendell Howes, Rothesay NB, '68 Barracuda 8.671 9.30 -0.629
7 7077 SS/AH Rich Locker, North Royalton OH, '68 Barra 8.674 9.30 -0.626
8 403H SS/AH Stephen Hebert, Westlake LA, '68 Barracuda 8.675 9.30 -0.625
9 2198 SS/AH Stephen Yantus, Charleston SC, '68 Barrac 8.690 9.30 -0.610
10 4300 SS/AH Lloyd Wofford, Jonesboro AR, '68 Barracuda 8.703 9.30 -0.597
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