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MONDAY – J. FORCE, KALITTA, LAUGHLIN & SAVOIE GET MEMORABLE WINS AT PRESTIGIOUS 65TH ANNUAL U.S. NATIONALS
A month after picking up his 150th career NHRA win, 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force raced to his fifth career victory at Indy, winning the prestigious 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won in their respective categories at the final regular-season race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. It is the 18th of 24 events in 2019.
Force tied Ed “Ace” McCulloch for the most Funny Car wins in Indy history, powering his PEAK Chevrolet Performance Accessories Chevrolet Camaro SS to a run of 3.919-seconds at 324.44 mph to beat Jack Beckman’s 3.940 at 325.92 in the final round. It is Force’s second win in 2019, 151st in his career and first at Indy since 2002. The legendary driver beat Jonnie Lindberg, points leader Robert Hight and Matt Hagan to reach his first Indy final in five years, capping it off with the impressive victory.
“Someday I’ve got to go out that door, and I said two things: It would sure be nice to win a championship and it would sure be nice to win Indy one more time,” Force said. “This race really meant a lot. I didn’t think I would ever get the chance again and I didn’t think I could be that good with the right team that supported me. Racing is what I love to do and I love it so much. Winning Indy, it’s the biggest thing on my bucket list. I never thought I would get the chance again no matter how good I was. This was a big moment for me.”
Beckman, the No. 1 qualifier, beat Justin Schriefer, Bob Tasca III and defending world champ J.R. Todd to reach his fourth final round in 2019 and 60th in his career. He will start the Countdown to the Championship in fourth. Force will start from the second position thanks to his memorable win in Indy, trailing only John Force Racing teammate Hight.
Making his 500th raceday start, the veteran Kalitta won for the first time in Indy and 46th time in his career thanks to his 4.144 at 212.43 in the final in his Mac Tools dragster to slip past Billy Torrence’s 4.220 at 206.01. It is Kalitta’s second win this season. He knocked off Clay Millican, No. 1 qualifier Brittany Force and Austin Prock to reach the finals, something he has done three previous times at Indy. In fact, he had the second-most career wins in NHRA history for a driver who had never won at Indy, but this time Kalitta pulled through, becoming the 30th different Top Fuel winner at the Big Go and also joining team owner Connie Kalitta as a U.S. Nationals winner.
“It’s incredible and I just can’t say enough for everyone working on my car today,” Kalitta said. “Having Connie (Kalitta) in our corner was awesome and what a day. It was kind of ugly out there in the final and I thought it was over, but the win light came on. It’s great to be able to win a race that Connie won as well, so that’s cool.”
Torrence beat Wayne Newby, Shawn Reed and Antron Brown to reach his fourth final round this season. His strong day also gave him his first Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship berth, as he will start the playoffs in 10th. His son, Steve, will start from the No. 1 position as he looks to defend his championship, but Monday belonged to Kalitta, who will start the Countdown to the Championship in second as he seeks his first world title.
“I can’t say enough about everybody on my team and how hard we worked to win this thing,” Kalitta said. “The track conditions were incredible this weekend and the fans here are awesome. It hasn’t quite settled in that I won this thing yet, but it’s awesome. We’re looking forward to (the Countdown to the Championship) and we’re going to give it our best.”
In Pro Stock, Laughlin won for the first time in 2019 and at the U.S. Nationals, beating Elite Motorsports teammate Erica Enders in the final round with a 6.648 at 207.43 in his Havoline Camaro. Laughlin picked up wins against Steve Graham, Val Smeland and Deric Kramer to reach the final round, chasing down Enders to become the 25th different driver to win in Pro Stock at Indy. It’s also Laughlin’s first win in the class in more than two years.
“I just about choked up there, to be honest, but at the end of the day we got it done,” said Laughlin, who has three career Pro Stock wins. “It’s unbelievable. I’ve never even made the Countdown before and we’ve just made huge strides. It’s been a breakout season and I’m at a loss for words.”
Enders went to her second straight final round and 49th in her career by beating Richard Freeman, Greg Anderson and Jason Line, slowing to a 6.773 at 206.80 in the final round against Laughlin. Smeland clinched the final spot in the playoffs, earning his first career berth in the Countdown to the Championship. Laughlin, who is seeking his first world title, will start from second, behind only Bo Butner, who has been the points leader for all 12 Pro Stock races thus far in 2019.
Savoie claimed his second career win at Indy, going 6.851 at 195.25 in the final round on his Savoie’s Alligator Farm Suzuki to beat points leader Andrew Hines. It is Savoie’s 10th career victory and first this year. The veteran and former world champ beat Ryan Oehler, Joey Gladstone and Eddie Krawiec to reach the final round, earning the victory after Hines went red. It led to an emotional celebration on the top end, as Savoie enjoyed the first win for a Suzuki in 2019.
Hines beat Kelly Clontz, Scotty Pollacheck and defending world champ Matt Smith to earn his eighth final round appearance in 2019 and 94th in his career. He’ll start the Countdown to the Championship as the points leader, while Savoie, who entered the weekend in 10th, jumped all the way to fifth with his winning weekend.
“The Suzukis have been struggling, but we’ve been working and it paid off,” Savoie said. “I held my composure and we were able to make some good runs. When Andrew throws up a red light, you better thank God for it because that doesn’t happen very often. I didn’t know if I would ever win another one. It’s not easy. But we’re going to go for it and see what happens. It’s an honor to get this second one (at Indy).”
In the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series, Tii Tharpe won his second championship in the class on Monday. The title chase came down to the final day for the second straight year, and Tharpe again edged out Doug Vancil. Tharpe, who won three races in 2019, wrapped up the title by going 6.398 at 219.33 in the semifinals on his Spevco/Jay Turner Racing Harley.
The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues Sept. 12-15 with the first of six races in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs, the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa.
SUNDAY – SAMPEY, B. FORCE, BECKMAN AND BUTNER EARN NO. 1 QUALIFIERS AT PRESTIGIOUS U.S. NATIONALS
Angelle Sampey earned her first No. 1 qualifier since 2016 and the 50th in her career, as she raced to the top spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Sunday at the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Brittany Force (Top Fuel) Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) also earned No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the final regular-season race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. It is the 18th of 24 events in 2019.
Sampey, a three-time world champion, used her 6.816-second run at 195.53 mph on her Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson FXDR from Saturday to gain the top qualifying position. A two-time Indy winner, Sampey will face off with Joey Gladstone in the first round of eliminations. Defending world champ Matt Smith will start from second after going 6.820 at 197.25, while points leader Andrew Hines finished third in qualifying with a 6.823 at 195.87.
“I just never imagined that I would get a No. 1 qualifier at this race, this year,” said Sampey, whose two Indy wins came from the No. 1 spot. “It’s been a rough year, and I came here just thinking I was going to do whatever I can. Getting a No. 1 qualifier and getting a confidence boost like this is what I really, really needed right now. I’m feeling much more comfortable going into tomorrow than I did coming into qualifying, and I’m just going to try to keep that momentum going.”
Force became the first female to qualify No. 1 in Top Fuel history at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals thanks to her track-record time of 3.645 at 332.26 from Saturday in her Advance Auto Parts dragster, also accomplishing it in the quickest qualifying field in NHRA history. It is her sixth top qualifier of 2019 and 16th in her career, and Force, trying for her first win at the Big Go, will face T.J. Zizzo in the opening round of eliminations.
“That’s pretty awesome to be able to accomplish that with the Advance Auto Parts team,” Force said. “That’s a big accomplishment, but we want to do more. We want to win tomorrow. To win Indy, it’s joining a list of legends. My dad is on there, and so are so many drivers that I’ve looked up to. Everyone wants to win Indy and our team wants to as well.”
Billy Torrence, who entered the weekend 12th in points, qualified second with his run of 3.655 at a track-record speed of 333.33 as he tries to make a run into the top 10 and secure his first birth in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. Defending world champ and points leader Steve Torrence took the third spot with a 3.656 at 331.12.
Funny Car’s Beckman earned his first No. 1 qualifier of 2019, as his 3.861 at 330.07 in his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat from Saturday held up. It is Beckman’s 25th career No. 1 qualifier in what is the quickest qualifying field in Funny Car history. He will face Justin Schriefer in the first round, as Beckman seeks his first win of 2019 and second at Indy.
“I think we’ve been as close to perfect as a Funny Car has been lately,” Beckman said. “Everyone on our team is revved up and I think it’s so important to set the tone that you know you can be the best. I feel like I’m doing the best I can, and tomorrow is raceday and you’ve got to be flawless. Tomorrow is not about E.T. slips, it’s about win lights. You don’t even have to be good, you just have to be better than the car in the other lane.”
Beckman’s Don Schumacher Racing teammate Matt Hagan qualified second thanks to his run of 3.874 at 327.66 from Saturday, while John Force is a spot behind with a 3.876 at 332.67. Back-to-back Indy winner J.R. Todd starts from the fifth position, while points leader Robert Hight qualified sixth. In all, 15 of the 16 qualified cars made 3-second runs.
In Pro Stock, points leader Butner picked up his third No. 1 qualifier this year and 11th in his career after his run of 6.559 at 210.28 in his Jim Butner Auto Group Camaro held up. Butner will aim to be the sixth straight first-time Pro Stock winner at Indy and will face Kenny Delco in the opening round of eliminations. His KB Racing teammate, Jason Line, will start from second with his 6.561 at 210.64 and will also try to win at Indy for the first time. Erica Enders begins raceday from the third position after going 6.575 at 208.94.
“We have a very good car that can turn win lights on, and we’re happy with that,” Butner said. “We tried a lot of stuff throughout the year, but now it’s serious time. I really want to win Indy to top off my career and that’s my goal. It’s our home track and it’s still the biggest race ever.”
In the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, three-time world champ Rickie Smith qualified No. 1 with a run of 5.717 at 251.34 in his nitrous-powered Camaro. He’ll face off with Eric Latino in the first round of eliminations.
Eliminations at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday. Television coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), and continues on the FOX national broadcast network at 1 p.m. ET.
Monday’s first-round pairings for eliminations for the 65th 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. Brittany Force, 3.645 seconds, 332.26 mph vs. 16. T.J. Zizzo, 3.775, 324.67; 2. Billy Torrence, 3.655, 333.33 vs. 15. Wayne Newby, 3.771, 323.19; 3. Steve Torrence, 3.656, 331.12 vs. 14. Terry McMillen, 3.764, 325.14; 4. Mike Salinas, 3.681, 331.20 vs. 13. Scott Palmer, 3.740, 321.27; 5. Richie Crampton, 3.696, 326.32 vs. 12. Austin Prock, 3.726, 326.71; 6. Antron Brown, 3.698, 329.02 vs. 11. Jordan Vandergriff, 3.717, 324.36; 7. Leah Pritchett, 3.701, 322.42 vs. 10. Shawn Reed, 3.714, 326.00; 8. Doug Kalitta, 3.706, 332.75 vs. 9. Clay Millican, 3.706, 324.36.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Pat Dakin, 3.813, 308.00; 18. Luigi Novelli, 3.986, 295.92; 19. Cameron Ferre, 3.987, 297.29; 20. Chris Karamesines, 4.076, 253.56; 21. Lex Joon, 5.032, 143.25.
Funny Car — 1. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.861, 330.07 vs. 16. Justin Schriefer, Charger, 4.005, 317.94; 2. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.874, 327.66 vs. 15. Bob Bode, Ford Mustang, 3.982, 320.20; 3. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.876, 332.67 vs. 14. Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 3.968, 321.81; 4. Ron Capps, Charger, 3.882, 327.66 vs. 13. Ray Martin, Toyota Camry, 3.962, 325.22; 5. J.R. Todd, Camry, 3.883, 331.20 vs. 12. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.949, 291.13; 6. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.884, 330.07 vs. 11. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.923, 326.08; 7. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 3.887, 330.63 vs. 10. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 3.909, 319.82; 8. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 3.894, 325.85 vs. 9. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.900, 325.30.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Jim Campbell, 4.018, 317.05; 18. Phil Burkart, 4.047, 305.08; 19. Terry Haddock, 4.086, 292.08.
Pro Stock — 1. Bo Butner, Chevy Camaro, 6.559, 210.28 vs. 16. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.640, 206.83; 2. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.561, 210.64 vs. 15. Shane Tucker, Camaro, 6.635, 208.07; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.575, 208.94 vs. 14. Richard Freeman, Ford Mustang, 6.631, 207.50; 4. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.575, 207.78 vs. 13. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.627, 208.26; 5. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.576, 207.94 vs. 12. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.624, 207.30; 6. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.580, 209.01 vs. 11. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.605, 208.20; 7. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.586, 207.59 vs. 10. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.596, 208.52; 8. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.587, 209.20 vs. 9. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.592, 208.68.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Alan Prusiensky, 6.656, 207.56; 18. Cristian Cuadra, 6.693, 205.72; 19. Wally Stroupe, 6.694, 206.13; 20. Robert River, 6.803, 202.42; 21. Jeremy Martorella, 6.848, 202.45.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 6.816, 195.53 vs. 16. Joey Gladstone, EBR, 7.032, 189.34; 2. Matt Smith, EBR, 6.820, 197.25 vs. 15. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 7.017, 187.31; 3. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.823, 195.87 vs. 14. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.974, 191.40; 4. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.846, 195.70 vs. 13. Cory Reed, EBR, 6.970, 191.29; 5. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.878, 194.72 vs. 12. Hector Arana, EBR, 6.926, 194.97; 6. Angie Smith, EBR, 6.879, 196.50 vs. 11. Scotty Pollacheck, EBR, 6.924, 193.96; 7. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.880, 195.11 vs. 10. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.914, 192.22; 8. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.885, 193.63 vs. 9. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.891, 195.73.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Jianna Salinas, 7.134, 189.55; 18. Michael Ray, 7.164, 185.26; 19. Andie Rawlings, 7.497, 173.90.
SATURDAY – B. FORCE SETS TRACK RECORD, JOINED BY BECKMAN, BUTNER & SAMPEY IN PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT U.S. NATIONALS
Brittany Force’s weekend at the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals keeps getting better, as she broke the Top Fuel track record on Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis to stay in the provisional No. 1 spot.
Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and Angelle Sampey (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the final regular-season race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. It is the 18th of 24 events in 2019.
Force put down an impressive blast of 3.645-seconds at 332.26 mph to set the track record in her Advance Auto Parts dragster and remain in the top spot in what is already the quickest qualifying field in Top Fuel history. The 2017 world champion is chasing her first Indy win and stays in line to claim her sixth No. 1 qualifier of 2019 and 16th overall.
The Torrence family is close behind, as Billy Torrence moved to second after his pass of 3.655 at a track speed record of 333.33, while his son, Steve, the defending world champ and points leader, is third after going 3.656 at 331.12.
“They’ve all felt fast this weekend and consistency is really what we’ve been looking for,” said Force, who has one win in 2019. “That’s the main thing we’ve been struggling with and to put a number like that on the board, that was pretty awesome. I was pumped when they told me what we ran. I knew we were going to push again, but I didn’t know conditions were going to be better. We stepped it up and got around everybody. It’s the biggest race of the season and it’s Indy, and everything is kind of falling together at the right time.”
Funny Car’s Beckman stayed in the No. 1 position, improving on his performance from Friday with a run of 3.861 at 330.07 in his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Beckman, who is after his first win of 2019, is closing in on first No. 1 qualifier this year and 25th in his career. Don Schumacher Racing teammate Matt Hagan made a huge leap in the final qualifying session, jumping from 13th to second with his run of 3.874 at 327.66. John Force is currently qualified third after going 3.876 at 332.67 on Saturday.
In Pro Stock, points leader Butner moved into the top spot in his Jim Butner Auto Group Camaro after going 6.559 at 210.28. He is trying for his third No. 1 qualifier this year and 11th in his career. Butner is also after his first Pro Stock win at Indy, looking to become the sixth straight first-time winner in the class at the prestigious race. Butner’s KB Racing teammate, Jason Line, improved on his top time from Friday but now sits in second after running 6.561 at 210.64. Erica Enders is a spot back thanks to her 6.575 at 208.94.
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Sampey jumped into the No. 1 position with a 6.816 at 195.53 on her Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson FXDR. If it holds, it would be Sampey’s first No. 1 qualifier since 2016 and 50th in her career. The run also helped Sampey’s playoff chances, as the three-time world champion and two-time Indy winner came into the weekend ninth in points. Defending world champion Matt Smith also made a big move on Saturday into second with a 6.820 at 197.25. Points leader Andrew Hines follows in third with his 6.823 at 195.87.
Qualifying continues at 1:15 p.m. ET on Sunday with the final two sessions at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Television coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), and continues with live qualifying action on FS1 at 4 p.m. ET.
Saturday’s results after the first three of five rounds of qualifying for the 65th 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. Brittany Force, 3.645 seconds, 332.26 mph; 2. Billy Torrence, 3.655, 333.33; 3. Steve Torrence, 3.656, 331.12; 4. Mike Salinas, 3.681, 331.20; 5. Richie Crampton, 3.696, 326.32; 6. Antron Brown, 3.698, 329.02; 7. Leah Pritchett, 3.701, 322.42; 8. Doug Kalitta, 3.706, 332.75; 9. Clay Millican, 3.706, 324.36; 10. Shawn Reed, 3.714, 326.00; 11. Jordan Vandergriff, 3.717, 324.36; 12. Scott Palmer, 3.740, 321.27; 13. Austin Prock, 3.742, 328.06; 14. Terry McMillen, 3.764, 325.14; 15. Wayne Newby, 3.771, 323.19; 16. T.J. Zizzo, 3.782, 326.08.
Not Qualified: 17. Pat Dakin, 3.813, 308.00; 18. Luigi Novelli, 3.986, 295.92; 19. Cameron Ferre, 3.987, 297.29; 20. Lex Joon, 6.064, 110.21.
Funny Car –– 1. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.861, 330.07; 2. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.874, 327.66; 3. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.876, 332.67; 4. Ron Capps, Charger, 3.882, 327.66; 5. J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 3.883, 331.20; 6. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 3.887, 330.63; 7. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.896, 331.94; 8. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.900, 325.30; 9. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.920, 325.85; 10. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.923, 326.08; 11. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.949, 291.13; 12. Ray Martin, Camry, 3.962, 325.22; 13. Bob Bode, Mustang, 3.982, 320.20; 14. Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 3.989, 282.01; 15. Justin Schriefer, Charger, 4.005, 317.94; 16. Phil Burkart, Charger, 4.061, 285.53.
Not Qualified: 17. Jim Campbell, 4.164, 300.06; 18. Tommy Johnson Jr., 4.368, 200.71; 19. Terry Haddock, 7.774, 83.46.
Pro Stock — 1. Bo Butner, Chevy Camaro, 6.559, 210.28; 2. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.561, 210.64; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.575, 208.94; 4. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.575, 207.78; 5. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.576, 207.94; 6. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.580, 209.01; 7. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.586, 207.59; 8. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.587, 209.20; 9. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.592, 208.68; 10. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.596, 208.52; 11. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.605, 208.20; 12. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.624, 207.30; 13. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.627, 208.26; 14. Shane Tucker, Camaro, 6.635, 208.07; 15. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.640, 206.83; 16. Alan Prusiensky, Dodge Dart, 6.656, 207.56. Not Qualified: 17. Cristian Cuadra, 6.693, 205.72; 18. Wally Stroupe, 6.694, 206.13; 19. Robert River, 6.814, 200.80; 20. Jeremy Martorella, 6.848, 202.45; 21. Richard Freeman, 7.776, 130.73.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 6.816, 195.53; 2. Matt Smith, EBR, 6.820, 197.25; 3. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.823, 195.87; 4. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.846, 195.70; 5. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.878, 194.72; 6. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.880, 195.11; 7. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.885, 193.63; 8. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.891, 195.73; 9. Scotty Pollacheck, EBR, 6.924, 193.96; 10. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.924, 192.55; 11. Hector Arana, EBR, 6.926, 194.97; 12. Angie Smith, EBR, 6.928, 195.11; 13. Cory Reed, EBR, 6.970, 191.29; 14. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.974, 191.40; 15. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 7.026, 187.26; 16. Joey Gladstone, EBR, 7.032, 189.34.
Not Qualified: 17. Jianna Salinas, 7.214, 183.89; 18. Michael Ray, 7.378, 185.26; 19. Andie Rawlings, 9.491, 95.34.
SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER (FINAL ORDER)
1 4 TA/D Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware OH, Hadman- 5.174 277.72 277.72
2 3 A/FD Megan Meyer, Olathe KS, Copeland-BAE 5.181 279.32 279.32
3 53 A/FD Rachel Meyer, Spring Hill KS, Meyer-BAE 5.229 269.13 272.72
4 2 B/AD Shawn Cowie, Surrey BC, Hadman-BAE 5.238 274.66 274.89
5 2030 A/FD Will Smith, Northport AL, McKinney-Chry 5.277 267.37 267.37
6 725K A/FD Krista Baldwin, Pittsboro IN, DSR-NRE 5.287 274.05 274.05
7 7 A/FD Duane Shields, Boulder City NV, Hadman- 5.295 276.18 276.18
8 6 A/FD Jackie Fricke, Flemington NJ, McKinney- 5.296 270.37 271.24
9 1766 B/AD Mike Burns, Bisbee AZ, Monden-BAE 5.300 270.92 270.92
10 357 A/FD Mike Bucher, Columbia Station OH, McKin 5.317 263.67 263.67
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TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR (FINAL ORDER)
1 1 Sean Bellemeur, Placentia CA, ’18 Camaro 5.439 270.05 270.05
2 2 Shane Westerfield, Anaheim CA, ’18 Camaro 5.491 268.97 268.97
3 5 Doug Gordon, Paso Robles CA, ’15 Camaro 5.498 267.37 267.37
4 32 Ray Drew, Hales Corners WI, ’14 Mustang 5.526 265.12 265.12
5 333 Chip Beverett, Portage IN, ’18 Camaro 5.546 254.38 254.38
6 883 Johan Lindberg, Upplands Vasby SW, ’16 Camaro 5.551 267.80 267.80
7 4 Chris Marshall, McMinnville OR, ’17 Camaro 5.554 264.60 264.60
8 8 Jay Payne, Claremont CA, ’19 Camaro 5.559 263.51 264.65
9 345 Phil Esz, Amelia OH, ’17 Camaro 5.593 259.66 259.66
10 3712 Ryan Stack, Wingham OH, ’17 Camaro 5.621 261.32 262.49
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COMPETITION ELIMINATOR (FINAL SESSION)
1 224 AA/AM Brad Plourd, Holly Pond AL, ’23-T Ford 6.260 7.04 -0.780
2 5109 A/ND John Marottek, Brighton CO, N&P-Chevy 6.811 7.48 -0.669
3 5212 D/DA Doug Engels, Watertown SD, Plant 7.385 8.01 -0.625
4 4 A/ND Craig Bourgeois, Metarie LA, Haase-Chevy 6.795 7.42 -0.625
5 330 D/D Brian Browell, Lafayette IN, MR2-Chevy 7.216 7.84 -0.624
6 3864 B/D Scott Chamness, Kankakee IL, Spitzer-GM 6.647 7.27 -0.623
7 800 B/A Jason Grima, Agnes Banks AU, ’07 Mustang 7.039 7.66 -0.621
8 4025 C/D Joey Tanksley, Greenwell Springs LA, Chas 6.862 7.48 -0.618
9 1937 F/DA Lee Zane, Elmer NJ, ’32 Bantam 8.131 8.74 -0.609
10 3 A/EA David Rampy, Piedmont AL, ’32 Bantam 7.213 7.82 -0.607
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FRIDAY – B. FORCE, BECKMAN, LINE & HINES START STRONG, TAKE PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
Brittany Force powered her way to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel on Friday during the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the final regular-season race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. It is the 18th of 24 events in 2019.
Force, who is seeking her first Indy win, ran 3.670-seconds at 327.27 mph in her Advance Auto Parts dragster to take the top spot. If the run, which was just off the track record at Indy, holds, it would give Force her sixth No. 1 qualifier of 2019 and 16th in her career. Defending world champion and points leader Steve Torrence was the only other driver to reach the 3.60s, going 3.688 at 323.81 to sit second. His father, Billy, is third after a run of 3.715 at 325.61 as he tries to break into the top 10 this weekend.
“It definitely felt fast,” Force said. “We went right down the track and put an awesome number on the board. It was a pretty awesome run, but the next two days are going to be the important ones setting us up for Monday. We’re really looking for consistency because that’s where we’ve been struggling, so this is a good start to the weekend and we’re very happy with that. I want to win here. I’ve been coming here since I was a baby and it’s on my bucket list.”
Funny Car’s Beckman, who is after his first win of 2019, drove his Infinite Hero Foundation Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to an impressive 3.875 at 328.46. It would give Beckman, the 2015 Indy winner, his first No. 1 qualifier this year and 25th in his career if it holds.
His Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps, who won the most recent race in Brainerd, is second after his blast of 3.882 at 327.66, while J.R. Todd, the defending and back-to-back Indy winner, sits third thanks to his 3.883 at a class-best 331.20. Before Friday’s run, Todd and his team also unveiled the special Mello Yello wrap they will be sporting this weekend on his Camry.
In Pro Stock, Line went 6.570 at 209.62 to take the No. 1 spot in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro. Line, who won the most recent event in Brainerd, is aiming for his second straight and third overall top qualifier of 2019, and 56th in his career. Erica Enders, the runner-up at Brainerd, is second after Friday thanks to her 6.590 at 207.24, while points leader Bo Butner is third after going 6.592 at 209.95. On Friday, the NHRA also revealed the official logo for the 50th anniversary of Pro Stock, which will be celebrated during the 2020 season.
Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Hines raced to the top spot on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, going 6.864 at 194.63. It would give Hines, a seven-time winner this year, his third No. 1 qualifier of the season and 45th in his career. Defending world champion Matt Smith is currently second after his run of 6.874 at 197.02 and Jerry Savoie is a spot back thanks to his pass of 6.898 at 193.85.
In the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, three-time world champ Rickie Smith took the top spot on Friday with a run of 5.746 at 251.95 in his Camaro.
Qualifying continues Saturday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with two rounds at 1:15 and 4:15 p.m. ET.
Friday’s results after the first one of five rounds of qualifying for the 65th 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. Brittany Force, 3.670 seconds, 327.27 mph; 2. Steve Torrence, 3.688, 323.81; 3.Billy Torrence, 3.715, 325.61; 4. Leah Pritchett, 3.726, 325.22; 5. Antron Brown, 3.729, 328.06; 6. Richie Crampton, 3.738, 325.53; 7. Doug Kalitta, 3.743, 327.19; 8. Jordan Vandergriff, 3.746, 323.19; 9. Scott Palmer, 3.759, 307.93; 10. Terry McMillen, 3.780, 322.65; 11. Shawn Reed, 3.797, 299.00; 12. Wayne Newby, 3.803, 322.11; 13. T.J. Zizzo, 3.832, 319.37; 14. Pat Dakin, 3.931, 278.00; 15. Mike Salinas, 4.176, 201.85; 16. Luigi Novelli, 5.341, 132.71.
Not Qualified: 17. Clay Millican, 5.433, 121.23; 18. Austin Prock, 7.404, 86.21.
Funny Car — 1. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.875, 328.46; 2. Ron Capps, Charger, 3.882, 327.66; 3. J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 3.883, 331.20; 4. Shawn Langdon, Camry, 3.887, 330.63; 5. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.896, 331.94; 6. Tim Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 3.923, 326.08; 7. John Force, Camaro, 3.942, 326.00; 8. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.949, 291.13; 9. Bob Bode, Mustang, 3.987, 321.81; 10. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.987, 287.84; 11. Justin Schriefer, Charger, 4.005, 317.94; 12. Jonnie Lindberg, Mustang, 4.009, 318.99; 13. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.110, 251.63; 14. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.164, 300.06; 15. Phil Burkart, Charger, 4.306, 224.66; 16. Tommy Johnson Jr., Charger, 4.368, 200.71.
Not Qualified: 17. Terry Haddock, 7.774, 83.46; 18. Bob Tasca III, 8.057, 87.58; 19. Ray Martin, broke.
Pro Stock — 1. Jason Line, Chevy Camaro, 6.570, 209.62; 2. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.590, 207.24; 3. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.592, 209.95; 4. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.593, 207.46; 5. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.602, 208.78; 6. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.607, 207.66; 7. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.608, 208.23; 8. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.611, 207.94; 9. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.627, 208.26; 10. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 6.632, 207.56; 11. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.633, 207.94; 12. Fernando Cuadra, Camaro, 6.637, 209.20; 13. Shane Tucker, Camaro, 6.647, 207.53; 14. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.648, 207.21; 15. Steve Graham, Camaro, 6.662, 206.76; 16. Wally Stroupe, Camaro, 6.694, 206.13.
Not Qualified: 17. Cristian Cuadra, 6.719, 204.73; 18. Alan Prusiensky, 6.721, 206.61; 19. Robert River, 7.226, 198.85; 20. Richard Freeman, 10.723, 83.37; 21. Jeremy Martorella, 13.401, 77.02.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.864, 194.63; 2. Matt Smith, EBR, 6.874, 197.02; 3. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.898, 193.85; 4. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.901, 195.00; 5. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.904, 193.68; 6. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.907, 193.32; 7. Angelle Sampey, Harley-Davidson, 6.917, 188.96; 8. Angie Smith, EBR, 6.928, 195.11; 9. Scotty Pollacheck, EBR, 6.973, 193.21; 10. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.978, 193.46; 11. Hector Arana, EBR, 7.008, 192.30; 12. Cory Reed, EBR, 7.052, 191.00; 13. Joey Gladstone, EBR, 7.132, 186.85; 14. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 7.143, 187.60; 15. Jianna Salinas, Suzuki, 7.315, 183.89; 16. Michael Ray, Buell, 7.378,
185.26.
Not Qualified: 17. Steve Johnson, 7.780, 124.59; 18. Kelly Clontz, 11.702, 65.74; 19. Andie Rawlings, broke.
SPORTSMAN RESULTS
FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN (SESSION ONE)
1 387 Mark Pawuk, Akron OH, ’15 Challenger 7.946 171.40 171.40
2 1991 Pete Gasko Jr., Monroe Twp NJ, ’19 Camaro 7.976 169.98 169.98
3 3909 Drew Skillman, Greenwood IN, ’18 Mustang 7.978 171.18 171.18
4 107 Doug Hamp, York PA, ’17 Camaro 7.994 170.34 170.34
5 5 Kevin Skinner, Grove City OH, ’19 Mustang 8.020 170.47 170.47
6 597 David Kramer, Sterling CO, ’19 Camaro 8.020 170.41 170.41
7 373 Bill Skillman, Greenwood IN, ’14 Mustang 8.038 168.30 168.30
8 3 Arthur Kohn, Richmond TX, ’19 Camaro 8.049 170.88 170.88
9 313 Jesse Alexandra, West Bend WI, ’19 Camaro 8.055 166.81 166.81
10 102R Robert Falcone, Pleasant Valley NY, ’19 Camaro 8.066 169.57 169.57
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TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER (SESSION ONE)
1 4 TA/D Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware OH, Hadman- 5.276 272.67 272.67
2 6 A/FD Jackie Fricke, Flemington NJ, McKinney- 5.310 271.24 271.24
3 357 A/FD Mike Bucher, Columbia Station OH, McKin 5.317 263.67 263.67
4 3 A/FD Megan Meyer, Olathe KS, Copeland-BAE 5.320 270.43 270.43
5 53 A/FD Rachel Meyer, Spring Hill KS, Meyer-BAE 5.340 272.72 272.72
6 7015 A/FD Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg IN, Page-BAE 5.385 261.47 261.47
7 4934 A/FD Steve Collier, Benton LA, Copeland-BAE 5.410 267.91 267.91
8 238 TA/D Mick Steele, Kodak TN, Copeland-AJ 5.467 267.80 267.80
9 725K A/FD Krista Baldwin, Pittsboro IN, DSR-NRE 5.484 263.72 263.72
10 176 A/FD Jeff Veale, Stoney Creek ON, Hadman-BAE 5.494 270.92 270.92
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TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR (SESSION ONE)
1 345 Phil Esz, Amelia OH, ’17 Camaro 5.593 259.66 259.66
2 32 Ray Drew, Hales Corners WI, ’14 Mustang 5.642 261.72 261.72
3 8 Jay Payne, Claremont CA, ’19 Camaro 5.642 258.07 258.07
4 5 Doug Gordon, Paso Robles CA, ’15 Camaro 5.671 263.62 263.62
5 571 Bob McCosh, Columbia MO, ’19 Camaro 5.727 256.26 256.26
6 4 Chris Marshall, McMinnville OR, ’17 Camaro 5.751 260.71 260.71
7 34 Tony Bogolo, Hamilton OH, ’05 Camaro 5.752 246.26 246.26
8 333 Chip Beverett, Portage IN, ’18 Camaro 6.261 240.51 240.51
9 10 Ulf Leanders, Viksjofors SW, ’18 Camaro 6.300 216.62 216.62
10 440 Steve Burck, Corpus Christi TX, ’17 Camaro 8.910 93.16 93.16
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COMP ELIMINATOR (FINAL)
1 224 AA/AM Brad Plourd, Holly Pond AL, ’23-T Ford 6.260 7.04 -0.780
2 5109 A/ND John Marottek, Brighton CO, N&P-Chevy 6.811 7.48 -0.669
3 5212 D/DA Doug Engels, Watertown SD, Plant 7.385 8.01 -0.625
4 4 A/ND Craig Bourgeois, Metarie LA, Haase-Chevy 6.795 7.42 -0.625
5 330 D/D Brian Browell, Lafayette IN, MR2-Chevy 7.216 7.84 -0.624
6 3864 B/D Scott Chamness, Kankakee IL, Spitzer-GM 6.647 7.27 -0.623
7 800 B/A Jason Grima, Agnes Banks AU, ’07 Mustang 7.039 7.66 -0.621
8 4025 C/D Joey Tanksley, Greenwell Springs LA, Chas 6.862 7.48 -0.618
9 1937 F/DA Lee Zane, Elmer NJ, ’32 Bantam 8.131 8.74 -0.609
10 3 A/EA David Rampy, Piedmont AL, ’32 Bantam 7.213 7.82 -0.607
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SUPER STOCK (FINAL)
1 354 SS/PA Ernie Neal, Columbus IN, ’96 Caprice 10.830 12.65 -1.820
2 1633 SS/JA Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro NY, ’89 Camaro 9.547 11.00 -1.453
3 3858 GT/K Dan Jacobs, Elizabeth IN, ’05 Cavalier 9.349 10.75 -1.401
4 3215 SS/KA Ron Terrell, Hebron KY, ’87 Camaro 9.902 11.25 -1.348
5 7 SS/JA Tyler Bohannon, Louisville KY, ’88 Camaro 9.669 11.00 -1.331
6 3855 SS/KA Matt Forbes, Horse Cave KY, ’87 Camaro 9.926 11.25 -1.324
7 3269 SS/HA Jeff Dona, Gordonville MO, ’98 Firebird 9.343 10.60 -1.257
8 4312 FGT/B Paul Candies, Des Allemands LA, ’12 Musta 7.955 9.20 -1.245
9 10 SS/JA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’70 Barracuda 9.768 11.00 -1.232
10 1584 GT/JA Arnie Martel Jr, Tewksbury MA, ’08 Cobalt 9.585 10.80 -1.215
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THURSDAY RESULTS – STOCK, HEMI CHALLENGE FIELDS SET
A familiar face resides atop the final qualifying order for the Dodge Hemi Challenge after Day Two qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals outside of Indianapolis.
Three-time consecutive and reigning champion Jimmy Daniels used his second and final qualifying run Thursday afternoon to deliver his best run of the day. Daniels drove a Super Stock 1968 Dodge Dart to his first career No. 1 qualifier position.
“I didn’t really think getting that No. 1 position was really possible with the warmer weather today,” said the Yardley, Penn. native, who will vie for his record-setting fourth straight triumph Friday. “We really worked on it coming into today. For us to come back tomorrow and win another Dodge Hemi Challenge, it’s going to take a lot of consistency, a lot of fine tuning by Ray and Dave Barton and I have to do a good job on the tree.”
Daniels held the fifth position following Wednesday’s first qualifying session and admitted some minor adjustments were needed today in order to claim the top spot.
Gary Wolkwitz, last year’s runner-up and No. 2 qualifier, raced his Super Stock 1968 Dodge Dart to the No. 3 position ahead of Canadian runner Wendell Howes while inaugural 2001 Hemi Shootout winner Bucky Hess completed the top-five in his 1968 Plymouth Barracuda.
Stock Eliminator, the headline category of the day, concluded its qualifying and class eliminations today. Still, no one could touch Gary Summers and his U/Stock ’77 Mustang, and its -1.808 under the index 12.842. Bill Dyer remained second at -1.704 while Tyler Cassil jumped up to third with a -1.482.
Ernie Neal remained atop the Super Stock qualifying list with the most improbable entry in the class. Neal’s four-door SS/P Automatic Caprice leads the pack with one session remaining thanks to a 10.888, -1.762 performance.
Comp Eliminator also got in two sessions. Brad Plourd’s AA/AM roadster is tops with a 6.260, -0.780 under the index.
Top Dragster, making it’s Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals debut, got in two sessions on Saturday. Bob Button leads provisionally recording a 6.108 elapsed time at 227.92 miles per hour.
Lester Johnson remains the pacesetter in Top Sportsman after pushing his 1955 Chevy entry to a 6.154, 230.53.
Sportsman racing resumes Friday morning at 8 AM, with Super Stock class eliminations.
STOCK (FINAL ORDER)
1 3499 U/S Gary Summers, Franklin KY, ’77 Mustang 12.842 14.65 -1.808
2 3077 FS/K Bill Dyer, Port Byron IL, ’10 Mustang 10.196 11.90 -1.704
3 520 FS/F Tyler Cassil, Belton MO, ’15 Camaro 9.718 11.20 -1.482
4 5333 FS/B Randy Hopkins, Scandia MN, ’12 Mustang 8.545 10.00 -1.455
5 519X EF/S Brent Kopejtka, Norfolk NE, ’86 Charger 16.014 17.45 -1.436
6 627 U/SA Brian Seaburg, Belfair WA, ’72 Comet 13.437 14.85 -1.413
7 4705 C/SA Bobby Brannon, Bossier City LA, ’15 Camaro 9.987 11.40 -1.413
8 2383 FS/C Carl Weisinger, Orlando FL, ’15 Challenger 8.898 10.30 -1.402
9 2455 C/SA Jason Line, Troutman NC, ’70 Gran Sport 10.002 11.40 -1.398
10 3611 FS/B Jimmy Ronzello, Carleton MI, ’10 Mustang 8.620 10.00 -1.380
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DODGE HEMI CHALLENGE (FINAL ORDER)
1 1058 James Daniels, Yardley PA, ’68 Dart 8.473 156.66 156.66
2 1968 Steve Comella, Webster NY, ’68 Dart 8.480 156.68 157.04
3 1945 Gary Wolkwitz, Whitehouse Station NJ, ’68 Dart 8.532 155.52 156.17
4 138 Wendell Howes, Rothesay NB, ’68 Barracuda 8.551 156.34 156.34
5 1426 Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill WV, ’68 Barracuda 8.556 156.66 156.86
6 4261 Doug Fazzolare, Houma LA, ’68 Dart 8.598 155.17 155.17
7 350 Jim Pancake, Cardington OH, ’68 Dart 8.607 156.63 156.63
8 7077 Rich Locker, North Royalton OH, ’68 Barracuda 8.623 154.46 154.56
9 403H Stephen Hebert, Westlake LA, ’68 Barracuda 8.647 151.78 151.78
10 1428 Gus Mantas, Toronto ON, ’68 Barracuda 8.647 151.60 152.57
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SUPER STOCK (SESSION TWO)
1 354 SS/PA Ernie Neal, Columbus IN, ’96 Caprice 10.888 12.65 -1.762
2 3858 GT/K Dan Jacobs, Elizabeth IN, ’05 Cavalier 9.397 10.75 -1.353
3 3215 SS/KA Ron Terrell, Hebron KY, ’87 Camaro 9.926 11.25 -1.324
4 1633 SS/JA A. Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro NY, ’89 Cam 9.710 11.00 -1.290
5 4312 FGT/B Paul Candies, Des Allemands LA, ’12 Musta 7.959 9.20 -1.241
6 10 SS/JA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’70 Barracuda 9.785 11.00 -1.215
7 7 SS/JA Tyler Bohannon, Louisville KY, ’88 Camaro 9.790 11.00 -1.210
8 2426 GT/HA Johnny Fogle, Norway SC, ’05 Cavalier 9.317 10.50 -1.183
9 3269 SS/HA Jeff Dona, Gordonville MO, ’98 Firebird 9.422 10.60 -1.178
10 114T SS/JA Troy Huntzberry, Hagerstown MD, ’89 Camaro 9.824 11.00 -1.176
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COMP ELIMINATOR (SESSION TWO)
1 224 AA/AM Brad Plourd, Holly Pond AL, ’23-T Ford 6.260 7.04 -0.780
2 5109 A/ND John Marottek, Brighton CO, N&P-Chevy 6.811 7.48 -0.669
3 5212 D/DA Doug Engels, Watertown SD, Plant 7.385 8.01 -0.625
4 4 A/ND Craig Bourgeois, Metarie LA, Haase-Chevy 6.795 7.42 -0.625
5 330 D/D Brian Browell, Lafayette IN, MR2-Chevy 7.216 7.84 -0.624
6 3864 B/D Scott Chamness, Kankakee IL, Spitzer-GM 6.647 7.27 -0.623
7 800 B/A Jason Grima, Agnes Banks AU, ’07 Mustang 7.039 7.66 -0.621
8 4025 C/D Joey Tanksley, Greenwell Springs LA, Chas 6.862 7.48 -0.618
9 1937 F/DA Lee Zane, Elmer NJ, ’32 Bantam 8.131 8.74 -0.609
10 3 A/EA David Rampy, Piedmont AL, ’32 Bantam 7.213 7.82 -0.607
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TOP DRAGSTER (SESSION TWO)
1 48 Bob Button, Lafayette LA, Spitzer-BAE 6.108 227.92 228.04
2 1136 Peter Biondo, Maspeth NY, RaceTech-Chevy 6.109 226.85 226.85
3 491C Mario Boesch, Kenner LA, Miller-Chevy 6.113 231.24 231.24
4 459D J.R. Baxter, Waxahachie TX, Miller-Chevy 6.114 230.21 230.21
5 497B Rusty Baxter, Beckville TX, Racecraft-Chevy 6.117 224.85 225.00
6 10 Darian Boesch, Kenner LA, Pro Fab-Chevy 6.119 227.77 227.77
7 8 Steve Will, Fortuna CA, Sarmento-BAE 6.120 233.12 233.12
8 381B John Biagi, Granville IL, Miller-Chevy 6.120 219.36 219.36
9 479W Wynette Hudgins, Clyde TX, Spitzer-Chevy 6.125 229.94 229.94
10 33 Danny Nelson, Batesville AR, Racecraft-Chevy 6.126 228.42 228.42
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TOP SPORTSMAN (SESSION TWO)
1 5 Lester Johnson, Cynthiana KY, ’55 Chevy 6.154 230.53 231.20
2 7151 Jeff Connelly, Mesa AZ, ’19 Camaro 6.182 233.16 233.16
3 730 Bryan LaFlam, Gilbert AZ, ’67 Mustang 6.313 229.98 229.98
4 4911 Darian Boesch, Kenner LA, ’18 Camaro 6.356 226.43 226.43
5 21 Sandy Wilkins, Mount Ulla NC, ’69 Camaro 6.394 217.18 217.18
6 41 Monte Weaver, Lubbock TX, ’63 Corvette 6.410 222.36 222.36
7 3190 Glenn Butcher, Doylestown OH, ’69 Camaro 6.455 214.28 215.31
8 4 Jeff Brooks, Fredricksburg VA, ’51 Henry J 6.481 216.76 216.76
9 4059 Jim Thorp, Mertzon TX, ’19 Camaro 6.491 222.66 222.66
10 4880 Jimmy Lewis, Forney TX, ’08 GXP 6.492 215.72 215.72
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WEDNESDAY RESULTS – SUMMERS IS THE MAN TO BEAT IN STOCK
The first day of the marathon Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals began under a delay but came storming through at the conclusion.
Gary Summers opened Wednesday’s first session by driving his U/Stock 1977 Mustang to a 12.842, good enough for -1.808 under the index. Bill Dyer’s Factory Stock/K late-model Mustang was second quickest with a 10.196, -1.704 performance. Randy Hopkins was third in his Factory Stock/B Mustang with an 8.545, -1.455 under the index.
There were 154 Stockers to make the first call Wednesday afternoon.
In Super Stock, Ernie Neal cruised to the top of the Super Stock ladder in his four-door Caprice, nailing the Super Stock/P Automatic index with a 10.902 elapsed time, -1.74 under the index. Lincoln Morehead was second quickest with a 9.710, -1.290 while Paul Candies was third with his FGT/B 2012 Mustang, carding a 7.959, -1.241.
The Dodge Hemi Shootout got in one qualifying session, and it was Joe Comella’s New York-based Dart leading the pack with a 8.480. Gary Wolkwitz was second with an 8.532. Wendell Howes was third, recording an 8.564.
Competition resumes at 8 AM, on Thursday with the first round of Stock class eliminations.
STOCK ELIMINATOR (FINAL QUALIFIED FIELD)
1 3499 U/S Gary Summers, Franklin KY, ’77 Mustang 12.842 14.65 -1.808
2 3077 FS/K Bill Dyer, Port Byron IL, ’10 Mustang 10.196 11.90 -1.704
3 5333 FS/B Randy Hopkins, Scandia MN, ’12 Mustang 8.545 10.00 -1.455
4 627 U/SA Brian Seaburg, Belfair WA, ’72 Comet 13.437 14.85 -1.413
5 2455 C/SA Jason Line, Troutman NC, ’70 Gran Sport 10.002 11.40 -1.398
6 520 FS/F Tyler Cassil, Belton MO, ’15 Camaro 9.844 11.20 -1.356
7 3611 FS/B Jimmy Ronzello, Carleton MI, ’10 Mustang 8.653 10.00 -1.347
8 362 FS/F Rich Rinke, Oxford MI, ’18 Camaro 9.855 11.20 -1.345
9 243 FS/B Roy Hill, Sophia NC, ’12 Mustang 8.662 10.00 -1.338
10 4705 C/SA Bobby Brannon, Bossier City LA, ’15 Camaro10.098 11.40 -1.302
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DODGE HEMI SHOOTOUT (SESSION ONE)
1 1968 Steve Comella, Webster NY, ’68 Dart 8.480 156.68 156.68
2 1945 Gary Wolkwitz, Whitehouse Station NJ, ’68 Dart 8.532 155.52 155.52
3 1426 Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill WV, ’68 Barracuda 8.564 156.86 156.86
4 138 Wendell Howes, Rothesay NB, ’68 Barracuda 8.564 155.94 155.94
5 1058 James Daniels, Yardley PA, ’68 Dart 8.609 155.36 155.36
6 7077 Rich Locker, North Royalton OH, ’68 Barracuda 8.623 154.46 154.46
7 4261 Doug Fazzolare, Houma LA, ’68 Dart 8.647 153.37 153.37
8 1428 Gus Mantas, Toronto ON, ’68 Barracuda 8.647 151.60 151.60
9 1381 Mark Howes, Rothesay NB, ’68 Dart 8.687 152.23 152.23
10 452 Steve Kent, Belle Rose LA, ’68 Barracuda 8.691 155.44 155.44
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SUPER STOCK (SESSION ONE)
1 354 SS/PA Ernie Neal, Columbus IN, ’96 Caprice 10.902 12.65 -1.748
2 1633 SS/JA A. Lincoln Morehead, Marlboro NY, ’89 Cam 9.710 11.00 -1.290
3 4312 FGT/B Paul Candies, Des Allemands LA, ’12 Musta 7.959 9.20 -1.241
4 7 SS/JA Tyler Bohannon, Louisville KY, ’88 Camaro 9.790 11.00 -1.210
5 2426 GT/HA Johnny Fogle, Neese SC, ’05 Cavalier 9.317 10.50 -1.183
6 1968 SS/AH Steve Comella, Webster NY, ’68 Dart 8.480 9.60 -1.120
7 382 FGT/C Rick Rodgers, Dearborn Hts MI, ’14 Mustang 8.683 9.80 -1.117
8 3338 SS/MA Mike Morgan, Brazil IN, ’77 Firebird 10.740 11.85 -1.110
9 10 SS/JA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’70 Barracuda 9.892 11.00 -1.108
10 46 GT/HA Craig Gualtiere, Amarillo TX, ’05 Cavalier 9.412 10.50 -1.088
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