SUNDAY FINAL – TONY STEWART RACING DRIVERS SCORE DOUBLE-UP; ENDERS MAKES HISTORY
When Tony Stewart entered drag racing the expectations were he would take his gritty style of competition he showcased in other forms of motorsports into drag racing. And, of course there was his championship mettle.
Sunday afternoon at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals hosted by the Texas Motorplex, the Stewart style was in full effect as drivers Leah Pruett (Top Fuel) and Matt Hagan (Funny Car) secured both national event wins and the points lead in their respective divisions.
Additionally, Erica Enders secured the role of winningest driver in NHRA history and tied Angelle Sampey for the most wins as a female professional drag racer. Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Gaige Herrera continued to pull away from the competition as he secured his third win in the four Countdown to the Championship races.
Pruett secured the first-ever Tony Stewart Racing double-up as she thundered to the win over Texan Steve Torrence in the final round.
She drove her Mobil 1-sponsored dragster to a 3.684 elapsed time to pick up her first career win and her first-ever Top Fuel points lead.
“We’re going to take this momentum on and keep trying to do the best we can,” Pruett said. “Beating Doug was huge. You can’t win a championship here, but you can lose one and we made sure we are deep in the hunt, and I couldn’t be prouder. I think we showed (today) what we can do in the Countdown.
“Matt and I had some time in the staging lanes (before the final round) and we just talked about what it takes to be there. He said the key is just focus. I just made sure I was focused on what I could do to get the best performance out of my car. (Now) we’re going to try to do what Tony Stewart Racing does best and that’s to keep winning.”
Her momentous win included wins over Shawn Langdon, and previous point leader Doug Kalitta, and Clay Millican, making a trio of runs in the 3.60s. Pruett now leads Kalitta by just four points with two races left in the season.
For his part, Torrence took down Buddy Hull, Antron Brown and his father, Billy, to pick up his sixth finals appearance this year and 87th in his career. He also remains in the thick of the championship hunt, trailing Pruett by only 13 points.
In a season dominated by Robert Hight, and a Countdown commanded by Bob Tasca III, Hagan took control of Funny Car class by winning his second straight event. He stopped 16-tim43 champion John Force in the final round on Sunday in Dallas with a run of 3.883, 332.25 in his American Rebel Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
Hagan now has six wins this season and 49 in his career. The triumph vaulted him from third to first in the point standings where he leads Bob Tasca III by 36 points and Robert Hight by 69 points.
Hagan, a farmer by trade, made hay while the sun was out as both defending series champion Ron Capps and Hight both lost in the first round. Tasca went out in the quarter-finals paving a way for Hagan’s run to the top.
“It’s a dogfight in Funny Car,” said Hagan, who is seeking his fourth career world championship. “It’s just that tough out there. My team put a great car under me and I’m just super proud of them. It takes tons of support to do what we’re doing and to win six races in a year, it’s incredible. It’s just so hard to do and it says a lot about what our team is doing and how great Tony Stewart is as a team owner.
“This was our opportunity to rise to the occasion and our team did that. The chances for Robert, Ron and Tasca going out early is pretty rare, so it was an unreal day for us. We did what we needed to do to turn on win lights. To double-up with this team at TSR, it’s just incredible. I’m really proud of the organization I drive for and there’s only more great things to come, I’m sure.”
Force advanced to the championship round for the second time this season and the 266th time overall thanks to victories against Jeff Diehl, Cruz Pedregon and J.R. Todd.
Enders has been on the cusp of drag racing history for a while, and on Sunday reeled in the honors as she beat regular season champion Dallas Glenn in the final round. She entered the event as the points leader and extended the mark when Anderson lost early. She know holds an 85-point lead over him with just two races to go.
Enders’ road to the winner’s circle began from the No. 3 qualifying spot in Pro Stock’s quickest-ever field. She delivered wins over Eric Latino, Cristian Cuadra and Troy Coughlin Jr. to reach the finals.
“We have a lot of wins that mean an awful lot to us, but as a little girl with big dreams to be a professional driver one day, this one will sit proudly alongside some other ones,” Enders said. “This has been quite the journey and it hasn’t been easy. (Team owner) Richard Freeman gave me this opportunity 10 years ago and I’ll always be grateful. My team has been awesome and we’ve never looked back. This was quite the weekend.
“We came in here on a mission. It’s such a tight field and you see how everyone qualified, and it’s absolutely crazy. It’s cutthroat competition, but I love racing at the (Texas) Motorplex. I’m so thankful for the Meyer family and we’re so blessed to race in Texas. It was a great day and my guys are amazing. I’m really grateful for this group. I’m so thrilled to be here and we’ve got the points lead going to Vegas.”
Glenn took down Bo Butner, Camrie Caruso and Aaron Stanfield to reach the finals for the ninth time in 2023.
Herrera finds himself challenged to come up with new things to say in the post-race media conferences after scoring his ninth victory of the season by beating his teammate Eddie Krawiec for the second time in a row.
He beat Krawiec in the final round with a run of 6.644 at 203.30 on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki. It was Herrera’s seventh straight run in the 6.60s this weekend at the Texas Motorplex, a streak that included Saturday’s record-breaking blast of 6.627 at 204.16. He followed with his ninth win of his magnificent 2023 season on Sunday, strengthening his points lead in the process.
“A year can make a world of difference. I’m just here living the dream,” Herrera said. “This bike has been flying all weekend and this whole weekend has been cool. This is a special one right here and one I’ll never forget. It’s been this incredible what this Vance & Hines team has given me. My bike has been flying and it’s crazy how fast it is and how easy it has been to ride. It’s on a string right now.
“It’s been an incredible experience this weekend in Dallas. Getting the national record (on Saturday) and then the win, and doing it in front of all these great fans all weekend, it’s been amazing.”
Krawiec advanced to his third final round this year and 84th in his career by getting past Cory Reed, Matt Smith and Joey Gladstone.
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to action Oct. 26-29 with the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
SATURDAY QUALIFYING – MORE RECORDS FALL AS ANDERSON, HERRERA STEP UP IN DAY 2 QUALIFYING AT THE TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS
The most significant gains in the final day of qualifying came from the Pro Stock divisions, as Greg Anderson set the pace for the quickest Pro Stock field in drag racing history and Gaige Herrera established a new world record in the Pro Stock Motorcycle division.
Bob Tasca (Funny Car) and Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) remained at the top of the list for the nitro-burning divisions.
Anderson, the five-time series champion, rocketed to the top of the Pro Stock field with a run of 6.480 at 211.76 in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. The pace-setting run gives Anderson his second No. 1 qualifier of the season and the 123rd of his career.
“Momentum is obviously worth a lot. You can’t quantify it, but it’s worth a lot,” Anderson said. “To get the No. 1 spot this weekend, this has probably been the toughest four rounds of qualifying that I can remember in my career. There has never been as many cars capable of driving the pole and being No. 1 through No. 10 in any order. Every thousandth meant everything, and that means to us, not only does that car have to be perfect every time down the racetrack, but you have to shift it perfectly.
“It’s that tough out there right now. The bar has been raised in this class and I’m proud to be one of the guys in the mix fighting for a championship and having a chance to fight for the pole like we did this weekend. It’s a lot of fun when you have conditions like this. This is what we live for. It was a great weekend so far in qualifying, and tomorrow will be even better yet; I think you’ll see even faster times, and it’s crazy. There are just so many capable of doing it.”
Troy Coughlin Jr. took the second spot with a 6.482 at 212.05 and points leader Erica Enders is right behind in third after a 6.483 at 211.82. Jerry Tucker, Dallas Glenn, Deric Kramer, Matt Hartford, Kyle Koretsky, and Aaron Stanfield all ran in the 6.40s as well.
Herrera, who continues to raise the bar for the Pro Stock Motorcycle division, did more raising on Saturday as he laid down a monumental run of 6.627 seconds at 204.16 mph on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki. The run eclipsed the record previously held by Matt Smith.
Herrera has eight wins this year and, with the record run, earned his 12th No. 1 spot. It’s a class record for most No. 1 qualifiers in a season.
“We didn’t think it would be possible, but it was a picture-perfect run,” Herrera said. “It was so smooth it felt slow. We’re definitely happy about that, and I was actually almost more excited about that than winning a race. It’s just a big accomplishment. I’ve got a fast motorcycle, and I feel if something doesn’t break and I don’t mess up, it’s going to be hard to beat us.
“There has been a lot to take in this season and I really don’t think it’s all set in. I can’t really put into words. A year ago today, I would not have thought I’d be in the position I’m in, especially accomplishing so much that we have so far this season.”
Kelly Clontz made the best run of her career, going 6.705 at 201.99 to make a massive jump to second. Eddie Krawiec took third on the strength of his 6.714 at 203.92.
Torrence’s incredible 3.636, 336.62 run from Friday night stood the test, as he nailed down his third No. 1 qualifier of the season. He’ll open eliminations against Buddy Hull on Sunday.
“It’s definitely morale boosting to go out and go low ET,” Torrence said. “But more importantly, today we went out and ran (3.66) on the first lap, (3.67) on the second lap,” Torrence said. “When you have a car that’s consistent, it’s always a confidence booster but especially when it’s consistently quick and you’re picking up points and something that very potentially could be the deciding factor in winning or losing a championship.
“At this point, I’m probably more confident in my car than any other time in the season. We’re making really good strides at the right time, and I’m very confident going into tomorrow. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a hometown crowd.”
It was a fast two days of qualifying as 12 cars dipped into the 3.60s. Points leader Kalitta held on to second thanks to his 3.642 at 334.70 on Friday, and Mike Salinas jumped to third Saturday evening with a 3.655 at 333.73.
Funny Car remained the property of Tasca on the strength of his Friday evening 3.822, but his 338.57 blast in the Q-4 session left the drag racing world talking. He will open eliminations against Jack Wyatt.
“We have one of the best cars on the planet right now, so you’ve got a lot of confidence,” Tasca said. “Anyone out there can take out one of these cars easily. But we’ve got a really good car; the guys have a great handle on it. That 338 mph speed was pretty remarkable actually. I got No. 1 and the (personal-best) speed record. That was pretty cool. That was the fastest I’ve ever been in a car, and I tell you one thing, when those parachutes come out four runs in a row at well over 330 mph, I’m a little sore, to be honest with you.
“I could really hear the motor rev up in the lights and that’s when you think it’s on a big run. The fans got their money’s worth, and they’ll get their money’s worth tomorrow because you’re going to see a lot of those same conditions. Our side of the ladder is pretty stacked. That’s what we want. If you want to win the championship, you want to beat some of the top cars early and try to get ourselves into a position to win this race.”
John Force made a career-best pass to close out qualifying, taking the second spot with a 3.823 at 328.56. Robert Hight, second in points entering the weekend, took third with a 3.832 at 327.75, with Ron Capps and Matt Hagan right behind with runs of 3.844 and 3.848, respectively.
Eliminations for the Texas NHRA FallNationals begin at noon CT on Sunday at the Texas Motorplex.
Sunday’s first-round pairings for eliminations for the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, the 19th of 21 events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.
Top Fuel — 1. Steve Torrence, 3.636 seconds, 336.62 mph vs. 16. Buddy Hull, 3.780, 321.11; 2. Doug Kalitta, 3.642, 334.70 vs. 15. Josh Hart, 3.738, 326.87; 3. Mike Salinas, 3.655, 333.73 vs. 14. Doug Foley, 3.737, 322.51; 4. Brittany Force, 3.657, 335.72 vs. 13. Spencer Massey, 3.723, 327.49; 5. Billy Torrence, 3.660, 334.57 vs. 12. Tony Schumacher, 3.690, 333.46; 6. Justin Ashley, 3.661, 336.20 vs. 11. Clay Millican, 3.687, 334.52; 7. Leah Pruett, 3.665, 333.63 vs. 10. Shawn Langdon, 3.683, 335.87; 8. Austin Prock, 3.669, 327.89 vs. 9. Antron Brown, 3.679, 335.62.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Jacob McNeal, 3.848, 304.01; 18. Krista Baldwin, 3.888, 308.56; 19. Mitch King, 4.170, 228.75.
Funny Car — 1. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.822, 335.55 vs. 16. Jack Wyatt, Dodge Charger, 4.233, 261.02; 2. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.823, 328.56 vs. 15. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 4.015, 309.32; 3. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.832, 327.75 vs. 14. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 4.012, 311.66; 4. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.844, 330.91 vs. 13. Alex Laughlin, Charger, 3.988, 315.10; 5. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.848, 319.24 vs. 12. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.931, 321.75; 6. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.857, 330.32 vs. 11. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 3.912, 321.13; 7. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.861, 332.37 vs. 10. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.881, 327.61; 8. Alexis DeJoria, GR Supra, 3.876, 330.03 vs. 9. Tim
Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.879, 324.25.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Dave Richards, 4.442, 207.58; 18. Dale Creasy Jr., broke.
Pro Stock — 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.480, 211.76 vs. 16. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.536, 211.41; 2. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.482, 212.05 vs. 15. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.528, 211.63; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.483, 211.82 vs. 14. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.519, 210.98; 4. Jerry Tucker, Camaro, 6.486, 213.09 vs. 13. Camrie Caruso, Camaro, 6.506, 211.14; 5. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.486, 210.30 vs. 12. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.504, 211.33; 6. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.486, 209.50 vs. 11. Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 6.500, 210.20; 7. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.487, 212.14 vs. 10. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Mustang, 6.500, 210.59; 8. Kyle Koretsky, Camaro, 6.490, 212.11 vs. 9. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.495, 211.86.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Kenny Delco, 6.551, 212.45; 18. Val Smeland, 6.568, 210.61; 19. Joey Grose, 6.589, 209.41; 20. Fernando Cuadra, 6.593, 209.79; 21. Steve Graham, 6.617, 209.81; 22. Alan Prusiensky, 6.656, 207.90.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.627, 204.16 vs. 16. Blaine Hale, Suzuki, 7.196, 171.80; 2. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.705, 201.99 vs. 15. Joey Gladstone, Buell, 7.143, 149.34; 3. Eddie Krawiec, Suzuki, 6.714, 203.92 vs. 14. Cory Reed, Suzuki, 6.962, 193.75; 4. Hector Arana Jr, Buell, 6.736, 198.42 vs. 13. Malcolm Phillips Jr., Suzuki, 6.923, 191.39; 5. John Hall, EBR, 6.788, 198.80 vs. 12. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.912, 195.08; 6. Matt Smith, Suzuki, 6.804, 199.03 vs. 11. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.890, 196.76; 7. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.814, 197.60 vs. 10. Jianna Evaristo, Suzuki, 6.857, 196.82; 8. Chris Bostick, EBR, 6.818, 194.86 vs. 9. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.828, 197.52.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Richard Gadson, broke.
FRIDAY QUALIFYING – TRACK RECORDS FALL AS TORRENCE, TASCA, KRAMER AND HERRERA SET THE FRIDAY TEXAS MOTORPLEX PACE
With incredible atmospheric conditions, a solid racing surface, and monetary incentives to run fast, it didn’t take much for the superstars of the NHRA’s Camping World Drag Racing Series to throw down solid performances during the first day of the NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex outside of Dallas.
Nobody threw down more than one of the Lone Star state’s finest Top Fuel drivers, as four-time Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence emerged at the top of the qualifying list in posting the fifth-quickest run in drag racing history.
The stellar performances were not limited to Torrence, as Bob Tasca (Funny Car), Deric Kramer (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all set the first-day pace in their respective categories with track records.
Not only was the Torrence run the fifth-quickest run in NHRA history, but also the quickest run in the last four years. He powered his Capco Contractors/Toyota dragster down the track in 3.636 seconds at 336.62 mph, securing the provisional No. 1 position. If the run holds, it will be his third No. 1 qualifier of the season.
“I have so much history here at this racetrack; I grew up racing here,” said Torrence, who also picked up a $15,000 “Friday Night Live” low qualifier bonus. “There are a lot of expectations when you come here. You want to go out and do well in front of the hometown fans. I take pride in being from Texas, and these fans are unbelievable. Richard Hogan, Bobby Lagana, every one of those guys put so much blood, sweat, and tears into what they’re doing. It makes you proud of the team and what’s going on.
“The track is unbelievable here; the whole Meyer family and everyone behind the scenes has done a great job. This is an event; this is more than just a race, and I’m really proud of everything that’s gone on here. To go out, to go low E.T., to run a career-best speed and E.T., it’s special. We need to carry that momentum into raceday, we need to keep the car running well, but this is definitely a great place to start.”
Torrence needed the remarkable performance as points leader Doug Kalitta put up a 3.642 at 334.70 to sit in the second spot, while Torrence’s father, Billy, is third after going 3.660 at 334.57. Justin Ashley sent the track speed record with a blast of 338.40, which is also the third-fastest run in Top Fuel history. In all, 11 cars went in the 3.60s during an epic nitro qualifying session.
Tasca has consistently put himself in the championship conversation this year and only provided more of the same with a 3.822, 335.55 mph pass in his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang. His run marks the quickest in the category in the last five years and puts him in contention for his seventh No. 1 qualifier of the season.
“It was unbelievable. The car was dead smooth,” said Tasca, who, like Torrence, picked up a $15,000 bonus Friday. “When we got back to the pit, I said, ‘Fellas, when you look at that run, you’re going to say there’s more in it.’ The hardest part of that run was it hiked the front end up around 700 or 800 feet. It got a little bit to the inside, and I had half a steering wheel turning it to the outside. It put the nose down, and I was able to bring it back in. That was an exciting run.
“You’re playing hardball against the best of the best in the world with Robert, Hagan, and Capps running .80s left and right. That’s what it’s going to take if you’re going to win a championship. You’re going to go toe-to-toe with them, not one or two races but every race in the Countdown. To this point, we’ve done that. But you’re going to have to run hard out here to win this race. We’ve just got a lot of momentum going into this weekend.”
Matt Hagan, who entered the weekend 13 points behind Tasca, ran a 3.848 at 319.24, good enough for second, while defending world champion Ron Capps had a 3.851 at 333.95 that put him third.
Kramer set the Pro Stock pace with a stellar run of 6.486 at 209.50 mph in his Get Biofuel Chevrolet Camaro, making it the quickest run of the year in the category. His impressive performance positions him as a strong contender for his first No. 1 qualifier of the season.
“I just kept grabbing gears, and it felt good the whole way,” Kramer said. “I knew we had more to pick up from our first run, and I thought other people would be able to pick up a little bit, so I didn’t think it would hold, to be perfectly honest. But I’m super happy – everything turned out really well, and night runs are my favorite.
“If you’re not in the hunt this race, you don’t have a chance the rest of the year. This is to still stay in it, and I think we all knew that coming into this week. We knew we wanted to make some headway up this weekend. We want to try to finish the season strong and have a great year.”
Points leader, defending world champion, and defending event winner Erica Enders went to second with a 6.498 at 211.79. She’s after her fourth straight No. 1 spot in the playoffs. Aaron Stanfield is currently third after going 6.498 at 210.62.
Herrera continued to dominate the Pro Stock Motorcycle category, setting a new track E.T. record at Texas Motorplex with a standout run of 6.689 at 203.41 mph. His performance not only earned him the provisional No. 1 spot but also put him on track for his 12th No. 1 qualifier in 13 races.
“It would mean a lot to pass up Matt Hines, who had that record before. If I’m able to do that, it’s going to mean a lot to me and to everyone at the shop. We’re happy to keep it under the same roof. That alone is very cool, but I have to give up all the credit to Andrew (Hines, crew chief) and all the guys at the shop at Vance & Hines. They work their butt off day and night, and it shows on the racetrack.”
Herrera’s teammate, Eddie Krawiec, took the second spot with a 6.727 at 202.35 as he looks for his 50th career win this weekend. Hector Arana Jr. is third, thanks to a 6.756 at 201.20.
Qualifying continues at 1:00 p.m. CT on Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex.
Friday’s results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, 19th of 21 events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.
Top Fuel — 1. Steve Torrence, 3.636 seconds, 336.62 mph; 2. Doug Kalitta, 3.642, 334.70; 3. Billy Torrence, 3.660, 334.57; 4. Justin Ashley, 3.670, 338.40; 5. Brittany Force, 3.675, 333.85; 6. Mike Salinas, 3.675, 328.30; 7. Antron Brown, 3.679, 335.62; 8. Shawn Langdon, 3.684, 332.57; 9. Clay Millican, 3.687, 334.52; 10. Tony Schumacher, 3.690, 333.46; 11. Leah Pruett, 3.694, 331.66; 12. Spencer Massey, 3.723, 327.49; 13. Austin Prock, 3.738, 327.11; 14. Josh Hart, 3.746, 326.44; 15. Buddy Hull, 3.780, 321.11; 16. Jacob McNeal, 3.848, 273.16. Not Qualified: 17. Doug Foley, 3.874, 251.57; 18. Krista Baldwin, 4.130, 209.88; 19. Mitch King, 4.170, 228.75.
Funny Car — 1. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.822, 335.55; 2. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.848, 319.24; 3. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.851, 333.95; 4. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.871, 325.71; 5. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.879, 328.37; 6. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.881, 327.61; 7. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.884, 317.80; 8. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 3.912, 321.13; 9. Alexis DeJoria, GR Supra, 3.920, 314.51; 10. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.928, 328.80; 11. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.930, 295.10; 12. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.986, 266.00; 13. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 4.012, 311.66; 14. Alex Laughlin, Charger, 4.039, 304.88; 15. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 4.171, 248.22; 16. Jack Wyatt, Charger, 4.345, 219.60. Not Qualified: 17. Dave Richards, 4.442, 207.58; 18. Dale Creasy Jr., broke.
Pro Stock — 1. Deric Kramer, Chevy Camaro, 6.486, 209.50; 2. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.498, 211.79; 3. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.498, 210.62; 4. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.500, 211.00; 5. Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 6.500, 210.20; 6. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.503, 210.59; 7. Jerry Tucker, Camaro, 6.505, 211.26; 8. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.507, 210.88; 9. Kyle Koretsky, Camaro, 6.507, 210.84; 10. Bo Butner, Camaro, 6.515, 210.10; 11. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Mustang, 6.519, 210.11; 12. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.520, 210.35; 13. Camrie Caruso, Camaro, 6.520, 210.27; 14. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.537, 211.19; 15. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.549, 210.68; 16. Val Smeland, Camaro, 6.568, 210.61. Not Qualified: 17. Eric Latino, 6.584, 210.02; 18. Fernando Cuadra, 6.593, 209.79; 19. Steve Graham, 6.622, 208.71; 20. Joey Grose, 6.687, 205.80; 21. Alan Prusiensky, 6.719, 206.10; 22. Kenny Delco, 7.401, 161.99.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.689, 203.41; 2. Eddie Krawiec, Suzuki, 6.727, 202.35; 3. Hector Arana Jr, Buell, 6.756, 201.20; 4. John Hall, EBR, 6.788, 198.80; 5. Chris Bostick, EBR, 6.818, 194.86; 6. Jianna Evaristo, Suzuki, 6.857, 196.82; 7. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.870, 192.34; 8. Matt Smith, Suzuki, 6.872, 197.27; 9. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.912, 195.08; 10. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.914, 195.33; 11. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.938, 195.47; 12. Cory Reed, Suzuki, 6.962, 193.75; 13. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.963, 192.50; 14. Joey Gladstone, Buell, 7.143, 149.34; 15. Malcolm Phillips Jr., Suzuki, 7.179, 190.94; 16. Blaine Hale, Suzuki, 7.196, 171.80.
THURSDAY: SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER (Q1)
1 450 TA/D Kirk Wolf, Odessa TX, Copeland-CHRY 5.209 272.17 272.17
2 4 TA/D Shawn Cowie, Langley BC, Hadman-HEMI 5.232 277.20 277.20
3 2 TA/D Matthew Cummings, Delray Beach FL, Hadm 5.238 273.06 273.06
4 7 TA/D Mike Coughlin, Dublin OH, Dragster-HEMI 5.246 275.85 275.85
5 528 TA/D Aaron Cooper, Wichita KS, McKinney-AJPE 5.255 278.97 278.97
6 420 TA/D Terry Schmidt, Mustang OK, Dragster-CHRY 5.260 262.50 262.50
7 6 TA/D Julie Nataas, Brownsburg IN, Copeland-B 5.290 263.50 263.50
8 5 TA/D Jackie Fricke, Flemington NJ, Copeland- 5.291 273.12 273.12
9 54 TA/D James Stevens, Gothenburg NE, Copeland- 5.312 270.30 270.30
10 8 TA/D Madison Payne, Claremont CA, Copeland-H 5.316 275.53 275.53
TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR (Q1)
1 1 Doug Gordon, Paso Robles CA, ’22 Camaro 5.509 266.46 266.46
2 584 Annie Whiteley, Grand Junction CO, ’22 Camaro 5.510 264.83 264.83
3 5087 Jim Whiteley, Gand Junction CO, ’22 Camaro 5.510 260.55 260.55
4 7 Brian Hough, Junction OR, ’20 Camaro 5.524 264.12 264.12
5 4 DJ Cox Jr., Whiteford MD, ’19 Camaro 5.531 265.58 265.58
6 3 Sean Bellemeur, Placentia CA, ’21 Camaro 5.533 261.13 261.13
7 5 Matt Gill, West Bridgewater MA, ’16 Camaro 5.536 265.63 265.63
8 6 Bob McCosh, Columbia MO, ’23 Camaro 5.545 264.07 264.07
9 32 Andy Bohl, Racine WI, ’19 Camaro 5.596 265.80 265.80
10 33 Chris Foster, Davenport IA, ’21 Camaro 5.625 261.20 261.20
COMP (FINAL)
1 4255 CC/A Alex Laughlin, Bluff Dale TX, ’12 Camaro 6.878 7.54 -0.662
2 21 A/AP David Eaton, Merritt Island FL, ’32 Bantam 6.527 7.18 -0.653
3 717 G/A Mike DePalma, Fort Worth TX, ’08 G5 8.332 8.97 -0.638
4 220 B/AP Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg IN, ’08 Cobalt 7.251 7.87 -0.619
5 4800 C/SM Keith Hall, Ravenna TX, ’05 Cavalier 8.256 8.85 -0.594
6 5248 C/TA Shaun Vincent, Omaha NE, ’02 S-10 8.396 8.99 -0.594
7 12 I/SM Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway RI, ’06 Cavalier 8.927 9.52 -0.593
8 44 C/DA Don Thomas, Amarillo TX, CRC 7.010 7.60 -0.590
9 357 B/TA Rick Brown, Weatherford TX, ’00 S-10 8.238 8.82 -0.582
10 704 K/AA Kayla Mozeris, Phoenix AZ, ’32 Bantam 7.600 8.18 -0.580
SUPER STOCK (FINAL)
1 1074 FS/D Steve Smyth, Uxbridge MA, ’09 Challenger 9.495 10.60 -1.105
2 1 E/SA Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., Donaldsonville LA, ’04 10.598 11.70 -1.102
3 61 L/SA Joe Sorensen, Woodburn OR, ’69 Camaro 11.620 12.70 -1.080
4 5737 FS/AA Chris Vang, Sterling CO, ’17 Camaro 8.423 9.40 -0.977
5 6339 H/SA Tom Williams, Byers TX, ’83 Camaro 11.219 12.15 -0.931
6 7 FS/C Jeff Lopez, Fort Worth TX, ’16 Copo Camaro 9.407 10.30 -0.893
7 4688 F/SA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’73 Duster 10.960 11.85 -0.890
8 541 FS/C Larry DeForrest, Polk City FL, ’10 Mustang 9.414 10.30 -0.886
9 46 I/SA Parker Devore, Blanchard OK, ’77 Volare 11.437 12.30 -0.863
10 7688 I/SA Paula Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’85 Camaro 11.447 12.30 -0.853
STOCK (FINAL)
1 1074 FS/D Steve Smyth, Uxbridge MA, ’09 Challenger 9.495 10.60 -1.105
2 1 E/SA Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., Donaldsonville LA, ’04 10.598 11.70 -1.102
3 61 L/SA Joe Sorensen, Woodburn OR, ’69 Camaro 11.620 12.70 -1.080
4 5737 FS/AA Chris Vang, Sterling CO, ’17 Camaro 8.423 9.40 -0.977
5 6339 H/SA Tom Williams, Byers TX, ’83 Camaro 11.219 12.15 -0.931
6 7 FS/C Jeff Lopez, Fort Worth TX, ’16 Copo Camaro 9.407 10.30 -0.893
7 4688 F/SA Mike Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’73 Duster 10.960 11.85 -0.890
8 541 FS/C Larry DeForrest, Polk City FL, ’10 Mustang 9.414 10.30 -0.886
9 46 I/SA Parker Devore, Blanchard OK, ’77 Volare 11.437 12.30 -0.863
10 7688 I/SA Paula Cotten, Cave Creek AZ, ’85 Camaro 11.447 12.30 -0.853
TOP DRAGSTER (FINAL)
1 4059 Jim Thorp, Mertzon TX, Spitzer-Chevy 6.105 202.07 218.18
2 4369 Holden Laris, Raceland LA, Racecraft-Chevy 6.106 220.33 230.30
3 4 Rusty Baxter, Beckville TX, Nelson-Chevy 6.122 219.22 219.22
4 3268 Danny Nelson, Batesville AR, Nelson-BROD 6.123 199.20 199.20
5 5 Zach Sackman, Channahon IN, Spitzer-Chevy 6.133 230.84 230.84
6 56 Prescott Dean, DeSoto KS, Mullis-Chevy 6.135 223.99 223.99
7 7498 Steve Casner, Sheridan CA, Sarmento-SDPC 6.142 228.18 228.18
8 53 Bradley Johnson, Morrison CO, M&M-Chevy 6.142 210.52 210.52
9 7102 Art Hoover, Clayton CA, Sarmento-SUNSET 6.146 228.54 228.54
10 401 David Johns, Floresville TX, Dragster-Chevy 6.148 229.22 229.22
TOP SPORTSMAN (FINAL)
1 411M David Cuadra, Leon MX, ’23 Mustang 6.155 232.82 232.82
2 6 Darian Boesch, Kenner LA, ’18 Camaro 6.211 230.66 230.66
3 469 Kyle Firestone, Velma OK, ’51 Bel Air 6.241 225.78 226.31
4 4204 Scooter Hampton, Odessa TX, ’06 GTO 6.252 224.60 224.60
5 406 Glenn Wright, Odessa TX, ’22 Camaro 6.279 229.22 229.22
6 4880 Jimmy Lewis, Forney TX, ’08 GXP 6.301 224.09 224.09
7 4656 Monte Weaver, Idalou TX, ’63 Corvette 6.302 226.91 227.86
8 46 Florentino M Rodriguez, Villa Hidalgo MX, ’15 6.332 225.11 225.11
9 10 Allen Firestone, Velma OK, ’16 Camaro 6.401 215.61 215.61
10 4059 Jim Thorp, Mertzon TX, ’20 Camaro 6.404 222.97 222.97
SUPER COMP (ROUND 1 WINNERS)
1 4400 S/C Mike Van Winkle, Lake Charles LA, Boogie 8.901 8.90 0.001
2 5486 S/C Chris Bishop, Grand Rapids MN, Dragster-C 8.902 8.90 0.002
3 423C S/C Mark Powers, Buda TX, Mullis-Chevy 8.908 8.90 0.008
4 422F S/C Michael Johnston, San Angelo TX, American 8.909 8.90 0.009
5 402B S/C Kevin Thorp, Knickerbocker TX, Ultratech- 8.910 8.90 0.010
6 1441 S/C Dave Long, Wallingford PA, Dragster-Chevy 8.912 8.90 0.012
7 4615 S/C Christopher Dodd, Double Oak TX, Undercov 8.912 8.90 0.012
8 4 S/C Sherman Adcock, Cataula GA, American-Chevy 8.913 8.90 0.013
9 8 S/C Landon Stallbaumer, Americus KS, Mullis-C 8.913 8.90 0.013
10 18 S/C Ken Moses, Colonia NJ, American-APDD 8.915 8.90 0.015
SUPER STREET (ROUND 1 WINNERS)
1 4604 S/ST Ray Todd, Bellville TX, ’68 Chevy II 10.902 10.90 0.002
2 J498 S/ST Jimmy Denham, Collinsville OK, ’84 S-10 10.903 10.90 0.003
3 2310 S/ST Lamar Stevenson, Montgomery AL, ’69 Camaro10.905 10.90 0.005
4 466F S/ST Mike Feeler, San Angelo TX, ’10 Cobalt 10.906 10.90 0.006
5 490 S/ST Brandon Millican, Waxahachie TX, ’64 Chev 10.910 10.90 0.010
6 204 S/ST Doug Ramsey, Mt Airy NC, ’68 Camaro 10.911 10.90 0.011
7 D455 S/ST Brian Gustafson, Garland TX, ’70 Duster 10.916 10.90 0.016
8 409W S/ST Scooter Wilkins, Gatesville TX, ’67 Chevy 10.919 10.90 0.019
9 4551 S/ST Dell Hall, Hewitt TX, ’90 Grand Prix 10.923 10.90 0.023
10 4072 S/ST Mark McCall, Arlington TX, ’81 Trans AM 10.932 10.90 0.032
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