Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) qualified No. 1 at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the 11th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Kalitta easily held on to the No. 1 position, as Friday’s stellar pass of 3.671 at 335.90 in his Mac Tools dragster gave the veteran his sixth No. 1 qualifier of the season. Kalitta also made a strong run to close out qualifying (3.720), qualifying No. 1 for the 64th time in his career and giving the veteran confidence he can go to the winner’s circle for the first time in 2025.
“Tomorrow, obviously, is another opportunity [or a first season win], just hoping to go rounds,” Kalitta said. “It’s just a matter of getting yourself to the final and getting a shot at it. It’s been a while since we made it to the final.
“We definitely have a good opportunity for tomorrow. We’ve got to take advantage of these opportunities over the next couple of weeks. Indy will be here before you know it. Just happy to have this momentum and everybody working together, so I’m looking forward to the stretch for sure.”
Shawn Langdon, Saturday’s #2FAST2TASTY winner, qualified second at 3.689, 332.92, and Brittany Force took third at 3.703 and a track-record 340.47.
In Funny Car, Prock, the reigning NHRA Funny Car champion saved his best for last, going 3.879 seconds at 332.43 mph in his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS to slip past Matt Hagan in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, which closed out qualifying.
Prock, the points leader, scored his fourth No. 1 qualifier of 2025. Pacific Raceways has certainly turned into a special place for Prock, too, as his first career NHRA win came in Seattle, and he followed by sweeping the weekend a year ago.
The standout is on track to do that again after two stellar days in Seattle. He opens eliminations against rookie Dylan Winefsky on his quest to capture his third straight win of the year.
“That was definitely gratifying. That was a clutch performance by this Cornwell Tools team,” Prock said. “I’m really happy to be behind the wheel of this thing. We executed that perfectly, and what a show for the fans to close out Funny Car qualifying with side-by-side runs going for the top spot. That was a hell of a show.”
Matt Hagan qualified second, going 3.887 at 332.43, in his thrilling side-by-side duel with Prock. Friday’s first-round leader J.R. Todd took third with a 3.901, 329.26.
Glenn established the track record during both qualifying sessions, including a career-best 6.462 at 212.73 in his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro to earn the No. 1 qualifier spot.
Glenn made two runs of 6.46 on Saturday, saving the best for last against Greg Anderson to close out a truly memorable day.
“I think it’s really special. We’ve done a lot of testing with my car, and it’s showing right now,” Glenn said. “To go 6.46 in Gainesville is one thing because you know the air is always good; everybody kind of expects it. But to do it here, it’s pretty special. It’s definitely a really good feeling and a good testament to how hard these engine guys have been working, how hard we’ve been working in the shop.”
Cody Coughlin qualified second with a 6.469, 211.66, and Anderson took third with a 6.472 at 212.36.
Hall maintained his recent pace, wrapping up his first career No. 1 qualifier on his American Rebel Beer/Matt Smith Racing Buell.
Hall’s first victory in 12 years came just weeks ago in Norwalk, and he’s followed that with a pair of outstanding days in Seattle. He’ll open eliminations from the top spot, as Friday’s run of 6.717 at 201.76 held up through Saturday..
“Everything I’ve accomplished in the last three weeks has been amazing, and it’s great to get a No. 1,” Hall said. “I’ll take whatever I can get, and I love it. It’s great being on top, but you’ve got to enjoy it while you’re there, because in drag racing, you could be on the bottom really quick.
“Qualifying No. 1 is always your goal when you get to the racetrack, but I never really thought about it.”
Gaige Herrera qualified second with a 6.721 at 201.76, and Matt Smith took third at 6.733, 201.88.
Eliminations for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals begin at 10:30 a.m. PDT on Sunday at Pacific Raceways.
Sunday’s first-round pairings for eliminations for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, the 11th of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.
Top Fuel — 1. Doug Kalitta, 3.671 seconds, 335.90 mph vs. Bye; 2. Shawn Langdon, 3.689, 338.17 vs. 11. Cameron Ferre, 8.895, 83.80; 3. Brittany Force, 3.703, 340.47 vs. 10. Ida Zetterstrom, 4.641, 167.97; 4. Clay Millican, 3.708, 331.12 vs. 9. Antron Brown, 3.828, 321.27; 5. Tony Stewart, 3.759, 327.59 vs. 8. Josh Hart, 3.812, 327.03; 6. Justin Ashley, 3.763, 329.50 vs. 7. Shawn Reed, 3.772, 331.28.
Funny Car — 1. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 3.879, 336.40 vs. 16. Dylan Winefsky, Dodge Charger, 4.224, 292.96; 2. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.887, 332.43 vs. 15. Buddy Hull, Charger, 4.165, 270.70; 3. J.R. Todd, Toyota GR Supra, 3.901, 333.99 vs. 14. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.055, 306.88; 4. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 3.917, 328.78 vs. 13. Hunter Green, Charger, 4.039, 315.19; 5. Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 3.926, 327.51 vs. 12. Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.026, 311.05; 6. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.928, 329.75 vs. 11. Alexis DeJoria, Charger, 3.973, 328.94; 7. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 3.948, 314.39 vs. 10. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.972, 324.59; 8. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 3.958, 320.81 vs. 9. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.959, 316.60.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Jeff Diehl, 4.583, 191.57.
Pro Stock — 1. Dallas Glenn, Chevy Camaro, 6.462, 212.73 vs. 16. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.591, 208.46; 2. Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.469, 211.66 vs. 15. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.545, 210.90; 3. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.472, 212.36 vs. 14. Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.543, 210.47; 4. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.478, 212.26 vs. 13. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.532, 210.14; 5. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.484, 211.99 vs. 12. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.530, 209.85; 6. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.499, 211.20 vs. 11. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.528, 210.44; 7. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.499, 210.83 vs. 10. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.518, 210.47; 8. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.508, 210.47 vs. 9. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.512, 211.06.
Did Not Qualify: 17. Joey Grose, 6.764, 203.28.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. John Hall, Beull, 6.717, 201.76 vs. 8. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.854, 195.93; 2. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.721, 201.40 vs. 7. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.812, 198.70; 3. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.733, 202.21 vs. 6. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.772, 200.77; 4. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.735, 200.50 vs. 5. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.752, 200.53.
