Mike Edwards is taking the heat, literally.

Edwards, quickest after two rounds of Pro Stock qualifying at the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle says the only one who can turn the corner on wins is himself. He admits to not dealing as well as he could with the pressure of winning qualifying and then going still rounds. Still, he having the time of racing life.

"We're making awesome runs," Edwards said. "To open the race with a 6.60 on a track that was showing 130 degrees when we ran is something. Credit all the guys back in the pit because they're making it happen. It's a joy to run with them. When we started in Pro Stock back in '82 one or two people could put a car out there. Now it takes an army of guys and a big pile of money.

Mike Edwards is taking the heat, literally.

Edwards, quickest after two rounds of Pro Stock qualifying at the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle says the only one who can turn the corner on wins is himself. He admits to not dealing as well as he could with the pressure of winning qualifying and then going still rounds. Still, he having the time of racing life.

"We're making awesome runs," Edwards said. "To open the race with a 6.60 on a track that was showing 130 degrees when we ran is something. Credit all the guys back in the pit because they're making it happen. It's a joy to run with them. When we started in Pro Stock back in '82 one or two people could put a car out there. Now it takes an army of guys and a big pile of money.

"This has been my best season ever. When we started in this new direction two years ago I thought we'd either sink or swim. Right now we're swimming. We're second overall and that's not bad. As soon as we get of the Western Swing we'll have a chance to try some things and try to get a little better before the Countdown starts."
So, despite his admission of being the weak link when it comes to winning, Edwards knows the most important time to win is not now, but when the countdown starts.

“Maybe, we'll start winning then,” said the Oklahoma native with a sly smile. 

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