Robert Hight, driver of the AAA Ford owned by John Force racing, his back in a corner and honor on the line, was pumped
full of confidence after posting the fastest lap in first round
qualifying for the NHRA U.S. Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park Friday
night.
Hight's 4.107 second, 305.36 mph, lap was the best of the field and the
best of the four John Force cars. Mike Neff was second quickest, Ashley
Force Hood fourth and John Force seventh.
“I don't know if it will hold up throughout the whole weekend, but it's
definitely going to stay in the top five,” said Hight, looking around
the press room and reacquainting himself with faces he hadn't seen in a
long time. “The season we've had, that's a good feeling for me.”