After two rounds of qualifying Larry Dixon, winner of three of the last
five events, sits atop the NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Fuel field with
an
impressive 3.891 second, 302.21 mph run in the second round. While the
time was the quickest, Antron Brown posted the fastest speed at 305.84
mph.
As of late, Dixon has been a machine and his machine has been stout in the heat, regardless of the elevation.
“We're back down at sea level again,” said Dixon, adding, “So we just
go up there, see what the track temperature is, correct for the air and
get our car down the track.”