Mother Nature Has the Last Say at Jam-Packed Castrol Raceway
Kevin Jones (Top Fuel), Dale Creasy Jr. (Nitro Funny Car), Mike
Janis (Pro Modified), Thomas Carter (Alcohol Funny Car), and Bob
Bertsch (Pro Stock) claim No. 1 qualifying spots after rain brings
early end to second day of qualifying
Bob
Bertsch is the lone Pro Stock driver at Edmonton. His decision to
attend the race was twofold. He lost crew member and friend John
Weisler during the previous event, at Budds Creek, Maryland, and
Weisler's widow urged him to continue racing.
For the second day in a row rain and lightning brought an exciting day
of qualifying for the CARS RV & Sport & Marine Rocky Mountain
Nationals to an early end.
The day which started with a huge crowd enjoying top-notch racing
action under clear blue skies ended prematurely when, as Friday, strong
winds blew rain into the area. And, as Friday, attempts to dry the
track after an initial stoppage proved futile despite the best efforts
of Castrol Raceway and IHRA staff.