EDWARDS MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW
Sun, 2010-04-18 13:00
Mike Edwards rode his third round qualifying pass of 6.67 seconds, 205.99 mph, to the number one qualifying spot for the 
SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas.
This is the fifth pole position for Edwards in six races this year, third straight at this track and 27th of his Pro Stock career.
Track temperatures soured above the 120 degree mark during the final session and we at their peak as Edwards squared off against Roger Brogdon. Brogdon closed the gap between himself and Edwards in the round, but will go off third in Sunday eliminations, behind Edwards and Ron Krisher.
Mike Edwards rode his third round qualifying pass of 6.67 seconds, 205.99 mph, to the number one qualifying spot for theSummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas.
This is the fifth pole position for Edwards in six races this year, third straight at this track and 27th of his Pro Stock career.
Track temperatures soured above the 120 degree mark during the final session and we at their peak as Edwards squared off against Roger Brogdon. Brogdon closed the gap between himself and Edwards in the round, but will go off third in Sunday eliminations, behind Edwards and Ron Krisher.
“It was definitely better for several teams,” said Edwards of the first session of the day which went off at 11:30 in the morning. “We made an exceptionally, I mean exceptionally nice run, so I am really proud of my guys.”
With both air and track temps rising rapidly, Edwards and company decided to take a risk and try some things. What they found didn't impress them, but they were the fastest of the round.
Edwards led three of the four rounds of qualifying, picking up nine bonus points. The maximum a driver can earn in qualifying is twelve.
“I would like to say hat's off to my team mate Ron Krisher, the Valvoline team,” said Edwards. “They've qualified second three or four times this year and I am really happy for that team. They've worked extremely hard.”
Edwards will get lane choice in the first round of eliminations, it a choice he hopes he can hold all day lone.
“If it looks like it is today, I would like to stay in that left lane,” admitted Edwards with a chuckle. “It seems like we've got a better handle on it.
“If the sun is out, you are going to see exactly what you saw today. It's going to be faster in the mornings and as the day goes on the track is going to be hotter and greasier.”
Hot, cold or otherwise, Mike Edwards continues to be the man to beat, and the only man apparently capable of beating Edwards is Edwards.
SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas. This is the fifth pole position for Edwards in six races this year, third straight at this track and 27th of his Pro Stock career.
Track temperatures soured above the 120 degree mark during the final session and we at their peak as Edwards squared off against Roger Brogdon. Brogdon closed the gap between himself and Edwards in the round, but will go off third in Sunday eliminations, behind Edwards and Ron Krisher.
Mike Edwards rode his third round qualifying pass of 6.67 seconds, 205.99 mph, to the number one qualifying spot for the
SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas. This is the fifth pole position for Edwards in six races this year, third straight at this track and 27th of his Pro Stock career.
Track temperatures soured above the 120 degree mark during the final session and we at their peak as Edwards squared off against Roger Brogdon. Brogdon closed the gap between himself and Edwards in the round, but will go off third in Sunday eliminations, behind Edwards and Ron Krisher.
“It was definitely better for several teams,” said Edwards of the first session of the day which went off at 11:30 in the morning. “We made an exceptionally, I mean exceptionally nice run, so I am really proud of my guys.”
With both air and track temps rising rapidly, Edwards and company decided to take a risk and try some things. What they found didn't impress them, but they were the fastest of the round.
Edwards led three of the four rounds of qualifying, picking up nine bonus points. The maximum a driver can earn in qualifying is twelve.
“I would like to say hat's off to my team mate Ron Krisher, the Valvoline team,” said Edwards. “They've qualified second three or four times this year and I am really happy for that team. They've worked extremely hard.”
Edwards will get lane choice in the first round of eliminations, it a choice he hopes he can hold all day lone.
“If it looks like it is today, I would like to stay in that left lane,” admitted Edwards with a chuckle. “It seems like we've got a better handle on it.
“If the sun is out, you are going to see exactly what you saw today. It's going to be faster in the mornings and as the day goes on the track is going to be hotter and greasier.”
Hot, cold or otherwise, Mike Edwards continues to be the man to beat, and the only man apparently capable of beating Edwards is Edwards.
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