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Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 1
MORRISON, Colo. - DENVER - Notes from round 1 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time, top speed, and position in order following run:
 
     Right Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 4.554/222.95, Now #1
5:53 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 89 degrees, relative humidity 33 percent, barometer 24.29 inches, adjusted altitude 9,712 feet, track temperature 95 degrees.
Arend started dropping cylinders at 660 feet and he lifted.
      Left Lane: Robert Hight     Runs 5.536/130.38, Now #2
     Right Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 8.268/83.85, Now #3
Hagan was mixing up the cylinders right after the hit. Hight lost traction at about 250 feet.
      Left Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.766/187.18, Now #2
     Right Lane: Mike Neff        No Time, Now #5
Both drivers had traction troubles. Both pedaled it a couple times. Neff got out of shape and he crossed the centerline taking out the 660-foot timing cone.
      Left Lane: John Force       Runs 4.536/237.34, Now #1
     Right Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.728/185.36, Now #3
Both drivers hazed the tires at 660 feet. Wilkerson lifted while Force stayed on the throttle, fishtailing to the finish.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.930 sec., 330ft-2.418, 660ft-3.527/218.16 mph.
      Left Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 4.472/276.80, Now #2
     Right Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 4.376/276.63, Now #1
A good looking pass for both drivers.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.990 sec., 330ft-2.522, 660ft-3.591/238.22 mph.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.957 sec., 330ft-2.454, 660ft-3.504/243.72 mph.
      Left Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 5.350/139.49, Now #9
     Right Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 4.937/158.22, Now #7
Both drivers lost traction at about 400 feet and both lifted.
      Left Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 4.312/279.56, Now #2
     Right Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 4.287/283.49, Now #1
A very good looking pass for both drivers and they end this session in the top two spots.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.933 sec., 330ft-2.400, 660ft-3.446/242.80 mph.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.911 sec., 330ft-2.390, 660ft-3.433/246.93 mph.
       
Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 1
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             4.287  283.49 
   2. Tony Pedregon        Nitrofish Impala                4.312  279.56 
   3. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.376  276.63 
   4. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.472  276.80 
   5. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             4.536  237.34 
   6. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      4.554  222.95 
   7. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.728  185.36 
   8. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.766  187.18 
   9. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.937  158.22 
  10. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           5.350  139.49 
  11. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          5.536  130.38 
  12. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       8.268   83.85 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  13. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                 DQ   
Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 2
MORRISON, Colo. - DENVER - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
 
      Left Lane: Mike Neff        No Time, Now #14
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Grant Downing    No Time, Now #13
                                  No Prior Run
11:03 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 69 degrees, relative humidity 66 percent, barometer 24.41 inches, adjusted altitude 8,273 feet, track temperature 68 degrees.
Both drivers lost traction early. Downing pedaled it once then he lifted. Neff pedaled it too, then he got out of shape and he took out the finish line timing cones, negating the times for both lanes.
      Left Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 8.205/84.10, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 8.268/83.85, Was #12
     Right Lane: Robert Hight     Runs 4.309/281.36, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 5.536/130.38, Was #11 
Hagan lost traction at about 200 feet and he lifted. A good looking pass for Hight, but he was very close to the retaining wall just past the finish line.
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.927 sec., 330ft-2.392, 660ft-3.442/242.76 mph.
      Left Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 5.470/129.31, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 4.937/158.22, Was #10
     Right Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 4.412/294.37, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 5.350/139.49, Was #11 
Both drivers struck the tires; Beckman at about 200 feet were he pedaled through it, and Capps at about 600 feet where he lifted.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.927 sec., 330ft-2.510, 660ft-3.573/245.76 mph.
      Left Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.178/288.39, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.728/185.36, Was #9
     Right Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.210/293.47, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.766/187.18, Was #10 
A very good looking pass for both drivers. This is a 1000 foot track ET record for Wilkerson.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.929 sec., 330ft-2.383, 660ft-3.360/262.28 mph.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.921 sec., 330ft-2.364, 660ft-3.380/253.80 mph.
      Left Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 4.218/295.72, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 4.554/222.95, Was #10
     Right Lane: John Force       Runs 4.270/292.52, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 4.536/237.34, Was #9 
Another good looking pair.
Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.931 sec., 330ft-2.404, 660ft-3.395/257.33 mph.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.924 sec., 330ft-2.396, 660ft-3.428/247.07 mph.
      Left Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 4.203/291.82, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.376/276.63, Was #8
     Right Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 9.332/71.76, Now #10
                                  Best prior run: 4.472/276.80, Was #10 
Tasca lost traction at about 150 feet. A straight and clean pass for Worsham.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.932 sec., 330ft-2.382, 660ft-3.377/257.83 mph.
      Left Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 6.249/103.19, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 4.287/283.49, Was #6
     Right Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 4.170/292.33, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.312/279.56, Was #8 
Force Hood got loose just before the 330-foot mark. She got out of shape to the point of being up on two wheels at 600 feet, but she was able to reign it in. A very good looking pass for Pedregon.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.922 sec., 330ft-2.341, 660ft-3.341/255.00 mph.
       
Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 2
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Tony Pedregon        Nitrofish Impala                4.170  292.33 
   2. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.178  288.39 
   3. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.203  291.82 
   4. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.210  293.47 
   5. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      4.218  295.72 
   6. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             4.270  292.52 
   7. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             4.287  283.49 
   8. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          4.309  281.36 
   9. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           4.412  294.37 
  10. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.472  276.80 
  11. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.937  158.22 
  12. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       8.205   84.10 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  13. Grant Downing        All American Monte Carlo         NT   
  14. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                 DQ   
Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 3
MORRISON, Colo. - DENVER - Notes from round 3 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
 
      Left Lane: Mike Neff        Runs 5.118/151.43, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 5.118/151.43, Was #13
     Right Lane: Grant Downing    Runs 4.633/200.80, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 4.633/200.80, Was #11 
5:10 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 82 degrees, relative humidity 35 percent, barometer 24.38 inches, adjusted altitude 9,046 feet, track temperature 84 degrees.
Neff was loose early and his car was fishtailing wildly at 600 feet when he lifted. No apparent problems for Downing but he was off the throttle early.
      Left Lane: Gary Densham     Runs 6.145/111.78, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 6.145/111.78, Was #15
     Right Lane: Jerry Toliver    Runs 4.269/296.50, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 4.269/296.50, Was #6 
Densham is driving Terry Haddock's car this weekend. He lost traction before the 330-foot mark. A good looking pass for Toliver.
Jerry Toliver's incremental times: 60ft-0.971 sec., 330ft-2.460, 660ft-3.450/257.09 mph.
      Left Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 4.272/285.05, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 8.205/84.10, Was #16
     Right Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 4.257/294.05, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 4.472/276.80, Was #11 
Hagan was moving around his lane on the top end of the track. Tasca moves to the top half of the ladder for now.
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.936 sec., 330ft-2.405, 660ft-3.430/251.30 mph.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.955 sec., 330ft-2.420, 660ft-3.431/255.19 mph.
      Left Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 4.260/291.70, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 4.287/283.49, Was #10
     Right Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 4.328/285.47, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 4.412/294.37, Was #12 
A good looking pass for both drivers.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.915 sec., 330ft-2.390, 660ft-3.422/249.67 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.431, 660ft-3.474/245.67 mph.
      Left Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 4.121/297.22, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.937/158.22, Was #14
     Right Lane: Robert Hight     Runs 4.241/284.93, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 4.309/281.36, Was #11 
A good looking pass for Hight, a track record-setting pass for Capps.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.904 sec., 330ft-2.320, 660ft-3.306/260.36 mph.
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.924 sec., 330ft-2.373, 660ft-3.393/251.06 mph.
      Left Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 5.395/137.78, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 4.218/295.72, Was #6
     Right Lane: John Force       Runs 4.576/217.11, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 4.270/292.52, Was #11 
Arend struck the tires at about 300 feet. Force started pedaling the car at 600 feet and he was very close to the retaining wall after the finish.
      Left Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 4.207/292.90, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 4.203/291.82, Was #4
     Right Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.261/290.51, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 4.210/293.47, Was #5 
Straight down the groove for both drivers.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.929 sec., 330ft-2.374, 660ft-3.378/254.81 mph.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.929 sec., 330ft-2.385, 660ft-3.420/248.25 mph.
      Left Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.234/293.28, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 4.178/288.39, Was #3
     Right Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 4.238/291.89, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.170/292.33, Was #2 
Another good looking pair to bring this qualifying round to a close.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.943 sec., 330ft-2.406, 660ft-3.409/256.50 mph.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.930 sec., 330ft-2.388, 660ft-3.406/252.38 mph.
       
Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 3
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 3 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.121  297.22 
   2. Tony Pedregon        Nitrofish Impala                4.170  292.33 
   3. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.178  293.28 
   4. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.203  292.90 
   5. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.210  293.47 
   6. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      4.218  295.72 
   7. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          4.241  284.93 
   8. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.257  294.05 
   9. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             4.260  291.70 
  10. Jerry Toliver        Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo    4.269  296.50 
  11. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             4.270  292.52 
  12. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       4.272  285.05 
  13. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           4.328  294.37 
  14. Grant Downing        All American Monte Carlo        4.633  200.80 
  15. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                5.118  151.43 
  16. Gary Densham         Haddock Racing Impala           6.145  111.78 
Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 4
MORRISON, Colo. - DENVER - Notes from final, round 4 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
 
      Left Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 4.156/303.37, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.328/285.47, Was #13
     Right Lane: Mike Neff        Runs 5.980/98.46, Now #15
                                  Best prior run: 5.118/151.43, Was #15
8:38 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 75 degrees, relative humidity 43 percent, barometer 24.37 inches, adjusted altitude 8,621 feet, track temperature 74 degrees.
Neff banged the super charger at about 300 feet. A solid pass for Beckman moves him into the number two spot for now.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.919 sec., 330ft-2.360, 660ft-3.348/259.16 mph.
      Left Lane: John Force       Runs 4.176/298.93, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 4.270/292.52, Was #12
     Right Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 4.152/297.68, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.272/285.05, Was #13 
A very good looking pass for both drivers.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.902 sec., 330ft-2.342, 660ft-3.355/253.04 mph.
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.917 sec., 330ft-2.334, 660ft-3.333/256.41 mph.
     Right Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 4.185/301.00, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 4.260/291.70, Was #12 
A solid solo pass moves Force Hood into the top half of the field.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.918 sec., 330ft-2.369, 660ft-3.371/256.41 mph.
      Left Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 8.949/70.58, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 4.257/294.05, Was #12
     Right Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 4.196/296.63, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 4.218/295.72, Was #10 
Tasca's engine went silent at about 150 feet. A smooth pass for Arend moves him into the top half of the field for now.
Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.929 sec., 330ft-2.387, 660ft-3.376/258.47 mph.
      Left Lane: Robert Hight     Runs 8.238/74.13, Now #11
                                  Best prior run: 4.241/284.93, Was #11
     Right Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 7.925/85.18, Now #9
                                  Best prior run: 4.203/291.82, Was #9 
Both drivers lost traction and they both lifted at about 150 feet.
      Left Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.188/291.89, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 4.210/293.47, Was #10
     Right Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.157/290.94, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 4.178/288.39, Was #6 
Pedregon was to the right of the groove in the middle section of the track. Wilkerson's engine was eating itself right at the finish.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.914 sec., 330ft-2.350, 660ft-3.359/254.52 mph.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.364, 660ft-3.340/262.23 mph.
      Left Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 4.135/294.50, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.170/292.33, Was #5
     Right Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 17.277/21.85, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.121/297.22, Was #1 
Capps was up in smoke almost immediately. A very strong pass for Pedregon moves him into the number two spot.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.909 sec., 330ft-2.328, 660ft-3.316/259.41 mph.
       
Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 4
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 4 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.121  297.22 
   2. Tony Pedregon        Nitrofish Impala                4.135  294.50 
   3. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       4.152  297.68 
   4. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           4.156  303.37 
   5. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.157  293.28 
   6. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             4.176  298.93 
   7. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             4.185  301.00 
   8. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.188  293.47 
   9. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      4.196  296.63 
  10. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.203  292.90 
  11. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          4.241  284.93 
  12. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.257  294.05 
  13. Jerry Toliver        Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo    4.269  296.50 
  14. Grant Downing        All American Monte Carlo        4.633  200.80 
  15. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                5.118  151.43 
  16. Gary Densham         Haddock Racing Impala           6.145  111.78 
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 1
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Bob Tasca III (Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustan 0.064      4.323 289.69
 (L) Tim Wilkerson (Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang)   0.056      4.823 190.86
12:24 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 84 degrees, relative humidity 33 percent, barometer 24.39 inches, adjusted altitude 9,160 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.
Wilkerson is 4 - 1 against Tasca III in prior events.
Wilkerson overpowered the track just past the 330-foot mark. He tried to pedal through it, but by then Tasca was too far ahead.
Bob Tasca III's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.030), 330 ft(-0.014), 660ft(0.180). MOV: 0.4928 seconds (more than 100 feet).
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.984 sec., 330ft-2.461, 660ft-3.481/250.60 mph.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.962 sec., 330ft-2.455, 660ft-3.669/207.18 mph.
 (W) Ashley Force Hood (Castrol GTX Mustang)     0.089      4.367 281.54
 (L) Del Worsham (Al-Anabi Racing Solara)        0.092      4.676 235.02
Worsham started mixing up the cylinders at about 500 feet. He stayed on the throttle with the car moving around quite a bit. A smooth and straight pass for Force Hood.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.944 sec., 330ft-2.436, 660ft-3.497/241.54 mph.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.944 sec., 330ft-2.456, 660ft-3.692/212.33 mph.
 (W) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger)        0.130      4.267 294.31
 (L) Jerry Toliver (Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo 0.079      5.143 168.41
Beckman is 3 - 0 against Toliver in prior events.
Toliver lost traction just before the 330-foot mark. He tried to pedal through it without success. A trouble-free pass for Beckman gives him lane choice over Tasca in round two.
Jerry Toliver's incremental times: 60ft-1.015 sec., 330ft-2.606, 660ft-3.832/192.22 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.951 sec., 330ft-2.418, 660ft-3.434/251.91 mph.
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.105      4.217 290.51
 (L) Gary Densham (Haddock Racing Impala)        0.165     NT-No Time Recorded
Capps is 18 - 9 against Densham in prior events.
Densham moved to the right of the groove right after the hit. He kept moving to the right and he crossed the centerline, hitting the 330-foot timing cone. A flawless pass for Capps.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.923 sec., 330ft-2.367, 660ft-3.384/252.61 mph.
 (W) Tony Pedregon (Nitrofish Impala)            0.093      4.257 290.94
 (L) Mike Neff (JFR/Ford Mustang)                0.077      4.373 267.16
Pedregon is 3 - 2 against Neff in prior events.
A good looking drag race! Neff's best pass of the week fell about 39 feet short.
Mike Neff's incremental times: 60ft-0.948 sec., 330ft-2.412, 660ft-3.466/236.80 mph.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.955 sec., 330ft-2.404, 660ft-3.422/252.38 mph.
 (W) Matt Hagan (Shelor Motor Mile Charger)      0.076      4.227 293.41
 (L) Grant Downing (All American Monte Carlo)    0.119      4.970 168.58
This is the first time Downing and Hagan have faced each other in eliminations.
Downing was off the throttle before the 660-foot mark. No problems for Hagan as he advances to round two.
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.935 sec., 330ft-2.382, 660ft-3.397/253.18 mph.
 (W) Robert Hight (AAA of So. Cal Mustang)       0.085      4.271 288.70
 (L) John Force (Castrol GTX Mustang)            0.092      4.298 289.88
Force is 7 - 6 against Hight in prior events.
A good looking side-by-side drag race! Hight will have lane choice over Hagan in round two.
Robert Hight's incremental margins: 60ft(0.003), 330 ft(0.016), 660ft(0.028). MOV: 0.0345 seconds (approximately 15 feet).
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.946 sec., 330ft-2.404, 660ft-3.428/249.53 mph.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.413, 660ft-3.449/245.32 mph.
 (W) Cruz Pedregon (Advance Auto Parts Solara)   0.075      4.309 287.72
 (L) Jeff Arend (DHL Solara)                     0.075      4.320 286.80
Pedregon is 4 - 3 against Arend in prior events.
Another good looking side-by-side drag race! Pedregon will give lane choice to Capps in round two.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental margins: 60ft(0.000), 330 ft(0.012), 660ft(0.008). MOV: 0.0112 seconds (approximately 5 feet).
Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.947 sec., 330ft-2.431, 660ft-3.469/245.40 mph.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.947 sec., 330ft-2.419, 660ft-3.461/247.34 mph.
       
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 2
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 2 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger)        0.174      4.170 300.20
 (L) Bob Tasca III (Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustan 0.102      4.319 289.69
2:00 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 86 degrees, relative humidity 35 percent, barometer 24.37 inches, adjusted altitude 9,380 feet, track temperature 95 degrees.
Beckman is 1 - 0 against Tasca III in prior events.
Straight down the groove for both drivers. Tasca had the better light but Beckman passed him before the 330-foot mark.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.979 sec., 330ft-2.460, 660ft-3.479/251.39 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.922 sec., 330ft-2.366, 660ft-3.357/258.96 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.015), 330 ft(0.022), 660ft(0.050). MOV: 0.0773 seconds (approximately 33 feet).
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.089      4.173 293.98
 (L) Cruz Pedregon (Advance Auto Parts Solara)   0.087      4.230 288.46
Capps is 18 - 15 against Pedregon in prior events.
Lit candles for both drivers all the way down the track in a good looking drag race. Capps will give lane choice to Beckman in round three.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.921 sec., 330ft-2.368, 660ft-3.392/251.53 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.917 sec., 330ft-2.346, 660ft-3.349/256.41 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.002), 330 ft(0.020), 660ft(0.041). MOV: 0.0556 seconds (approximately 24 feet).
 (W) Ashley Force Hood (Castrol GTX Mustang)     0.065      4.179 300.66
 (L) Tony Pedregon (Nitrofish Impala)            0.064      4.265 281.01
Pedregon is 10 - 3 against Force Hood in prior events, 4 - 1 this year.
A pair of good race cars, Force Hood is a little better at every increment.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.936 sec., 330ft-2.374, 660ft-3.368/258.86 mph.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.968 sec., 330ft-2.419, 660ft-3.427/253.75 mph.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.031), 330 ft(0.044), 660ft(0.058). MOV: 0.0853 seconds (approximately 35 feet).
 (W) Robert Hight (AAA of So. Cal Mustang)       0.092      4.243 285.59
 (L) Matt Hagan (Shelor Motor Mile Charger)      0.035      4.346 275.96
Hight and Hagan have each won 1 time against the other in prior events.
Hagan is better at the tree but Hight is able to chase him down for the win. Hight will give lane choice to Force Hood in the semi's.
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.385, 660ft-3.397/252.14 mph.
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.935 sec., 330ft-2.397, 660ft-3.464/239.65 mph.
Robert Hight's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.064), 330 ft(-0.045), 660ft(0.010). MOV: 0.0466 seconds (approximately 19 feet).
       
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 3
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.088      4.203 294.63
 (L) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger)        0.094      4.825 199.17
3:56 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 85 degrees, relative humidity 34 percent, barometer 24.36 inches, adjusted altitude 9,255 feet, track temperature 94 degrees.
Capps is 5 - 4 against Beckman in prior events.
Beckman was on a good looking pass until he struck the tires just before the 330-foot mark. A very good looking pass for Capps.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.379, 660ft-3.380/256.55 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.937 sec., 330ft-2.425, 660ft-3.702/196.59 mph.
 (W) Ashley Force Hood (Castrol GTX Mustang)     0.085      4.229 295.14
 (L) Robert Hight (AAA of So. Cal Mustang)       0.079      4.246 287.90
Hight is 3 - 1 against Force Hood in prior events.
Hight left first and he was ahead for most of this pass. Force Hood caught him just before the finish. Capps will have lane choice in the final.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.006), 330 ft(-0.015), 660ft(-0.006). MOV: 0.0115 seconds (approximately 5 feet).
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.946 sec., 330ft-2.401, 660ft-3.406/255.53 mph.
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.946 sec., 330ft-2.392, 660ft-3.406/252.19 mph.
       
Sunday

Results for Final Round
MORRISON, Colo. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.071      4.187 297.22
 (L) Ashley Force Hood (Castrol GTX Mustang)     0.093      4.231 296.96
6:26 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 74 degrees, relative humidity 47 percent, barometer 24.41 inches, adjusted altitude 8,506 feet, track temperature 74 degrees.
Force Hood is 6 - 4 against Capps in prior events and Capps is 1 - 0 against Force Hood in prior final rounds. Should Capps win this round, he will move into a tie with Force Hood for first place in the points standings.
Capps left first and he increased his lead at every increment. Force Hood made a great looking pass, but Capps had the better car this time.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.930 sec., 330ft-2.401, 660ft-3.407/254.47 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.933 sec., 330ft-2.371, 660ft-3.367/257.14 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental margins: 60ft(0.019), 330 ft(0.052), 660ft(0.062). MOV: 0.0663 seconds (approximately 29 feet).
       