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Results for Qualifying Round 1
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Notes from round 1 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time, top speed, and position in order following run:
 
     Right Lane: Dale Creasy Jr.  Runs 5.895/117.50, Now #1
3:55 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 93 degrees, relative humidity 49 percent, barometer 28.53 inches, adjusted altitude 4,770 feet, track temperature 119 degrees.
Creasy struck the tires just past the 330-foot mark.
      Left Lane: Bob Bode         Runs 4.857/172.47, Now #1
     Right Lane: Jim Head         Runs 7.196/86.91, Now #3
Head lost traction at about 300 feet. Bode was almost to half track when he lost traction too.
      Left Lane: Jerry Toliver    Runs 6.678/97.47, Now #3
     Right Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 7.226/96.31, Now #5
Both drivers were up in smoke at about 200 feet.
      Left Lane: Robert Hight     Runs 4.666/206.13, Now #1
     Right Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 8.092/80.08, Now #7
Hagan's engine went silent before the 330-foot mark. Hight pedaled it a couple times on the top half of the track.
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.920 sec., 330ft-2.383, 660ft-3.573/204.45 mph.
      Left Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.441/221.20, Now #1
     Right Lane: Mike Neff        Runs 5.454/131.37, Now #4
Neff lost traction just before the 330-foot mark. Pedregon lifted at about 850 feet.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.915 sec., 330ft-2.378, 660ft-3.439/231.24 mph.
      Left Lane: John Force       Runs 5.118/158.59, Now #5
     Right Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 4.594/218.94, Now #2
Force's engine blew up before the 660-foot mark. Worsham was slowing at the finish, the reason not apparent from here.
      Left Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 4.364/274.16, Now #1
     Right Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 4.764/179.28, Now #5
Beckman's engine started eating itself at about 500 feet. Tasca makes the best pass of the session so far.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.930 sec., 330ft-2.423, 660ft-3.483/239.23 mph.
      Left Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.524/232.95, Now #3
     Right Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 5.492/133.57, Now #10
Force Hood struck the tires at about 400 feet. Wilkerson was wiggling around at the finish.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.927 sec., 330ft-2.424, 660ft-3.522/221.05 mph.
      Left Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 4.710/229.74, Now #6
     Right Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 5.006/155.17, Now #9
Capps was mixing up the cylinders on the top end. Pedregon was off the throttle before 600 feet.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.919 sec., 330ft-2.462, 660ft-3.663/207.98 mph.
       
Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 1
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.364  274.16 
   2. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.441  221.20 
   3. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.524  232.95 
   4. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.594  218.94 
   5. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          4.666  206.13 
   6. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.710  229.74 
   7. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           4.764  179.28 
   8. Bob Bode             Alard Machine Products Impala   4.857  172.47 
   9. Tony Pedregon        Wicked Quick Apparel Impala     5.006  155.17 
  10. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             5.118  158.59 
  11. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                5.454  131.37 
  12. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             5.492  133.57 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  13. Dale Creasy Jr.      Tek Pak Inc. Impala             5.895  117.50 
  14. Jerry Toliver        Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo    6.678   97.47 
  15. Jim Head             Head Racing Solara              7.196   86.91 
  16. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      7.226   96.31 
  17. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       8.092   80.08 
Friday

Results for Qualifying Round 2
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil 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 Wyatt       Runs 6.393/109.14, Now #14
                                  No Prior Run
6:32 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 91 degrees, relative humidity 51 percent, barometer 28.52 inches, adjusted altitude 4,721 feet, track temperature 109 degrees.
Wyatt struck the tires at about 250 feet.
      Left Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 4.755/175.62, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 8.092/80.08, Was #18
     Right Lane: Justin Schriefer Runs 4.647/261.42, Now #5
                                  No Prior Run 
Hagan was off the throttle before the finish. I couldn't see why from here.
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.918 sec., 330ft-2.393, 660ft-3.512/204.23 mph.
Justin Schriefer's incremental times: 60ft-0.979 sec., 330ft-2.586, 660ft-3.719/225.00 mph.
      Left Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 4.956/219.97, Now #12
                                  Best prior run: 7.226/96.31, Was #19
     Right Lane: Jerry Toliver    Runs 4.348/283.79, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 6.678/97.47, Was #17 
Arend struck the tires at about 150 feet. He pedaled it a couple times before the finish. A good looking pass for Toliver.
Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.923 sec., 330ft-2.557, 660ft-3.862/199.26 mph.
Jerry Toliver's incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.451, 660ft-3.492/245.76 mph.
      Left Lane: Jim Head         Runs 4.286/278.06, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 7.196/86.91, Was #19
     Right Lane: John Force       Runs 4.245/281.19, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 5.118/158.59, Was #14 
Head had a cylinder or two out at the finish. A trouble-free pass for Force.
Jim Head's incremental times: 60ft-0.901 sec., 330ft-2.367, 660ft-3.417/242.63 mph.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.893 sec., 330ft-2.354, 660ft-3.383/245.94 mph.
      Left Lane: Dale Creasy Jr.  Runs 4.398/274.05, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 5.895/117.50, Was #18
     Right Lane: Bob Bode         Runs 4.377/277.77, Now #5
                                  Best prior run: 4.857/172.47, Was #13 
No visible problems for either driver.
Dale Creasy Jr.'s incremental times: 60ft-0.947 sec., 330ft-2.458, 660ft-3.515/239.87 mph.
Bob Bode's incremental times: 60ft-0.934 sec., 330ft-2.450, 660ft-3.506/241.20 mph.
      Left Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 5.177/148.22, Now #17
                                  Best prior run: 5.492/133.57, Was #18
     Right Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 4.285/277.83, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 4.710/229.74, Was #12 
Force Hood was up in smoke at about 400 feet. Her car got almost sideways and she had to lift. A good looking pass for Capps.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.903 sec., 330ft-2.369, 660ft-3.674/166.79 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.909 sec., 330ft-2.372, 660ft-3.415/243.46 mph.
      Left Lane: Mike Neff        Runs 4.267/273.50, Now #2
                                  Best prior run: 5.454/131.37, Was #18
     Right Lane: Robert Hight     Runs 5.101/136.30, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 4.666/206.13, Was #12 
Hight hazed the tires at about 500 feet. A good looking pass for Neff.
Mike Neff's incremental times: 60ft-0.905 sec., 330ft-2.367, 660ft-3.404/246.75 mph.
Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.918 sec., 330ft-2.385, 660ft-3.622/178.76 mph.
      Left Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 4.284/278.58, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 5.006/155.17, Was #17
     Right Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.352/274.00, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 4.524/232.95, Was #10 
Nothing unusual on this pair - both drivers kept the candles lit and tires hooked up all the way down the track.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.902 sec., 330ft-2.360, 660ft-3.411/240.98 mph.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.928 sec., 330ft-2.409, 660ft-3.469/239.27 mph.
      Left Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 4.351/269.35, Now #8
                                  Best prior run: 4.764/179.28, Was #16
     Right Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.238/283.79, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.441/221.20, Was #11 
A good looking pair! Pedregon had a small fire under the body when he brought the car to a stop.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.930 sec., 330ft-2.405, 660ft-3.460/238.89 mph.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.917 sec., 330ft-2.376, 660ft-3.396/251.58 mph.
      Left Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 7.804/83.25, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 4.594/218.94, Was #13
     Right Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 4.214/282.01, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.364/274.16, Was #10 
Worsham struck the tires at about 250 feet. A trouble-free pass by Tasca moves him to the top on the ladder for today.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.903 sec., 330ft-2.665, 660ft-5.044/087.29 mph.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.871 sec., 330ft-2.329, 660ft-3.358/246.80 mph.
       
Friday

Order for Qualifying Round 2
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.214  282.01 
   2. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.238  283.79 
   3. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             4.245  281.19 
   4. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                4.267  273.50 
   5. Tony Pedregon        Wicked Quick Apparel Impala     4.284  278.58 
   6. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.285  277.83 
   7. Jim Head             Head Racing Solara              4.286  278.06 
   8. Jerry Toliver        Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo    4.348  283.79 
   9. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           4.351  269.35 
  10. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.352  274.00 
  11. Bob Bode             Alard Machine Products Impala   4.377  277.77 
  12. Dale Creasy Jr.      Tek Pak Inc. Impala             4.398  274.05 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  13. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.594  218.94 
  14. Justin Schriefer     Creasy Family Camaro            4.647  261.42 
  15. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          4.666  206.13 
  16. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       4.755  175.62 
  17. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      4.956  219.97 
  18. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             5.177  148.22 
  19. Jack Wyatt           Stratus                         6.393  109.14 
Saturday

Results for Qualifying Round 3
BRAINERD, Minn. - BRAINERD - Revised notes from round 3 qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil 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: Robert Hight     Runs 6.636/96.50, Now #14
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Del Worsham      Runs 4.206/292.33, Now #1
                                  No Prior Run
12:37 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 79 degrees, relative humidity 66 percent, barometer 28.50 inches, adjusted altitude 3,854 feet, track temperature 94 degrees.
Severe tire shake for Hight. Worsham was skating around early in the pass, but he stayed on the throttle to move into the top spot for now.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.905 sec., 330ft-2.362, 660ft-3.377/253.95 mph.
      Left Lane: Justin Schriefer Runs 9.984/52.58, Now #16
                                  No Prior Run
     Right Lane: Jack Wyatt       Runs 4.279/280.49, Now #6
                                  No Prior Run 
Schriefer launched the burst panel at about 150 feet. A good looking pass for Wyatt.
Jack Wyatt's incremental times: 60ft-0.954 sec., 330ft-2.421, 660ft-3.433/251.34 mph.
      Left Lane: Bob Bode         Runs 4.228/278.69, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 4.377/277.77, Was #13
     Right Lane: A. Force Hood    Runs 4.178/292.77, Now #1
                                  No Prior Run 
A good looking drag race!
Bob Bode's incremental times: 60ft-0.908 sec., 330ft-2.372, 660ft-3.382/251.67 mph.
Ashley Force Hood's incremental times: 60ft-0.904 sec., 330ft-2.349, 660ft-3.353/256.26 mph.
      Left Lane: Tim Wilkerson    Runs 4.329/279.21, Now #13
                                  Best prior run: 4.352/274.00, Was #14
     Right Lane: Jeff Arend       Runs 4.248/292.65, Now #7
                                  No Prior Run 
Robert Hight is on the bump spot at 6.636. Nothing unusual with Wilkerson's car, but he is off pace so far.
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.936 sec., 330ft-2.426, 660ft-3.465/245.49 mph.
Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.914 sec., 330ft-2.396, 660ft-3.414/251.30 mph.
      Left Lane: Jerry Toliver    Runs 4.209/296.50, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 4.348/283.79, Was #14
     Right Lane: Matt Hagan       Runs 4.266/286.50, Now #9
                                  No Prior Run 
A good looking pair!
Jerry Toliver's incremental times: 60ft-0.923 sec., 330ft-2.393, 660ft-3.392/257.83 mph.
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.908 sec., 330ft-2.375, 660ft-3.413/245.49 mph.
      Left Lane: Ron Capps        Runs 4.169/292.01, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.285/277.83, Was #13
     Right Lane: Dale Creasy Jr.  Runs 6.696/101.51, Now #17
                                  Best prior run: 4.398/274.05, Was #17 
Jack Beckman is on the bump spot at 4.351. Creasy was bouncing around early and he lifted. A strong pass for Capps!
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.902 sec., 330ft-2.346, 660ft-3.344/257.43 mph.
      Left Lane: John Force       Runs 4.195/285.41, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 4.245/281.19, Was #8
     Right Lane: Jack Beckman     Runs 4.781/165.99, Now #16
                                  Best prior run: 4.351/269.35, Was #16 
Beckman's engine started eating itself at about 600 feet and he stays on the bump. A good looking pass for Force.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.849 sec., 330ft-2.315, 660ft-3.343/248.25 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.898 sec., 330ft-2.327, 660ft-3.470/194.27 mph.
      Left Lane: Cruz Pedregon    Runs 4.179/296.24, Now #3
                                  Best prior run: 4.238/283.79, Was #8
     Right Lane: Jim Head         Runs 4.213/288.83, Now #7
                                  Best prior run: 4.286/278.06, Was #14 
No problems for either driver.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.908 sec., 330ft-2.355, 660ft-3.358/256.60 mph.
Jim Head's incremental times: 60ft-0.911 sec., 330ft-2.366, 660ft-3.381/252.71 mph.
      Left Lane: Bob Tasca III    Runs 4.200/292.71, Now #6
                                  Best prior run: 4.214/282.01, Was #8
     Right Lane: Tony Pedregon    Runs 4.188/293.73, Now #4
                                  Best prior run: 4.284/278.58, Was #14 
A good looking pass for both drivers.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.911 sec., 330ft-2.348, 660ft-3.364/250.23 mph.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.902 sec., 330ft-2.348, 660ft-3.362/254.14 mph.
Mike Neff was behind the water box, waiting to make his pass as the final Funny Car in this round when it began to rain. The remainder of this qualifying round (Neff's pass) is postponed until it stops raining and the track is dried. 1:05 p.m.
     Right Lane: Mike Neff        Runs 4.126/304.46, Now #1
                                  Best prior run: 4.267/273.50, Was #4
4:12 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 74 degrees, relative humidity 81 percent, barometer 28.48 inches, adjusted altitude 3,574 feet, track temperature 84 degrees.
After drying the track once, watching it rain again, and drying the track again, we're ready to send Neff down the track. A flawless pass moves Neff to the top of the ladder.
Mike Neff's incremental times: 60ft-0.897 sec., 330ft-2.328, 660ft-3.322/259.41 mph.
       
Saturday

Order for Qualifying Round 3
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 3 rounds of qualifying in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 Psn  Driver               Vehicle                            ET   Speed
   1. Mike Neff            JFR/Ford Mustang                4.126  304.46 
   2. Ron Capps            NAPA Auto Parts Charger         4.169  292.01 
   3. Ashley Force Hood    Castrol GTX Mustang             4.178  292.77 
   4. Cruz Pedregon        Advance Auto Parts Solara       4.179  296.24 
   5. Tony Pedregon        Wicked Quick Apparel Impala     4.188  293.73 
   6. John Force           Castrol GTX Mustang             4.195  285.41 
   7. Bob Tasca III        Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang   4.200  292.71 
   8. Del Worsham          Al-Anabi Racing Solara          4.206  292.33 
   9. Jerry Toliver        Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo    4.209  296.50 
  10. Jim Head             Head Racing Solara              4.213  288.83 
  11. Bob Bode             Alard Machine Products Impala   4.228  278.69 
  12. Jeff Arend           DHL Solara                      4.248  292.65 
  13. Matt Hagan           Shelor Motor Mile Charger       4.266  286.50 
  14. Jack Wyatt           Stratus                         4.279  280.49 
  15. Tim Wilkerson        Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang       4.329  279.21 
  16. Jack Beckman         Valvoline/MTS Charger           4.351  269.35 
          --------- Not Qualified ---------
  17. Dale Creasy Jr.      Tek Pak Inc. Impala             4.398  274.05 
  18. Robert Hight         AAA of So. Cal Mustang          6.636  206.13 
  19. Justin Schriefer     Creasy Family Camaro            9.984  261.42 
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 1
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Tony Pedregon (Wicked Quick Apparel Impala) 0.097      4.138 300.26
 (L) Jeff Arend (DHL Solara)                     0.072      4.230 297.55
2:05 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 75 degrees, relative humidity 63 percent, barometer 28.40 inches, adjusted altitude 3,586 feet, track temperature 93 degrees.
Pedregon won this race last year. Arend's last round win was against Pedregon at the 2007 World Finals.
Arend will have to wait to break his round win drought. A flawless pass for Pedregon.
Tony Pedregon's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.001), 330 ft(0.045), 660ft(0.055). MOV: 0.0675 seconds (approximately 29 feet).
Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.938 sec., 330ft-2.406, 660ft-3.409/256.31 mph.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.914 sec., 330ft-2.336, 660ft-3.329/258.91 mph.
 (W) Cruz Pedregon (Advance Auto Parts Solara)   0.101      4.134 300.66
 (L) Matt Hagan (Shelor Motor Mile Charger)      0.097      5.510 114.16
Pedregon won this race in 1992 and he was runner up in 1993. Hagan is 2 - 1 against Pedregon in prior events.
Hagan banged the blower at about 400 feet. He had the lead until just past the 330-foot mark. Pedregon ran good enough to get lane choice over his brother in round two.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.040), 330 ft(-0.006), 660ft(0.406). MOV: 1.3723 seconds (more than 100 feet).
Matt Hagan's incremental times: 60ft-0.910 sec., 330ft-2.363, 660ft-3.744/157.78 mph.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.946 sec., 330ft-2.365, 660ft-3.334/265.69 mph.
 (W) Jack Wyatt (Stratus)                        0.122      4.272 261.78
 (L) Ashley Force Hood (Castrol GTX Mustang)     0.139      6.799  95.57
This is Wyatt's second race of 2009. His first round opponent in his last race was Force Hood. Force Hood is 1 - 0 against Wyatt in prior events.
Force Hood overpowered the track at about 200 feet. She could only watch as Wyatt pulled away for the win.
Jack Wyatt's incremental times: 60ft-0.951 sec., 330ft-2.410, 660ft-3.410/255.63 mph.
 (W) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger)        0.098      4.195 291.13
 (L) Mike Neff (JFR/Ford Mustang)                0.102      5.142 147.60
Beckman was runner up here in 2008. This is Neff's 4th start from the top qualifying position. Beckman and Neff have each won 1 time against the other in prior events.
Neff lost traction at about 500 feet. A trouble-free pass for Beckman and he advances to round two.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.915 sec., 330ft-2.345, 660ft-3.358/250.74 mph.
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.090      4.115 302.69
 (L) Tim Wilkerson (Levi, Ray & Shoup Mustang)   0.088      4.123 303.98
Capps won this race in 1998 and 2001. Wilkerson was runner up here in 2003. Capps is 18 - 11 against Wilkerson in prior events.
That was a great looking drag race! Ron Capps' incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.004), 330 ft(0.007), 660ft(0.008). MOV: 0.0063 seconds (approximately 3 feet).
Tim Wilkerson's incremental times: 60ft-0.911 sec., 330ft-2.339, 660ft-3.321/261.57 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.913 sec., 330ft-2.330, 660ft-3.311/261.57 mph.
 (W) Bob Tasca III (Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustan 0.081      4.600 280.89
 (L) Jim Head (Head Racing Solara)               0.102      5.891 111.96
Head won this race in 1985. Head is 2 - 1 against Tasca III in prior events.
Tasca had to pedal it at about 300 feet. Head had traction troubles of his own. He got out of shape and almost hit the retaining wall at about 700 feet. Tasca will give lane choice to Capps in round two.
Jim Head's incremental times: 60ft-0.928 sec., 330ft-2.499, 660ft-4.022/142.40 mph.
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.932 sec., 330ft-2.580, 660ft-3.721/231.16 mph.
 (W) John Force (Castrol GTX Mustang)            0.088      4.160 303.71
 (L) Bob Bode (Alard Machine Products Impala SS) 0.164      5.091 180.14
Force is 2 - 0 against Bode in prior events. Bode struck the tires at about 300 feet. Force was to the left of the groove on the top end of the track. Force will have lane choice over Wyatt in round two.
Bob Bode's incremental times: 60ft-0.935 sec., 330ft-2.492, 660ft-3.854/187.21 mph.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.927 sec., 330ft-2.362, 660ft-3.356/259.61 mph.
 (W) Del Worsham (Al-Anabi Racing Solara)        0.072      4.150 302.62
 (L) Jerry Toliver (Canidae Pet Food Monte Carlo 0.009      4.299 289.20
This is Worsham's 19th start at this event, his 9th from the top half of the field. This is Toliver's best starting position this year. Worsham is 12 - 6 against Toliver in prior events.
Toliver had the advantage at the tree, but Worsham erased that by the 330-foot mark. Worsham will have lane choice over Beckman in round two.
Del Worsham's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.018), 330 ft(0.019), 660ft(0.049). MOV: 0.0869 seconds (approximately 37 feet).
Jerry Toliver's incremental times: 60ft-0.963 sec., 330ft-2.437, 660ft-3.457/249.86 mph.
Del Worsham's incremental times: 60ft-0.918 sec., 330ft-2.355, 660ft-3.345/260.26 mph.
       
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 2
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 2 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) John Force (Castrol GTX Mustang)            0.164      4.139 293.15
 (L) Jack Wyatt (Stratus)                        -9.999(R) NT-No Show
3:38 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 73 degrees, relative humidity 66 percent, barometer 28.45 inches, adjusted altitude 3,375 feet, track temperature 92 degrees.
Wyatt was unable to make the call to the line. Straight down the groove for Force.
John Force's incremental times: 60ft-0.893 sec., 330ft-2.330, 660ft-3.323/260.11 mph.
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.108      4.163 295.08
 (L) Bob Tasca III (Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustan 0.114      4.198 297.16
Capps is 5 - 0 against Tasca III in prior events. Capps has this race from wire to wire. He'll give lane choice to Force in round three.
Ron Capps' incremental margins: 60ft(0.042), 330 ft(0.043), 660ft(0.045). MOV: 0.0412 seconds (approximately 18 feet).
Bob Tasca III's incremental times: 60ft-0.942 sec., 330ft-2.376, 660ft-3.379/255.00 mph.
Ron Capps' incremental times: 60ft-0.906 sec., 330ft-2.339, 660ft-3.340/255.82 mph.
 (W) Tony Pedregon (Wicked Quick Apparel Impala) 0.085      4.155 300.40
 (L) Cruz Pedregon (Advance Auto Parts Solara)   0.060      4.187 298.60
T. Pedregon is 23 - 12 against C. Pedregon in prior events. A great looking side-by-side drag race!
Tony Pedregon's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.016), 330 ft(0.009), 660ft(0.006). MOV: 0.0078 seconds (approximately 3 feet).
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.931 sec., 330ft-2.364, 660ft-3.349/261.83 mph.
Cruz Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.972 sec., 330ft-2.398, 660ft-3.380/261.78 mph.
 (W) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger)        0.106      4.175 294.56
 (L) Del Worsham (Al-Anabi Racing Solara)        0.072     DQ-Centerline
Beckman is 6 - 1 against Worsham in prior events. Worsham lost traction at about 250 feet. He tried to pedal through it but a couple dropped cylinders pushed his car across the centerline. He took out the 594 and 660 foot timing cones. Beckman will give lane choice to Tony Pedregon in round three.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.913 sec., 330ft-2.333, 660ft-3.346/251.34 mph.
       
Sunday

Results for Elimination Round 3
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Tony Pedregon (Wicked Quick Apparel Impala) 0.097      4.181 297.02
 (L) Jack Beckman (Valvoline/MTS Charger)        0.126      4.166 296.50
4:59 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 76 degrees, relative humidity 54 percent, barometer 28.47 inches, adjusted altitude 3,490 feet, track temperature 99 degrees.
Beckman is 6 - 3 against Pedregon in prior events. Beckman clinched a spot in the countdown to one with his round two win.
Pedregon wins a close one on a holeshot!
Tony Pedregon's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.006), 330 ft(-0.019), 660ft(0.001). MOV: 0.0141 seconds (approximately 6 feet).
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.905 sec., 330ft-2.327, 660ft-3.341/251.91 mph.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.928 sec., 330ft-2.375, 660ft-3.369/259.96 mph.
 (W) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.098      5.258 213.91
 (L) John Force (Castrol GTX Mustang)            0.033      5.859 154.19
Force is 41 - 20 against Capps in prior events. Force has won this event 11 times. A classic pedal fest! Both drivers first lost traction at about 300 feet. Capps will give lane choice to Pedregon in the final.
       
Sunday

Results for Final Round
BRAINERD, Minn. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals:
 W/L  Driver                                     R-Time    E-Time  Speed
 
 (W) Tony Pedregon (Wicked Quick Apparel Impala) 0.102      4.149 295.59
 (L) Ron Capps (NAPA Auto Parts Charger)         0.115      6.613  99.35
6:41 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 77 degrees, relative humidity 47 percent, barometer 28.51 inches, adjusted altitude 3,487 feet, track temperature 91 degrees.
Pedregon is 24 - 19 against Capps in prior events and each has won 2 times against the other in final rounds. This is Pedregon's third consecutive final round appearence.
Capps struck the tires at about 250 feet. He tried to pedal through it, but the Goodyears wouldn't hook up. This win gives Tony Pedregon the Funny Car points lead.
Tony Pedregon's incremental times: 60ft-0.924 sec., 330ft-2.355, 660ft-3.338/262.23 mph.
       