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Friday Results for Qualifying Round 1

CLERMONT, Ind. - INDY - Notes from round 1 qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil listing lane, driver name, elapsed time, top speed, and position in order following run: Right Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.782/204.94, Now #1 5:50 p.m. Lots of things are special about Indy, just one of them being that we have 5 Pro Stock sessions instead of 4. But this one is in a class all by itself just due to the car that's just pulled into the water. Bob Glidden is in Indy, he's racing, and he's in a Ford. I'll wait a moment until the cheering stops. This is Bob's 324th race and his 26th U.S. Nationals. He hasn't been in NHRA competition since the Pomona Finals in 2003. OK, so it wasn't a thing of beauty but I'm not sure anybody but BG could have pulled it off anyhow. The car jumped off to the right and was moving hard to the wall. Bob yanked it back right in the middle of some nasty shake. He managed to get the car settled down and runs his career best ET. Like I say every year, wish you were here. Left Lane: Kevin Lawrence Runs 6.812/196.73, Now #2 Right Lane: Mark Martino Runs 16.362/100.07, Now #3 Martino does almost exactly the same as Glidden but doesn't have 40 years of experience and has to lift. Lawrence lays down a nice baseline. Weather conditions: air temperature 78 degrees, relative humidity 34 percent, barometer 28.94 inches, adjusted altitude 2,870 feet, track temperature 107 degrees. Left Lane: Vincent Nobile Runs 7.013/205.57, Now #3 Right Lane: Steve Schmidt No Time, Now #5 Schmidt not only didn't move an inch, I never heard him go on the chip. He's pushed back. Nobile's shifting was easy to hear since he was on a single. I didn't hear much wrong but he needs a to pick up a bunch. Left Lane: Mark Hogan Runs 6.890/201.85, Now #3 Right Lane: Dave River Runs 6.929/199.64, Now #4 Left Lane: Bob Benza Runs 6.751/204.85, Now #1 Right Lane: Richie Stevens Runs 13.138/64.34, Now #7 Stevens' car heads for the wall and he's off the throttle by 100 feet. Benza puts down an efficient-looking pass. Left Lane: John Gaydosh Jr Runs 6.887/199.85, Now #5 Right Lane: Erica Enders Runs 6.713/206.39, Now #1 I don't know what to think about the weather. The low temps and humidity are great things, but I can't remember the last time I saw such a low barometer here in the Midwest. Erica's car also wanted to go right, but she was able to keep it from getting too far out of the groove and saves the run. That puts her on top for a few minutes. Left Lane: Steve Spiess No Time, Now #12 Right Lane: Justin Humphreys Runs 6.655/207.15, Now #1 Left Lane: Ronnie Humphrey Runs 6.637/207.78, Now #1 Right Lane: Vinnie Deceglie Runs 6.702/206.76, Now #3 6:11 p.m. and we're back from a short delay to double check the timing system. Humprhey puts the Pontiac on top. Left Lane: Larry Morgan Runs 6.653/206.89, Now #2 Right Lane: Rickie Jones Runs 11.869/72.89, Now #13 Rickie has the same problems as the others in the lane, but will make the highlight reels. The car headed to the rightand Rickie brought it back but possibly overcorrected a bit as the car then moved from the centerline back towards the wall, rocking up on one rear tire in the process. He somehow managed to get it settled down without hitting anything. Left Lane: Warren Johnson Runs 6.630/207.69, Now #1 Right Lane: V. Gaines Runs 6.647/207.27, Now #3 Wow, deja vu is wonderful. Bob Glidden's racing his Mustang here and WJ is low qualifier. Just kidding. Of course there's a bunch of fast cars still in staging. Left Lane: Bob Yonke Runs 6.656/206.61, Now #7 Right Lane: Kurt Johnson Runs 6.650/207.46, Now #4 That was a great side by side. And classic Pro Stock at that, since in this case .006 seconds is worth 3 positions on the list. Left Lane: Rodger Brogdon Runs 6.657/206.54, Now #9 Right Lane: Johnny Gray Runs 6.618/207.98, Now #1 Brogdon looks pretty racy but Grey takes the show with this one. Big speed and super ET. These days it's good to be Johnny Gray. Left Lane: Greg Stanfield Runs 6.616/208.17, Now #1 Right Lane: Ron Krisher No Time, Now #25 Not only did Krisher leave before the tree came down, but the right lane bit him bigtime as the Cobalt stood up and headed for the wall. He lifts. Stanfield fires a shot for the little guys. Left Lane: Shane Gray Runs 6.633/207.98, Now #5 Right Lane: Jason Line Runs 6.611/207.94, Now #1 This is a real duel of the horsepower guys, and Line says Summit still has something for the new kid. Left Lane: Greg Anderson Runs 10.337/86.47, Now #23 Right Lane: Jeg Coughlin Runs 6.634/207.85, Now #6 One more pair of arch rivals, but Jeggie says he's the one to answer to. Anderson slowed at half track, and I couldn't see or hear from here what might have happened. Left Lane: Allen Johnson Runs 6.601/209.46, Now #2 Right Lane: Mike Edwards Runs 6.596/208.46, Now #1 And these two guys are pretty fast themselves. Edwards wants to remind us all that he's still here. The battle goes on. Morgan holds on to the 12th spot with a 6.653.

Friday Order for Qualifying Round 1

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Mike Edwards Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP 6.596 208.46 2. Allen Johnson Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger 6.601 209.46& 3. Jason Line Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.611 207.94 4. Greg Stanfield Nitrofish GXP 6.616 208.17 5. Johnny Gray NTB GXP 6.618 207.98 6. Warren Johnson K&N Filters GXP 6.630 207.69 7. Shane Gray Tire Kingdom GXP 6.633 207.98 8. Jeg Coughlin Jegs.com Cobalt 6.634 207.85 9. Ronnie Humphrey Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP 6.637 207.78 10. V. Gaines Kendall Oil Avenger 6.647 207.27 11. Kurt Johnson Mark Christopher GXP 6.650 207.46 12. Larry Morgan Lucas Oil/Summit Mustang 6.653 206.89 --------- Not Qualified --------- 13. Justin Humphreys RaceRedi Motorsports GXP 6.655 207.15 14. Bob Yonke Adrenaline Motorsports GXP 6.656 206.61 15. Rodger Brogdon Kent Services & Trucking GXP 6.657 206.54 16. Vinnie Deceglie Mountain View Tire Avenger 6.702 206.76 17. Erica Enders Mustang 6.713 206.39 18. Bob Benza BNB Racing GXP 6.751 204.85 19. Bob Glidden Cunningham Motorsports Mustang 6.782 204.94 20. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.812 196.73 21. John Gaydosh Jr Gaydosh Performance GTO 6.887 199.85 22. Mark Hogan EMSI Inc. GTO 6.890 201.85 23. Dave River River Racing Cobalt 6.929 199.64 24. Vincent Nobile Mustang 7.013 205.57 25. Rickie Jones Elite GXP 11.869 72.89 26. Richie Stevens Elite Motorsports GXP 13.138 64.34 27. Mark Martino GXP 16.362 100.07 28. Steve Spiess Billet Specialties Cobalt 28.000 0.00 29. Greg Anderson Summit Racing Equipment GXP DQ & = Track Speed Record

Saturday Results for Qualifying Round 2

CLERMONT, Ind. - INDY - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil 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: Right Lane: Steve Schmidt No Time, Now #29 No Prior Run Well, we just had a really good motorcycle session, so things could get interesting here. Speaking of interesting, the track prep was different than I'm used to seeing. We didn't have the tractor dragging the first 100 feet, but I did see the four wheeler spraying VHT on the top end. Hmmmm. Schmitt leaves before the tree fires so we'll have to wait for the next pair to get an idea of what we'll see. Left Lane: Greg Anderson Runs 6.602/209.20, Now #3 No Prior Run Right Lane: Ron Krisher Runs 6.620/209.17, Now #7 No Prior Run And this is a pretty good pair to test the waters, so to speak. I have to believe that Greg would rather be later in the session, but his bypassing the scales after a broken run in the first session put him here. Greg's pass looked pretty strong down low, as he carried the front wheels at least 300 feet. Greg Anderson's incremental times: 60ft-0.995 sec., 330ft-2.771, 660ft-4.249/166.44 mph, 1,000ft-5.525. Ron Krisher's incremental times: 60ft-1.002 sec., 330ft-2.785, 660ft-4.267/165.86 mph, 1,000ft-5.544. V. Gaines is on the bump spot at 6.647. Left Lane: Steve Spiess Runs 6.664/207.43, Now #18 Best prior run: 28.000/0.00, Was #30 Right Lane: Mark Martino Runs 14.057/64.67, Now #30 Best prior run: 16.362/100.07, Was #29 Martino spun hard and turned right. Spiess looks good over in the left lane but a 6.66 is not going to do the job. Left Lane: Vincent Nobile Runs 6.685/205.44, Now #20 Best prior run: 7.013/205.57, Was #27 Right Lane: Richie Stevens Runs 6.682/206.86, Now #19 Best prior run: 13.138/64.34, Was #29 Stevens is in the Elite Motorsports GXP and it's always good to see a driver of his talent getting a well-deserved ride. Both of these cars looked a bit lazy down low, as they didn't make a strong charge to the 330. Vincent Nobile's incremental times: 60ft-1.001 sec., 330ft-2.791, 660ft-4.292/163.85 mph, 1,000ft-5.588. Richie Stevens' incremental times: 60ft-1.010 sec., 330ft-2.809, 660ft-4.302/164.93 mph, 1,000ft-5.592. Left Lane: Mark Hogan Runs 7.285/146.38, Now #28 Best prior run: 6.890/201.85, Was #27 Right Lane: Rickie Jones Runs 6.651/207.11, Now #14 Best prior run: 11.869/72.89, Was #29 Jones is in the other Elite Motorsports car and hasn't been to the finish line under power yet this weekend. I'm not sure why Hogan slowed. Jones doesn't get into this field but would be there if this was the last session. Left Lane: John Gaydosh Jr Runs 6.838/200.41, Now #27 Best prior run: 6.887/199.85, Was #27 Right Lane: Dave River Runs 6.870/200.38, Now #28 Best prior run: 6.929/199.64, Was #29 Take a look at the speed here and compare it to the fast guys in the class. These two racers need more power to be able to knock heads with the rest. Left Lane: Kevin Lawrence Runs 6.793/202.73, Now #26 Best prior run: 6.812/196.73, Was #26 Right Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.743/204.01, Now #24 Best prior run: 6.782/204.94, Was #25 That's another career best for Glidden but it's not nearly enough. The run looked fine with no obvious problems. Bob Glidden's incremental times: 60ft-1.011 sec., 330ft-2.812, 660ft-4.331/162.04 mph, 1,000ft-5.638. Left Lane: Bob Benza Runs 6.721/206.45, Now #24 Best prior run: 6.751/204.85, Was #25 Right Lane: Erica Enders Runs 13.426/79.79, Now #23 Best prior run: 6.713/206.39, Was #23 Erica has her hands full. The setup is way off as the car stands up and torque steers to the right. She has to lift and is coasting at 100 feet. Benza picks up 3 hundredths but needs more. V. Gaines is still on the bump spot at 6.647. Left Lane: Rodger Brogdon Runs 6.644/207.98, Now #12 Best prior run: 6.657/206.54, Was #18 Right Lane: Vinnie Deceglie Runs 6.673/207.56, Now #20 Best prior run: 6.702/206.76, Was #22 Brogdon finds just a small bit but it's enough for him to bump it for the time being. Rodger Brogdon's incremental times: 60ft-0.993 sec., 330ft-2.782, 660ft-4.273/164.93 mph, 1,000ft-5.559. Left Lane: Bob Yonke Runs 6.641/207.08, Now #12 Best prior run: 6.656/206.61, Was #18 Right Lane: Justin Humphreys Runs 12.186/63.99, Now #18 Best prior run: 6.655/207.15, Was #17 Humphreys leaves, and it's OK for the first 30 feet but then shake sets in. Yonke bumps Brogdon. Left Lane: Larry Morgan Runs 6.654/208.17, Now #17 Best prior run: 6.653/206.89, Was #17 Right Lane: Kurt Johnson Runs 6.669/207.72, Now #15 Best prior run: 6.650/207.46, Was #15 Morgan in a Ford, KJ in a Pontiac. Is this Bizarro world? Johnson headed to the right but never left the groove. Left Lane: Ronnie Humphrey Runs 6.622/208.49, Now #9 Best prior run: 6.637/207.78, Was #11 Right Lane: V. Gaines Runs 6.607/208.68, Now #4 Best prior run: 6.647/207.27, Was #14 Gaines started the session on the bump, and even with this great weather he's only down to the 14th spot. Very nice shot for V as he goes deep into the order. Humphrey picks up two spots. Left Lane: Shane Gray Runs 13.671/46.63, Now #12 Best prior run: 6.633/207.98, Was #11 Right Lane: Jeg Coughlin Runs 6.591/208.68, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.634/207.85, Was #12 I was focused on Coughlin's yellow streak and missed what happened to Gray. The Jegs car even looked fast! Jeg goes to #1 and Shane is now on the bump. Left Lane: Warren Johnson Runs 6.612/208.46, Now #7 Best prior run: 6.630/207.69, Was #11 Right Lane: Johnny Gray Runs 6.616/208.36, Now #8 Best prior run: 6.618/207.98, Was #8 Warren usually does well here, and it seems like he's going to continue pulling a rabbit out of his hat. He gets deep into the 6.60s with Gray just behind. Left Lane: Greg Stanfield Runs 6.595/208.91, Now #3 Best prior run: 6.616/208.17, Was #9 Right Lane: Jason Line Runs 6.587/208.81, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.611/207.94, Was #6 These guys are not kidding around. I was really impressed with Stanfield's pass since he seems like he can run with the big money teams from time to time. But then I looked to my right and saw that one of the big money teams just stole his thunder one more time. Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-0.982 sec., 330ft-2.757, 660ft-4.240/166.29 mph, 1,000ft-5.517. Jason Line's incremental times: 60ft-0.986 sec., 330ft-2.755, 660ft-4.231/166.50 mph, 1,000ft-5.509. Left Lane: Allen Johnson Runs 6.587/209.75, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.601/209.46, Was #5 Right Lane: Mike Edwards Runs 13.527/50.25, Now #5 Best prior run: 6.596/208.46, Was #4 Johnson runs the same as Line, but his speed is going to give him the top spot. Edwards just does miss on the setup as he's spinning hard the first 50 feet and the car slides right. It wasn't as crazy as I thought it might be, but still a very good session. The fun thing is that we've still got three more. Wish you were here.

Saturday Order for Qualifying Round 2

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Allen Johnson Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger 6.587 209.75& 2. Jason Line Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.587 208.81 3. Jeg Coughlin Jegs.com Cobalt 6.591 208.68 4. Greg Stanfield Nitrofish GXP 6.595 208.91 5. Mike Edwards Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP 6.596 208.46 6. Greg Anderson Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.602 209.20 7. V. Gaines Kendall Oil Avenger 6.607 208.68 8. Warren Johnson K&N Filters GXP 6.612 208.46 9. Johnny Gray NTB GXP 6.616 208.36 10. Ron Krisher Valvoline Cobalt 6.620 209.17 11. Ronnie Humphrey Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP 6.622 208.49 12. Shane Gray Tire Kingdom GXP 6.633 207.98 --------- Not Qualified --------- 13. Bob Yonke Adrenaline Motorsports GXP 6.641 207.08 14. Rodger Brogdon Kent Services & Trucking GXP 6.644 207.98 15. Kurt Johnson Mark Christopher GXP 6.650 207.72 16. Rickie Jones Elite GXP 6.651 207.11 17. Larry Morgan Lucas Oil/Summit Mustang 6.653 208.17 18. Justin Humphreys RaceRedi Motorsports GXP 6.655 207.15 19. Steve Spiess Billet Specialties Cobalt 6.664 207.43 20. Vinnie Deceglie Mountain View Tire Avenger 6.673 207.56 21. Richie Stevens Elite Motorsports GXP 6.682 206.86 22. Vincent Nobile Mustang 6.685 205.57 23. Erica Enders Mustang 6.713 206.39 24. Bob Benza BNB Racing GXP 6.721 206.45 25. Bob Glidden Cunningham Motorsports Mustang 6.743 204.94 26. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.793 202.73 27. John Gaydosh Jr Gaydosh Performance GTO 6.838 200.41 28. Dave River River Racing Cobalt 6.870 200.38 29. Mark Hogan EMSI Inc. GTO 6.890 201.85 30. Mark Martino GXP 14.057 100.07 & = Track Speed Record

Saturday Results for Qualifying Round 3

CLERMONT, Ind. - INDY - Notes from round 3 qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil 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: Steve Schmidt Runs 6.680/206.29, Now #21 No Prior Run 6:51 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 77 degrees, relative humidity 29 percent, barometer 29.02 inches, adjusted altitude 2,638 feet, track temperature 94 degrees. We still have the conditions for some good performances, but I don't think we're going to see a bump fest. Things are tough here in 2010. A 6.680 is a pretty stout pass as far as I'm concerned but it's only good for a spot in the twenties. Left Lane: Mark Martino Runs 6.732/205.69, Now #26 Best prior run: 14.057/64.67, Was #31 Right Lane: Shane Gray Runs 6.623/208.30, Now #12 Best prior run: 6.633/207.98, Was #12 Shane Gray is on the bump spot at 6.633. I thought Gray's car looked a bit lazy off the line but he managed to pick up a bit and solidify his position in 12th. Shane Gray's incremental times: 60ft-0.999 sec., 330ft-2.781, 660ft-4.266/165.94 mph, 1,000ft-5.544. Left Lane: Mike Edwards Runs 6.585/209.26, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.596/208.46, Was #5 Right Lane: Mark Hogan Runs 6.705/203.19, Now #24 Best prior run: 6.890/201.85, Was #31 Edwards car blasted off the line like it did last session but this time it didn't shake or move out of the groove. Mike shows the troops that he's the big gun regardless of minor things like weather. That was a huge pass to take over the top spot. Left Lane: Erica Enders Runs 6.662/207.62, Now #19 Best prior run: 6.713/206.39, Was #25 Right Lane: John Gaydosh Jr Runs 6.863/200.14, Now #30 Best prior run: 6.838/200.41, Was #30 Erica picks up a nickel, but just like all the other times it's just not enough. Left Lane: Justin Humphreys Runs 6.636/207.34, Now #13 Best prior run: 6.655/207.15, Was #18 Right Lane: Kevin Lawrence Runs 6.785/203.06, Now #29 Best prior run: 6.793/202.73, Was #29 Humphreys is just .003 behind the 12th spot so he'll take over the 13th spot. Left Lane: Dave River Runs 6.859/201.55, Now #31 Best prior run: 6.870/200.38, Was #31 Right Lane: Bob Benza Runs 6.648/206.64, Now #16 Best prior run: 6.721/206.45, Was #26 Benza moves way up, but not quite enough. Left Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.698/206.10, Now #26 Best prior run: 6.743/204.01, Was #28 Right Lane: Vincent Nobile Runs 6.730/206.01, Now #25 Best prior run: 6.685/205.44, Was #25 Glidden finds another nickel but... And once again, a career best for Bob. Left Lane: Richie Stevens Runs 6.671/207.82, Now #22 Best prior run: 6.682/206.86, Was #24 Right Lane: Steve Spiess Runs 6.633/208.14, Now #13 Best prior run: 6.664/207.43, Was #21 Richie Stevens' incremental times: 60ft-0.988 sec., 330ft-2.803, 660ft-4.301/164.69 mph, 1,000ft-5.587. Steve Spiess' incremental times: 60ft-0.994 sec., 330ft-2.780, 660ft-4.269/165.31 mph, 1,000ft-5.551. Again, two very nice-looking runs but it's brutal out here. Left Lane: Vinnie Deceglie Runs 13.720/55.12, Now #23 Best prior run: 6.673/207.56, Was #23 Right Lane: Larry Morgan Runs 6.705/206.80, Now #20 Best prior run: 6.653/206.89, Was #20 Both of these teams missed the starting line, Morgan less than Vinnie. Larry Morgan's incremental times: 60ft-1.021 sec., 330ft-2.829, 660ft-4.327/164.45 mph, 1,000ft-5.617. Left Lane: Kurt Johnson Runs 6.630/207.88, Now #13 Best prior run: 6.650/207.46, Was #18 Right Lane: Rodger Brogdon Runs 6.700/207.66, Now #17 Best prior run: 6.644/207.98, Was #16 Shane Gray is on the bump spot at 6.623. Both cars looked good, but not good enough to get in the show. Stop and scroll back up the page and check Mike Edwards' run. Pretty impressive, indeed. Left Lane: Rickie Jones Runs 6.642/207.75, Now #17 Best prior run: 6.651/207.11, Was #19 Right Lane: Bob Yonke Runs 6.638/207.62, Now #16 Best prior run: 6.641/207.08, Was #16 Same story. These were very good runs. Rickie Jones' incremental times: 60ft-0.987 sec., 330ft-2.780, 660ft-4.271/165.23 mph, 1,000ft-5.557. Bob Yonke's incremental times: 60ft-0.994 sec., 330ft-2.778, 660ft-4.268/165.29 mph, 1,000ft-5.553. Left Lane: Ron Krisher Runs 6.586/209.56, Now #2 Best prior run: 6.620/209.17, Was #10 Right Lane: Ronnie Humphrey Runs 6.639/208.75, Now #11 Best prior run: 6.622/208.49, Was #11 Humphrey was very loose on his way to 330 but the real story was in the other lane. In a session mostly marked by missed targets, Krisher goes right in behind Edwards in the order. Ron Krisher's incremental times: 60ft-0.986 sec., 330ft-2.760, 660ft-4.239/166.52 mph, 1,000ft-5.513. Left Lane: Johnny Gray Runs 6.593/209.01, Now #6 Best prior run: 6.616/208.36, Was #10 Right Lane: Warren Johnson Runs 6.609/208.55, Now #10 Best prior run: 6.612/208.46, Was #9 Shane Gray is still holding on the bump spot at 6.623. That was a good drag race. I've been mentioning that things are tough these days but it's also true that things have really changed. Five years ago, if WJ and Gray pulled to the line, who would have been the underdog? Left Lane: V. Gaines Runs 6.606/209.10, Now #9 Best prior run: 6.607/208.68, Was #9 Right Lane: Greg Anderson Runs 14.039/59.34, Now #8 Best prior run: 6.602/209.20, Was #8 Anderson goes dead right on the hit and lifts. Gaines repeats within a thousandth. Left Lane: Jeg Coughlin Runs 6.580/209.39, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.591/208.68, Was #5 Right Lane: Greg Stanfield Runs 6.594/208.68, Now #7 Best prior run: 6.595/208.91, Was #7 Stanfield's still in the top half, but just watched as Jeg drives away to take over the top spot. Jeg Coughlin's incremental times: 60ft-0.979 sec., 330ft-2.751, 660ft-4.229/166.42 mph, 1,000ft-5.504. Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-0.990 sec., 330ft-2.760, 660ft-4.240/166.37 mph, 1,000ft-5.516. Left Lane: Jason Line Runs 6.619/208.71, Now #5 Best prior run: 6.587/208.81, Was #5 Right Lane: Allen Johnson Runs 15.029/55.47, Now #4 Best prior run: 6.587/209.75, Was #4 In a bit of a surprise, AJ shakes hard and has to lift. Line lays down a good pass but stays put in the order. Coughlin holds onto the top spot and has picked Edwards' pocket one more time.

Saturday Order for Qualifying Round 3

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 3 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Jeg Coughlin Jegs.com Cobalt 6.580@ 209.39 2. Mike Edwards Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP 6.585 209.26 3. Ron Krisher Valvoline Cobalt 6.586 209.56 4. Allen Johnson Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger 6.587 209.75& 5. Jason Line Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.587 208.81 6. Johnny Gray NTB GXP 6.593 209.01 7. Greg Stanfield Nitrofish GXP 6.594 208.91 8. Greg Anderson Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.602 209.20 9. V. Gaines Kendall Oil Avenger 6.606 209.10 10. Warren Johnson K&N Filters GXP 6.609 208.55 11. Ronnie Humphrey Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP 6.622 208.75 12. Shane Gray Tire Kingdom GXP 6.623 208.30 --------- Not Qualified --------- 13. Kurt Johnson Mark Christopher GXP 6.630 207.88 14. Steve Spiess Billet Specialties Cobalt 6.633 208.14 15. Justin Humphreys RaceRedi Motorsports GXP 6.636 207.34 16. Bob Yonke Adrenaline Motorsports GXP 6.638 207.62 17. Rickie Jones Elite GXP 6.642 207.75 18. Rodger Brogdon Kent Services & Trucking GXP 6.644 207.98 19. Bob Benza BNB Racing GXP 6.648 206.64 20. Larry Morgan Lucas Oil/Summit Mustang 6.653 208.17 21. Erica Enders Mustang 6.662 207.62 22. Richie Stevens Elite Motorsports GXP 6.671 207.82 23. Vinnie Deceglie Mountain View Tire Avenger 6.673 207.56 24. Steve Schmidt Schmidt Competition Engines Co 6.680 206.29 25. Vincent Nobile Mustang 6.685 206.01 26. Bob Glidden Cunningham Motorsports Mustang 6.698 206.10 27. Mark Hogan EMSI Inc. GTO 6.705 203.19 28. Mark Martino GXP 6.732 205.69 29. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.785 203.06 30. John Gaydosh Jr Gaydosh Performance GTO 6.838 200.41 31. Dave River River Racing Cobalt 6.859 201.55 @ = Track ET Record & = Track Speed Record

Sunday Results for Qualifying Round 4

CLERMONT, Ind. - INDY - Notes from round 4 qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil 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: Allen Johnson Runs 6.580/210.28, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.587/209.75, Was #4 Right Lane: Vinnie Deceglie Runs 13.436/60.85, Now #13 No Prior Run 12:09 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 78 degrees, relative humidity 33 percent, barometer 29.16 inches, adjusted altitude 2,622 feet, track temperature 99 degrees. We just saw a good session in Motorcycles, and some of the racers ran fairly close to their best times from yesterday. We're still enjoying exceptionally good weather, with the added bonus that the barometer is beginning to recover and the air is drying out quickly. Pro Stock track prep these days amounts to a quick spray on the top end so it looks like the season's earlier problems with down track traction has been addressed. It's Sunday, so we're qualifying the full 16. Due to bad runs in the last session, we start with a couple of Mopars that we're used to seeing much later in the session. Deceglie doesn't get up on the tires and the car torque drives to the right. Johnson goes to the top. Left Lane: Greg Anderson Runs 6.602/209.62, Now #8 Best prior run: 6.602/209.20, Was #8 Right Lane: Mark Martino Runs 6.722/205.76, Now #13 No Prior Run Martino also has problems off the line. Anderson repeats from his earlier best. Left Lane: John Gaydosh Jr Runs 6.836/200.62, Now #15 No Prior Run Right Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.703/205.91, Now #13 No Prior Run Glidden seems to have a guest on the starting line as John Force is standing directly behind the car. He runs good enough for the 13th spot for now, but I don't think he'll stay there. Vinnie Deceglie is on the bump spot at 13.436. Left Lane: Kevin Lawrence Runs 6.789/202.73, Now #15 No Prior Run Right Lane: Steve Schmidt Runs 14.325/55.21, Now #18 No Prior Run Schmidt doesn't get off the line very well, as the engine bogged, coughed, and grunted. Wrong gear? Lawrence gets in and puts Gaydosh on the bump. Left Lane: Vincent Nobile Runs 6.668/206.35, Now #14 No Prior Run Right Lane: Richie Stevens Runs 6.642/208.68, Now #13 No Prior Run Nice pass with big speed for Richie. Nobile's right behind him. Richie Stevens' incremental times: 60ft-0.992 sec., 330ft-2.788, 660ft-4.279/165.23 mph, 1,000ft-5.562. Left Lane: Mark Hogan Runs 16.374/41.74, Now #22 No Prior Run Right Lane: Erica Enders Runs 6.673/206.83, Now #15 No Prior Run Martino is now on the bump, which is changing every pair in these great conditions. At this point in the session, you need to be going in at 10th or better to have a chance to remain when the dust settles. Hogan goes nowhere and clicks it off by 150 feet. Enders gets in but not enough to be confident in her chances. She puts teammate Bob Glidden on the bump spot at 6.703. Left Lane: Larry Morgan Runs 12.535/67.39, Now #21 No Prior Run Right Lane: Rickie Jones Runs 6.632/207.85, Now #13 No Prior Run These are two very good racers to not be qualified. I have to believe that Jones' absence from the tour has hurt him. Morgan goes left and shuts off. Rickie (the Kid) bumps Glidden (the Legend). Left Lane: Rodger Brogdon Runs 6.621/208.10, Now #11 No Prior Run Right Lane: Justin Humphreys Runs 6.631/207.27, Now #14 No Prior Run Brogdon is another racer who we wouldn't have expected to see on the outside this far into qualifying. He has all the tools but has continued to have problems with getting a good pass when he needs one. It looks like his problems got a lot better as the car is very racy off the line and looks good the entire length of the track. He bumps into the 11th spot while Humphreys follows him a couple of slots back. Left Lane: Bob Benza Runs 6.633/207.59, Now #17 No Prior Run Right Lane: Kurt Johnson Runs 6.618/207.85, Now #11 No Prior Run Richie Stevens is now on the bump spot at 6.642. KJ seems like he was ready to run hard since changing to WJ's spare GXP, but it hasn't happened so far this weekend. That all changes quickly as Kurt lays down a very quick pass and Benza just misses. Kurt Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-0.990 sec., 330ft-2.767, 660ft-4.251/165.78 mph, 1,000ft-5.535. Left Lane: Ronnie Humphrey Runs 6.633/208.59, Now #13 Best prior run: 6.622/208.49, Was #13 Right Lane: Jason Line Runs 6.580/209.95, Now #2 Best prior run: 6.587/208.81, Was #5 AJ is still on top over Jeg by MPH at 6.580 The KB Racing cars put on a show. Line reels off another 6.580 but has to settle for second. Ronnie, who was right alongside Jason most of the track, takes over 13th. Ronnie Humphrey's incremental times: 60ft-1.002 sec., 330ft-2.789, 660ft-4.273/165.80 mph, 1,000ft-5.553. Jason Line's incremental times: 60ft-0.990 sec., 330ft-2.759, 660ft-4.232/166.99 mph, 1,000ft-5.506. Left Lane: Bob Yonke Runs 6.632/208.14, Now #16 No Prior Run Right Lane: V. Gaines Runs 6.584/209.56, Now #4 Best prior run: 6.606/209.10, Was #9 V looks REAL strong and better than he has for a very long time. That was a good looking run from the first turn of the slick! Yonke takes over the bump spot, putting Rickie Jones on the outside with one session to go. Bob Yonke's incremental times: 60ft-1.002 sec., 330ft-2.784, 660ft-4.268/165.78 mph, 1,000ft-5.550. V. Gaines' incremental times: 60ft-0.993 sec., 330ft-2.765, 660ft-4.240/166.83 mph, 1,000ft-5.512. Left Lane: Steve Spiess Runs 6.627/208.07, Now #15 No Prior Run Right Lane: Johnny Gray Runs 6.590/208.91, Now #7 Best prior run: 6.593/209.01, Was #7 Gray repeats with his 6.59, and Spiess finally gets a decent pass for the 15th spot. This is classic Pro Stock stuff, fans. There's a new bump spot every pair and it's fun to watch it happens. Bob Glidden is towing back in front of the stands - and is getting a standing ovation. Cool. Left Lane: Shane Gray Runs 6.606/208.68, Now #10 Best prior run: 6.623/208.30, Was #14 Right Lane: Ron Krisher Runs 6.591/209.65, Now #6 Best prior run: 6.586/209.56, Was #6 Gray steps up, Krisher falls back. A couple of hundredths is worth 4 spots. Left Lane: Warren Johnson Runs 6.608/209.17, Now #11 Best prior run: 6.609/208.55, Was #11 Right Lane: Mike Edwards Runs 6.579/209.14, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.585/209.26, Was #5 Edwards does what he has to and takes over the top spot by the least margin possible. That's why there's a big #1 on his car. WJ stays put but is looking consistent. In my mind, that's a huge step forward for that program. Left Lane: Greg Stanfield Runs 6.584/209.14, Now #6 Best prior run: 6.594/208.68, Was #8 Right Lane: Jeg Coughlin Runs 6.598/209.23, Now #4 Best prior run: 6.580/209.39, Was #4 Stanfield steps up, and Jeg stays put. That was a good session, with one more to go.

Sunday Order for Qualifying Round 4

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after 4 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Mike Edwards Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP 6.579@ 209.26 2. Allen Johnson Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger 6.580 210.28& 3. Jason Line Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.580 209.95 4. Jeg Coughlin Jegs.com Cobalt 6.580 209.39 5. V. Gaines Kendall Oil Avenger 6.584 209.56 6. Greg Stanfield Nitrofish GXP 6.584 209.14 7. Ron Krisher Valvoline Cobalt 6.586 209.65 8. Johnny Gray NTB GXP 6.590 209.01 9. Greg Anderson Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.602 209.62 10. Shane Gray Tire Kingdom GXP 6.606 208.68 11. Warren Johnson K&N Filters GXP 6.608 209.17 12. Kurt Johnson Mark Christopher GXP 6.618 207.88 13. Rodger Brogdon Kent Services & Trucking GXP 6.621 208.10 14. Ronnie Humphrey Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP 6.622 208.75 15. Steve Spiess Billet Specialties Cobalt 6.627 208.14 16. Justin Humphreys RaceRedi Motorsports GXP 6.631 207.34 --------- Not Qualified --------- 17. Bob Yonke Adrenaline Motorsports GXP 6.632 208.14 18. Rickie Jones Elite GXP 6.632 207.85 19. Bob Benza BNB Racing GXP 6.633 207.59 20. Richie Stevens Elite Motorsports GXP 6.642 208.68 21. Vincent Nobile Mustang 6.668 206.35 22. Erica Enders Mustang 6.673 207.62 23. Bob Glidden Cunningham Motorsports Mustang 6.703 206.10 24. Mark Martino GXP 6.722 205.76 25. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.789 203.06 26. John Gaydosh Jr Gaydosh Performance GTO 6.836 200.62 27. Larry Morgan Lucas Oil/Summit Mustang 12.535 208.17 28. Vinnie Deceglie Mountain View Tire Avenger 13.436 207.56 29. Steve Schmidt Schmidt Competition Engines Co 14.325 206.29 30. Mark Hogan EMSI Inc. GTO 16.374 203.19 31. Dave River River Racing Cobalt NT @ = Track ET Record

Sunday Results for Qualifying Round 5

CLERMONT, Ind. - INDY - Notes from final, round 5 qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil 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: Steve Schmidt Runs 6.704/192.80, Now #24 Best prior run: 14.325/55.21, Was #29 Right Lane: Mark Hogan Runs 6.845/204.32, Now #28 Best prior run: 16.374/41.74, Was #30 4:10 p.m. This is going to be a very steep hill to climb for those who are very far out of the 16th slot. We're getting back to the Indy weather we're used to. Left Lane: Vinnie Deceglie Runs 6.649/207.82, Now #21 Best prior run: 13.436/60.85, Was #30 Right Lane: Larry Morgan Runs 6.722/205.72, Now #27 Best prior run: 12.535/67.39, Was #29 Justin Humphreys is on the bump spot at 6.631. Morgan spun all the way through first, with the car kicking to the side when he hit second. Neither of these two Mopars will make the show. Vinnie Deceglie's incremental times: 60ft-0.998 sec., 330ft-2.784, 660ft-4.277/164.69 mph, 1,000ft-5.564. Larry Morgan's incremental times: 60ft-1.013 sec., 330ft-2.818, 660ft-4.324/163.45 mph, 1,000ft-5.625. Left Lane: Mark Martino Runs 6.738/204.98, Now #26 Best prior run: 6.722/205.76, Was #26 Right Lane: John Gaydosh Jr Runs 6.876/199.73, Now #29 Best prior run: 6.836/200.62, Was #29 Two smooth runs, two more racers loading up. Left Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.731/205.22, Now #24 Best prior run: 6.703/205.91, Was #24 Right Lane: Kevin Lawrence Runs 6.814/202.52, Now #28 Best prior run: 6.789/202.73, Was #28 I haven't heard anything about Cunningham's plans but hopefully this won't be the last time we see Bob Glidden here on the track. To say he's made an impact on the big crowd here is an understatement. For a racer who never got an official send off tour, it's gratifying to see the crowd on their feet in respect of one of the best racers ever to go down this track. As with the others, these two run about 3 hundredths slower. Left Lane: Erica Enders Runs 12.930/67.86, Now #23 Best prior run: 6.673/206.83, Was #23 Right Lane: Vincent Nobile Runs 6.715/205.72, Now #22 Best prior run: 6.668/206.35, Was #22 Just as we expected, that 6.63 is looking further and further away with every pair that pulls to the line. Erica drops the clutch and the rpms don't change. She's off the throttle before second gear. Nobile needed .03 but lost .05 Left Lane: Richie Stevens Runs 6.632/208.39, Now #17 Best prior run: 6.642/208.68, Was #20 Right Lane: Bob Benza Runs 6.650/207.50, Now #20 Best prior run: 6.633/207.59, Was #19 These two don't need much, but with conditions slowing things down they may be in the same shape as all the others. Stevens' pass looks much better than any other so far, with the front wheels dangling part way through third gear. He misses by the slimmest margin possible. Richie Stevens' incremental times: 60ft-0.982 sec., 330ft-2.771, 660ft-4.264/164.99 mph, 1,000ft-5.550. Justin Humphreys is on the bump spot at 6.631. Left Lane: Rickie Jones Runs 6.678/207.27, Now #19 Best prior run: 6.632/207.85, Was #19 Right Lane: Bob Yonke Runs 6.735/201.70, Now #18 Best prior run: 6.632/208.14, Was #18 Left Lane: Justin Humphreys Runs 6.659/207.21, Now #16 Best prior run: 6.631/207.27, Was #16 Right Lane: Steve Spiess Runs 6.655/207.82, Now #15 Best prior run: 6.627/208.07, Was #15 Left Lane: Kurt Johnson Runs 6.674/207.05, Now #12 Best prior run: 6.618/207.85, Was #12 Right Lane: Ronnie Humphrey Runs 6.622/208.65, Now #14 Best prior run: 6.622/208.49, Was #14 At this point we're simply finalizing the order. Everybody left to run is already qualified. That was a very nice run for Humphrey. Interestingly, the cars sounded like a single car going down the track as the shifts were almost exactly at the same time. Ronnie Humphrey's incremental times: 60ft-0.993 sec., 330ft-2.778, 660ft-4.262/166.05 mph, 1,000ft-5.542. Left Lane: Johnny Gray Runs 8.906/106.65, Now #8 Best prior run: 6.590/208.91, Was #8 Right Lane: Rodger Brogdon Runs 16.265/49.53, Now #13 Best prior run: 6.621/208.10, Was #13 Brodgon's Pistonator stands up and heads for the wall. Gray gets wacky further down the track. And, once again, Glidden is getting a standing ovation as he stands on the back of the golf cart coming up the return road. Like Frey is saying, it may be the first time in history a non-qualified racer has received that kind of tribute. Left Lane: Ron Krisher Runs 6.594/209.62, Now #7 Best prior run: 6.586/209.56, Was #7 Right Lane: Warren Johnson Runs 6.754/206.39, Now #11 Best prior run: 6.608/209.17, Was #11 That was remarkable. Krisher's car made WJ's GXP look like a Super Gasser as it blew away from himit from the first inch of movement. Ron Krisher's incremental times: 60ft-0.985 sec., 330ft-2.759, 660ft-4.242/166.11 mph, 1,000ft-5.519. Warren Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.018 sec., 330ft-2.841, 660ft-4.362/162.53 mph, 1,000ft-5.662. Left Lane: V. Gaines Runs 14.947/44.09, Now #5 Best prior run: 6.584/209.56, Was #5 Right Lane: Shane Gray Runs 15.487/41.91, Now #10 Best prior run: 6.606/208.68, Was #10 OK, we're officially back to Indy mode. Both cars went dead right and both lifted, almost in synchronization. The track is not liking all this sunshine. Left Lane: Jeg Coughlin Runs 6.631/209.07, Now #4 Best prior run: 6.580/209.39, Was #4 Right Lane: Greg Anderson Runs 6.625/209.26, Now #9 Best prior run: 6.602/209.62, Was #9 No improvement, but good runs for the session. Jeg Coughlin's incremental times: 60ft-0.995 sec., 330ft-2.782, 660ft-4.270/165.72 mph, 1,000ft-5.552. Greg Anderson's incremental times: 60ft-1.009 sec., 330ft-2.785, 660ft-4.267/166.03 mph, 1,000ft-5.546. Left Lane: Jason Line Runs 6.601/209.56, Now #3 Best prior run: 6.580/209.95, Was #3 Right Lane: Greg Stanfield Runs 6.622/208.39, Now #6 Best prior run: 6.584/209.14, Was #6 Jason Line's incremental times: 60ft-0.990 sec., 330ft-2.764, 660ft-4.244/166.17 mph, 1,000ft-5.523. Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-0.996 sec., 330ft-2.771, 660ft-4.257/165.52 mph, 1,000ft-5.540. Left Lane: Mike Edwards Runs 6.623/209.14, Now #1 Best prior run: 6.579/209.14, Was #1 Right Lane: Allen Johnson Runs 12.263/70.36, Now #2 Best prior run: 6.580/210.28, Was #2 Krisher's pass was huge, looking back on it. AJ's rpms start singing high C and the car heads to the right. He steps off by 50 feet. Edwards gets some more data and gets ready to go to war tomorrow. It's been a great race so far and will only get better from here. Thanks for stopping by.

Sunday Order for Qualifying Round 5

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Final order after 5 rounds of qualifying in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed 1. Mike Edwards Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP 6.579@ 209.26& 2. Allen Johnson Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger 6.580 210.28 3. Jason Line Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.580 209.95 4. Jeg Coughlin Jegs.com Cobalt 6.580 209.39 5. V. Gaines Kendall Oil Avenger 6.584 209.56 6. Greg Stanfield Nitrofish GXP 6.584 209.14 7. Ron Krisher Valvoline Cobalt 6.586 209.65 8. Johnny Gray NTB GXP 6.590 209.01 9. Greg Anderson Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.602 209.62 10. Shane Gray Tire Kingdom GXP 6.606 208.68 11. Warren Johnson K&N Filters GXP 6.608 209.17 12. Kurt Johnson Mark Christopher GXP 6.618 207.88 13. Rodger Brogdon Kent Services & Trucking GXP 6.621 208.10 14. Ronnie Humphrey Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP 6.622 208.75 15. Steve Spiess Billet Specialties Cobalt 6.627 208.14 16. Justin Humphreys RaceRedi Motorsports GXP 6.631 207.34 --------- Not Qualified --------- 17. Richie Stevens Elite Motorsports GXP 6.632 208.68 18. Bob Yonke Adrenaline Motorsports GXP 6.632 208.14 19. Rickie Jones Elite GXP 6.632 207.85 20. Bob Benza BNB Racing GXP 6.633 207.59 21. Vinnie Deceglie Mountain View Tire Avenger 6.649 207.82 22. Vincent Nobile Mustang 6.668 206.35 23. Erica Enders Mustang 6.673 207.62 24. Bob Glidden Cunningham Motorsports Mustang 6.703 206.10 25. Steve Schmidt Schmidt Competition Engines Co 6.704 206.29 26. Mark Martino GXP 6.722 205.76 27. Larry Morgan Lucas Oil/Summit Mustang 6.722 208.17 28. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.789 203.06 29. John Gaydosh Jr Gaydosh Performance GTO 6.836 200.62 30. Mark Hogan EMSI Inc. GTO 6.845 204.32 31. Dave River River Racing Cobalt NT @ = Track ET Record

Monday Results for Elimination Round 1

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Greg Anderson (Summit Racing Equipment GXP) 0.014 6.632 208.68 (L) Johnny Gray (NTB GXP) -0.006(R) 6.622 208.75 11:48 a.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 81 degrees, relative humidity 34 percent, barometer 29.11 inches, adjusted altitude 2,893 feet, track temperature 101Gra degrees. Anderson is 6/1 over Gray, with a 4/0 first round advantage. There were lots of upsets in the Nitro categories. Gray goes red by -0.006 and will be kicking himself as he out runs Anderson. Johnny Gray's incremental times: 60ft-0.992 sec., 330ft-2.775, 660ft-4.262/165.48 mph, 1,000ft-5.543. Greg Anderson's incremental times: 60ft-1.010 sec., 330ft-2.790, 660ft-4.274/165.66 mph, 1,000ft-5.553. (W) V. Gaines (Kendall Oil Avenger) 0.058 6.592 209.04 (L) Kurt Johnson (Mark Christopher GXP) 0.017 6.679 206.67 Johnson is 18/6 in prior encounters, with a 7/6 first round advantage. Johnson gets a big advantage off the line and then has the car slow on the top end. Gains runs close to his earlier times for the win. V. Gaines' incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.012), 330 ft(0.004), 660ft(0.018), 1,000ft(0.033). MOV: 0.0462 seconds (approximately 14 feet). V. Gaines' incremental times: 60ft-0.981 sec., 330ft-2.757, 660ft-4.240/166.13 mph, 1,000ft-5.516. Kurt Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.010 sec., 330ft-2.802, 660ft-4.299/164.65 mph, 1,000ft-5.590. (W) Jeg Coughlin (Jegs.com Cobalt) 0.022 6.620 208.20 (L) Rodger Brogdon (Kent Services & Trucking GX 0.018 6.670 207.30 Coughlin has a lifetime four to two advantage over Brogdon, but Roger has a 2/1 advantage in round one. Brogdon gets a small starting line advantage, but its not enough to hold off the charging Coughlin. He gives up lane choice to Gains in the next round. Jeg Coughlin's incremental margins: 60ft(0.031), 330 ft(0.037), 660ft(0.040), 1,000ft(0.043). MOV: 0.0465 seconds (approximately 14 feet). Jeg Coughlin's incremental times: 60ft-0.989 sec., 330ft-2.768, 660ft-4.255/165.50 mph, 1,000ft-5.538. Rodger Brogdon's incremental times: 60ft-1.024 sec., 330ft-2.809, 660ft-4.299/165.05 mph, 1,000ft-5.585. (W) Jason Line (Summit Racing Equipment GXP) 0.056 6.612 208.26 (L) Ronnie Humphrey (Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP) 0.038 6.660 208.33 Line and Humphrey have never met in round one. We get a little staging duel and Humphrey's gets a small advantage off the line. Big Summit power makes the difference up quick and Line goes on to take the lead and the win. Jason Line's incremental margins: 60ft(0.010), 330 ft(0.027), 660ft(0.032), 1,000ft(0.031). MOV: 0.0307 seconds (approximately 9 feet). Jason Line's incremental times: 60ft-0.991 sec., 330ft-2.767, 660ft-4.248/165.60 mph, 1,000ft-5.530. Ronnie Humphrey's incremental times: 60ft-1.019 sec., 330ft-2.812, 660ft-4.298/165.68 mph, 1,000ft-5.579. (W) Allen Johnson (Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger) 0.056 6.605 209.56 (L) Steve Spiess (Billet Specialties Cobalt) -0.007(R) 6.654 207.59 Johnson and Spiess have a 1/1 tie in the two times they met before. Both times in round one. Spiess goes red by -0.007 to give the free pass to round two to Johnson. Johnson has a strong pass for the easy win. Allen Johnson's incremental margins: 60ft(0.010), 330 ft(0.027), 660ft(0.032), 1,000ft(0.031). MOV: 0.0307 seconds (approximately 9 feet). Allen Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.003 sec., 330ft-2.776, 660ft-4.254/166.68 mph, 1,000ft-5.530. Steve Spiess' incremental times: 60ft-1.005 sec., 330ft-2.795, 660ft-4.286/164.87 mph, 1,000ft-5.570. (W) Mike Edwards (Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP) 0.020 6.624 208.75 (L) Justin Humphreys (RaceRedi Motorsports GXP) 0.037 6.690 205.82 Edwards has a six to one advantage over Humphreys, all in round one. Humphreys' car moves around a lot right off the line and that's all Edwards needs. He slows from his prior best, but will keep lane choice over Anderson in the next round. Mike Edwards' incremental margins: 60ft(0.024), 330 ft(0.043), 660ft(0.058), 1,000ft(0.072). MOV: 0.0838 seconds (approximately 25 feet). Mike Edwards' incremental times: 60ft-0.997 sec., 330ft-2.776, 660ft-4.262/165.72 mph, 1,000ft-5.543. Justin Humphreys' incremental times: 60ft-1.004 sec., 330ft-2.802, 660ft-4.303/163.91 mph, 1,000ft-5.598. (W) Greg Stanfield (Nitrofish GXP) 0.034 6.624 208.42 (L) Warren Johnson (K&N Filters GXP) 0.054 6.629 209.01 Stanfield has a 6/2 advantage over Johnson. Winning in all four round one encounters. Stanfield gets a small advantage off the line and the car starts to move around. He gets it back in the groove and just stays in front for the close win. Line will have lane choice later. Greg Stanfield's incremental margins: 60ft(0.024), 330 ft(0.025), 660ft(0.027), 1,000ft(0.027). MOV: 0.0253 seconds (approximately 8 feet). Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-0.994 sec., 330ft-2.775, 660ft-4.262/165.74 mph, 1,000ft-5.543. Warren Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-0.998 sec., 330ft-2.780, 660ft-4.269/165.44 mph, 1,000ft-5.550. (W) Ron Krisher (Valvoline Cobalt) 0.069 6.599 209.59 (L) Shane Gray (Tire Kingdom GXP) 0.035 6.650 208.46 Last pair. Krisher and Gray have a 2/2 tie in the prior times they met. 1/1 in round one. Gray gets a good lead over Krisher at the green and stays in front until right at the 330 lights. Krisher drives on by and stays in front for the close win with the second quickest run of the round. He have lane choice over Johnson later today. Ron Krisher's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.015), 330 ft(0.002), 660ft(0.007), 1,000ft(0.012). MOV: 0.0173 seconds (approximately 5 feet). Ron Krisher's incremental times: 60ft-0.988 sec., 330ft-2.767, 660ft-4.249/166.46 mph, 1,000ft-5.524. Shane Gray's incremental times: 60ft-1.007 sec., 330ft-2.803, 660ft-4.290/165.74 mph, 1,000ft-5.570. 12:11 p.m.

Monday Results for Elimination Round 2

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 2 eliminations in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Mike Edwards (Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP) 0.017 6.628 208.42 (L) Greg Anderson (Summit Racing Equipment GXP) 0.021 11.879 73.52 1:38 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 85 degrees, relative humidity 31 percent, barometer 29.09 inches, adjusted altitude 3,156 feet, track temperature 114 degrees. Anderson is 32 - 13 against Edwards in prior events and 11 - 5 in round 2. Edwards gets a small advantage off the line and it doesn't matter, as the back end of Anderson's car start to step out right after the sixty foot light. He has to lift. Edwards basically repeats his round one times. Mike Edwards' incremental times: 60ft-0.997 sec., 330ft-2.777, 660ft-4.264/165.58 mph, 1,000ft-5.547. (W) V. Gaines (Kendall Oil Avenger) 0.025 6.620 208.91 (L) Jeg Coughlin (Jegs.com Cobalt) 0.005 6.655 208.20 Coughlin is 14 - 5 against Gaines in prior events and 6- 2 in round two. Coughlin gets a major advantage off the line and then Gains powers on by at the 330 lights and continues to pull away. V. Gaines' incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.007), 330 ft(0.003), 660ft(0.007), 1,000ft(0.012). MOV: 0.0158 seconds (approximately 5 feet). V. Gaines' incremental times: 60ft-0.996 sec., 330ft-2.779, 660ft-4.264/165.99 mph, 1,000ft-5.542. Jeg Coughlin's incremental times: 60ft-1.009 sec., 330ft-2.802, 660ft-4.291/165.54 mph, 1,000ft-5.574. (W) Allen Johnson (Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger) 0.046 6.631 208.55 (L) Ron Krisher (Valvoline Cobalt) -0.073(R) 6.613 209.26 Krisher is 11 - 10 against Johnson in prior events and 3 -1 in round two. Krisher goes way red. Good pass for Johnson. Allen Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.006 sec., 330ft-2.787, 660ft-4.272/165.70 mph, 1,000ft-5.551. (W) Greg Stanfield (Nitrofish GXP) 0.008 6.627 207.78 (L) Jason Line (Summit Racing Equipment GXP) 0.040 6.626 208.71 Line is 16 - 11 against Stanfield in prior events and 5 -1 in round two. Stanfield kills the tree with a 0.008 light and runs just 0.001 slower than Line to take the hole shot win. Greg Stanfield's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.007), 330 ft(0.003), 660ft(0.007), 1,000ft(0.012). MOV: 0.0158 seconds (approximately 5 feet). Jason Line's incremental times: 60ft-1.001 sec., 330ft-2.779, 660ft-4.262/165.54 mph, 1,000ft-5.545. Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-0.991 sec., 330ft-2.771, 660ft-4.260/165.42 mph, 1,000ft-5.543. 1:46 p.m. Stanfield will have lane choice over johnson in round three.

Monday Results for Elimination Round 3

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Greg Stanfield (Nitrofish GXP) 0.023 6.645 207.85 (L) Allen Johnson (Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger) 0.027 14.532 58.90 3:11 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 84 degrees, relative humidity 30 percent, barometer 29.07 inches, adjusted altitude 3,136 feet, track temperature 121 degrees. Johnson is 10 - 3 against Stanfield in prior events. Johnson car gets wild right off the line and he has to lift to save the shiny. It's all Stanfield the rest of the way down on the easy win. Greg Stanfield's incremental margins: 60ft(0.063), 330 ft(0.984), 660ft(2.920), 1,000ft(5.336). MOV: 7.8917 seconds (more than 100 feet). Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-1.000 sec., 330ft-2.782, 660ft-4.274/164.97 mph, 1,000ft-5.560. Allen Johnson's incremental times: 60ft-1.059 sec., 330ft-3.762, 660ft-7.190/064.31 mph, 1,000ft-10.892. (W) Mike Edwards (Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP) 0.047 6.656 207.94 (L) V. Gaines (Kendall Oil Avenger) -0.050(R) 6.622 209.14 Edwards is 13 - 7 against Gaines in prior events, but Gaines won the only time they met in round three. Gains throws it away, going red by a bunch and then out running Edwards' times. Stanfield will have lane choice in the final. V. Gaines' incremental times: 60ft-0.995 sec., 330ft-2.779, 660ft-4.266/165.80 mph, 1,000ft-5.546. Mike Edwards' incremental times: 60ft-1.011 sec., 330ft-2.800, 660ft-4.289/165.23 mph, 1,000ft-5.573. 3:17 p.m.

Monday Results for Final Round

CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil: W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed (W) Greg Stanfield (Nitrofish GXP) 0.020 6.665 207.59 (L) Mike Edwards (Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP) 0.084 6.627 208.75 4:44 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 88 degrees, relative humidity 30 percent, barometer 29.05 inches, adjusted altitude 3,413 feet, track temperature 121 degrees. Edwards is 15 - 4 against Stanfield in prior events and Edwards is 2 - 0 against Stanfield in prior final rounds. Edwards has won the two times that he has faced Stanfield in the final round. The most recent encounter was at the Las Vegas 2010 SummitRacing.com Nations. Stanfield had been matching Edwards times throughout elimination and goes for the tree to ensure a win. It works well, as he gets a nice 0.020 light to Edwards' 0.84. His lead starts to dwindle going down the track, but he gets there first for the big upset win. Greg Stanfield is the 2010 Pro Stock Champion. Greg Stanfield's incremental margins: 60ft(0.058), 330 ft(0.049), 660ft(0.040), 1,000ft(0.033). MOV: 0.0263 seconds (approximately 8 feet). Greg Stanfield's incremental times: 60ft-1.007 sec., 330ft-2.797, 660ft-4.291/164.71 mph, 1,000ft-5.579. Mike Edwards' incremental times: 60ft-1.001 sec., 330ft-2.782, 660ft-4.267/165.70 mph, 1,000ft-5.548.

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