UPDATE ON THE RACING EVENTS
Top Fuel Round One
Low qualifier Doug Kalitta enjoyed a bye in the 11-car lineup but didn’t hold back, achieving an impressive 3.628 run — tying for the second fastest in history — and reaching a speed of 341.34 mph, the third fastest ever recorded. This marked Kalitta’s first 340-mph pass.
“Those numbers were showing with some 3.64s, but that run was flawless,” said crew chief Alan Johnson.
Brittany Force also made waves, setting a new track record with a 340.82 mph run on a 3.69 pass, defeating Ida Zetterström. This was her fifth 340-mph run and ranks as the third fastest in the sport’s history, contributing to her record of seven out of the top ten speeds.
“It’s fantastic for the fans to see 340s, but our primary goal is to earn three more win lights,” stated Force.
Funny Car Round One
Jack Beckman, who barely made the field on his last qualifying attempt, shined in round one with a swift 3.839 run, defeating Bob Tasca III, who had to lift after veering close to the centerline.
Points leader Austin Prock, the defending world champion, also advanced after receiving a bye when rookie Dylan Winefsky faced issues during his burnout. Prock’s crew made adjustments, but ended up with a disappointing 5.66, losing against Spencer Hyde, who successfully passed Paul Lee.
Meanwhile, Alexis DeJoria took a pivotal win over Chad Green, ending her streak of first-round exits with a holeshot victory.
Pro Stock Round One
This round saw record-breaking performances, starting with Cody Coughlin setting a record at 6.459 against Chris McGaha, followed closely by Dallas Glenn, who reclaimed the record with a 6.446 run against Kenny Delco. Glenn’s time is the second fastest in Pro Stock history, behind teammate Greg Anderson.
Cory Reed continued his winning streak with a surprise win over Anderson by merely .009 seconds, while six-time world champion Erica Enders put forth a commendable effort but fell short against Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Top Fuel Round Two
The highly anticipated match between points leader Tony Stewart and Shawn Langdon was crucial for championship standings. Langdon emerged victorious, marking his 400th win, as Stewart faced recurring issues from a prior race. Langdon’s points total now trails Stewart closely.
Doug Kalitta, although not replicating his first-round speed, managed a respectable 3.67 to defeat Justin Ashley, securing a spot in the semifinals.
Funny Car Round Two
Alexis DeJoria recorded another holeshot victory against J.R. Todd, winning by just .006 seconds. Spencer Hyde also made headlines, defeating points leader Austin Prock, who had a rare tire shake issues. Prock remains the points leader despite the loss.
Matt Hagan continued his successful momentum, winning decisively with a time of 3.861 against Jack Beckman.
Pro Stock Round Two
Round two turned into a battle of reaction times, with Jeg Coughlin Jr. clocking in at .013 and Dallas Glenn performing a solid run of 6.454, cementing his place further into the competition. Coughlin will face his cousin Cody in the semifinals, adding an extra layer of excitement.
As the event progresses, anticipation builds for the upcoming matches in this thrilling racing season.
