BangShift.com KALITTA, ALEXANDER AND C. CUADRA TAKE PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
Alexander made essentially the most of his one go on Friday in Humorous Automotive, going to the highest in his 11,000-horsepower Pronto/Head Inc. Ford Mustang with a run of three.927 at 322.50. If that holds, Alexander would earn his first No. 1 qualifier in a loaded Humorous Automotive class, because the proficient driver made one in all solely two three-second runs throughout the session. After a first-round loss to open the yr, it was additionally a constructive transfer in the precise path.
“We got here out as we speak with the mindset of we didn’t try this properly on Friday in Gainesville. The truth is, we lit the automobile on fireplace, and we simply needed to get down the observe as we speak,” Alexander mentioned. “It turned out to be a pleasant ending for us. We work actually, actually laborious and even when you could have a nasty weekend you’re employed further laborious. So we’re glad. We all know what this automobile wants and we simply have to maintain transferring ahead.”
Chad Inexperienced, who’s competing in Saturday’s Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Problem, is at the moment second after going 3.952 at 319.29 and Terry Haddock is third with a 4.044 at 308.14. Inexperienced will face off with J.R. Todd within the Problem, whereas Matt Hagan takes on Alexis DeJoria in a semifinal rematch from Gainesville.
In a formidable Professional Inventory qualifying session, Cristian Cuadra went to the highest place, closing in on his first profession No.1 qualifier with a run of 6.552 at 210.24 in his Corral Boots Ford Mustang. Cuadra has superior to 1 last spherical in his profession however hasn’t completed on high in qualifying. That might change this weekend in Phoenix after a powerful begin on Friday.
“Once I noticed my time slip, I used to be excited however I assumed it wasn’t going to be No. 1 as a result of the quick vehicles, Erica [Enders], Greg [Anderson], and T.J. [Troy Coughlin Jr.] all these vehicles are at all times actually quick,” Cuadra mentioned. “I used to be actually, actually amazed. Hopefully, I can maintain it for tomorrow. I’m actually excited. I actually wish to be the primary Mexican to be No. 1. That’s one thing necessary for me. We wish to make historical past in Mexico, and we’re already making it.”
Kyle Koretsky, who certified No. 1 in Phoenix final season, is at the moment second after a run of 6.554 at 210.37 and KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn is true behind due to a run of 6.556 at 210.11. The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Problem matchups embrace Troy Coughlin Jr. racing Glenn, and Mason McGaha taking over Greg Anderson.
Qualifying continues at 12 p.m. MT on Saturday on the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Cross Motorsports Park.
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CHANDLER, Ariz. — Friday’s outcomes after the primary one in all three rounds of qualifying for the thirty eighth annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Cross Motorsports Park, second of 21 occasions within the NHRA Tenting World Drag Racing Sequence. Qualifying will proceed Saturday for Sunday’s last eliminations.
Prime Gasoline — 1. Doug Kalitta, 3.679 seconds, 330.23 mph; 2. Mike Salinas, 3.689, 335.73; 3. Austin Prock, 3.696, 330.31; 4. Brittany Pressure, 3.722, 323.12; 5. Steve Torrence, 3.724, 329.02; 6. Justin Ashley, 3.724, 328.06; 7. Leah Pruett, 3.737, 330.39; 8. Shawn Langdon, 3.755, 327.35; 9. Jim Maroney, 3.960, 311.49; 10. Clay Millican, 4.335, 181.06; 11. Krista Baldwin, 4.660, 160.59; 12. Tony Schumacher, 4.706, 154.86; 13. Antron Brown, 5.932, 113.31; 14. Buddy Hull, 7.326, 96.38; 15. Josh Hart, 12.919, 53.22.
Humorous Automotive — 1. Blake Alexander, Ford Mustang, 3.927, 322.50; 2. Chad Inexperienced, Mustang, 3.952, 319.29; 3. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 4.044, 308.14; 4. Paul Lee, Dodge Charger, 5.064, 149.81; 5. Matt Hagan, Charger, 5.101, 145.88; 6. J.R. Todd, Toyota Supra, 5.412, 133.26; 7. Bobby Bode, Mustang, 5.697, 119.15; 8. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 5.817, 156.92; 9. Alexis DeJoria, Supra, 7.014, 103.36; 10. Ron Capps, Supra, 7.254, 96.09; 11. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 7.288, 101.09; 12. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 7.538, 83.54; 13. Alex Laughlin, Charger, 8.063, 78.32; 14. John Pressure, Camaro, 8.520, 77.43; 15. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 13.598, 35.14.
Professional Inventory — 1. Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 6.552, 210.24; 2. Kyle Koretsky, Chevy Camaro, 6.554, 210.37; 3. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.556, 210.11; 4. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.557, 209.52; 5. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.559, 211.10; 6. Camrie Caruso, Camaro, 6.571, 210.24; 7. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.571, 208.30; 8. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.577, 209.23; 9. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.577, 208.26; 10. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.581, 208.07; 11. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.586, 208.75; 12. Jerry Tucker, Camaro, 6.595, 208.55; 13. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.611, 208.42; 14. Alan Prusiensky, Dodge Dart, 6.644, 206.95; 15. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Mustang, 6.658, 207.69; 16. Shane Tucker, Camaro, 6.666, 207.24. Not Certified: 17. Bo Butner, 7.924, 112.33; 18. Fernando Cuadra, 20.474, 38.81.
