Friday was full of action at the famed Thunder Valley in Bristol. What a cool looking race track this one is, but also one that often gives weather twists and turns that play havoc with tuners. This weekend will be a great race to watch, as some of the heavy hitters are poised to make up big points ground this weekend. Who will come out on top? It is too early to tell, but if the Friday Recap and #1 Qualifiers so far are any indication it should be an interesting weekend to watch. Check the videos out below.
Friday Recap
Courtney Force continued to outrun the field in the Funny Car class by earning the preliminary No. 1 qualifier position at the 18th annual Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Force jumped atop the category lead with a pass of 3.993-seconds at 325.92 mph in her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro recorded during her second qualifying run of the day, as she was the only driver in the class to run under the four-second mark.
Clay Millican powered to the Top Fuel class with a run of 3.817 at 322.88 in his Great Clips/Strutmasters dragster during the second qualifying pass of the day. The defending event winner is aiming for his fifth No. 1 qualifier on the season, as he also chases his third event victory in the past four events.
Greg Anderson currently leads the Pro Stock class after driving to a 6.674 at 205.35 in his Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro during his second pass of the day. The four-time world champion is chasing his seventh No. 1 qualifying spot of the season and third in a row.
