It’s been a wet few weeks in the Carolina’s, but this weekend the rain gods have left and that mean’s NHRA Mello Yello drag racing is going hot and heavy at Charlotte’s ZMax Dragway, home of the Carolina Nationals. With Friday’s evening qualifying session, we saw some top performances by names that are no stranger to the number one qualifying spot. Will they be able to hold onto it through Saturday’s qualifying sessions? With high temps at the 70 degree mark, the weather should be great for big speed and ET numbers, so we’ll see if all four of the current top spot holders can maintain it. Until then, watch the videos and see just how they all earned the top spot.
STEVE TORRENCE
CURRENT TOP FUEL NO. 1 QUALIFIER
CAPCO CONTRACTORS/TORRENCE RACING
3.704 SEC., 331.53 MPH
NOTE: Torrence piloted his dragster to the top spot during the second round of qualifying. The points leader is chasing his fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season and 20th of his career.
RON CAPPS
CURRENT FUNNY CAR NO. 1 QUALIFIER
NAPA AUTO PARTS NIGHTVISION LAMPS DODGE CHARGER R/T
3.875 SEC., 329.42 MPH
NOTE: Capps powered atop of the category during the second round of qualifying. He is seeking his first No. 1 qualifying position since Bristol 2016.
ERICA ENDERS
CURRENT PRO STOCK NO. 1 QUALIFIER
MELLING PERFORMANCE/ELITE MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO
6.518 SEC., 211.69 MPH
NOTE: Two-time world champion, Enders, took her Chevrolet Camaro to the top of the class during Friday evenings qualifying session against her teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr.
EDDIE KRAWIEC
CURRENT PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE NO. 1 QUALIFIER
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON
6.806 SEC., 197.83 MPH
NOTE: Defending event champion, Krawiec, rode his bike to the No. 1 spot during the second qualifying session.
