Steve Torrance, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Matt Hines are no strangers to the number one spot on the ladder during an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing event. But can they hold everyone off during Saturday’s qualifying rounds to stay on top? We’ll find out, but until then here are all their top qualifying runs from Friday at the JEGS Route66 Nationals in Chicago.
STEVE TORRENCE
CURRENT TOP FUEL NO. 1 QUALIFIER
CAPCO CONTRACTORS DRAGSTER
3.677 SEC., 333.58 MPH
NOTE: Torrence’s second run of the day set both ends of the track record Friday evening.
MATT HAGAN
CURRENT FUNNY CAR NO. 1 QUALIFIER
MOPAR EXPRESS LANE DODGE R/T FUNNY CAR
3.8917 SEC., 326.79 MPH
NOTE: Hagan’s second qualifying pass of the day took him to the top of the category. He’s seeking his second victory of the season.
GREG ANDERSON
CURRENT PRO STOCK NO. 1 QUALIFIER
SUMMIT RACING CHEVROLET CAMARO
6.546 SEC., 211.05 MPH
NOTE: Anderson is on the hunt for his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season and 98th of his career.
ANDREW HINES
CURRENT PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE NO. 1 QUALIFIER
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON
6.862 SEC., 193.90 MPH
NOTE: Hines powered his motorcycle to the top of the category and is searching for his fifth career No. 1 qualifier at Route 66 Raceway.
