The NHRA Heartland Nationals at Topeka are on, and Friday’s qualifying sessions had everyone chomping at the bit to see who could make it down the famed track quickest. After a few years of up and downs, ownership changes, and drama, Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka is on the upswing and looking good. And we are happy to say it! We’ve been pretty vocal in the past about some of their “challenges” and are glad to report they seem to have gotten rid of all of them. Everyone in the middle of the country is looking forward to another great Mello Yello drag racing event, and here are the first videos from NHRA showing the current Number 1 Qualifiers in the Pro Categories.

Friday, May 18, 2018

STEVE TORRENCE

CURRENT TOP FUEL NO. 1 QUALIFIER

CAPCO CONTRACTORS DRAGSTER

3.770 SEC., 325.92 MPH

Torrence has three wins this season but has yet to record a No. 1 qualifying position this year.

COURTNEY FORCE

CURRENT FUNNY CAR NO. 1 QUALIFIER

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS FUNNY CAR

3.911 SEC., 321.73 MPH

Force has four No. 1 qualifying positions thus far this season and two at the past two events.

ERICA ENDERS

CURRENT PRO STOCK NO. 1 QUALIFIER

MELLING PERFORMANCE / ELITE MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET CAMARO

6.625 SEC., 207.59 MPH

Enders has yet to record a No. 1 qualifying position this season but has 18 in her career. She has one win and one runner-up finish this season.