"AJ's Skunk Works"
Greetings from the 2009 AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals, round 3 of 24 that decide the Full Throttle Championships. This is a snapshot of the pits of Top Fuel Top Qualifier Larry Dixon, who drives for the legendary master tuner Alan Johnson and Al-Anabi racing. Dixon has the top starting spot, thanks to a 1000 foot run of 3.886 seconds (310.20 miles per hour), and will face Doug Kalitta. Top Fuel point leader Antron Brown qualified 7th, and will face Clay Millican.
In Funny Car, the Blue Oval Gang gets bragging rights with Bob Tasca III, who put his Mustang on top with a run of 4.124 seconds (301.00 miles an hour). Tasca will race Jim Head in his first round elimination match. Point leader Ron Capps is 6th fast (4.156; 293.15 miles an hour), and goes up against Tony Pedregon.
In Pro Stock, Mike Edwards starts first with both the low E.T. (6.582 seconds) and top speed (209.95 miles an hour) honors in qualifying. Edwards and V Gaines duke it out in their first round elimination match. Point Leader Jason Line qualified 5th (6.618 seconds; 208.81 miles an hour); Line and Jim Yates lock horns in their first round elimination tilt.
Alachua County's Chamber of Commerce is likely beaming about the weather. What's not to like about 80 degree weather in mid-March?
We'll blog a snapshot and synopsis with the pro winners later on, or update if events dictate.
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