A.J. Powell stepped up the program something fierce in round one with his fastest e.t. ever with a 7.468 at 186.48 over Burleson. Powell joins the sub 7.50 club in the former coupe built and raced by Jason Smith.
Jarrett Halfacre's 7.43 at 198.06 over Marasco matched Phil Hines e.t. in qualifying. For the first time ever that puts 3 cars faster than 7.50.
Papakasmos spun badly at the 100 ft mark, giving Manny Bugina a victory with his 7.57 at 184.04 mph pass.
Check out the photo we got below. This was right when Papkasmos's tires being to go into a death spin.
In other action, Don Burton won with a 7.69 at 184.99 over Bussell, Leslz took the win, and Phil Hines took a single run.
Urist's 7.57 at 191.73 mph over Macdonald showed he is beginning to get the feel of the new car.
