MOHNTON, Pa. — Cruz Pedregon topped Humorous Automobile qualifying for the primary time in additional than six years Saturday on the Mopar Categorical Lane NHRA Nationals, the primary occasion of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

The 57-year-old Pedregon, a two-time season champion and two-time occasion winner at Maple Grove Raceway, had a 3.875-second run at 326.00 mph in a Dodge Charger.

“I did not even notice it was that way back,” Pedregon stated. “We have been regular and knocking on the door. John Collins, my crew chief, positively thought there’s nice rewards and it could repay to get that No. 1 spot and get on the best aspect of the ladder. Typically successful these races, you need to get on the best aspect of the ladder and keep away from the large hitters, till the later rounds. “

Brittany Power was the quickest in High Gasoline, Erica Enders in Professional Inventory and Angelle Sampey in Professional Inventory Motorbike.

Power’s Friday move of three.660 at 335.57 held up for her seventh straight No. 9 and ninth of the season. Erica Enders had a 6.524 at 209.85 in a Chevrolet Camaro, and Sampey ran a 6.745 at 196.64 on a Suzuki.