CONCORD, N.C. — John Power topped Humorous Automobile qualifying for the 163rd time in his profession Saturday within the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

The 72-year-old Power’s run of three.860 seconds at 332.18 mph in his Chevrolet Camaro on Friday held up, for his third No. 1 qualifier of the season. His daughter, Brittany, joined him on the prime in High Gasoline, marking the fifth time they’ve swept the No. 1 spots.

“It may be powerful, nevertheless it feels actually good for my guys and we’ll see the way it goes tomorrow,” mentioned John Power, the season factors chief. “I like to see Brittany do effectively. She’s obtained a variety of my character. She’s a superb racer and I am pleased with her. It is thrilling for me to look at her excel. It is Countdown time and now it is time to present your stuff. There’s 5, six vehicles [in Funny Car] that may take the lead and we’ll see the way it goes.”

Brittany Power had a run of three.662 at 331.85 to take the No. 1 spot for the eighth straight race, the longest streak in a season in High Gasoline historical past, and tenth time this 12 months.

Aaron Stanfield was the quickest in Professional Inventory, and Steve Johnson topped the Professional Inventory Motorbike lineup within the second race within the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

Stanfield had a 6.575 at 208.59 on Friday in a Chevrolet Camaro for his first profession No. 1 qualifier. Factors chief Johnson certified No. 1 for the second time this season, operating a 6.788 at 197.74 on a Suzuki.