BAYTOWN, Texas — Steve Torrence took the No. 1 spot in Prime Gas qualifying Saturday on the ultimate NHRA SpringNationals, shifting previous Brittany Power at Houston Raceway Park.

The observe that hosted its first nationwide occasion in 1988 is closing after the occasion to make room for Katoen Natie’s increasing port facility.

Torrence had a 3.693-second run at 323.66 mph for his first No. 1 of the season and thirty second general. The Texan has received the final 4 season titles.

“I knew we might have an excellent cross, however I did not know if it could be sufficient to go to the highest,” Torrence stated. “To go No. 1, that was nice for us. It is a terrific confidence-booster for our guys and tomorrow is anybody’s sport, however I feel we have got a fairly good shot at it. It could be a really particular factor for us to win this ultimate race in Houston.”

Ron Capps topped the Humorous Automobile discipline, Camrie Caruso was the quickest in Professional Inventory, and Karen Stoffer led the Professional Inventory Motorbike ladder.

Capps’ Friday run of three.864 at 326.16 from Friday in a Dodge Charger held up, giving the defending season champion his third No. 1 qualifier of the season.

Caruso picked up her first No. 1 qualifier in simply her fifth profession begin with a 6.547 at 209.39 on Friday in a Chevrolet Camaro. Stoffer had a 6.738 at 200.35 a Suzuki, bettering on her prime time from Friday.