CONCORD, N.C. — John Pressure topped Humorous Automobile qualifying Saturday together with his zMAX Dragway-record run Friday evening within the Circle Okay NHRA 4-Huge Nationals.
The 72-year-old Pressure, a 16-time Humorous Automobile season champion, had a 3.850-second move at 334.24 mph in a Chevrolet Camaro, eclipsing the observe document of three.851 set by daughter Courtney Pressure 5 years in the past.
“It was day,” stated Pressure, who posted his first prime qualifier of the season. “Let’s have a look at the place (Sunday) goes. I simply love racing at this place.”
Justin Ashley led the Prime Gasoline subject together with his Friday move of three.669 at 331.77. Angelle Sampey topped the Professional Inventory Motorbike lineup with a 6.714 at 201.16 on Saturday on a Suzuki.
The Related Press contributed to this report.