BRISTOL. Tenn. — Mike Salinas took the No. 1 spot in Prime Gas qualifying Saturday within the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as he chases his third straight victory at Bristol Dragway.

Salinas powered to the highest within the last qualifying session with a 3.767-second run at 327.59. He has three victories this season.

“I’ve received on Father’s Day right here earlier than (in 2019) and it will be very particular to do it once more,” Salinas mentioned. “This place has a particular place in my coronary heart. I do not know why it likes me a lot, but it surely’s simply stunning right here. (However) I believe tomorrow you may be stunned with how briskly these vehicles go. I believe they are going to be within the low 3.70s.”

Robert Hight topped the Humorous Automobile subject, Aaron Stanfield was the quickest in Professional Inventory, and Angelle Sampey took the highest spot in Professional Inventory Motorbike.

Hight stayed on high along with his 3.971 at 310.98 from Friday in a Chevrolet Camaro. Stanfield’s jumped to No. 1 on Saturday, going 6.638 at 206.57 in a Camaro. Defending occasion winner Sampey improved on her run from Friday with a 6.874 at 196.04 on a Suzuki.