INDIANAPOLIS — Steve Torrence gained the Pep Boys NHRA High Gasoline All-Star Callout specialty race Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway as a part of the NHRA U.S. Nationals.

Within the last spherical of the specialty occasion with a complete purse of $130,000, Torrence, the four-time defending collection champion, had a 3.692-second run at 329.02 mph to slide previous factors chief Brittany Drive.

“First, tons of respect for Brittany Drive and that group as a result of they have been dangerous to the bone, however them Capco boys have been dangerous to the bone for 5 years,” Torrence mentioned. “We did not neglect what we had been doing, however you have to persevere and stick with the boys who introduced you there. I will let you know what, we’re standing proud. We do not look silly now as a result of we’re strolling away with the money.”

Justin Ashley led High Gasoline qualifying for the regular-season finale. Robert Hight was the quickest in Humorous Automobile, Greg Anderson topped the Professional Inventory subject, and Angelle Sampey was first in Professional Inventory Motorbike.

Ashley maintained his No. 1 spot with a 3.671 at 335.32, breaking the monitor velocity file and remaining on monitor for his second profession prime qualifier.