Funny Car pilot Robert Hight in the lone top seed to lead in early qualifying.
Hight is seeking his fourth No. 1 qualifier this season and 75th in his career, but the points leader is also looking to add to the six wins he’s already put together. He’s been remarkably consistent throughout the season and the team’s mindset won’t change during the Countdown to the Championship as the three-time world champ looks to continue his success this year.
“We had a team meeting and we talked about we have six races, and we have to give it our all. We've got to put everything that really doesn’t matter to the side and focus on this car -- but you really don't have to tell this team that. They're switched on. It's exciting to be part of this, exciting to see their smiles when you come back in the pits. We'll work hard and try to get more of those points tomorrow.
“It was a great run and going into today we thought the conditions would be there and that it would be really fast,” Ashley said. “The car felt straight and true. It went right on down there and did exactly what we wanted it to do. Especially Countdown time, those bonus points are critical, and we have a good baseline going into the weekend. You feel it in the Countdown, the energy, but you really can't change anything.
Bo Butner, the 11th seed in Pro Stock, surprised the top title contenders with the quickest run on Friday.It’s been a struggle for most of the season for Bo Butner in Pro Stock, but the Countdown to the Championship may have breathed new life into the former world champ as he went to No. 1 with his run of 6.523 at 210.08 in his Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Camaro. Butner has only qualified better than fifth once this season, but things may be turning around at the right time.
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