Two-time Top Fuel World Champion Brittany Force rebounded from a poor performance to claim the provisional No. 1 position at the NHRA Carolina Nationals with a time of 3.690 seconds and a speed of 334.24 mph. After struggling in the previous event, she dominated the qualifying sessions, fastest overall and quickest in both. Force briefly lost the top spot to Doug Kalitta but remained confident going into Saturday’s sessions as she competed with her Chevrolet dragster. Meanwhile, Austin Prock is vying for his 12th No. 1 qualifying position but lost out to Matt Hagan by just 0.001 seconds.
By the Numbers
- Brittany Force’s best run: 3.690 seconds at 334.24 mph.
- Matt Hagan’s provisional No. 1 run: 3.832 seconds at 333.25 mph.
State of Play
- Friday’s qualifying sessions showed favorable conditions for quicker runs.
- Top qualifiers are often decided during the cooler Friday evening sessions.
- Brittany Force and Austin Prock aim to maintain competitive runs heading into Saturday.
What’s Next
Looking ahead to Saturday’s sessions, both Brittany Force and Austin Prock are poised to further improve their qualifying positions, while competitors like Matt Hagan will seek to maintain their edge. The ongoing competition could lead to exciting developments as the final qualifying rounds approach.
Bottom Line
Brittany Force’s impressive performance puts her in a strong position for the NHRA Carolina Nationals, and her ability to maintain this momentum could be pivotal in the Countdown series. With fierce competition in both Top Fuel and Funny Car classes, every qualifying round counts toward championship standings.
