Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel World Champion, rallied from a disappointing effort to take the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Carolina Nationals in 3.690 seconds at 334.24 mph. After struggling at the last event, she dominated the qualifying sessions, finishing fastest overall and in both. Force briefly lost the top rank to Doug Kalitta, but she remained optimistic heading into Saturday’s sessions in her Chevrolet dragster. Meanwhile, Austin Prock is vying for his 12th No. 1 qualifying place, but he fell to Matt Hagan by 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 outstanding performance has put her in a solid position for the NHRA Carolina Nationals, and her ability to continue this momentum might be critical in the Countdown series. With tight competition in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes, every qualifying round counts towards championship standings.
