The 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash., kicked off with first-round eliminations for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Qualifying concluded on Saturday, setting up matchups across three categories: Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.

In Top Fuel, Josh Hart secured the top seed with a time of 3.685 seconds, followed by Billy Torrence and Doug Kalitta. Notable matchups included Antron Brown facing Tony Schumacher and Maddi Gordon against Tony Stewart.

In the Funny Car category, J.R. Todd led the pack with 3.885 seconds, while Jack Beckman and Alexis DeJoria followed closely. Competitive races were expected in matchups like Todd vs. Jeff Arend, and Hagan vs. Blake Alexander.

Pro Stock saw Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson both qualifying at 6.470 seconds, setting the stage for an intense first round against Mason McGaha and Stephen Bell, respectively.

In the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, Antron Brown triumphed in Top Fuel over Jasmine Salinas, Daniel Wilkerson took the Funny Car Challenge against Austin Prock, and Greg Stanfield bested Erica Enders in Pro Stock.

Overall, the event highlighted fierce competition and impressive performances as racers aim for victory in this significant drag racing event.



Source: bangshift.com