In Friday’s opening qualifying, Prock faced tough track conditions but managed a 4.836-second pass at 217.74 mph, placing sixth in the field despite experiencing early tire shake. “The track was tricky… we were just trying to go A to B,” Prock remarked.
During the second session, he recorded a strong reaction time but lost traction, finishing with a 6.428-second run, which dropped the team to 12th. The third session showed promise with his best reaction time at 0.067 seconds, but again, the Mustang encountered tire issues, resulting in a 5.493-second pass.
The fourth qualifying session presented further challenges due to an oil-down incident. Prock struggled with traction, concluding with a 7.562-second run and ultimately failing to qualify for Sunday eliminations.
Prock expressed disappointment but remained optimistic: “Everything that could go wrong… happened. But we’re not discouraged.” He drew a comparison to his father’s early struggles at Don Schumacher Racing, emphasizing a commitment to improvement. As the team prepares for the next race in Phoenix, confidence in their capabilities remains high.
Source: dragillustrated.com