It was an incredibly disappointing loss for Goforth who had posted two straight final round appearances. Sunday also marked the first time this season Goforth has lost prior to the semifinal round.

“We have a great car and a great motor program. We are pretty blessed to have some great people helping us along,” Berner said. “You surround yourself with great people and this is what happens.

SPORTSMAN

Top Dragster: Jacky King, Norman, Okla., Dragster, 7.151, 186.18, def. John Brimer, Dragster, 7.082, 187.13.

Top Sportsman: Allen Firestone, Velma, Okla., Chevy S-10, 6.969, 195.19, def. Rick Wilson, Chevy Camaro, foul.

Quick Rod: Jimmy Stookey, Claremore, Okla., Dragster, 8.953, 159.19, def. Heidi Robison, Dragster, 8.930, 176.19.

Super Rod: Shawn Carter, Park Hill, Okla., Chevy Cavalier, 9.897, 161.09, def. Scott Wagner, Chevy 210, 9.870, 147.54.

Hot Rod: Jay Bunce, Oklahoma City, Okla., Plymouth Belvedere, 11.036, 117.49, def. Dwight Allen, Chevy Camaro, 11.348, 126.01.

Super Stock: Allan Patterson, Augusta, Kan., Chevy Nova, 10.424, 124.87, def. Justin Jenkins, Chevy Cobalt, 9.758, 120.74.

Stock: Mike Cotten, Broken Arrow, Okla., Plymouth Duster, 11.455, 113.94, def. Tony Wood, Chevy Chevelle, 10.843, 119.53.

Top ET: Gordon Laster Jr., Mercury Cougar, 12.099, 111.83, def. Travis Cannon, Dragster, 7.998, 167.63.

Mod ET: David Epperly, Chevy Camaro, 13.067, 101.31, def. Gary Stinnett, Camaro, 10.647, 123.79.

Top Fuel points
1. Bruce Litton, 357; 2. Del Cox Jr, 346; 3. Bobby Lagana Jr., 265; 4. Tim Boychuk, 246; 5. Mitch King, 221; 6. Terry McMillen, 196; 7. Scott Weis, 166; 8. Terry Haddock, 127; 9. Paul Lee, 123; 10. Todd Simpson, 109.

Pro Modified points
1. Kenny Lang, 336; 2. Ed Hoover, 307; 3. Chris Russo, 197; 4. Raymond Commisso, 172; 5. Taylor Lastor, 131; 6. Tim Tindle, 114; 7. Harold Martin, 109; 8. Tommy Gray, 105; 9. Dave Pierce, 104; 10. Rick Senft, 71.

Pro Stock points
1. Frank Gugliotta, 325; 2. Pete Berner, 322; 3. Cary Goforth, 318; 4. John Montecalvo, 262; 5. Jason Collins, 219; 6. Richard Freeman, 202; 7. JR Carr, 200; 8. Mark Martino, 183; 9. Cale Aronson, 146; 10. Dean Goforth, 141.