James Hartley debuted “Scared Straight”, his new Hadman chassied ’66 Mustang from Lemoore, Calif., powered by a 495-cubic inch TFX engine tuned by Brad Thompson. Driver Mike Halstead shook the racecar down, but failed to qualify running a best of 6.416 ET at 212.23 mph. (Paul Schmitz photo)

Robert Overholser will pilot the “Nitro Angel” Duster for the remainder of the season after completing his license upgrade. Engine issues prevented the car from competing in this Saturday Night Nitro event for new team owner Don Nelson. A name change and a new carbon fiber body is already on order and a new paint scheme is in the works with help from legendary artist Kenny Youngblood for the 2013 season.  (Darr Hawthorne photo)

Colorado driver and former Jr. Fuel Champion John Rasmussen (right) was at Famoso testing Bob Richardson’s “Circuit Breaker” Sterling-chassied Top Fuel Dragster getting prepared for the CHRR.  (Gary Edwards photo)