Pesz was consistently quick all race long. He ran 3.750 in the quarterfinals against Quain Stott and then beat his boss and Lethal Threat Racing teammate Todd Martin in the semis when Martin’s blower belt broke when he launched. Still Pesz certainly earned his paycheck.

“The car was all over the track. I really had to drive it today, but it’s fulfilling knowing at the end of the day you really had to earn it,” said Pesz, who thanked Todd and Sheri Martin, LAT Oils, Kryptonite Kustomz and Trick Titanium.

Qualifying

Duane Rister

1. Terry Leggett, Pinetown NC, '09 Mustang, 3.713 204.35 204.35
2. Todd Martin, Mustang OK, '68 Mustang, 3.724 202.12 202.12
3. Brandon Pesz, The Woodlands TX, '58 Corvette, 3.739 203.28 203.65
4. Duane Rister, Alton IL, '68 Camaro, 3.741 200.29 200.29
5. Eric Clark, Arlington TX, '67 Mustang, 3.744 200.59 200.59
6. Randell Reid, Iowa Park TX, '57 Belair, 3.779 204.05 204.05
7. Quain Stott, Columbus NC, '63 Corvette, 3.817 196.64 196.64
8. Jay Diedrich, Firebaugh CA, '70 Camaro, 3.819 200.11 200.11
9. Tim Tindle, Santa Rosa Beach FL, '07 Corvette, 3.834 197.16 197.16
10. Eddie Rogers, Berryville AR, '06 Corvette, 3.886 189.42 189.98
11. Mike Recchia, Roselle IL, '67 Camaro, 3.949 189.76 189.76
12. Jon Stouffer, Neosho MO, '70 Barracuda, 3.995 191.38 191.38
13. Shawn Jones, Alberquerque NM, '70 Duster, 4.032 165.74 165.74
14. Don Wootton, Houston TX, '68 Camaro, 4.049 192.06 192.06
15. Todd Tutterow, Yadkinville NC, '67 Mustang, 4.222 142.39 142.39
16. Neal Wantye, Louisville KY, '08 Mustang, 4.552 116.50 116.50