According to our pit reporter, Jason Rupert was subbing for Annie Whitely during a test session. He did make a 5.55-second ’full pull’ during the late afternoon.  (Eddie Maloney photo)

Jay Payne tested both his Pro Mod and Top Alcohol Funny Car.  (Eddie Maloney photos)

Eliminations started Sunday under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. The racers were able to enjoy unusually nice weather for springtime in Las Vegas