In the semifinals, McIntire (far lane) beat 2014 Nitro Funny Car champion, Jason Rupert, the second week in a row for that outcome.  (Steve Gruenwald photo)

With the next Nitro Jam race nearly a month away, McIntire was asked what he planned to do with his so-called down time.

"We've been through two races and we've got a lot to freshen up," McIntire explained. "We're going to work really hard so we can come out at Cordova and keep this streak going."

Jay Turner, IHRA's 2014 Nitro Harley champion, defeated Bradenton bike winner Randal Andras in the first round. He took on Alvin Kobernusz in the semi-final and took out fellow North Carolinian Tracy Kile in the final round.

Jay Turner  (Steve Gruenwald photo)

"It was a good win. We ran good first round and then we struggled,” Turner explained. “The air got really bad. The track was tight. We're really happy to come down here. We have a lot of friends and family here so it feels like our second home track.

"We're looking for some time off, and getting caught up on some parts. We're going to build another bike. We're gonna build Lucky Seven. "