Meanwhile, number-two starter Jason Scruggs doused the return of Tim Tindle to drag racing after a nearly two-year absence with a 3.60 pass in the opening round of racing. He then ran 3.56 in his '69 Camaro to beat Mike Recchia and 3.55 in the semis against Dubai's Badir Ahli, who led the class points chase as the race began.

Badir Ahli

Frankie Taylor blew an engine in his first round match up with Tommy D’Aprile.