Qualifying

Shannon Wix

With bright sunshine bathing the track Shannon Wix drew the first shot at the eighth-mile track and proceeded to run 4.59 at 159.35 to set the early mark. Bob Gulitti and E.J. Hickl took their shots next and made the statement runs of the first session. Hickl’s ’41 Willys ripped a solid 4.17 at 174.89 while Gulitti’s green nitrous monster shot to a 4.14 at 175.92 to grab the provisional pole.

Chris Domino