Sidnei Frigo (at right against Pete Farber during qualifying) was the No. 1 qualifier for the event with his run of 5.829 seconds at 250.92 mph. This was his second No. 1 qualifying position of the season. Unfortunately, Frigo fouled out in the first round against Jim Whiteley. (Dave Stoltz photo)

Shane Molinari’s 1968 Firebird. (Ron Lewis photo)

Mike Knowles’ mob-themed Mustang was one of seven Pro Mods who did not make the 16-car field at Las Vegas. The others were Rick Snavely, Eric Latino, Kenny Lang, Mike Castellana, Clint Satterfield, and Ray Martin (all the way from Anchorage, Alaska).