Steve’s Kent’s Cuda (far lane) ran 8.535/156.72 with a .062 Reaction Time to defeat Mark Howes’ Dart, who had a better .038 RT but turned in an 8.736/151.99 mph. (Chris Haverly photo)

With the quickest Reaction Times of the first round, Gary Wolkwitz’s Dart (far lane) had a .003 RT and Russ Campbell’s Cuda was close behind at .009. Wolkwitz powered through with an 8.454 at 156.66 mph to Campbell’s 8.713/152.31. (Chris Haverly photo)