Tony Bartone

Pre-season testing has shown that last year’s performance no fluke. The “Tony” and Professor Boggs will have to beat themselves. No one makes more power than Steve Boggs.

1-1

Jimmy Young

Midwest Donovan-powered team recorded a 5.59 at CHRR during qualifying last year. Wasn’t a fluke but will need to do that on Sunday this year to get to winner’s circle.

2-1

Rick McGee

Ran first 5.60 /260 laps last October. Consistency is this team’s secret weapon and will once again take him deep into Sunday eliminations. Won’t beat himself.

3-1

Denver Schutz

New Team Green continues to quietly go about their business. Veteran driver could  be around late on Sunday with a little racing luck.

4-1

Jim Murphy

Past March Meet champ still a strong contender and has to be respected. Will need a little more power to run with odds-on favorites.

5-1

Rick White  

Last year’s MM champ has made some changes. Could be in thick of things on Sunday.

11-2

Terry Cox   

One of the quickest and fastest of the 426 faithful. Team continues to improve with every outing. Wouldn’t be a surprise if these guys were a factor at this race.

6-1

Adam Sorokin

Hard to put this past championship team this far down, but hasn’t run in a year.

7-1

Rick Williamson

Revamped team with same car/driver. Could go a couple of rounds.

6-1

Mendy Fry

Dale Suhr is the other Midwest Top Fuel hitter. Has installed his 5.60 engine and drivetrain in West Coast-based car. Driver is only woman in field and is both fearless and fast. The Trickster’s long-shot pick.

8-1

Steve McLain

Lone East Cost racer and only car with a Chevy rat motor between the rails. Looking to make long trip worth the effort.

9-1

Brendan Murry

Former Arias/Chevy proponent has switched to a 426 “ Elephant” this year.  Will take some time to get comfortable with new powerplant. Early testing shows promise.

10-1

Jason Richey

Sacramento track owner Dave Smith’s team hasn’t run a lot lately. Established  team will need time to get used to new driver and new horsepower.

11-1

John Rasmussen.

Car owner Richardson has new driver moving up from Jr fueler ranks to Top Fuel. This is a tough race to learn at.

12-1

Bill Dunlap

New billet Donovan, new crew chief, new team. What could go wrong?

15-1

Jim Boyd

If he actually runs he should qualify. It’s anyone’s guess after that point.

25-1

John Everett

Driver showing promise in Horan 426. Shows steady improvement.

30-1

Steve McClain

Deleware driver and team an unknown quantity.

35-1