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NHRA: Dixon, Neff Top Qualifiers At Summit
Written by: Amanda Brahler
Go2Geiger.com   http://www.go2geiger.com
06/28/2009
Norwalk, OH
 
John Force Racing’s Mike Neff maintained the No. 1 qualifying slot in Funny Car on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park entering Sunday’s Third Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Neff, in addition to Top Fuel’s Larry Dixon, held his original position from Friday evening but Pro Stockers Greg Anderson and Andrew Hines found some speed during the second day of competition, staking new claim on the No. 1 spots.
John Force Racing’s Mike Neff maintained the No. 1 qualifying slot in Funny Car at Summit Motorsports Park. (Go2Geiger.com) » More Photos

“It was a little hotter the second run today. We got a lot of information for tomorrow. It was a real positive weekend. We feel good so far,” Neff said after locking in his first No. 1 of the year with a best pass in 4.190 at 279.73 mph, carried over from Friday night.

“This is exactly what we need to be doing right now at this time of the year. The car has been running great for the last four races.”

Dixon, who secured his run in 3.882 at 301.74 mph, said that the high track temperatures made for a slower track for the nitro cars.

“The biggest thing is watching the track temperature and trying to adjust for it and make the best run you can with whatever track conditions are given,” he said.

Sunday is expected to be an equally warm day, hovering around the 80-degree mark but there is a slight chance of rain in the area.

In Pro Stock, Greg Anderson’s Summit Racing Pontiac bumped Allen Johnson from the top seat after his run in the final session in 6.644, and a speed of 207.34 mph.

All of the usual suspects led the way in Pro Stock, with no real surprises. Anderson’s teammate Jason Line was third quick followed by Mike Edwards and current points leader Jeg Coughlin,
Jr.

“We definitely had a learning experience – he track got hot today. It got very hot and got very slick. We did a good job as the team and working the car working real well all day,” Anderson said of his third No. 1 of the year.

Anderson however had a down moment of the day, losing the K&N Horsepower Challenge to Jeg Coughlin, Jr.

“It got a little bit slicker after the Top Fuel and Funny Cars ran and we just misjudged and didn’t make enough changes,” he added of missing out on the $50,000 payout that Coughlin claimed.

The Harley Davison V-Rods of the Vance & Hines camp found speed in the final match-ups in Pro Stock Motorcycles. Reigning champion Eddie Krawiec laid down the first run under seven seconds in 6.971 at 191.46 mph before teammate Andrew Hines and Hector Arana bettered his run. Arana’s Buell squeezed in between the two as the only other bike to run a lap under seven seconds. Hines took the No. 1 position entering Sunday’s competition. Hines clocked in at 6.944 at 192.28 mph, setting a new track record en route to his fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season.

“If it feels good having that No. 1 qualifier under our belt. I’ve only qualified No. 1 and No. 5 this year. The Screaming Eagle bike hasn’t been quite up to par the last couple of races, that’s why we qualified fifth. The 20 pounds really hurt us and threw us for a curve. Now we’re starting to get a handle on it,” Hines said.
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