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Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the Denso NHR…
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta set the track record with the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season at Sonoma Raceway, claiming the provisional No. 1 spot at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured provisional No. 1 qualifiers. Kalitta’s blistering run of 3.649 seconds at 336.40 mph in his Mac Tools/Toyota dragster positioned him for his potential fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season. Tasca III narrowly missed out on making history with a fantastic run of 3.839 at 338.43 in his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang but expressed disappointment for not hitting the 340mph mark. In Pro Stock, Matt Hartford’s strong 6.515 at 210.41 in his GETTRX/Total Seal Chevrolet Camaro secured him the No. 1 spot, signaling a possible turnaround from his early-season struggles.
