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Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican made the quickest pass on Friday at Bristol Dragway, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Austin Pro…
Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican secured the provisional No. 1 qualifier spot at Bristol Dragway during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals with a stellar run on Friday. Millican clocked in at 3.786 seconds at 325.06mph in his Parts Plus/Rick Ware Racing dragster, fending off Justin Ashley to claim the top spot. This marks Millican’s first shot at the No. 1 qualifier title in 2024 and his 26th overall in his career. Winning his first NHRA race at Bristol Dragway in 2017, Millican looks forward to potentially clinching his first qualifying pole of the season. The event at Bristol Dragway holds special significance for Millican, and he aims to deliver a victory with team owner Rick Ware present. Ashley and Antron Brown follow closely in the qualifying rankings behind Millican in the Top Fuel category. Austin Prock dominated the Funny Car qualifying session, aiming for his sixth No. 1 qualifier spot of the season in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Prock’s impressive run in his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS puts him at the top of the Funny Car field, setting the stage for potential success in the upcoming races. As Prock navigates the challenges of Bristol Dragway, he remains focused on achieving excellence in his first year as a Funny Car driver. With the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge ahead, Prock is determined to continue his winning streak and secure victory on the track. Accompanied by Alexis DeJoria and Ron Capps in the Funny Car qualifying standings, Prock looks to maintain his momentum and push towards further success during the race weekend.
