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In a matchup of last weekend’s Funny Car final round, points leader Austin Prock knocked off John Force in the finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race, also qualifying No. 1 on Satu…
Last weekend at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, Austin Prock, the points leader, defeated John Force to win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race. Clay Millican won the Top Fuel specialty race, while Erica Enders and Matt Smith also emerged victorious in their respective categories. Prock clocked 4.049 seconds at 312.57 mph in the final, outpacing Force’s 4.033 at 315.27 on a holeshot.
Prock, who secured his sixth No. 1 qualifier in eight races, expressed satisfaction at avenging his recent loss to Force in the championship round at Epping. Millican, the Top Fuel winner, claimed his 26th career No. 1 spot in qualifying and is aiming to perform well in Sunday’s elimination rounds against Cam Ferre. The competition saw intense battles and camaraderie between the drivers, including Prock and Force, who have a mutual respect for each other’s skills on the track. The event showcased the thrill of head-to-head racing and the determination of drivers to excel in their respective classes.
