LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 22nd annual O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil:
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 8 | L | John FORCE | Mustang | 0.090 | 4.007 | 299.8 |
| L | 9 | R | Ron CAPPS | Charger | 0.098 | 4.015 | 296.3 |
An exciting kickoff to raceday was as close as it could be with
John Force just taking the victory in his first meeting with
Ron Capps.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 7 | R | Bob GILBERTSON | Stratus | 0.099 | 5.540 | 256.5 |
| L | 10 | L | Jim HEAD | Solara | 0.086 | 7.527 | 101.8 |
A replay of the prior event's first round meeting was looking a close-run thing until a big engine blow up foiled
Jim Head as he approached the line, leaving
Gilbertson the winner.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 6 | L | Del WORSHAM | Solara | 0.100 | 4.012 | 291.8 |
| L | 11 | R | Tony PEDRAGON | Impala | 0.096 | 4.445 | 287.0 |
A big drive for
Del Worsham knocks out the championship leader in another even race.
Tony Pedregon just fell behind before reaching the line.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 12 | R | Matt HAGAN | Charger | 0.094 | 4.018 | 310.3 |
| L | 5 | L | Mike NEFF | Mustang | 0.107 | 5.212 | 283.8 |
A slow start for
Mike Neff was too big of an obstacle to overcome, giving
Matt Hagan victory in the debut contest between the drivers.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 1 | L | Tim WILKERSON | Mustang | 0.059 | 4.010 | 305.8 |
| L | 16 | R | Jack WYATT | Firebird | 0.089 | 8.362 | 58.8 |
Tim Wilkerson did not even need his fantastic time as massive wheelspin took
Jack Wyatt's chances early on.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 2 | R | Jeff AREND | Solara | 0.099 | 4.537 | 279.0 |
| L | 15 | L | Jerry TOLIVER | Monte Carlo | 0.113 | 11.086 | 46.0 |
Jerry Toliver has met his opponent in both events he has qualified for, but this time it was
Jeff Arend who took victory. Another big bang signaled the end of another engine today not midway through the race.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 4 | R | Bob TASCA III | Mustang | 0.122 | 5.399 | 267.5 |
| L | 13 | L | Bob BODE | Impala | 0.120 | 10.541 | 50.3 |
The race started neck and neck until the cars passed the tree. It was here when the electrics gave up the ghost in
Bob Bode's vehicle leaving
Tasca III a simple cruise to the line.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 3 | R | Robert HIGHT | Mustang | 0.011 | 4.000 | 296.3 |
| L | 14 | L | Gary DENSHAM | Impala | 0.116 | 4.689 | 276.5 |
Robert Hight claims his first race win of the season after four attempts.
Gary Densham did well to recover from a sloppy start, but it was not enough to reel in the flying winner.
Second Elimination Round Schedule (Asterisk indicates fastest driver in previous round and gets the lane choice)
(1) Tim Wilkerson vs
John Force (8)*
(2)* Jeff Arend vs
Bob Gilbertson (7)
(3)* Robert Hight vs
Del Worsham (6)
(4) Bob Tasca III vs
Matt Hagan (12)*
