COMMERCE, Ga. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 1 eliminations in Funny Car at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 29th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals:
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 8 | L | Matt HAGAN | Charger | 0.090 | 4.012 | 292.3 |
| L | 9 | R | Jack WYATT | Firebird | 0.109 | No Time | N/A |
Matt Hagan had an easy drive to the quarterfinals as
Jack Wyatt did not get very before his car gave up on him after a sluggish start.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 10 | R | Cruz PEDRAGON | Solara | 0.083 | 4.360 | 288.5 |
| L | 7 | L | Bob TASCA III | Mustang | 0.090 | 4.477 | 294.5 |
Bob Tasca III exits in the opening round for the first time this season as both men duel for the first time this year. Both drivers started well but
Cruz Pedragon started edging away from then on to take victory.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 6 | L | Tim WILKERSON | Mustang | 0.102 | 4.419 | 291.0 |
| L | 11 | R | John FORCE | Mustang | 0.098 | No Time | N/A |
A rematch from the last event saw the result reversed as
John Force was victim to the second big vehicle malfunction today, leaving
Tim Wilkerson to ease home.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 12 | R | Mike NEFF | Mustang | 0.122 | 4.721 | 294.5 |
| L | 5 | L | Jeff AREND | Solara | 0.081 | 9.775 | 80.0 |
Another rematch, with the two meeting back in the third event of the season, and another role reversal due to mechanical troubles.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 1 | L | Ron CAPPS | Charger | 0.085 | 4.303 | 311.8 |
| L | 16 | R | Jack BECKMAN | Charger | 0.085 | 9.095 | 95.5 |
Jack Beckman goes 0-4 in racing this season as he had to shut her down before reaching the halfway point of what was a very even contest up to that point.
Ron Capps remains the highest seed.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 2 | L | Tony PEDRAGON | Impala | 0.094 | 4.353 | 305.5 |
| L | 15 | R | Bob BODE | Impala | 0.119 | 11.944 | 30.5 |
Having met twice in the opening two rounds this year, it would not be third time lucky for
Bob Bode.
Tony Pedragon's time was not spectacular but a slow start from his opponent sealed the contest before the massive blowout.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 4 | L | Robert HIGHT | Mustang | 0.099 | 4.890 | 277.0 |
| L | 13 | R | Brian THIEL | Monte Carlo | N/A | No Start | N/A |
The unbeaten finalist one event ago cruises home after
Brian Thiel failed to get off the line as the right-hand lane proves to have some voodoo hex on it. Not that
Robert Hight will mind.
| W/L | # | L | Driver | Car | R/T | E.T. | Speed |
| W | 14 | R | Bob GILBERTSON | Stratus | 0.096 | 4.279 | 290.5 |
| L | 3 | L | Ashley FORCE-HOOD | Mustang | 0.094 | 5.182 | 276.3 |
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Two of the more recognisable names in the class met for the first time, and maybe the right-hand curse was lifted.
Force-Hood got away with her opponent but was unable to keep the power past the tree and could only watch as
Bob Gilbertson went on to win.
Second Elimination Round Schedule (Asterisk indicates fastest driver in previous round and gets the lane choice)
(1) Ron Capps vs
Matt Hagan (8)*
(2)* Tony Pedragon vs
Cruz Pedragon (10)
(4) Robert Hight vs
Mike Neff (12)*
(6) Tim Wilkerson vs
Bob Gilbertson (14)*
