Bob Tasca III Claims No. 1 Spot in NHRA Arizona Nationals Qualifying at Firebird
Bob Tasca III claimed the top qualifying position at the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, posting an impressive 3.863-second run at 333.82 mph in his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang. This marks his 19th career No. 1 qualifier position.
Tasca Racing IndyCar on track
In the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, Ron Capps secured victory in Funny Car, defeating Matt Hagan with a 3.989-second run at 318.24 mph. Shawn Langdon dominated in Top Fuel, while Jeg Coughlin Jr. emerged victorious in Pro Stock.
Doug Kalitta earned his 60th career No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel with a stellar 3.688-second pass at 330.09 mph in his SealMaster/Toyota dragster. Local favorite Matt Hartford maintained the Pro Stock top spot with Friday's 6.509-second run at 208.20 mph in his Total Seal Chevrolet Camaro.
Key qualifying results:
Funny Car:
- Bob Tasca III: 3.863s at 333.82 mph
- Austin Prock: 3.883s
- Ron Capps: 3.912s at 323.50 mph
Top Fuel:
- Doug Kalitta: 3.688s at 330.09 mph
- Brittany Force: 3.705s at 331.69 mph
- Shawn Langdon: 3.706s at 331.85 mph
Pro Stock:
- Matt Hartford: 6.509s at 208.20 mph
- Greg Anderson: 6.512s at 208.91 mph
- Cory Reed: 6.516s at 208.91 mph
The elimination rounds begin Sunday at 11 a.m. MT at Firebird Motorsports Park, marking the second of 20 races in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
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