Tony enters eliminations as the NHRA POWERade points leader. He hasn't lost a first round race since last June when he was beaten in St. Louis by teammate John Force. That's 20 straight races without a first round loss, the longest active streak in the sport.

Pedregon has beaten Gray both times they've faced each other in eliminations this season and has a 10-1 overall career advantage.

Gray blew the burst panel at about 300 feet and the entire Funny Car body followed it high into the air. The chutes deployed automatically and Gray brought the car safely to a stop.