As the crew chiefs do their traditional Pro Stock Shuffle on the starting line, they have to be double checking their tuneups. There was a good track for the fuel cars for the most part, but I have the impression that the Pro Stock cars have been having trouble with the transition and gear changes, expecially in the left lane.

This is Morgan's 300th career start in Pro Stock and he holds a 6-2 advantage over Gaines. V. is a Morgan engine leasing customer and has qualified in the ninth spot 15 times, the most of any spot.

Long time (but retired) Safety Safari member Jere Grice has been hanging out with the Pro Stock teams this wekeend while wearing a NitroFish shirt. He's with Gaines.

OK, so there's nothing wrong with the left lane. Gaines is much quicker on the front half and Morgan's top end charge isn't enough to take the win.

V. Gaines' MOV: 0.0592 seconds (approximately 18 feet).V. Gaines' incremental times: 60ft-0.981 sec., 330ft-2.773, 660ft-4.275/163.73mph, 1,000ft-5.571Larry Morgan's incremental times: 60ft-1.040 sec., 330ft-2.895, 660ft-4.406/162.84mph, 1,000ft-5.702