Sat, 16 Mar 2013, 19:08 PM Rowe vs. V. Smith Match Highlights Second Round Action

Courtesy of NHRA Communications Photo copyright 2013 Auto Imagery, Inc. In NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --

Eric Dllard remains undefeated,br> in NHRA Pro Mod action.

A former NHRA Pro Mod world champion will face the event's No. 2 qualifier when eliminations resume Sunday for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals.

Von Smith will face Danny Rowe in the second round match up when the wild 250 mph doorslammer category opens the quarterfinal round of racing. Rowe outran Mike Knowles in Saturday's first round, while Smith defeated defending world champion Troy Coughlin in the first round.

In other second round racing, Mike Janis will meet James Eric Dillard, Chip King will race Raymond Matos and Pete Farber will take on Rickie Smith.

No. 1 qualifier Mike Castellana, who took the top spot with a performance of 5.844 seconds at 246.89 mph in his 1970 Al-Anabi Racing Camaro, was upset in the opening round by No. 16 qualifier Janis. Castellana's machine lost traction early in the run and Janis pulled away for the win.

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