Sat, 14 Oct 2017, 10:49 AM Torrence, Capps, Butner and Krawiec Lead Qualifying Friday

Courtesy of NHRA Social Media At the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

ENNIS, Texas -- Texas native Steve Torrence piloted his Top Fuel dragster to the top of the leaderboard Friday at the 32nd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.

Ron Capps (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the fourth of six events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.

Top Fuel qualifying leader Steve Torrence drove his Capco Contractors Dragster to a 3.682 second pass at 327.51 mph.

Torrence has eight wins this season and he is the Top Fuel points leader.

Funny Car qualifying leader Ron Capps drove his Napa Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T to a 3.872 second pass at 329.58 mph

Ron has yet to earn a No. 1 qualifier this year, but he has 21 in his career.

Pro Stock qualifying leader Bo Butner drove his Jim Butner's Auto Chevrolet Camaro to a 6.588 second pass at 208.94 mph

Butner is chasing his fifth No. 1 qualifier this season.

Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying leader Eddie Krawiec rode his Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to a 6.860 second pass at 196.53 mph.

Krawiec has two career victories at Texas Motorplex, including a victory in Ennis last season.

In his 2017 Funny Car debut, Wilkerson's Funny Car exploded near the finish line to end his day of qualifying.

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