Sat, 28 Oct 2017, 12:24 PM Schumacher, Beckman, Anderson and Krawiec Lead Qualifying at NHRA Toyota Nationals

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LAS VEGAS -- Tony Schumacher, eight-time world champion, piloted his Top Fuel dragster to the top of the class Friday at 17th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also provisional No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the fifth of six events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.

Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Tony Schumacher drove his U.S. Army Dragster to a 3.673 second pass at 332.67 mph.

Schumacher has eight wins at the facility and has three No. 1 qualifying positions this season.

Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Jack Beckman drove his Infinte Hero Dodge Charger R/T to a 3.867 second pass at 329.50 mph.

Beckman has yet to earn a No. 1 qualifying position this year.

Pro Stock qualifying leader Greg Anderson drove his Summit Racing Equipment Auto Chevrolet Camaro to a 6.663 second pass at 204.73 mph.

Anderson has four No. 1 qualifying positions this season.

Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying leader Eddie Krawiec drove his Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to a 6.936 second pass at 191.76 mph.

Krawiec has four No. 1 qualifying positions this year and entered the event with a 107 pointlead over LE Tonglet.

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