Sun, 14 Oct 2018, 11:03 AM Johnson Jr., B. Force, Skillman and Krawiec Clinch No.1 Positions

Courtesy of NHRA Social Media At NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters

Tommy Johnson Jr. powered to the No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Saturday at the 11th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters at zMAX Dragway.

Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Drew Skillman (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured No. 1 qualifier positions in their respective categories at the fourth of six playoff events during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.

Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Tommy Johnson Jr. drove his Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T to a 3.873 second pass at, 329.10 mph.

Johnson Jr. powered atop of the category to clinch the No. 1 qualifying position consecutive weekends. He is fourth in the points standings and still is chasing his first world championship.

Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Brittany Force drove her Advance Auto Parts/Monster Energy dragster 3.700 second pass at, 330.31 mph.

Force piloted her dragster to the qualifying lead during the final round of qualifying to secure her second No. 1 qualifying position of the season. She is chasing her second victory of the season.

Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier Drew Skillman drove his Ray Skillman Auto Group Chevrolet Camaro to a 6.509 second pass at, 211.30 mph

Skillman secured the No. 1 qualifying position in Pro Stock during the fourth round of qualifying. He is looking to secure his first win of the season.

Pro Stock Motorcycle No. 1 qualifier Eddie Krawiec rode his Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to a 6.806 second pass at, 197.87 mph.

Defending event champion, Krawiec, rode his bike to the No. 1 spot during the second qualifying session. He secured his fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season and 43rd of his career.

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