Sun, 23 May 2021, 11:12 AM Tasca, S. Torrence and Glenn Grab No. 1 Spots During Rain-Shortened Qualifying

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BAYTOWN, Texas -- Funny Car points leader Bob Tasca III powered to the top spot right before the rain came, taking the No. 1 qualifying position in impressive fashion on Saturday during the 34th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also qualified No. 1 in their respective categories at the fifth race of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Pro Stock completed Saturday's two qualifying sessions, but only one session of Top Fuel was completed due to weather. Funny Car was interrupted midway through its second qualifier on Saturday.

Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Bob Tasca III drove his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang to a 3.908 second pass at 331.53 mph.

With his stout 3.908-second pass, Bob Tasca III took the top Funny Car position at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil.

Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Steve Torrence drove his CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel dragster to a 3.727 second pass at 326.48 mph.

After rain canceled the second qualifying session, Steve Torrence's 3.727-second pass from the first session, earned him his second No. 1 qualifier of the season.

Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier Dallas Glenn drove his Rad Torque Systems and Silverstate Camaro to a 6.549 second pass at 210.01 mph.

Pro Stock rookie Dallas Glenn drove his Camaro to his first career No. 1 spot on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park.

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