Runs string of 6.5s to garner Seattle crown For the third time this season, Mike Edwards has
wheeled the Young Life/ART Pontiac GXP into an NHRA winner's circle. With a string of 6.5 elapsed
times, Edwards earned the Seattle victory, which also marks the third win at the facility in his
career.
"We knew this was coming, it was just we had to be patient and not let a few setbacks at the last
couple events slow our progress," he said. "I can't speak enough at the job everyone on this team
is doing. They have been flawless and I'm starting to come around on my end in the car."
Edwards started his run from the No. 2 spot and easily disposed of Ben Watson in the opening round
6.55. He followed that with a pair of 6.58s to down Greg Stanfield and engine customer Ron Krisher
to reach his eighth final of the season. Waiting in the money round was Jason Line, who has
defeated Edwards twice this year in the final. This time, Edwards didn't leave anything to chance
as he left first and recorded a third straight 6.58 and a track record 211.03 blast to secure his
third crown of the year.
With his victory, Edwards has moved to within 20 points of front runner Jeg Coughlin.
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