Persistent and unexpected day-long rain forced NHRA officials to postpone final eliminations in the
22nd annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Mid-South Nationals Sunday at Memphis Motorsports Park.
The racing program will resume at 10 a.m. Monday, weather permitting. ESPN2 television coverage
of the third race in the NHRA's Countdown to 1 playoffs will air from 7-10 p.m. Monday.
Although rain was forecast for late Sunday afternoon, a steady drizzle greeted racers and fans
upon arrival Sunday morning and the downpour intensified throughout the day.
As a result, Robert "Top Gun" Hight's ongoing bid for the Full Throttle championship will have to
wait at least until Monday. Hight, winner of the first two races in the Countdown, will send the
Automobile Club of Southern California Ford Mustang to the starting line from the No. 1 qualifying
position for the 32nd time in his career.
Hight will oppose rookie Justin Schriefer in round one with a potential match-up with Ron Capps in
round two.
