Thu, 2 Sep 2010, 09:26 PM Friday Schedule

By David Gerard

CLERMONT, Ind. - 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil

Today's activities feature initial rounds of qualifying for the five Professional classes and additional rounds of qualifying and time trails for seven of the Sportsman classes.

The MOPAR Hemi Challenge and Class Eliminations for Super Stock Eliminator will be conducted during the day.

Weather prediction for Friday, September 3, 2010:

Windy...isolated thunderstorms in the morning, with lots of sunshine late. High 76F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Friday's Planned Run Schedule

                                                                    
7:30AM    Super Gas             R1
          Super Stock           C1
          MOPAR Hemi Challenge  C1
          Super Comp            R1
          Super Stock           C2
          MOPAR Hemi Challenge  C2
12:00PM   Top Alcohol Dragster  Q1
          Top Alcohol Funny Car Q1
          Super Stock           C3
          MOPAR Hemi Challenge  C3
1:45PM    Comp. Eliminator      Q3
3:00PM    Top Alcohol Dragster  Q2
          Top Alcohol Funny Car Q2
          Super Stock           C4
          MOPAR Hemi Challenge  C4
4:30PM    Pro Mod               Q1
5:15PM    Countdown PS Driver Introductions
5:30PM    Pro Stock Motorcycle  Q1
          Pro Stock Car         Q1
6:45PM    Countdown Nitro Driver Introductions
7:00PM    Funny Car             Q1
          MOPAR Hemi Challenge  Final
7:45PM    Top Fuel              Q1              
                                                                    
8:30PM   Secure 

* * * * Schedule Subject to Change * * * *