Sat, 4 Sep 2010, 11:46 PM Janis Leads Get Screened America Pro Mod Series Qualifying Saturday

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CLERMONT, Ind. --

Mike Janis

Mike Janis raced to the qualifying lead Saturday in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the world's most prestigious drag race.

Janis powered his late model Ford Mustang to a leading time of 5.887 seconds at 244.16 mph to lead the 16-car order.

Indiana native Brad Personett was second in his turbocharged '68 Camaro with a 5.896 at a track record speed of 254.14.

Yesterday's qualifying leader, Roger Burgess, failed to improve during Saturday's two sessions and sits third overall with his 5.926 at 246.89 in his ProCare Rx '68 Camaro.

Team JEGS' Troy Coughlin (5.928, 238.51) and Danny Rowe (5.930, 247.16) rounded out the top five qualifiers. One qualifying session remains for Sunday at 2 p.m. before the first round of eliminations starts at 5 p.m.