Sat, 27 Oct 2012, 23:21 PM Walsh Retains No. 1 Qualifier

Courtesy of NHRA Communications Photo copyright 2012 Auto Imagery, Inc. Castellana Seeks Championship on Sunday

LAS VEGAS --

Mike Castellana

Don Walsh was able to retain fifth consecutive No. 1 qualifying position of the season during the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by ProCare Rx event during the 12th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals. Walsh was able to best Clint Satterfield in the first round of eliminations held on Saturday and will face Ray Commisso when racing resumes on Sunday.

Series points leader Mike Castellana made it through to the second round of eliminations when he defeated Jay Payne on Saturday. Castellana will be seeking his first career NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Pro Care Rx championship on Sunday when he faces secoind in points racer, Troy Coughlin.

Rickie Smith, who is third in points, will face Leah Pruett in the other quarter-final matchup. Danny Rowe will face Pete Farber in the remaining quarter-final race.

Eliminations continue on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.