Tue, 02 Jul 2013, 17:47 PM Through the Lens of Ron Lewis Part One

Photo copyright 2013 Ron Lewis Photography

JOLIET, Ill. -- This is a photo blog by Ron Lewis Photography from last weekend's 16th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Route 66 Raceway.

The threating skies that passed over Route 66 Raceway.

Adam Arana pulls into staging lanes with the dark skies in the backgrtound.

Tim Wilkerson was running a DotNetNuke (DNN) special paint scheme at one of his home tracks.

John Force streaked to the number one qualifying spot after Friday's qualifying.

Morgan Lucas launched hard with the flames shooting high into the air.

Spencer Massey does a smoky burnout.

Spencer Massy matched up with Antron Brown during Friday qualifying.

Shawn Langdon vs. Tony Schumacher as the point leaders wrapped up Friday qualifying.

Eddie Krawiec races down the 1/4 mile during qualifying.

Alexis DeJoria prepares for her qualifying run.

Robert Hight gets focused.

Bob Tasca was running a special "Our Everyday Heroes" JDRF paint scheme.

Cruz Pedregon launches hard Friday night.

Courtney Forces gets ready for qualifying pass.

David Grubnic is ready for his qualifying pass.

David Grubnic does his burnout.