ST. LOUIS (Oct. 2, 2022)– Four-time protecting Top Fuel globe champion Steve Torrence is back in the title hunt, powering to his 2nd straight win at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday at the 11th yearly NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and also Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) likewise grabbed wins at the 19th occasion in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series period as well as the 3rd of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Torrence put together a run of 3.741-seconds at 328.70 mph in the final round in his 11,000-horsepower Capco Contractors dragster, sliding past Josh Hart, that went 3.749 at 329.67. Torrence, who also ripped off Buddy Hull, Clay Millican and also Doug Kalitta to reach the final round, picked up his second win this period and 53rd in his job, jumping 3 spots in the standings to move into 2nd in the title chase. He routes Justin Ashley by simply 14 factors with three races staying as the Texan seeks his 5th straight world title in Top Fuel.
Torrence also won for the 4th time in St. Louis, uploading an excellent response time of.027 in the finals as well as hanging on for the triumph.
“We’ve had a hard time all year, a few of it self-inflicted, yet this was a great weekend break for us,” Torrence said. “We’re delighted to be back in this Countdown to the Championship and also it’s been a heck of a year. To come below and also have success, it’s absolutely nothing short of a true blessing. I attempted to screw it up a couple times today as well as my guys saved me, as well as I was able to tip up in the final round.
“We saw the primary players head out early today as well as the door creaked open a little, and we had the ability to obtain our foot in it. It’s tough and we’re doing the finest we can and attempting to stay concentrated on the major concern, which is attempting to win a champion. This area has actually boggled the mind to us and we’re going to lug that confidence into Texas.”
Hart delighted in an excellent weekend too, defeating Scott Palmer, Mike Salinas, as well as Shawn Langdon to progress to his second final round this season and fourth in his occupation. He additionally moved to sixth in factors.
In a thrilling Funny Car last round with major champion ramifications, factors leader Hight took down protecting globe champ Ron Capps on a holeshot, as his run of 3.911 at 331.61 in his 11,000-horsepower Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS sufficed to surpass Capps’ quicker 3.908 at 330.47. It provides Hight, who was additionally the No. 1 qualifier, a 46-point lead over Capps at the midway mark of the Countdown to the Championship as well as eight success in what has actually been an incredible season for the three-time globe champ.
He progressed to the last round on the toughness of victories versus Tim Wilkerson as well as Matt Hagan, and after that uploaded a reaction time of.041 to hold off Capps at the goal and also get his 61st profession triumph. It’s additionally the 3rd success at St. Louis for Hight, that currently has 2 success in the postseason.
“It doesn’t obtain any kind of better than this. This was a 40-point swing in the finals, so it was a good job by my guys,” Hight stated. “They maintain digging every round as well as getting it done. You certainly can not be competing defensively. You’ve reached get on infraction out here, also if you’re the points leader as well as I knew I needed to take out an excellent reaction time in the final round.
“To say we’ve obtained 8 success, that makes me really happy, but below’s the hard reality: if I don’t have greater than 8, I most likely won’t win the champion. We’ve obtained to remain concentrated and also function hard, and also this group is up for it. We do not require to leave anything on the table.”
Capps reached his second straight last round– and also an 80th career match with Hight– by defeating Daniel Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon and John Force. Capps has 7 final-round looks this period and also 138 in his occupation.
Enders now has one of the most wins at World Wide Technology Raceway of any motorist in NHRA background, declaring her 6th St. Louis win– and fourth straight– by knocking off Dallas Glenn in the finals in her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Camaro. Glenn went red, while Enders put together a pass of 6.535 at 210.28, expanding her points lead and also winning for the 8th time in a magical 2022 season and likewise the 41st time in her job.
Like Hight, Enders currently has victories at two of the first three playoff races, developing a 120-point lead over Aaron Stanfield heading right into the last stretch of the period. She got to the finals with victories versus Chris McGaha, colleague Troy Coughlin Jr. as well as No. 1 qualifier Kyle Koretsky. By sending off Glenn, Enders likewise moved an action more detailed to her 5th globe champion.
“This track has definitely been great to us,” Enders said. “We’ve been coming below considering that we were 15 as well as we enjoy St. Louis. We’ve had a ton of success here as well as we composed some ground today. I’m hopeful to keep the drive for five (globe champions) active. This has been a tremendous year for our team, and they’ve functioned so hard. I’m so proud to have them.
“I extremely excited we’ve opened a lead like that. I do not want to let it slip through my fingers and I want to showcase what my guys offer me every weekend break, and also we had the ability to do that today.”
Glenn defeated Mike DePalma, Charlotte winner Aaron Stanfield and Matt Hartford to reach the finals for the 3rd time this period as well as the eighth time in his young profession.
Smith rounded off a nearly-perfect weekend break in Pro Stock Motorcycle, rolling to the win– and also moving back into the points lead– on his Denso Auto Parts Buell with a run of 6.756 at 202.00 versus Jerry Savoie in the champion round. Throughout the weekend, Smith established both ends of the record, made a career-best run, qualified No. 1, picked up his fourth win of the period– and also 36th victory in his career– as well as took over the points lead as the top of the standings changed hands for the 6th straight race in the classification.
Smith was spectacular throughout the weekend as well as reached the last round with victories versus Kelly Clontz and Joey Gladstone, that entered the race with the factors lead. Smith took it back and then led wire-to-wire versus Savoie to win for the fifth time in St. Louis, which is the most in the class.
“It was a huge weekend break for this entire group,” Smith claimed. “Leaving right here No. 1 as well as (Angie Smith) No. 3 in factors was substantial for the team. This entire course is difficult and we’re expecting going to Dallas. I had my chance second round in Reading against Joey and also ruined, so it was excellent to make up for that below today. What a weekend break right here. I like the track and the followers right here, and I simply like the atmosphere.”
Savoie got to the last round for the second time this period as well as the 32nd time in his profession, ripping off Ryan Oehler, Angelle Sampey and also Eddie Krawiec. Smith’s points lead stands at 21 over Gladstone heading to Dallas as he looks for a 6th world championship.
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to activity Oct. 13-16 with the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex in Dallas.
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MADISON, Ill.– Final finish order (1-16) at the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The race is the 19th of 22 occasions in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
LEADING FUEL:
1. Steve Torrence; 2. Josh Hart; 3. Shawn Langdon; 4. Doug Kalitta; 5. Mike Salinas; 6. Clay Millican; 7. Brittany Force; 8. Tony Schumacher; 9. Leah Pruett; 10. Kyle Wurtzel; 11. Friend Hull; 12. Justin Ashley; 13. Austin Prock; 14. Doug Foley; 15. Antron Brown; 16. Scott Palmer.
FUNNY CAR:
1. Robert Hight; 2. Ron Capps; 3. Matt Hagan; 4. John Force; 5. Cruz Pedregon; 6. J.R. Todd; 7. Bob Tasca III; 8. Tim Wilkerson; 9. Alexis DeJoria; 10. Daniel Wilkerson; 11. Blake Alexander; 12. Jim Campbell; 13. Dale Creasy Jr.; 14. Bobby Bode; 15. Terry Haddock.
PRO STOCK:
1. Erica Enders; 2. Dallas Glenn; 3. Kyle Koretsky; 4. Matt Hartford; 5. Greg Anderson; 6. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 7. Deric Kramer; 8. Aaron Stanfield; 9. Mike DePalma; 10. Camrie Caruso; 11. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 12. Chris McGaha; 13. Mason McGaha; 14. Bo Butner; 15. Fernando Cuadra.
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:
1. Matt Smith; 2. Jerry Savoie; 3. Eddie Krawiec; 4. Joey Gladstone; 5. Angelle Sampey; 6. Angie Smith; 7. Kelly Clontz; 8. Ron Tornow; 9. Marc Ingwersen; 10. Ryan Oehler; 11. Karen Stoffer; 12. Jianna Evaristo; 13. Gaige Herrera; 14. Malcolm Phillips Jr.; 15. Steve Johnson.
MADISON, Ill.– Sunday’s results from the 11th yearly NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The race is the 19th of 22 in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series:
Top Fuel– Steve Torrence, 3.741 seconds, 328.70 mph def. Josh Hart, 3.749 secs, 329.67 miles per hour.
Funny Car– Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.911, 331.61 def. Ron Capps, Toyota Supra, 3.908, 330.47.
Pro Stock Motorcycle– Matt Smith, EBR, 6.756, 202.00 def. Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.819, 197.77.
Pro Stock– Erica Enders, Chevy Camaro, 6.535, 210.28 def. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, Foul– Red Light.
Competitors Eliminator– Adam Hickey, Dragster, No Time Recorded def. Jason Grima, Ford Mustang, Broke– No Show.
Super Stock– Marion Stephenson, Chevy Cobalt, 9.645, 120.35 def. Tyler Wudarczyk, Chevy Camaro, 10.952, 111.56.
Supply Eliminator– Jimmy Hildalgo Jr., Pontiac GTO, 10.880, 114.33 def. Chris Knudsen, Chevy Camaro, Foul– Red Light.
Super Comp– Junior Houston, Dragster, 8.907, 183.99 def. Jeremy Mason, Dragster, 8.924, 174.66.
Super Gas– Rob Kropfeld, Chevy Camaro, 9.913, 165.44 def. Patrick DeBottis, Dodge Dakota, 9.892, 169.55.
Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers– Darian Boesch, Dragster, 6.234, 215.34 def. Ed
Dudley, Dragster, 6.242, 222.36.
Pro Modified– Daniel Pharris, Chevy Camaro, 5.883, 192.08 def. JR Gray, Camaro, Foul– Red Light.
MADISON, Ill.– Final round-by-round results from the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, the 19th of 22 events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series:
TOP FUEL:
ROUND ONE– Josh Hart, 3.696, 334.65 def. Scott Palmer, 8.681, 86.72; Tony Schumacher, 3.701, 332.02 def. Leah Pruett, 3.716, 327.03; Shawn Langdon, 3.760, 328.70 def. Kyle Wurtzel, 3.747, 327.19; Doug Kalitta, 3.901, 282.42 def. Doug Foley, 6.318, 105.49; Brittany Force, 3.665, 338.43 def. Austin Prock, 5.276, 135.24; Steve Torrence, 3.715, 330.15 def. Buddy Hull, 3.910, 316.01; Mike Salinas,
3.946, 278.23 def. Justin Ashley, 4.476, 202.06; Clay Millican, 5.829, 200.32 def. Antron Brown, 6.514, 89.45;
QUARTERFINALS– Torrence, 3.763, 327.35 def. Millican, 3.806, 283.07; Hart, 3.768, 329.10 def. Salinas, 3.766, 328.62; Kalitta, 3.768, 324.83 def. Force, 3.833, 322.81; Langdon, 3.760, 322.58 def. Schumacher, 9.253, 65.40;
SEMIFINALS– Torrence, 3.725, 328.14 def. Kalitta, 4.108, 219.97; Hart, 3.712, 333.82 def. Langdon, 3.744, 326.16;
FINAL– Torrence, 3.741, 328.70 def. Hart, 3.749, 329.67.
AMUSING CAR:
ROUND ONE– Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.896, 330.80 def. Bobby Bode, Mustang, 9.066, 83.31; Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 4.076, 238.60 was unopposed; John Force, Camaro, 3.925, 326.24 def. Terry Haddock, Mustang, 13.006, 74.36; Ron Capps, Toyota Supra, 3.938, 328.86 def. Daniel Wilkerson,
Mustang, 4.055, 284.56; Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.121, 275.62 def. Jim Campbell, Charger, 5.336, 137.15; Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.324, 249.49 def. Dale Creasy Jr., Charger, 5.805, 122.38; J.R. Todd, Supra, 3.928, 318.24 def. Alexis DeJoria, Supra, 3.928, 328.62; Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.310, 218.94 def. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 4.402, 291.57;
QUARTERFINALS– Capps, 3.927, 328.30 def. Pedregon, 3.938, 322.81; Hagan, 3.943, 325.14 def. Tasca III, 3.968, 327.51; Force, 3.968, 324.28 def. Todd, 3.967, 321.58; Hight, 3.903, 330.72 def. T. Wilkerson, 3.972, 326.24;
SEMIFINALS– Capps, 3.884, 332.02 def. Pressure, 3.950, 328.46; Hight, 3.913, 327.59 def. Hagan, 3.945, 330.31;
FINAL– Hight, 3.911, 331.61 def. Capps, 3.908, 330.47.
PRO STOCK:
ROUND ONE– Deric Kramer, Chevy Camaro, 6.544, 210.21 def. Bo Butner, Camaro, 8.985, 100.77; Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.537, 211.79 def. Camrie Caruso, Camaro, Foul– Red Light; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.534, 210.70 def. Mike DePalma, Ford Mustang, 6.545, 210.93; Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.528, 210.67 def. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.618, 209.65; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.512, 210.87 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Mustang, 6.562, 210.41; Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.520, 211.43 def. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.573, 212.23; Kyle Koretsky, Camaro, 6.505, 211.00 was unopposed; Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.539, 211.39 def. Fernando Cuadra, Mustang, 13.528, 63.58;
QUARTERFINALS– Glenn, 6.564, 210.87 def. Stanfield, 6.561, 209.82; Enders, 6.522, 211.03 def. Coughlin Jr., 6.543, 210.77; Hartford, 6.529, 211.59 def. Anderson, 6.529, 210.67; Koretsky, 6.547, 210.80 def. Kramer, 6.551, 210.28;
SEMIFINALS– Glenn, 6.568, 209.33 def. Hartford, 14.716, 63.30; Enders, 6.533, 210.14 def. Koretsky, 6.541, 210.80;
FINAL– Enders, 6.535, 210.28 def. Glenn, Foul– Red Light.
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:
ROUND ONE– Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 7.030, 193.68 def. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, Broke; Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.772, 198.32 def. Ryan Oehler, 6.849, 198.06; Angie Smith, 6.812, 199.43 def. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 7.132, 184.50; Joey Gladstone, Suzuki, 6.754, 200.26 def. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki, 6.876, 196.10; Angelle Sampey, Suzuki, 6.734, 201.52 def. Malcolm Phillips Jr., Suzuki, 12.313, 68.66; Ron Tornow, 6.880, 193.99 def. Marc Ingwersen, 6.841, 195.08; Eddie Krawiec, Suzuki, 6.821, 199.61 def. Jianna Evaristo, Suzuki, 7.082, 160.94; Matt Smith, 6.776, 202.03 was unopposed;
QUARTERFINALS– Krawiec, 6.748, 200.29 def. Tornow, Foul– Red Light; M. Smith, 6.783, 200.56 def.
Clontz, 7.532, 130.94; Gladstone, 6.777, 198.85 def. A. Smith, 6.831, 198.52; Savoie, 6.786, 198.82 def. Sampey, 6.763, 198.52;
SEMIFINALS– M. Smith, 6.752, 201.76 def. Gladstone, 6.782, 198.15; Savoie, 6.818, 197.10 def. Krawiec, 6.777, 198.82;
FINAL– M. Smith, 6.756, 202.00 def. Savoie, 6.819, 197.77.
MADISON, Ill.– Point standings (leading 10) adhering to the 11th yearly NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, the 19th of 22 occasions in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series– Top Fuel
1. Justin Ashley, 2,305; 2. Steve Torrence, 2,291; 3. Brittany Force, 2,275; 4. Mike Salinas, 2,270; 5. Antron Brown, 2,262; 6. Josh Hart, 2,241; 7. Doug Kalitta, 2,217; 8. Clay Millican, 2,179; 9. Shawn Langdon, 2,162; 10. Austin Prock, 2,161; 11. Leah Pruett, 2126; 12. Tony Schumacher, 2118.
Amusing Car
1. Robert Hight, 2,404; 2. Ron Capps, 2,358; 3. Matt Hagan, 2,301; 4. John Force, 2,290; 5. Bob Tasca III, 2,234; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 2,187; 7. J.R. Todd, 2,185; 8. Tim Wilkerson, 2,175; 9. Cruz Pedregon, 2,159; 10. Jim Campbell, 2,085.
Pro Stock
1. Erica Enders, 2,427; 2. Aaron Stanfield, 2,307; 3. Kyle Koretsky, 2,274; 4. Troy Coughlin Jr., 2,270; 5. Greg Anderson, 2,267; 6. Dallas Glenn, 2,257; 7. Matt Hartford, 2,233; 8. Mason McGaha, 2,125; 9. (connection) Bo Butner, 2,117; Camrie Caruso, 2,117; 11. (connection) Fernando Cuadra Jr., 2095; Deric Kramer, 2095; 13. Cristian Cuadra, 2086; 14. Chris McGaha, 2054; 15. Fernando Cuadra, 2043.
Pro Stock Motorcycle
1. Matt Smith, 2,290; 2. Joey Gladstone, 2,269; 3. Angie Smith, 2,200; 4. Eddie Krawiec, 2,184; 5. Steve Johnson, 2,183; 6. Jerry Savoie, 2,182; 7. Angelle Sampey, 2,174; 8. Marc Ingwersen, 2,138; 9. Karen Stoffer, 2,109; 10. Ryan Oehler, 2,088.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Steve Torrence
Leading Fuel Winner
Capco Contractors Top Fuel Dragster
3.741 seconds, 328.70 mph
NOTE: Steve Torrence picked up his second Top Fuel triumph of the season when he won over Josh Hart thanks to his 3.741-second pass at 328.70 mph to close out the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Robert Hight Amusing Car Winner AAA Missouri Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car 3.911 seconds, 331.61 mph KEEP IN MIND: Robert Hight proceeded his 2022 prominence when he asserted his 8th win of the period many thanks to his 3.911-second at 331.61 miles per hour to gain
ruling champion Ron Capps at World Wide Technology Raceway for the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals. Erica Enders Pro Stock Winner Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro 6.535 seconds, 210.28 miles per hour KEEP IN MIND: Erica Enders prolonged her Pro Stock
factors when
she powered to a 6.535-second pass at 210.28 mph
to beat Dallas Glenn in the
last round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Matt Smith Pro Stock Winner Denso Auto Parts Buell 6.756 secs, 202.00 mph KEEP IN MIND: Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith took over the NHRA Camping World aims lead at World Wide Technology Raceway
when he won the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Smith’s 6.756-second pass at 202.00 mph sufficed to remove rival Jerry
Savoie in the final round at the 3rd race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. DANIEL PHARRIS GETS FIRST CAREER FUELTECH NHRA PRO MOD WIN AT ST. LOUIS RACE POWERED BY JERRY BICKEL RACE CARS Driver meetings as well as a selection of pictures are offered on the NHRA media website ST. LOUIS(Oct. 2, 2022)– Filling in for protecting globe champ Jose Gonzalez in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series provided by D-Wagon, rookie Daniel Pharris drove to his very first profession victory in the course on Sunday at&World Wide Technology Raceway as part of the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals. The event, which was powered by Jerry Bickel Race Cars, was the ninth of 10 races throughout the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series provided by D-Wagon. Pharris picked up the win in the final round went J.R. Gray went red, as Pharris went 5.883-seconds at 192.08 mph in the ProCharger-powered Q80 Camaro. It was simply the 3rd career start in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod
Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon for Pharris, however he was impressive throughout the weekend, going as quick as 5.673 at 251.134 in certifying. He after that ripped off factors leader Kris Thorne and Kevin Rivenbark to reach his very first career final round prior to grabbing the triumph against Gray to claim the win.”What an insane
day,”stated Pharris, that was likewise the No. 1 qualifier this weekend in St. Louis.”‘I’ve got the best team, the best car, the most effective crew principal in the nation. Jose said,’Go win this for me,’and we did it for him. It’s a group win for everyone and we’re just pleased to be right here.”Gray reached his initial final round this period and also the 3rd in his job by ripping off Topeka victor Justin Bond as well as Charlotte winner Stevie “Fast”Jackson. Heading right into the last race of the period, Thorne, who is seeking his first profession globe title in the course, holds a 65-point lead against multi-time globe champ Rickie Smith. Jackson is also 102 factors back. The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series offered by D-Wagon go back to action with its final race of the season as component of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, which happens Oct. 13-16 at the Texas Motorplex in Dallas. *** MADISON, Ill.– Final coating order(1-16)at the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The race is the nine of 10 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. PRO MODIFIED: 1. Daniel Pharris; 2.
JR Gray; 3. Steve Jackson; 4. Kevin Rivenbark; 5. Kris Thorne; 6. Khalid alBalooshi; 7. Doug Winters; 8. Justin Bond; 9. Mike Thielen; 10. Lyle Barnett; 11. Rickie Smith; 12. Stan Shelton; 13. Mike Castellana. MADISON, Ill.– Sunday’s final results from the 11th annual
NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The race is the ninth of 10 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Pro Modified– Daniel Pharris, Chevy Camaro, 5.883, 192.08 def. JR Gray, Camaro, Foul
— Red Light. MADISON, Ill.– Final round-by-round arise from the 11th yearly NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The race is the ninth of 10 occasions in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. PRO MODIFIED: ROUND ONE– Kevin Rivenbark , Chevy Camaro, 5.849, 245.94 def.
Stan Shelton, Ford Mustang, 9.427, 91.86; Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.906, 213.64 def. Mike Castellana, Camaro, 10.804, 63.51; Steve Jackson, Camaro, 5.711, 255.82 def. Lyle Barnett, Camaro, Foul– Red Light; Daniel Pharris, Camaro, 5.712, 248.29 was unopposed; Doug Winters, Chevy Chevelle, 5.776, 246.17 def.
Mike Thielen, Camaro, Foul– Red Light; Kris Thorne, Camaro, 5.749, 252.19 def. Rickie Smith, Mustang, 8.299, 107.46; JR Gray, Camaro, 5.719 , 250.51 def. Justin Bond, Camaro, 5.774, 229.24; QUARTERFINALS– Rivenbark, 5.854, 245.54
def. alBalooshi, Broke– No Show; Gray, No Time Recorded was unopposed; Jackson, 6.170, 172.56 def. Winters, Broke; Pharris, 5.714, 248.89 def. Thorne, 5.724, 252.05; SEMIFINALS– Gray, 5.769, 239.10 def. Jackson, 5.772, 253.61; Pharris, 5.724, 248.61 def. Rivenbark, 5.840, 245.09; FINAL– Pharris, 5.883, 192.08 def. Gray, Foul– Red Light. MADISON, Ill.– Point standings(top 10)following the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The race is the 9th of 10 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Pro Modified 1. Kris Thorne, 717; 2. Rickie Smith, 652; 3. Steve Jackson, 615; 4. Justin Bond, 494; 5. Lyle Barnett, 464;
6. Jose Gonzalez, 463; 7. JR Gray, 452; 8. Doug Winters, 380;
9. Mike Castellana, 342; 10. Mike Thielen, 339.
