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Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday Preview

Welcome to Day 2 of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where final qualifying today will set the fields for Sunday's final eliminations.
06 Apr 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Las Vegas

Welcome to Day 2 of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where final qualifying today will set the fields for Sunday's final eliminations.

Mike Salinas grabbed the qualifying lead Friday in Top Fuel as he seeks what would be just the second No. 1 qualifying berth of his career. With 15 cars entered, the No. 1 qualifier will get a bye in the first round, so there's every reason for Salinas -- and everyone -- else to battle hard for the top spot.

Tim Wilkerson is halfway to his first No. 1 in Funny Car in almost two years, but even the popular privateer doubts that his 3.895 will remain No. 1 through the final two qualifying sessions.

Red-hot Bo Butner, winner of two of the season's first three races, has his Camaro in the No. 1 spot in Pro Stock but Jeg Coughlin Jr., Rodger Brogdon, and Alex Laughlin are breathing down his neck for the low qualifier crown.

Hector Arana Jr. leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle field with a 6.88, nearly three-hundredths in front of national speed record holder Matt Smith and the Harleys of Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines. Nineteen bikes are attempting to make the 16-bike field.

You can stay up to date by keeping it on NHRA.com all day for round-by-round recaps, features on your favorite drivers, and more. That’s not the only way you can stay in touch with NHRA during the event. If you’re coming out to Las Vegas today, check out the full event schedule. Mello Yello qualifying sessions are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Watching from home? We’ve got the TV schedule for you, too. NHRA.tv subscribers can watch the live feed here.

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