NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Kenny Delco, the 1990 Gatornationals Pro Stock champ, reached the semifinals for the 12th time in his career following a 6.555 to 6.610 win against Shane Tucker in an action packed quarterfinal round. Delco’s path to the final round will go through Alex Laughlin, who made the best run of the round with a 6.507 in his holeshot win over Greg Anderson, who was slightly quicker at 6.506.

Pomona champ Bo Butner picked up his seventh round win of the season after Deric Kramer shook the tires and low qualifier Rodger Brogdon parlayed his success in qualifying to a win against fellow Texan Chris McGaha.

Semifinal matchups (lane choice first): Rodger Brogdon vs Bo Butner; Alex Laughlin vs. Kenny Delco.

[Round 1 recap]