NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Mike Salinas led Top Fuel with a 3.747 at 296.24, further proving the strength of the Scrappers Racing team entering the 2019 season. Coming off the back of a 3.747 on Thursday, Salinas picked up nearly .05 second Friday to solidify his partnership with Alan Johnson and new crew chief Brian Husen. 

Robert Hight made a pair of killer passes Friday to take over the top spot, running a 3.863 at 326.87 as his best pass. J.R. Todd continued his great run at preseason testing in his DHL Toyota Camry while his teammate, Shawn Langdon, also impressed with new co-crew chief Del Worsham on board the Global Electronic Technology Funny Car. 

Preseason testing continues on Saturday and we’ll be there to bring you more coverage. Here are the stories you may have missed from today’s action:

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Here are the top runs through the first two days of action:

TOP FUEL

Steve Torrence - 3.689, 328.78

Billy Torrence - 3.731, 325.14

Jordan Vandergriff - 3.738, 325.85

Mike Salinas - 3.747, 296.24

Antron Brown - 3.769, 293.73

Doug Kalitta - 3.78, 289.07

Richie Crampton - 3.78, 275

Brittany Force - 3,831, 259.71

Scott Palmer - 3.921, 242.50

Clay Millican - 4.925, 242.65

Greg Carrillo - 5.057, 142.94

Jim Maroney - 10.972, 46.22

FUNNY CAR

Robert Hight - 3.863, 326.87

J.R. Todd - 3.868, 324.36

Shawn Langdon - 3.905, 327.35

John Force - 3.942, 311.13

Matt Hagan - 3.959, 319.22

Bob Tasca III - 3.972, 310.20

Chad Green - 4.090, 252.80

Jonnie Lindberg - 4.169, 242.67

Cruz Pedregon - 4.377, 200.11