BRISTOL, Tenn. -- John Force topped Funny Car qualifying Friday night in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
The 70-year-old Force had a 3.911-second run at 326.95 mph in a Chevrolet Camaro SS in the second session.
"We're learning and I really thought that there would be a number of cars that would step up," the 16-time season champion said. "Especially Jimmy Prock (Robert Hight's crew chief) and I thought he would run an .88 or something. Our car went though, and it was really hunting down there. Tomorrow is a new day but I'm excited for my guys.