ESPN.com · Mar 13, 2021
Ron Capps tops NHRA opening day at Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Ron Capps topped the first round of Funny Car qualifying Friday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series' season-opening Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
Capps had a pass of 3.895 seconds at 329.02 mph in a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
"It just feels great," Capps said. "It's almost like we can dial in a bracket car here so far. I'm honestly tickled. We already knew this was a great car. There's not a lot I can do other than be myself and drive the car the best I can. Unloading with a provisional No. 1 qualifier is great. What a perfect time to go up and show up."
Steve Torrence led in Top Fuel, Erica Enders in Pro Stock and Angelle Sampey in Pro Stock Motorcycle.