In case you missed it, July 18th marked the
beginning of the 35th annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Morrison,
Colorado. As you may know, Gates is a
proud sponsor of the John Force Racing team and they must have been feeling the
local Gates support because 3 of the 4 drivers in the finals for
Top Fuel Dragster and Top Fuel Funny Car were members of the Johns Force Racing
Family (Brittany Force, John Force, and Robert Hight).
The Top Fuel Dragster final had Brittany Force racing J.R.
Todd. Brittany went into the race
hungry for her first Top Fuel Dragster national win and was poised to do so
with her confidence and exceptional race car however she was outrun after what
appeared to be a loss of power in a few cylinders. Brittany is quickly becoming one of the best
drivers in Top Fuel Dragster and it won’t be long before she and her entire
team take home John Force Racing’s first Top Fuel Dragster Wally.
The Top Fuel Funny Car final pitted two of the best drivers
in the field in John Force and Robert Hight against one another. This was set to be a great drag race with John
Force and Robert Hight qualified number 1 and number 2 respectively and John
setting a track record during the first days qualifying sessions. Robert was able bring home the Wally with a stellar
pass while John was unable to maintain traction and went up in smoke around the
330 ft. mark. This was Robert’s 5th win of the season and he is now firmly atop the Top Fuel Funny Car points and
with this win also clinched a spot in the Top 10 Countdown to the
Championship. Robert’s winning pass and post-race
interview can be seen HERE in which Robert thanks the Gates Corporation for
helping him get another win.
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