Hagan tops Funny Car qualifying in N. Hampshire

EPPING, N.H. — Humorous Automobile factors chief Matt Hagan took the No. 1 qualifying place Saturday for Tony Stewart Racing on the NHRA New England Nationals.

Hagan’s Friday run of three.878 seconds at 332.51 mph in a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat stood up Saturday throughout the closing two classes for his second straight No. 1 qualifier and third of the season.

“We have had an incredible season, and this Dodge is operating sturdy,” Hagan stated. “Tony provides us the elements and items, and he expects outcomes, so we’re attempting to offer it to him. It was actually cool to show the nook and never be capable to get down the halfway due to all of the individuals. I like seeing that. To have a sold-out crowd is superb, and these people are popping out in droves, and I like to be a part of it. That is fantastic climate for quick situations, and hopefully tomorrow can be a superb day, too.”

Steve Torrence was the quickest in Prime Gasoline, and Dallas Glenn topped the Professional Inventory subject.

Torrence’s track-record run of three.664 at 329.50 from Friday stood by for the four-time defending season champ. Glenn picked up his first No. 1 qualifier of the 12 months and second total with a 6.543 at 209.33 in a Chevrolet Camaro on Friday.