Congratulations to Steve Torrence, Johns Force and Shane Gray on their victories in Vegas! Congratulations to Antron Brown, his Matco crew and DSR on their 2016 Top Fuel Championship! Brown clinched with one race remaining when Steve Torrence defeated Doug Kalitta who was Brown’s closest competition.
TOP FUEL
Steve Torrence (Torrence Racing) defeated J.R. Todd (Kalitta) in the Final round. Torrence defeated Leah Pritchett (DSR) and Todd defeated newly crowned Champion Antron Brown (DSR) in the Semi’s.
FUNNY CAR
In the Father-Daughter battle, John Force came out on top getting Courtney Force in the Final round. The Force duo knocked off Matt Hagan and points leader Ron Capps (BOTH DSR) in the Semi’s.
PRO STOCK
Shane Gray defeated another Gray Motorsports engine driven by Drew Skillman in the final. Gray defeated #1 qualifier Greg Anderson (KB / Summit Racing) and Skillman got by points leader Jason Line (KB / Summit Racing) in the Semi’s.
NEXT UP: Auto Club Finals in Pomona 11/13/16
NHRA 2016 COUNTDOWN
TOP FUEL – All 10 competitors use Bryant Racing Crankshafts
- Antron Brown – CHAMPION
- Steve Torrence -157
- Doug Kalitta -168
- Brittany Force -216
- Shawn Langdon -172
- J.R. Todd -229
- Leah Pritchett -247
- Tony Schumacher -249
- Clay Millican -349
- Richie Crampton -354
FUNNY CAR – 9 of the 10 competitors use Bryant Racing Crankshafts
- Ron Capps
- Matt Hagan -86
- Tommy Johnson Jr -113
- Jack Beckman -151
- John Force -159
- Del Worsham -173
- Courtney Force -212
- Robert Hight -233
- Tim Wilkerson -284
- Alexis De Joria -362
PRO STOCK – 4 competitors (confirmed) use Bryant Racing Crankshafts
- Jason Line
- Greg Anderson -19
- Shane Gray -94
- Vincent Nobile -138
- Drew Skillman -161
- Bo Butner -163
- Chris McGaha -257
- Allen Johnson -287
- Jeg Coughlin -355
- Erica Enders -365
