NHRA drivers adapting to new length

Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel), above, and Tony Pedregon (Funny Car) grabbed the provisional pole positions in their classes in the first NHRA event where drivers in Top Fuel and Funny Car raced 1,000 feet instead of a quarter-mile. Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) notched provisional No. 1 spots at the standard length at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver. Need more? Go here to geek out on drag racing.

-- Michele Vincze
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