Hopefully we can make them say it four times tomorrow. Snap-on Tools driver Jim Bailey, who is qualified ninth and scheduled to race Steve Smith tomorrow, spent the day in Epping, N.H., qualifying for an IHRA race. He has told NHRA officials that he will compete at this event. Top Fuel results Behind the wheel of his Matco Tools-sponsored Kendall Oil Funny Car, Bazemore stunned the crowd in the opening session when he recorded the day's best lap of 4.847 seconds at 314.24 mph. But I won't get too excited until we prove we can do it over and over.
Consistency is the key.
We've had some incredible performances this year but nothing has been consistent. I'll tell you this right now, if we can run a bunch of 4.80s tomorrow then step back. The event's No. 2 qualifier, Jerry Toliver of the World Wrestling Federation racing camp, was the second quickest driver here today. He passed the scoreboards in 4.885 seconds at 311.70 mph. Castrol's John Force was also quick, carding a 4.897 at 302.55 mph.