September 1, 2012 – Cayuga, ON – Incoming NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series points leader Larry Dobbs took the top qualifying spot today at the Canadian Funny Car Championships at Cayuga Dragway, in the process moving even closer to becoming the inaugural NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series presented by Ohsweken Speedway champion.
“Looking forward to tomorrow,” said an enthusiastic Dobbs. “It’s gonna be a really nice day, the air will be decent and the track is excellent. I feel great about tomorrow.” Dobbs didn’t go without his issues on the day though, experiencing some parts attrition during the burnout on his final qualifying attempt when the blower belt snapped. “I’m just so happy that belt broke tonight and not tomorrow, you know that’d be a real heartbreaker.”
Number two qualifier Dylan Hache made a tough decision to sit out the final qualifying session, despite needing the oh-so-important 
bonus points to have any shot at catching Dobbs in the standings, in order to make a gear ratio change in his transmission. “We came here to win this race. I think that’s (gear change in the transmission) is gonna help us on the E.T., we’ve got the horsepower, we’ve just gotta get the ratio right and get that E.T,” said Hache. “I think we’ve got a good chance tomorrow. I think we’ve got a fast car, we’ve just gotta do a little tinkerin around.”
Brian White from Cicero, New York made a single pass in the final qualifying session, after Dobbs broke, which showed good promise for the runner-up during the last event held at Cayuga in June. “Feelin a lot better that we at least made a run down the track and I think we’ve solved our issues. We’ll give ‘em a race tomorrow,” said White. “We did well here before and hopefully we can do it again.”
When asked about his chances at winning the championship, second place Vince Rastelli said, “Well, we’ve gotta try and go as fast as Larry’s been going and I think we’ve gotta go a couple rounds further than Larry tomorrow.” Rastelli and crew sheered a clutch stud during the second qualifying session, which kept them out of the third session, negating any bonus points they may have gained. The only saving grace for them is that Dobbs was unable to stage his car in the final session, keeping the points chase tight.
Eliminations for the NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series presented by Ohsweken Speedway get underway Sunday September 2nd at 1:00 PM.
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Photo Credit: Ian Sprague & Andrew Cruickshank
ABOUT THE NDRA
2012 marks the inaugural campaign for the NDRA and its Alcohol Funny Car Series presented by Ohsweken Speedway.
The Alcohol Funny Car division represents one of the most exciting groups of vehicles and competitors in all of motorsport. Reaching speeds of more than 250 miles per hour in less than six seconds over the quarter mile racing distance is just the beginning. These 3000 horsepower machines feature flip top carbon fiber bodies that often sport paint schemes and names as unique as the men and women who drive them.
With four events on the 2012 calendar, spread between two respected facilities, this will prove to be a landmark year for the NDRA, its competitors and fans.
The NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series is proudly presented by Ohsweken Speedway and supported by InSight Graphics & Design, Fast Entertainment Inc. and Canadian Drag Racer Magazine.
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