Brittany Force takes Monster Energy Top Fuel
dragster to No. 6 for Mile-High Nationals

DENVER (July 22) – Brittany Force took the Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster to the No. 6 qualifying position for Sunday’s Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

And she’s hoping changes to her car and a new approach to the race weekend will put her in good position to win in the mountainous air in central Colorado.

Force’s best pass in four attempts came during the second qualifying session Friday evening, in which she ran 3.782 seconds at 318.84 mph. She recorded two other sub-four second runs, impressive at a track which sits more than a mile above sea level.

“Coming into the weekend, we’ve made a lot of changes, mostly to my seat and my view on things, and everything seems to be working,” Force said. “I’m putting my focus in different places than I used to, and really it’s about driving the car because you love it and staying positive.

“We’ve had a great weekend, ended up No. 6. I’m ready to take on the day, go some rounds, and end up in the winner’s circle.”

Force will face No. 11 Terry McMillen in the first-round of Sunday’s race. Force has already faced McMillen three times this season, winning each matchup.

Eliminations begin at 11 a.m. Mountain time, with television coverage on Fox beginning at 1 p.m. Mountain.

4-Second Reads:

Qualifying Round 1 (Left Lane): 3.806 seconds/313.44 mph; strong run for quickest time at that point (No. 2 of session and No. 2 overall; two bonus points)
Qualifying Round 2 (Right Lane): 3.782 seconds/318.84 mph; another strong run for the Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster (No. 4 of session and No. 4 overall; no bonus points in session and two bonus points overall)
Qualifying Round 3 (Right Lane): 13.039 seconds/54.28 mph; car went up in smoke right at the light and she coasted to the finish (No. 15 of session and No. 4 overall; no bonus points in session and two bonus points overall)
Qualifying Round 4 (Left Lane): 3.873 seconds/320.43 mph; good pass despite losing cylinder early (No. 8 of session and No. 6 overall; no bonus points in session and two bonus points overall)
This marks the first time this season and ninth time in her career Force has qualified No. 6. The last time Force qualified No. 6 was last season at Seattle. She is looking for her first career victory from the No. 6 position.
This marks the first time Force has qualified No. 6 at Bandimere Speedway. Her career-best remains No. 3, which came in 2013 and 2015.
Force’s matchup against Terry McMillen marks the 15th time the two will compete against each other and fourth time this season. Most recently, the pair matched up in June in Norwalk. Force holds a 13-1 advantage all-time, and 3-0 record this season.