QUICK FACTS: Robert Hight wins Mile-High Nationals

QUICK FACTS: Robert Hight wins Mile-High Nationals

MORRISON, Colo. (July 23) – Quick facts following Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS driver Robert Hight’s victory in the Mile-High Nationals on Sunday at Bandimere Speedway:
This is Hight’s 38th career NHRA Funny Car victory in his 60th final. He has at least one victory in each of his 13 seasons on the circuit.
Hight has one victory in three final-round appearances in 2017.
Prior to Sunday’s race, Hight’s most recent victory came in Gainesville, Fla., in 2016.
Hight defeated Tommy Johnson Jr. in the finals. He is now 16-11 against Johnson and 3-0 in final rounds.
Hight’s last victory against Johnson came in the second round at Englishtown earlier this season.
This marks Hight’s fourth victory at Denver in his fourth final. He is now 29-9 in elimination round races at Denver.
The victory was the 249th Funny Car victory for John Force Racing.
Hight’s victory marks the 253rd overall victory for John Force racing (249 Funny Car, four Top Fuel).
Hight won the race from the No. 3 qualifying position. It marks the ninth victory for Hight in 12 finals after qualifying No. 3.