MOPAR Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil
Event 5 of 24 (Houston)
Houston Raceway Park
Baytown, Texas
April 12-14, 2019
Houston Event Highlights:
- Two-time event champion (2008, 2014)
- Raced to his career-first Top Fuel victory in 2008
- Three-time runner-up
- Top Fuel (2010, 2012)
- Pro Stock Motorcycle (2004)
- Two-time No. 1 qualifier
- Top Fuel (2009)
- Pro Stock Motorcycle (2001)
2018 Houston Recap:
Qualified fifth; First round exit (defeated by Terry McMillen in E1)
Last Event (Las Vegas I):
Qualified ninth; First-round exit (defeated by Mike Salinas, Billy Torrence in E1)
2019 Season Statistics:
Two round wins; Ranked tenth in points
Career Statistics:
410 races; 66 wins (16 Pro Stock Motorcycle); 49 No. 1 qualifiers (11 PSM)
Quotable:
“My first Top Fuel win was at Houston back in 2008, so that track always brings back great memories. I still remember racing Larry Dixon, a champion and one of the drivers I always looked up to, in the finals there. To beat him in the finals was a moment I’ll never forget. Houston is one of those tracks that’s a lot of fun to go to. Looking forward to getting down there. They’ve made some great track improvements. It’s one of those races I just feel comfortable at.”