Top Fuel low-bucker Terry Haddock should be out hunting a leprechaun. Right now, the struggling owner/driver can't seem to to buy an ounce of good luck. Haddock sat out the first round of qualifying for the Virginia NHRA Nationals to save money and was going to sit out second round until a check of the weather map revealed the possibility of rain washing out Saturday's activities.

Top Fuel low-bucker Terry Haddock should be out hunting a leprechaun. Right now, the struggling owner/driver can't seem to to buy an ounce of good luck. Haddock sat out the first round of qualifying for the Virginia NHRA Nationals to save money and was going to sit out second round until a check of the weather map revealed the possibility of rain washing out Saturday's activities.

All went well for Haddock until he did his burnout. Then his brakes failed. Unable to stop his dragster, Haddock coasted to the top end and received no time for his efforts. According to the rulebook, since Haddock did not stage the car, he would not be qualified for the event if both Saturday sessions are cancelled due to weather.

Without Haddock in the field, this will be the first national event this year without a full 16-car field of dragsters.

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