Mike Edwards may have a 128 point lead over the rest of the NHRA Pro Stock field.

He may be on the verge of a 15^th low qualifying effort in 2009.

He could very well clinch the world championship on Saturday afternoon at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.

But those points, as impressive as they may be, aren’t enough to inspire Edwards to cut the competition any slack.

“This is Pro Stock and there’s no quitting in any of them,” said Edwards. “I promise you this is not over. They are still out there gunning for us. We're gotta keep focused and come out and race the track on Saturday.”

If he can gain 19 more points, he will clinch his second career NHRA championship. His first championship was earned in 1981 as a driver in the Modified eliminator division.

Edwards muscled his way to the top spot in both sessions and ended the day on top through the strength of a 6.623, 207.25. His run represents both ends of the track record.

“This has been quite a season and hat’s off to my guys,” Edwards said. “Ever since Richmond, they got fired up and have been working non-stop. They’ve found more power for us and it’s unbelievable what those guys are doing.”

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