Joey Tanksley made his trip to the NHRA U.S. Nationals worthwhile as he drove his A/Dragster to the No. 1 qualifying position after two sessions on Thursday.

After jumping out to an early lead with a -.59 under performance, the Greenwell Springs, La.-based driver became the first driver in the eliminator to go six-tenths under his index with a -.606, 6.414 performance. Todd Patterson was .011 behind in second with a -.595, 7.895 effort against the A/Super Modified Automatic standard.

Joey Tanksley made his trip to the NHRA U.S. Nationals worthwhile as he drove his A/Dragster to the No. 1 qualifying position after two sessions on Thursday.

After jumping out to an early lead with a -.59 under performance, the Greenwell Springs, La.-based driver became the first driver in the eliminator to go six-tenths under his index with a -.606, 6.414 performance. Todd Patterson was .011 behind in second with a -.595, 7.895 effort against the A/Super Modified Automatic standard.

Dan Jacobs held on to the Super Stock top spot as no one could come close to his -1.290 hit under the GT/G index. Leonard Mattingly was second with his GT/HA entry.

Larry Hill also was untouchable in second day qualifying as his incredible -2.217 run under the V/Stock index.