Michael Biehle II raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet, is the 10th of 12 races this season.

Biehle II powerd to the top spot in his ’67 Mustang when he posted a pass of 5.780-seconds at 256.89 mph.

“I knew the car was on a good run,” Biehle II stated. “The moment I let go of the button I was like, ‘this thing is hauling.’ The car has been doing great lately which gave us confidence today. I definitely think we can go faster tomorrow though.”  

Justin Bond is currently second with his run of 5.793 at 255.82, while Sideni Frigo is third at 5.795 at 256.89.

E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series qualifying continues Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (ET) at Texas Motorplex.
Friday's results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 33rd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, the ninth of 12 events in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations.

Pro Modified -- 1. Michael Biehle, Ford Mustang, 5.780, 256.89; 2. Justin Bond, Pontiac Firebird, 5.793, 255.82; 3. Sidnei Frigo, Chevy Camaro, 5.795, 256.89; 4. Mike Janis, Camaro, 5.808, 245.23; 5. Steven Whiteley, Camaro, 5.811, 250.64; 6. Chad Green, Chevy Corvette, 5.814, 247.47; 7. Khalid alBalooshi, Camaro, 5.818, 249.21; 8. Mike Castellana, Camaro, 5.820, 249.86; 9. Jeremy Ray, Corvette, 5.821, 247.02; 10. Rickie Smith, Camaro, 5.829, 247.84; 11. Steve Jackson, Camaro, 5.831, 246.48; 12. Jader Krolow, Corvette, 5.858, 248.80; 13. Todd Tutterow, Camaro, 5.871, 245.36; 14. Danny Rowe, Camaro, 5.875, 248.52; 15. Brandon Snider, Corvette, 5.880, 244.03; 16. Steve Matusek, Camaro, 5.882, 248.61.

Not Qualified: 17. Brandon Pesz, 5.887, 243.41; 18. Bob Rahaim, 5.918, 244.47; 19. Doug Winters, 5.925, 241.45; 20. Keith Haney, 5.933, 224.32; 21. Erica Enders, 5.962, 249.58; 22. Clint Satterfield, 5.999, 245.09; 23. Scott Oksas, 6.032, 243.24; 24. Pete Farber, 6.053, 202.55; 25. Jim Whiteley, 7.971, 134.54; 26. Rick Hord, 9.180, 93.16.