WEATHER STOPS PEP BOYS NATIONALS
Torrence Opposes Schumacher in Semifinal When Racing Resumes
Team CAPCO
Competition Capsule
From the 38th Pep Boys Nationals at Reading, Pa.
STEVE TORRENCE
Qualifying position/performance: No. 4 at 3.698 seconds, 333.99 miles per hour.
Qualifying bonus points: Three for quick time in Q3.
Race finish: Advanced to the semifinals
Current points position: Second
Race detail: Beat Mike Salinas, 3.701, 325.45 mph to 3.739, 332.59 mph, and Antron Brown, 3.701, 325.45 mph to 3.639, 332.59 mph. Will race Tony Schumacher when racing resumts Monday, the winner to oppose Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuel final.
Competition Capsule
From the 38th Pep Boys Nationals at Reading, Pa.
STEVE TORRENCE
Qualifying position/performance: No. 4 at 3.698 seconds, 333.99 miles per hour.
Qualifying bonus points: Three for quick time in Q3.
Race finish: Advanced to the semifinals
Current points position: Second
Race detail: Beat Mike Salinas, 3.701, 325.45 mph to 3.739, 332.59 mph, and Antron Brown, 3.701, 325.45 mph to 3.639, 332.59 mph. Will race Tony Schumacher when racing resumts Monday, the winner to oppose Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuel final.
Veteran Doug Kalitta awaits the winner of that epic showdown between drivers who, between them, have won 12 Top Fuel championships.
The No. 4 qualifier at 3.698 seconds, Torrence opened Sunday with a quality win over championship contender Mike Salinas, 3.701 to 3.739 seconds.
In the quarter finals, racing against close friend and fierce rival Antron Brown, the 54-time tour winner rode a second straight 3.701 to victory, earning a measure of payback for his loss two weeks ago in the final round of the U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis, Ind.
If Torrence and his CAPCO team can win out on Monday, they can take over the point lead from regular season champion Justin Ashley and his Phillips Direct team. Ashley, who won six races in regular season and was the No. 1 qualifier at Maple Grove, was upset by Schumacher in round two.
Top Fuel – Steve Torrence, CAPCO Contractors dragster, versus Tony Schumacher, SCAG Power Equipment dragster, winner to race Doug Kalitta, MAC Tools dragster.
Funny Car –Ron Capps, NAPA Toyota Supra versus Robert Hight, Cornwell Tools/AAA Chevy Camaro; Bob Tasca III, Motorcraft Ford Mustang, versus Chad Green, Bond-Coat Ford Mustang.
Pro Stock – Erica Enders, Melling Performance Chevy Camaro, versus Matt Hartford, Total Seal Chevy Camaro; Kyle Koretsky, Lucas Oil Chevy Camaro, versus Troy Coughlin Jr., JEG’s Chevy Camaro.
NHRA CAMPING WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
TOP FUEL
(With one semifinal and the final round yet to be run in the 38th Pep Boys Nationals)
1. Justin Ashley, Farmingdale, N.Y., Phillips Connect dragster 2182
2. Steve Torrence, Kilgore, Texas, CAPCO Contractors dragster 2159, 2179 or 2199
3. Doug Kalitta, Saline, Mich., MAC Tools dragster 2143 or 2163
4. Leah Pruett, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Mobil 1 dragster 2135
5. Antron Brown, Pittsboro, Ind., Matco Tools dragster 2133
6. Brittany Force, Aberdeen, N.C., Flav-R-Pac/ Monster Energy dragster 2118
7. Mike Salinas, San Jose, Calif., Scrappers Racing dragster 2064
8. Austin Prock, Pittsboro, Ind., Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist dragster 2058
9. Tony Schumacher, SCAG Power Equipment dragster 2055, 2075 or 2095
10. Clay Millican, Drummonds, Tenn., Parts Plus dragster 2050
11. Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Air Careers dragster 2048
12. Josh Hart, Ocala, Fla., R+L Carriers dragster 2031
Next Scheduled CAMPING WORLD TOUR Event:
15th NHRA Carolina Nationals
Sept. 22-24, 2023
ZMax Dragway
Charlotte, N.C.
TOP FUEL
(With one semifinal and the final round yet to be run in the 38th Pep Boys Nationals)
1. Justin Ashley, Farmingdale, N.Y., Phillips Connect dragster 2182
2. Steve Torrence, Kilgore, Texas, CAPCO Contractors dragster 2159, 2179 or 2199
3. Doug Kalitta, Saline, Mich., MAC Tools dragster 2143 or 2163
4. Leah Pruett, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Mobil 1 dragster 2135
5. Antron Brown, Pittsboro, Ind., Matco Tools dragster 2133
6. Brittany Force, Aberdeen, N.C., Flav-R-Pac/ Monster Energy dragster 2118
7. Mike Salinas, San Jose, Calif., Scrappers Racing dragster 2064
8. Austin Prock, Pittsboro, Ind., Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist dragster 2058
9. Tony Schumacher, SCAG Power Equipment dragster 2055, 2075 or 2095
10. Clay Millican, Drummonds, Tenn., Parts Plus dragster 2050
11. Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Air Careers dragster 2048
12. Josh Hart, Ocala, Fla., R+L Carriers dragster 2031
Next Scheduled CAMPING WORLD TOUR Event:
15th NHRA Carolina Nationals
Sept. 22-24, 2023
ZMax Dragway
Charlotte, N.C.
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About CAPCO Contractors Inc.
Capco Contractors, Inc. is a family owned-and-operated construction company specializing in the oil and gas industries. A proud American company based in Texas with clients around the world, Capco was founded in 1995 by Billy Torrence and initially operated from a small office and one job-site trailer with a staff of only 12 employees. From those humble beginnings, Capco Contactors, Inc. has developed into a full-service pipeline company, capable of all aspects of pipeline work including site work, creation of compressor stations, mainline pipeline construction and pipeline integrity projects. It employs more than 200 people with main offices in Henderson, Texas.
Capco Contractors, Inc. is a family owned-and-operated construction company specializing in the oil and gas industries. A proud American company based in Texas with clients around the world, Capco was founded in 1995 by Billy Torrence and initially operated from a small office and one job-site trailer with a staff of only 12 employees. From those humble beginnings, Capco Contactors, Inc. has developed into a full-service pipeline company, capable of all aspects of pipeline work including site work, creation of compressor stations, mainline pipeline construction and pipeline integrity projects. It employs more than 200 people with main offices in Henderson, Texas.
