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ROBERT HIGHT CONTINUES POINTS LEAD INTO FIFTH RACE OF THE SEASON

ROBERT HIGHT CONTINUES POINTS LEAD INTO FIFTH RACE OF THE SEASON

Las Vegas, Nevada (April 6, 2016) - Robert Hight qualified his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS third this past weekend with a pass at 3.935 seconds, 325.37 mph right behind teammate Courtney Force. He picked up five bonus points for his team for being quickest of Q1 and second-quickest of Q4.

On Sunday, Hight was able to pick up a win over veteran Jeff Arend. Hight had the second quickest elapsed time of the first round and faced Alexis DeJoria in round two. Their elapsed times at the finish line were almost identical, but the Auto Club team came up short. The margin of victory was 0.0027 seconds, approximately 15 inches.

Las Vegas Results
Q1: 4.007 ET at 320.89 mph
Q2: 3.980 ET at 320.05 mph
Q3: 12.195 ET at 72.28 mph
Q4: 3.935 ET at 325.37 mph
E1: 3.989 ET at 322.27 mph
E2: 4.004 ET at 320.20 mph

Funny Car Standings
1. Robert Hight, 341
2. John Force, 294
3. Ron Capps, 289
4. Del Worsham, 283
5. Jack Beckman, 271
6. Courtney Force, 265
7. Chad Head, 236
8. Alexis DeJoria, 233
9. Tim Wilkerson, 221
10. Matt Hagan, 150