Friday at the Grove

By Greg Gage

Teammates Greg Anderson and Jason Line go head-to-head in qualifying.

Jack Beckman finishing the year in the Matco Funny Car.

Tony Schumacher took Friday’s pole for Top Fuel.

Angelle Sampey took Friday’s pole and joined the 6-second club with a 6.939 and a new provisional ET record.

Greg Anderson took Friday’s pole in Pro Stock.

Jack Beckman waits to race.

Mike Ashley took Friday’s pole in Funny Car.

Mike Ashley launches with long header flames.

Melanie Troxel placed 10th on Friday.

The Top Alcohol Dragster of Mike Albert lost control and violently hit the wall. Albert was OK, but damage to the wall ended racing for the night. Here is the rest of the Mike Albert crash sequence.