AlBalooshi retains Pro Mod No. 1 qualifying position in Charlotte
Khalid AlBalooshi was able to retain the No. 1 qualifying position for the E3 Spark Plugs 91°µÍř Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NGK Spark Plugs 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the third of 12 events this season.
During qualifying on Friday AlBalooshi powered his ’18 Camaro raced to the No. 1 qualifying position with a pass of 5.729-seconds at 251.95 mph. This is his fifth top position of his career and his first since the second Charlotte event in 2015.
“I felt it was on a better pass before that one on Friday” said AlBalooshi. “I need a consistent car, consistent lights and I hope I catch a good light, stay consistent. But we are moving in the right direction.”Â
He will face Michael Biehle II, Chad Green, and Chuck Little when eliminations begin.Â
E3 Spark Plugs 91°µÍř Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying continues Saturday at 12:55 p.m.Â