Dallas Glenn had hoped for a victory in his return to Pacific Raceways in Kent for the 34th Flav-R-Pac National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals.<\/p>\n
Glenn, 31, who grew up in Covington and graduated from Kentwood High School, won his first race but lost in the quarterfinals of the Pro Stock division drag races July 29-31. He had the seventh fastest qualifying mark.<\/p>\n
“Quarterfinal finish for the RAD Torque Systems #Camaro!” Glenn posted on Facebook. “Really wanted a win in front of the home crowd but nothings gonna wipe the smile off our face after the RAD sponsorship extension. Pro Stock is life!”<\/p>\n
Glenn, who was the 2021 NHRA Rookie of the Year, posted on July 30 that RAD Torque Systems announced it would sponsor him for a minimum of two more years.<\/p>\n
“Dan and Tammy Provost are the racer’s racer,” Glenn said about the sponsorship. “Thank you so much for your continued belief in our team! We love you guys.”<\/p>\n
This marked the first appearance for Glenn as a pro at Pacific Raceways. He lives in Mooresville, North Carolina.<\/p>\n
“It’s kind of surreal running Pro Stock at Pacific Raceways,” Glenn posted on Facebook. “Running Pro Stock, especially here, has been a dream since I was a little kid and here we are. Really cool!”<\/p>\n
Glenn lost to Erica Enders in the quarterfinals. Enders had a time of 6.594 seconds to 6.663 for Glenn. Glenn had the starting line advantage, but Enders chased him down just past half track to take the win.<\/p>\n
Enders advanced to the championship, where she lost to Troy Coughlin Jr., who grabbed his first career win.<\/p>\n
Glenn defeated Matt Hartford in round one with a time of 6.617 and a high speed of 206.10 mph. Glenn had the starting line advantage and held on for the victory.<\/p>\n
The Northwest Nationals was the 13th race in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. There are only a few races left before the “Countdown to the Championship” in September, where the top 10 drivers in their class advance to the final championship.<\/p>\n
Glenn ranks fifth in the points standings. Enders is first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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