Here in Bradenton the weather is just about perfect with a slight breeze and plenty of sun with temps in the low 70's. The heads up qualifying is set to begin around 2 PM after the bracket time trials.

Adam Flamholc hails from Sweden and will be racing this weekend and then shipping the car back to Europe. Adam run in Pro modiified and qualified for the Gator Nationals earlier this year in a different car. Power comes from the former 738 ci engine from Killer Instinct Racing Avenger.

Mike Fratena pulled a high wheelie last night in qualifying witch smashed up the oil pan. The pan has been replaced this AM and Attliio from AA Performance is busy welding up the control arm brackets on the rear housing.

A new look with a forward facing scoop for Enrique Perez running in the new X275 class this weekend.

Another X275 racer is Sean Snodgrass, he lost a converter bushing in the transmission last night and were just getting it buttoned back up late this morning.

John Alberigi lost an engine last night in his JAR sponsered Funny Car. They made an engine swap after sending rods out the bottom on the other bullet.

Mike Freeman and crew were just finished up with scaling the car when i stopped by. They have installed Brian Goss' TFS Hi Port engine for this race and fitted the 380 ci SBF with an F1R Procharger after running the F1C previously. The new blower should be good for about 150 more horsepower.

Chad Opaleski brought out his in the process of paint 66 Chevelle to play int he Drag Radial class this weekend. The plan is to repaint the car red.

Carlton Thompson brought out his Limited Street car to BMP for the first time after the new rules are in effect allowing him to come play in Florida. Thompson has been a top contender in ORSCA's Limited Street class for several years now.

Bill Evens runs the Top Alcohol Dragster. The class will be running the full 1/4 mile this weekend. Evens is currently second of three cars that ran last night's session.

Robin Samsel leads the TAD Field with a 5.41 @ 261

Scott Brasket is leqading the Pro Mod field after two round with a 6.12 @ 229. Right behind him is "Fast" Frank Cersosimo fresh of his win at PBIR's Citrus Nationals last weekend. Jimmy Keen put the turbocharged Mustang in third so far.

The Automatic Pro Mod's run the 1/8th mile ehre this weekend and Ronnie Davis put up a 4.10 @ 180 to lead the field.

Rob Wells' 4.30 is more than enough to lead the OL 10.5 class today. Brett Newell from Lake Wales sits second so far with a 4.81 @ 155.

Eight cars made the call for first round of Radial Tire. Mel Nelson leads the field with a nice 4.58 @ 173 ahead of Scott Husted's 4.71 @ 164

John fernandez leads the X275 field in it's race debut at the Snowbirds this year. he is driving the Team Lopez car this weekend. Eric Kenward sits secoind in Bruce Roberts Mustang with a 5.13 @138. In fact the top three drivers are not in their own cars. Corey Berry is driving for Robert Coady and qualified with a 5.16 @ 135.

Neil Young put his 1988 T Bird on the poll in 6.50 with a 6.50 flatin the 22 car field so far. This class is another one with rule changes allowing in back half cars for the first time this year.

Shawn McNaughton led teh 7.50Index class with a 7.504 but he broke on his burnout in the final session.

Dave Marcus jr. took over thenumber one spot in 5.50 index.

After managing only a 5.23 in the first session today Clint Lonon ripped off a 5.01 ! 139 to take over the top qualifier from Fernandez, who also improved to a 5.08. Mike Freeman nailed down third with a 5.12 with a 141 MPH blast good for best MPH.

The only improvement in Radial Tire came from Chad Opaleski who improved his ET from a 4.95 to .85. He stayed in 5th position though.

Wells improved to a 4.26 to keep top qualifier in OL 10.5 while Eddie Whitlow managed a 4.64 @ 155 to jump up to second.

Davis kept his top qualifier position from the previous session but halvor Hansen Jr. was able to improve to 4.14 @ 177 to grab second from Ray Schuler.

Bissassar laid down a 5.82 @ 237 to take the top position in Open Outlaw while Tom Wirth held down second with a decent 6.11 @ 224.

Tony Pugliese jumped up to the second qualifier with a 6.28 @ 221 knocking Cersosimo back. Keen improved as well, just enough to keep his third spot with a 6.42 @ 221.

Bill Evans strugled in the second qualifying session kicking the tires off however he improved big time to a 5.26 @ 281 in the final session to take top qualifier. Bruce Horner moved up too third with a 5.62 @ 148 on his last hit. Lucas shut down early with a 7.61 @ only 117.

Radio Rage played after the racing from 8 -10 PM cranking out some contemprary rock hits and older classic tunes.