Angelle Sampey and the Michalek Brothers Racing team continued to make progress with their Hangsterfer\u2019s\/FVP\/Mission Foods A\/Fuel dragster, racing to a semifinal finish at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.<\/p>\n
Sampey opened Top Alcohol Dragster qualifying in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with a 5.836-second pass at 182.55 mph, placing her No. 11 after the first session. The three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion made a significant improvement during the second round, powering to a 5.415 at 270.10 mph.<\/p>\n
In the final qualifying session, Sampey delivered her quickest pass of the weekend, clocking a 5.340 at 267.43 mph to secure the No. 10 starting position.<\/p>\n
The opening round of eliminations came later Saturday, with Sampey facing Nick Spiegel. Sampey gained the starting-line advantage, but Spiegel quickly moved ahead before his car went silent near half-track. Sampey drove back around him to earn the win with a 5.409 at 269.73 mph.<\/p>\n
In round two, Sampey lined up against John Haley. She was first off the starting line and never trailed, recording a 5.346 at 271.19 mph to defeat Haley\u2019s 5.891 at 197.86 mph and advance to the semifinals.<\/p>\n
Sampey\u2019s pursuit of her first Brainerd Wally ended against Melanie Johnson when she left the starting line before the Tree activated, handing the automatic win to Johnson.<\/p>\n
\u201cThird round against Melanie, I just went,\u201d said Sampey. \u201cI knew I needed a really good reaction time because she usually cuts a really good light, but I left before the Tree. It\u2019s one of those things that\u2019s going to happen every once in a while. Fortunately, it hasn\u2019t happened a whole bunch, and I hope to make sure it doesn\u2019t happen again. Brainerd bites again.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are making strides with my Hangsterfer\u2019s\/FVP\/Mission Foods A\/Fuel dragster. We learned a couple of really good lessons this weekend with our clutch setup and the timing, and my team is feeling really confident going into Indy. I know we have what it takes. I just have to keep my head straight and stop worrying about wanting it so badly because I think that played a part today. I wanted this win more than I have wanted one in a really long time. We\u2019re going to Indy cool as a cucumber, take everything we learned this weekend with us, and we\u2019re going to do well,\u201d Sampey said.<\/p>\n
Sampey and the Michalek Brothers Racing team will now prepare for the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Sept. 2-7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.<\/p>\n
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