Updated: October 3, 2009, 5:36 PM ET
Dixon takes pole; Arana sets mark
MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- Larry Dixon raced to his third consecutive and seventh No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday, topping the Top Fuel field in the O'Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Dixon powered his dragster to a 3.810-second run at 318.99 mph.
In Funny Car, Robert Hight, held the lead with a 4.074 at 310.70, setting a track record for time and speed. In Pro Stock, Mike Edwards held his lead with a 6.552 at 210.18 mph, setting a track record.
Hector Arana was the quickest in Pro Stock Motorcycle history, with a performance of 6.851 at 195.03 mph.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
