Doug Kalitta overtakes Brandon Bernstein in Top Fuel qualifying at Brainerd

Kalitta overtakes Bernstein in Top Fuel

BRAINERD, Minn. — Doug Kalitta took the top qualifying spot in Top Fuel at the NHRA Nationals on Saturday.

His pass of 3.842 seconds at 305.49 mph moved him past overnight leader Brandon Bernstein.

Ashley Force Hood held on to her place atop the Funny Car ranks with a run of 4.102 seconds at 302.55 mph.

Mike Edwards was first in Pro Stock at 6.644 seconds, and Andrew Hines led Pro Stock Motorcycle with a track-record run of 6.915 seconds.