The Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Drag Racing Las Vegas Nationals event ended in a Round 2 loss for Alexis DeJoria, Driver of the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry Funny Car.
Alexis qualified in the No. 8 position with a 3.936 E.T. at 327.27 mph. She faced J.R. Todd in the opening round of eliminations, taking the win with a 4.054 second, 320.97 mph performance to Todd’s losing 9.752 ET at 77.54 mph. A matchup with Gary Densham resulted in a Round 2 loss for Alexis DeJoria, who’s red light 4.052 at 319.67 mph pass was disqualified, allowing Densham’s run of 4.551 at 190.73 to advance to the semifinals.
We definitely had a good setup in the heat for race day. It looked like we were headed to a semifinal, quite possibly. Unfortunately, I left a little too early in the second round and got a red light for us. We’re going to stay and test on Monday. I’ll just get out there, make runs, hit the tree and shake it off.”
NHRA Countdown to the Championship Points Standing
Alexis DeJoria and the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry Funny Car leave Las Vegas with 154 NHRA championship points, ranking them 12th in Funny Car points standings.
