Fresh off his victory in Norwalk, John Hall is on the verge of a massive moment in his Pro Stock Motorcycle career after going a career-best 6.717 at 201.76 on his American Rebel Beer Buell on Friday at Pacific Raceways. Should that hold, the veteran would earn his first career No. 1 qualifier, just weeks after getting his first victory in 12 years with his triumph in Norwalk.
On Friday, the run was good enough to win the $1,500 and the Deecell “After Low Qualifier” award, which was certainly good enough for the first day of racing for Hall. He posted a pair of strong runs as he looks to keep rolling after his huge victory last month.
“I could have probably gone close to that in the first round, but I screwed up, so we knew it had power, we knew it was fast, and I just went out there and did it,” Hall said. “I knew the air was good. I knew the tune-up was going to be good. I think I got every bit of it on that run.
“Matt and Angie [Smith] have done a lot of work and a lot of research. This bike just wasn’t running in the beginning of the season. They couldn’t figure out why. They spent a lot of time and money and effort to get this bike to where it is, and now it’s fast, obviously.”
Gaige Herrera is currently second after going 6.721 at 201.76 and Matt Smith’s 6.733 at 201.88 has him third.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. John Hall, Beull, 6.717, 201.76; 2. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.721, 201.07; 3. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.733, 202.21; 4. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.735, 199.73; 5. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.774, 197.80; 6. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.789, 200.29; 7. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.846, 197.94; 8. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.854, 194.27.
Qualifying continues at 12:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
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