Larry Dixon takes over lead in NHRA top fuel standings

Larry Dixon took over the lead in the NHRA top fuel standings and set a track record in qualifying on Friday at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona.
The last time the NHRA was in Pomona, in for the season opener in February, Dixon did not qualify for the elimination rounds on Sunday. For the time being, he has the fastest car with one more day of qualifying to go.
He is also in pursuit of his third NHRA top fuel championship. He holds a one-point lead over Tony Schumacher, a six-time NHRA top fuel champion and winner of the past five top fuel championships.