NHRA Friday: Sixth on Friday, Warren Johnson Aims High for Saturday in Atlanta

Friday Qualifying Results		

Sixth on Friday, Warren Johnson Aims High for Saturday in Atlanta

Event: 24th annual Summit Racing Equipment Nationals
Location:  Atlanta Dragway
       Commerce, Georgia
Day/Date: Friday May 14, 2004

Warren Johnson opened the defense of his 2003 Summit Racing Equipment Nationals title in fine fashion during Friday's first day of qualifying.  In each of the two sessions, Johnson was among the quickest cars in his lane, with his best effort of 6.830 seconds with a top speed of 201.97 mph placing the GM Performance Parts Grand Am in the sixth position midway through qualifying.  Despite the solid effort, WJ set his sights on improving his standing during Saturday's final attempts.

"We're fairly pleased with today's performance.  Our GM Performance Parts Grand Am made two solid runs today, and was one of the quickest cars in the right hand lane in the second session.  After analyzing the data, we have a few adjustments that we will make in the morning, and I see no reason why we can't move up to at least second or third.  Overall, I'd say we're in pretty good shape."

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