BRANDON BERNSTEIN LOSES BY NARROW MARGIN IN LAS VEGAS
<img src="http://www.nitromater.com/gallery/files/5/b_bernstein.jpg" alt="b_bernstein" align="right"borders="0"/>
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2) – Brandon Bernstein came to “The Strip” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday morning upbeat, optimistic and ready to race in the ACDelco Nationals.
Having solidified the No. 8 qualifying spot (3.864/313.00 mph), he and No. 9 qualifier Clay Millican were the first pair to roll to the starting line. It was a close race, but Millican edged Bernstein for the round win. The numbers for Bernstein: .063-second reaction time with a 3.872-second elapsed time at 312.93 miles per hour vs. Millican’s .035-second reaction time with a 3.878-second elapsed time at 311.85 miles per hour.
“ Brandon ’s reaction time was very respectable,” said team owner Kenny Bernstein.
“With tune-ups so evenly matched, Clay’s exceptional reaction time was enough to get him to the finish line first.”
ESPN2 NHRA drag racing color commentator Mike Dunn said he’d take a .063-second reaction time any day.
“I guess all you can say is that we were on the wrong end of a good race,” lamented Brandon . “It’s been a frustrating season.
“We’re looking for a good showing at Pomona to send Tim and Kim (Richards) off to retirement on a high note.”
Bernstein is seventh in NHRA Top Fuel point standings.
<img src="http://www.nitromater.com/gallery/files/5/b_bernstein.jpg" alt="b_bernstein" align="right"borders="0"/>
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2) – Brandon Bernstein came to “The Strip” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday morning upbeat, optimistic and ready to race in the ACDelco Nationals.
Having solidified the No. 8 qualifying spot (3.864/313.00 mph), he and No. 9 qualifier Clay Millican were the first pair to roll to the starting line. It was a close race, but Millican edged Bernstein for the round win. The numbers for Bernstein: .063-second reaction time with a 3.872-second elapsed time at 312.93 miles per hour vs. Millican’s .035-second reaction time with a 3.878-second elapsed time at 311.85 miles per hour.
“ Brandon ’s reaction time was very respectable,” said team owner Kenny Bernstein.
“With tune-ups so evenly matched, Clay’s exceptional reaction time was enough to get him to the finish line first.”
ESPN2 NHRA drag racing color commentator Mike Dunn said he’d take a .063-second reaction time any day.
“I guess all you can say is that we were on the wrong end of a good race,” lamented Brandon . “It’s been a frustrating season.
“We’re looking for a good showing at Pomona to send Tim and Kim (Richards) off to retirement on a high note.”
Bernstein is seventh in NHRA Top Fuel point standings.
