Team Kalitta Pre-Race Report - Seattle (1 Viewer)

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Pre-Race Report

Event 16: NHRA Northwest Nationals
Pacific Raceways
Kent, Wash.
August 3-5​

Kalitta looks to end strong Western Swing on a high note
Seattle Highlights: One win (2014); Three finals (2003, 2000, 1999); One no.1 qualifier (2010)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Toyota Sonoma Nationals): Qualified ninth; Semifinalist (Defeated Steve Torrence in the first round and Clay Millican in the quarterfinals, lost to Tony Schumacher in the quarterfinals.)

2017 NHRA Northwest Nationals Recap: Qualified second; Quarterfinalist (Defeated Terry Haddock in the first round, lost to Terry McMillen in the quarterfinals)

Quotable: “We have had a solid Western Swing and I am excited to race with the Mac Tools team in Seattle. Our goal is the win.”

Career Stats: 473 starts; 646 round wins (ninth all-time); 44 wins (Fifth all-time in Top Fuel); 94 finals; 49 no.1 qualifiers (tied 14th all-time)

2018 Season: One Win (Pomona-I); Four finals (Pomona I, Charlotte I, Richmond, Denver); 23 round wins; fifth in the standings

Noteworthy: Kalitta would hit 650 career round wins with a race victory​

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Crampton plans to continue consistent run
Seattle Highlights: One no. 1 qualifier (2015)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Toyota Sonoma Nationals): Qualified 12th; First round loss (Lost to Brittany Force in the first round)

2017 NHRA Northwest Nationals Recap: Did not compete

Quotable: “We had a good weekend in Sonoma and I feel that we are tending in the right direction. Connie and my team are doing an awesome job and I believe success is coming.”

Career Stats: 93 starts; 85 round wins; Eight wins; 10 finals; Five no.1 qualifiers

2018 Season: One win (Gainesville); 10 round wins; 10th in the standings​

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Langdon looking to solidify Countdown berth
Seattle Highlights: Two finals (2015, 2012); One no. 1 qualifier (2013)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Toyota Sonoma Nationals): Qualified eighth; First round loss (Lost to John Force in the first round)

2017 NHRA Northwest Nationals Recap: Qualified eighth; First round loss (Lost to Mike Salinas in the first round)

Quotable: “I am proud of the Global Electronic Technology team. The car is running better and I am ready for Seattle. We are looking for round wins and the plan is to grow the gap from us to the 11th spot. We only have three races left before the Countdown begins and we want to secure our spot."

Career Stats: 220 starts; 257 round wins; 14 wins; 30 finals; 18 no.1 qualifiers (Funny Car stats: 15 starts; 10 round wins)

2018 Season: 15 starts; 10 round wins; ninth in the standings

Noteworthy: Langdon scored his first national event win here in 2002 National in Super Comp​

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Todd ready to rebound in Seattle
Seattle Highlights: One win (2015); One no.1 qualifier (2007)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Toyota Sonoma Nationals): Qualified 15th; First round loss (Lost to Jack Beckman in the first round)

2017 NHRA Northwest Nationals Recap: Qualified ninth; First round loss (Lost to John Force in the first round)

Quotable: “We are ready to get to Seattle and finish the Western Swing on a good note. Our DHL/WIX Filters Toyota showed promise in the first round last week and I feel confident about the changes Todd (Smith) and Jon (Oberhofer) made.”

Career Stats: 187 starts; 184 round wins; 13 wins; 23 finals; 9 no.1 qualifiers (Funny Car stats: 39 starts; Four wins (2017: Sonoma, Indianapolis, 2018: Las Vegas-I, Houston); Five finals (2017: Charlotte-I, Sonoma, Indianapolis, 2018: Las Vegas-I, Houston); 35 round wins)

2018 Season: Two wins (Las Vegas-I, Houston); 17 round wins; sixth in the point standings

Noteworthy: Todd scored his first no.1 qualifier here in Top Fuel in 2007​

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