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Century Mark Success! Sep 24, 2023 // NHRA Event FC Results // editorAppearing in his 100th career Funny Car final round, Robert Hight made the Pep Boys Nationals event one to remember, picking up his 64th victory thanks to an incredible pass of 3.854 at 330.39 in his Cornwell Tools/AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS to defeat Chad Green in the championship round.
Robert Hight raced in his career 100th final round in NHRA and emerged a winner during the Pep Boys Nationals. It also sent Hight into the lead by three points over Ron Capps, as the three-time world champion won at Maple Grove Raceway for the second straight year to kick off the Countdown to the Championship.
It was also Hight’s third win this season, as the veteran raced past Jim Campbell, Matt Hagan and Capps to get to the finals, posting a string of incredible runs during eliminations. His thrilling win against Hagan, where Hight went 3.852, came by a mere .001, and he went 3.861 against Capps before taking down Green to celebrate for the third time in 2023.
In a superb second round race – Robert Hight edged Matt Hagan out by a scant .001 win margin. “This car is running good at the right time and we did exactly what we needed to do today,” Hight said. “But we have to stay focused on the task at hand. We learned a lot of things, but we have to keep working and keep our heads down because it’s not going to get any easier. You’re probably going to have to win three, maybe four times in the Countdown to win a championship, so we can’t get too carried away yet. It was a job well done by this team this weekend and we’re excited about that, but it takes major work to win a championship.
“That race against Hagan, when it’s that close, it can go in either direction. You’ve got to be mentally prepared and ready against all these guys. We’re thrilled to win and we can use it as a confidence-builder, but we have to continue to work hard.”
Green reached his second final round this season, also moving to fifth in points, thanks to round wins against Terry Haddock, Tim Wilkerson and No. 1 qualifier Bob Tasca III.
Chad Green continued his surging career in the FC class – with a strong R/UP finish. 
Bob Tasca III had another strong season event – going to the “final four”. 
Matt Hagan ran a sizzling 336.15 mph to set top speed. 
Pep Boys Nationals FC Class Racing Summary
WIN: Robert Hight 3.854 secs 330.39 mph (Career win #64)
R/UP: Chad Green – 3.928 secs 327.27 mph
Low ET: Robert Hight – 3.852 secs
Top MPH: Matt Hagan – 336.15 mph
Bump: 5.022 secs
Entries – 17 cars
Posted with files by NHRA Communications & Bruce Biegler
Photos by Steve Embling & Dave DeAngelis
Link to the LMLCMedia Pep Boys Nationals event photo gallery: HERE
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