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Spencer Hyde Powers Through to Thunder Valley Nationals Quarterfinals
Highlights
- Spencer Hyde qualified No. 4 at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
- Hyde defeated Cruz Pedregon in first elimination round.
- Lost quarterfinals to Austin Prock with a 4.001-second run.
- Team gained stability, targeting upcoming Norwalk NHRA Nationals.
- Norwalk race set for June 25-28, marking NHRA’s 75th anniversary.
Spencer Hyde advances to the quarterfinals at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, converting strong qualifying into meaningful race-day pace.
Hyde secures the No. 4 slot with a 4.030-second, 319.07 mph run. On a newly resurfaced track, he improves steadily after a volatile opening session across the field.
Five of six passes land, with the lone miss close to representative pace. That reliability signals a stable baseline from crew chief Jim Head and the group.
Round one brings Cruz Pedregon, whose car fails to launch. Hyde clocks a clean 4.001 at 316.52 mph, yielding valuable data despite the uncontested nature.
The quarterfinal turns on margins. Hyde repeats a 4.001 and lifts speed to 323.50 mph, but Austin Prock edges it with a 3.986 at matching top speed.
Hyde notes being slightly slow on the tree as Prock delivers a benchmark 3.98-level pass.
The weekend tightens Hyde’s setup window. Low‑4.0s arrive repeatably, underlining a package that now needs incremental gains and crisp execution to convert.
Bristol’s fresh surface makes early runs unpredictable. Hyde’s upward trend reflects controlled power delivery and clutch balance through the middle of the track.
The Head Contractors and Engineers operation looks settled. Hyde says he feels stronger than the previous two weekends, building on earlier outings this month.
Next is Norwalk, a heat‑sensitive challenge significant to Hyde and Jim Head given regional ties. The event runs June 25–28 as NHRA marks its 75th anniversary.
Norwalk hosts the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals from June 25–28 during NHRA’s 75th year.
Prock’s benchmark confirms the class pace sits in the high‑3.9s. Hyde’s consistent low‑4.0s can contend if reaction time and early numbers improve together.
Hyde’s No. 4 qualifying came with a 4.030 at 319.07 mph on Bristol’s new surface.
With stability banked at Bristol, Hyde targets momentum into Norwalk and the broader 2026 NHRA season, aiming to translate pace into deeper Sunday progress.
Visual Summary
#4 Qual
Hyde ??
VS
Champ
Prock
4.001s
323.5 mph
323.5 mph
3.986s
323.5 mph
323.5 mph
Hyde’s Weekend Consistency ?
1
2
3
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5
6
5 / 6 runs dialed in
Eyes Set on Norwalk ?
Home race,
family in the stands,
NHRA 75th Anniversary
Hyde aims higher with momentum.
Watch the blue car go for glory!
family in the stands,
NHRA 75th Anniversary
Hyde aims higher with momentum.
Watch the blue car go for glory!
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Next Up: Norwalk, June 25-28
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