July 23, 2021 - Bobby Cottrell after a burnout in the Austin and O’Brien Racing Team Funny Car. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Lynette Brown smoking the tires. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - A classic Chevy Nova parts the crowd during a return to the pits after a run. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Chris Davis Funny Car pits between rounds. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - “Voodoo Child” fuel altered in the staging lanes. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Russell Lopeman and his Chevy Nova in the staging lanes. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Walt Austin Racing Team funny car in the pits between rounds. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Mike Peck prior to staging. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - “Explosive Rod Shop” driver, Mark Sanders, gives the thumbs up to the crowd. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Andy Racus smokes the Chevy Nova’s tires prior to staging. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - NHRA Hall of Fame inductee Al Young waits in the staging lanes. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - “Nitro Bob” warms the tires during Friday evening competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Kevin Youngs approaches the water box in his classic Anglia. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Austin and O’Brien Funny Car Team walk Booby Cottrell through the water box. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Chris Davis Funny Car pits just after a run at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - John Uzbasic in his Top Sportsman/Pro Mod 37 Chevy Coupe. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - A crew member for Chris Davis gives the go ahead to stage. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Dan Feighner smokes the tires in his 1968 Chevy Camaro. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Walt Austin Racing Nostalgia Funny Car slowing after a burnout. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Bobby Cottrell backs up after a burnout for a Friday night run. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The body for Kris Krabill’s Funny Car “Screamer” is lowered onto the chassis preparing for a Friday evening run. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The altered “Direct Deposit” in the pits during Friday’s competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Andy Racus Chevy Nova at the starting line during Friday’s competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The “Nitro Bob” Fuel Altered rolls to the water box. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Pontiac GTO “Thunder Road” rests in the pits at Pacific Raceways. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Dan Feighner leaves the starting line during Friday’s competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The 1955 Chevy “Dennis The Menace” at the water box. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Walt Austin Funny Car team works in the pits between rounds. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Russell Lopeman burns the tires in the “Magician” Chevy Nova. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The staging lanes after the call for “Hot Rod 1” during Friday’s competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Chevy Vega Wagon burns the tires at the water box. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Austin and O’Brien Funny Car Team communicates at the starting line. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Car Chief Jana Warnke backs up John Uzbasic for staging. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The 37 Chevy Pickup “Explosive Rod Shop” of Mark Sanders sits in the staging lanes during Friday competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Tim Boychuk’s Nostalgia Funny Car team prepare for a Friday evening run. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - The Nostalgia Funny Car of Mike Peck rolls into the staging lanes. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Nostalgia funny cars sit in the staging lanes during Friday evening competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.

July 23, 2021 - Kevin Youngs smokes the tires in his classic Anglia during Friday competition. Photo by David Stenhouse.