12), so a few win lights here would be a very welcome sight.
Oddly enough, Millican is still fighting for a spot in the Top 10 (he’s currently No. The dark horse: We like Clay Millican and the Part Plus team in this spot because they’ve historically run well in Denver and of course, they recently enjoyed a big win Chicago. Force also has a runner-up finish here in 2014. Antron Brown does have a solid history of success at Bandimere Speedway with three wins in four finals since 2009 so this might be a good time to look at the Matco Tools team.įinally, JFR teammates Brittany Force and Austin Prock are a threat to win any race, regardless of venue so they’re also among our contenders. Honestly, the TSR dragster should be a co-favorite along with Torrence so it wouldn’t at all be surprising to see them race in the final round.Īshley hasn’t had much success in Denver but then again, he hasn’t raced here much so he’s certainly not out of the running for a fifth win this season. Oh, and Pruett is riding a big wave after winning the most recent event in Norwalk. The contenders: Outside of Torrence, we really like Leah Pruett, who not only races a Dodge backed dragster, but is also the defending event winner. Torrence is also just 97 points behind leader Ashley in the standings so a big showing here could close the gap significantly.
A winner here in 2015, 2019, and 2021, Torrence and his crew chief, Richard Hogan, seem to adapt quickly to the unique conditions in Denver.
Then again, this is Denver, and few drivers have enjoyed as much success here as Steve Torrence and his Capco crew. The favorite: Under normally circumstances, we’d probably have Justin Ashley at the top of this list since he’s done better than anyone else this year and seems to be at the top of his game when it comes to driving. To that end, we’re picking Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith as our pre-race favorites. It’s sometimes best to go with past Denver performances, and a few other variables. At this stage of the season, normally easy to go with the championship leaders or those who have recently been hot, but oftentimes, those two things don’t matter in Denver. That same uniqueness applies to good old Tricky Tipster as he attempts to handicap the Denver field each year. Almost everything, from the breathtaking views offered by Bandimere Speedway to the thin air that confounds even the smartest crew chiefs, makes it different.
To suggest that the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is a unique event would be a massive understatement.
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