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Originally Posted by Chris1529
Did they not even run the factory stock showdown during the pro eliminations?
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They did run first round during Pro eliminations but think they are so focused on keeping the live TV coverage going (they were broadcasting on the main FOX channel) that think they are risk averse to anything that could interfere. Seeing Falcone wreck his COPO (and saving Allen Johnson in the process) in first round I kind of understand their logic but they spool up so many interviews and segments to fill the dead time that it’s not very entertaining to watch unless you’re recording it so you can zip through it. Pleasantly surprised they showed as much Pro Stock as they did and Pro Mod was treated as second string just like FSS. Even with weather challenges I was surprised by the relatively empty stands. NHRA and NASCAR are lock step in figuring out how to keep driving away the fans.
Side note: kudos to Sterling for making a run and hated to see Cotten have problems after another great light and has anybody ever seen so many redlights? It apparently scared many because saw some very untypical late lights by some great racers.