In Nitro Harley, Canadian Mike Scott led the way with a 6.617-second pass at 180.24 mph. Alvin Kobernusz, from nearby Manly, Iowa, was second with a 7.103 at 187.50 and Rocky Jackson was third.
Nitro Harley – 1. Mike Scott 6.617, 180.24; 2. Alvin Kobernusz 7.103, 187.50; 3. Rocky Jackson 7.579, 177.35; 4. Mark Cox 7.849, 188.99; 5. Lyle Newton 8.220, 137.89; 6. Larry Brancaccio 10.687, 84.55; 7. Randal Andras 11.210, 128.63; 8. Jay Turner 12.044, 69.33