Top Fuel Round One of Eliminations Saturday 4:55 p.m. Weather conditions: air temperature 58 degrees, relative humidity 44 percent, barometer 28.81 inches, adjusted altitude 1,477 feet, track temperature 74 degrees. It was cooling off quick and the track temperature with it.   The first pair out for Round One was the #2 car of Brett Harris and #15, Brendan Murry.                   No surprises here. Although Murry had some in the bank at the hit, the heavily favored Harris passed him by the tree and never looked back.                           At the other end Harris improved on his qualifying times and reset fastest speed of the meet. His 5.693 at 262.08 (Top Speed of the Meet) easily covered Murry's 6.144 at 205.19. Harris' incremental margins: 60ft(0.002), 330 ft(0.096), 660ft(0.165), 1,000ft(0.224). MOV: 0.3762 seconds (more than 100 feet).       The crew acknowledged the fans cheers.       Top Fuel Round Two of Eliminations (one week later) Saturday March 26: Due to conflicts two cars did not come back. Tony Bartone who had a commitment with his Big Show Alcohol Funny car at Vegas (which he won) and Mike McClennan who just passed. Also only a few fans and photographers retuned leaving the stands nearly empty and a huge lack of photos. After a weeks delay and more nasty weather the class eliminations were underway. After morning drizzle the pro cars took to the track just after noon. The temps etc. were similar to the previous Saturday.     Harris got ready for his match up with Howard Haight.                     Haight got a huge jump off the line (.034 to .108) but Harris made that up in the first 60 feet.         Harris' 5.769 at 257.53 was too much for Haight who clicked it early to a 5.968 at 217.60..9 68 at 217.60.     Top Fuel Semi-Finals   Pair two for the semis was Brett Harris and Jim Murphy - a classic match-up.   Next up it was Brett Harris and J           The Boss check out the track after Brett's burnout. Jack Harris watches the foot print as Brett backed   As always, Michael Beebe backed Murphy up.         Harris didn't have a great light but his .086 was a ton better than Murphy's .161. and it would make all the difference 1320 feet later.       Murphy played catch up all the way to the stripe and had they been racing 1340 feet he probably would have passed Big Red. The margin of victory was a scant .0133 seconds. Murphy had given away the best chance he may ever have to capture his elusive fifth March Meet crown.     In reflection Murphy stated, "It was very disappointing but was easier to take with the car running as well as it is. It dropped a cylinder against Harris from being too rich so it has some more in it. We pinched five pistons all weekend   Top Fuel Final       It didn't matter at all to Harris and White that the stands were all but empty - this was for the crown jewel of Nostalgia Top Fuel - it was the legendary March Meet and they both wanted it bad. It would have been the third MM title for Harris and would match his dads trio of wins. White, on the other hand, had never won this prestigious crown and really wanted to add it to his resume.                           White, who has struggled with being consistent on the lights, was on his game here and left fist by a bunch (.042 to .167) and never looked back.         White   Harris In hind sight (which we all love) Jack Harris said putting a whole new clutch assembly in for the finals was a mistake. It not only hurt Brett's reaction time but the cars performance as well.   Back to Qualifying Sessions   Check out the Nitro Thunder Race Schedule for upcoming events.