 Sportsmen racers were warming up Reynard International Raceway today in preparation for the funny car and pro stock racers who start qualifying tomorrow. Anthony Scott tells us why the Reynard races marks an important part in the season. As Ricky Bobby says, if you're not first, you're last. And with the NHRA season winding down, everyone is hunting for that top spot, including defending funny car champion Robert Hite. Well, I believe there's a target. Nobody wants to hear every race. This is your reigning funny car champion. But I also feel like we're in a good position to defend. And for Hite and a lot of drivers, the Reynard race marks an important part in the season. We're getting a lot of consistency and that's what you need this time of year. We only have this race in Indianapolis, then they reset the points for the final six races of the countdown. And so, you know, winning Reynard coming out of here gives you a lot of confidence. And for a couple of drivers in the pro stock division, they get a little home field advantage when they come to Reynard. It's the first place I've run down the racetrack, guys. So I have a lot of fond memories and just love coming back here and I'd like to get a win. It's home field advantage. I need that right now. It's so tight right now. The competition's so tight. Any extra extra benefit you can get. We've got it this weekend with the home field advantage, both Jason and I, so hopefully we could ride that all the way to the finish line. Jason Lyne currently sits in ninth in the pro stock standings, but feels confident he will make the countdown even though only the top ten qualify. I feel pretty comfortable that we're going to at least make the playoffs. It's a little bit of a different situation for me. We haven't had the greatest year by any means, but we're going to get off to a good finish and do it right here at the end. For Greg Anderson, he's come in second the last two years and knows that every point matters. You get bonus points the higher you're seated in the playoffs, so to bring that number one seat in would be a huge benefit to me. I've lost the last two championships by next to nothing, three points and two points respectively, so it just means everything. As the season winds down, a lot is on the line at BIR this weekend and the fans will be treated to some high octane fun. Reporting from Brandner, Anthony Scott, Lakeland News. Pro Stock qualifying is scheduled to start at 1.40 tomorrow and the funny cars will follow directly after. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.