Best in the Desert held qualifying today for this weekend’s BlueWater Resort and Casino Parker 425. Dale Dondel posted the fastest time of 4 minutes, 46.393 second on the 5.5-mile course today. He edged out Robby Gordon (4:48.041) and Justin Lofton (4:51.130), who finished in second and third, respectively.

The fastest Class 1500 buggy today was Scotty Bailey (4:58.484). Cj Hutchins earned the second-fastest time in 1500 (5:00.410), while Harley Letner rounded out the top three (5:03.809).

The Parker 425 will kick off Saturday morning. Be sure to check back with Off-Road.com for a full race recap.

BITD BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425 Qualifying Results
Place - Driver - Class - Brand - Time
1. Dale Dondel (Class 1400), Racer Eng., 4:46.393
2  Robby Gordon (Class 1400), Chevy, 4:48.041
3. Justin Lofton (Class 1400), Jimco, 4:51.130
4. Luke McMillin (Class 1400), Ford, 4:52.405
5. Jason Voss (Class 1400), Ford, 4:52.703
6. Derrick Sproule (Class 1400), Race Eng., 4:54.665
7. Rob MacCachren (Class 1400), Ford Geiser, 4:56.817
8. Scott Bailey (Class 1500), Alumicraft, 4:58.484
9. Josh Daniel (Class 1400), Ford, 4:59.244
10. Carlos Lopez (Class 1400), Ford Geiser, 5:00.166
11. CJ Hutchins (Class 1500), Custom, 5:00.410
12. Tim Herbst (Class 1400), Smith Built, 5:01.186
13. Harley Letner (Class 1500), Custom, 5:03.809
14. Tracy Graf (Class 1400), Ford, 5:05.430
15. Gary Weyhrich (Class 1400), Ford, 5:05.438