The information I just read still shows the cut off as being 9.25 and if you cant make the show.. then you get a refund and enter into either Super Pro or Pro..

Sounds like a cant lose situation...

http://www.matslv.com/2007/drag_race.shtml#1

EDIT

I now see the 8.53 or faster.. its not until you click on a different page.. But I would still try to enter into Q16.. even if you dont make the cut, you get preferred parking..

http://www.moparsatthestrip.com/catalog/...40260be628395c7