On March 20, 1992, during qualifying for the NHRA Gatornationals, Bernstein became the first driver to exceed 300 mph in a quarter-mile pass. Driving the Budweiser King Top Fuel dragster, Bernstein achieved a remarkable 301.70-mph run. Crew chief Dale Armstrong had previously guided Bernstein to the first 260- and 270-mph runs in Funny Car.
