BAYTOWN, Texas — Leah Pritchett broke the Top Fuel elapsed-time track record during the final qualifying session Saturday to take the top spot in the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
The defending event champion had a 3.680-second pass at 326.00 mph.
« We’ve been developing our confidence the last couple of races, » Pritchett said. « To be able to put it on the track is phenomenal. We know we need to be exceptional because our competition is exceptional. »
Robert Hight topped Funny Car qualifying, and Greg Anderson led the Pro Stock field. Hight had a 3.894 at 317.27 in a Chevrolet Camaro, and Anderson remained on top Saturday with his Friday pass of 6.492 at 213.00 in a Camaro.
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