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PRITCHETT AND CAPPS CAPTURE VICTORIES AT SPRINGNATIONALS

BAYTOWN, Texas - Leah Pritchett piloted her Papa John’s dragster to the Top Fuel victory Sunday at the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This was Leah’s third win of the season and moved her into first place in Top Fuel, defending Funny Car champion Ron Capps also earned a win at the NHRA SpringNationals outside of Houston.

Pritchett raced a 3.781-second pass at 321.96 mph to defeat Steve Torrence who ran a 3.787 at 322.11 in his Capco Contractors dragster. This is Pritchett’s fourth career victory and third of the season.

“Our goal was to leave as the points leader and that was not easy at all,” said Pritchett, who takes over the points lead with the victory. “Going into the final we said this is our bounce back and we’re going to keep it interesting. Never been in a position to really be counting points and I know it is early in the season, but I’m definitely enjoying that.” Read Full Article

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