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ERICA ENDERS, ANGIE SMITH Dominate Route 66 NHRA Qualifying Sessions

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May 15, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ERICA ENDERS secured provisional No. 1 in Pro Stock with a 6.542 at 209.92 mph, her first top qualifier since 2024, shaking off early-season struggles while sitting uncharacteristically seventh in points heading into elimination rounds.
  • ANGIE SMITH dominated both Pro Stock Motorcycle sessions, clocking 6.738 at 200.17 mph on her Denso Buell, positioning for her second top qualifier in four races as Matt Smith Racing continues qualifying dominance.
  • Top Fuel’s MADDI GORDON impressed with 3.738 at 335.32 mph, earning provisional second after making pair of 340-mph runs in Valdosta, showcasing rookie sensation’s consistency at elite level competition.
  • LEAH PRUETT qualified fifth in Top Fuel with 3.756 at 335.15 mph while ALEXIS DEJORIA sits 10th in Funny Car at 3.994 after competitive Friday sessions at Route 66 Raceway.

UPCOMING:

  • Saturday qualifying continues at 12 p.m. CT at Route 66 Raceway
  • Sunday final eliminations for Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ERICA ENDERS ANGIE SMITH MADDI GORDON LEAH PRUETT ALEXIS DEJORIA

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Official Release originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com