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LEAH PRUETT, MADDI GORDON Battle Elite Top Fuel Field at Route 66

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May 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT competes in loaded Top Fuel field at Route 66, facing points leader Shawn Langdon who recorded NHRA’s fastest-ever 345 mph blast and defending champion Tony Stewart in Chicago.
  • Rookie MADDI GORDON makes her Route 66 debut in Top Fuel category during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, competing against four-time champion Antron Brown and hometown favorite Tony Schumacher.

UPCOMING:

  • Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals, May 14-17, Route 66 Raceway, Chicago
  • Qualifying rounds: Friday May 15 at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM CT; Saturday May 16 at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM CT
  • Eliminations: Sunday May 17 at 11:00 AM CT, FS1 coverage begins 5:00 PM ET

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LEAH PRUETT MADDI GORDON

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