LEAH PRUETT Eyes Seattle Victory as TSR Heads to Pacific Raceways
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July 24, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- LEAH PRUETT enters Seattle third in Top Fuel points with only one opening-round loss through 11 races, bringing momentum from semifinal finish at Sonoma and consistent top-half qualifying performances all season.
- PRUETT’s season highlight came winning postponed New England Nationals at Bristol—her first victory since returning from maternity leave—plus earning two No. 1 qualifying positions demonstrating elite-level speed.
- Seattle represents final outing for PRUETT’s American Rebel Light Beer livery scheme. She’s seeking redemption after 2018 runner-up finish that came down to .004-second margin of defeat.
- With 15-car Top Fuel fields standard in 2026, PRUETT emphasizes importance of No. 1 qualifying position’s strategic advantage while applying Sonoma lessons to Pacific Raceways setup approach.
UPCOMING:
- NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways – July 24-26, 2026
- Nitro qualifying Friday 2:30 PM and 5 PM PT, Saturday noon and 2:30 PM PT
- Final eliminations Sunday 10 AM PT, FOX broadcast 4 PM ET
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Robert S. Miller originally appearing on moparinsiders.com
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