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LEAH PRUETT, ERICA ENDERS Start Strong At 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals

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September 5, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT opened strong at Indy, posting 3.772 at 326.24 mph for provisional third in Top Fuel’s stacked 22-car field as regular-season title battles intensify at drag racing’s biggest event.
  • ERICA ENDERS, defending U.S. Nationals Pro Stock champion, sits second after Friday’s lone night session with 6.661 at 206.67 mph, matching points leader Greg Anderson’s ET but edging him on speed.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA U.S. Nationals Final Qualifying – September 6-7, 2026
  • NHRA U.S. Nationals Eliminations – September 7, 2026
  • PlayNHRA All-Star Callout – September 6, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LEAH PRUETT ERICA ENDERS

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.dragzine.com