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NHRA Las Vegas: JULIE NATAAS, ERICA ENDERS Battle at Sin City

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November 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JULIE NATAAS faced Jordan Vandergriff in Funny Car eliminations at Las Vegas, with Vandergriff advancing past her en route to the title round win over Ron Capps.
  • ERICA ENDERS fell to eventual winner Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock eliminations, with Glenn going on to extend his championship lead to 87 points heading into Pomona.
  • ANGIE SMITH competed in Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations, falling to points leader Richard Gadson, who carries a 55-point lead over Gaige Herrera to the Pomona finale.
  • The Pro Stock Motorcycle final between Gadson and Herrera was postponed due to high winds; the showdown moves to Pomona’s third qualifying session on Nov. 14.

UPCOMING:

  • In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, Pomona — Pro Stock Motorcycle postponed final round (third qualifying session, 1 p.m. PT, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026)

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by SPEED SPORT Staff originally appearing on speedsport.com