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LEAH PRUETT, ERICA ENDERS, ANGIE SMITH Lead Women at U.S. Nationals

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September 5, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT clocked 3.772 at 326.24 mph to sit third in Top Fuel qualifying, positioned behind Tony Stewart in the championship hunt at Indianapolis.
  • ERICA ENDERS, defending Indy Pro Stock champion, posted 6.661 at 206.67 mph for second place, chasing Greg Stanfield’s provisional pole position heading into Saturday’s qualifying sessions.
  • ANGIE SMITH returned strong after Pro Stock Motorcycle’s two-month hiatus, running 6.905 at 196.64 mph for second behind husband Matt Smith at The Big Go.
  • JASMINE SALINAS and IDA ZETTERSTROM cracked Top Fuel’s top seven with runs of 3.776 at 329.91 mph and 3.809 at 328.46 mph respectively in the 22-car field.
  • ALEXIS DEJORIA qualified fourth in Funny Car’s 23-car field with a 3.947 at 329.26 mph, while JULIE NATAAS made the show in 15th position.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying – Saturday, September 5, 2026, 12:30 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
  • NHRA U.S. Nationals Final Eliminations – Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LEAH PRUETT ERICA ENDERS ANGIE SMITH JASMINE SALINAS IDA ZETTERSTRÖM ALEXIS DEJORIA JULIE NATAAS

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