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LEAH PRUETT Powers to Semis, MATT HAGAN’s Fiery Exit at Potomac Nationals

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June 4, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT delivered seven consistent laps, qualified 3rd at 331.12 mph, defeated Spencer Massey and Will Smith before falling to Doug Kalitta in semifinals, maintaining her position near top of Top Fuel points standings.
  • MATT HAGAN, four-time Funny Car champion, qualified 6th at 326.87 mph but suffered dramatic mid-track engine explosion on live FOX broadcast against Austin Prock, handling the adversity with championship composure and humor.
  • JOHN HALL piloted the full-season primary-sponsored Pro Stock Motorcycle, qualified 3rd with 6.739 seconds, defeated Charles Poskey in Round 1 at 199.82 mph before falling to Jianna Evaristo 6.778 to 6.746 in Round 2.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA New England Nationals – Epping, New Hampshire – June 5-7, 2026 – Eliminations LIVE on FOX 3 PM ET Sunday, June 7

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

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