LEAH PRUETT, MATT HAGAN Chase Hardware At NHRA’s Biggest Weekend

September 3, 2026

• LEAH PRUETT posted career-best 341.08 mph speed at Brainerd, logged quickest elimination pass at 3.702 seconds, advanced to semis. Monday test session focused on long-term Dodge projects despite battling illness all weekend.
• PRUETT owns 2018 Factory Stock Showdown Indy win but still hunting elusive Top Fuel Big Go trophy. Finished runner-up in 2020 with 3.703-second ET. Points-and-a-half format creates crucial playoff positioning opportunity.
• MATT HAGAN enters as Funny Car points leader with three 2026 wins including recent Brainerd victory. Extended remarkable streak to 14 consecutive seasons with multiple victories. Won 2016 U.S. Nationals, owns five Indy No. 1 qualifiers.
• HAGAN has multiple trophy shots: No. 2 seed in PlayNHRA All-Star Callout after 2022-2023 runner-up finishes, Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge entry, regular-season championship potential. Over $350K total prize money available across weekend competitions.
• Don Schumacher recruited HAGAN at 2008 U.S. Nationals after outqualifying DSR veterans, launching championship Funny Car career. Set track records in 2017 with 3.799-second pass at 338.77 mph during fifth Indy pole position.

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