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LEAH PRUETT Charges to Finals in Top Fuel at NHRA Northwest Nationals

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July 27, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT methodically advanced through eliminations Sunday at Pacific Raceways, pushing Doug Kalitta’s operation to the limit in the Top Fuel final before settling for runner-up honors at the Northwest Nationals.
  • The TSR Racing driver capped the Western Swing with momentum, acknowledging the strong qualifying ladder required focus from burnout to finish while maintaining the team’s aggressive mentality against quality opposition throughout eliminations.
  • PRUETT’s finals appearance secured significant FOX network coverage plus multiple FS1 and FS2 replay slots, generating national visibility as she confirmed championship contention remains within striking distance heading into the next event swing.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Northwest Nationals Finals Replay – Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET on FS2
  • NHRA Northwest Nationals Finals Replay – Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 6:00 PM ET on FS2
  • NHRA Northwest Nationals Finals Replay – Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:30 PM ET on FS1

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