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LEAH PRUETT Holds Third In Points After Route 66 Semifinal Run

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May 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT advanced to semifinals at Route 66, defeating Clay Millican and Will Smith before losing traction against Antron Brown. She maintains third in Top Fuel points despite throttle cable failure after early tire smoke.
  • PRUETT candidly addressed semifinal loss, taking full responsibility for pedaling the throttle too aggressively in sensitive track conditions. Her TSR Dodge team continues developing a package for later season momentum building.
  • ALEXIS DEJORIA edged Matt Hagan in semifinals with a 4.006-second pass versus his 4.061. DeJoria overcame Hagan’s starting line advantage to win at the finish in one of the day’s closest matchups.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LEAH PRUETT ALEXIS DEJORIA

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Robert S. Miller originally appearing on moparinsiders.com