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Hagan Takes Points Lead at Brainerd; LEAH PRUETT Breaks 341 MPH Barrier

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August 24, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT broke the 341 mph barrier with her Rush Truck Centers Dodge, posting 341.08 mph in first-round victory over Will Smith—her quickest speed ever and round’s fastest time.
  • PRUETT advanced to Top Fuel semifinals despite lifting throttle after front-wheel stand against Langdon, ultimately falling to rookie MADDI GORDON by just 0.006 seconds in tight 3.770 vs 3.776 battle.
  • PRUETT sits third in Top Fuel standings with Countdown berth secured. GORDON defeated Tony Stewart in quarterfinals before edging PRUETT, showcasing rookie’s breakthrough performance at Brainerd.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, September 4-7, 2026
  • Dodge Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, September 18-20, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LEAH PRUETT MADDI GORDON

brainerd international raceway, funny car, nhra mission drag racing series, nhra top fuel

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