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MELANIE JOHNSON Claims First Wally at NHRA Las Vegas Nationals

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November 4, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MELANIE JOHNSON claimed her first NHRA national event Wally in Top Alcohol Dragster, posting a 5.201 at 274.50 mph in the final — the quickest pass of the event.
  • Johnson qualified No. 1 at 5.205/273.55 and defeated Angelle Sampey, Randy Eakins and Nicky Januik en route to the final, showing consistent speed across the weekend.
  • In the final, JOHNSON edged JACKIE FRICKE after both drivers matched identical .060 reaction times — Johnson simply took the lead and never surrendered it.
  • ANNIE WHITELEY’s Top Alcohol Funny Car final against Sean Bellemeur was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for the upcoming NHRA Division 7 Las Vegas event.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Division 7 event, Las Vegas — Annie Whiteley vs. Sean Bellemeur Top Alcohol Funny Car final to be completed (date not stated, found Nov 4, 2026)

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MELANIE JOHNSON

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on competitionplus.com