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Leah Pritchett was runner-up here last year. This is her 12th No. 1 qualifying spot and her first this year. She has won the race four times when starting from the top spot in the field. In 18 years of this event the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel has never lost in round 1. Cameron Ferre is making his 19th start. Pritchett is 1 - 0 against Ferre in prior events. Ferre with the starting line advantage, but Pritchett has the lead by 150 feet and never trailed for the win. Pritchett had holes out on the left side all the way down the track, but she held on for the win. Pritchett will give up lane choice to Kalitta in the next round. Ferre with a clean pass in the losing effort. |