Sat, 25 Feb 2017, 21:52 PM Johnson Jr., Pritchett and Line are No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA Arizona Nationals

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CHANDLER, Ariz. - Tommy Johnson Jr. set the Funny Car track elapsed-time record to secure the No. 1 qualifier position at the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals on Saturday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel) and Jason Line (Pro Stock) were also No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories at the second of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Tommy Johnson Jr. drove his Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger to a 3.837 second pass at 329.10 mph.

His elapsed time is a track record. This is his 15th No.1 qualifying position in his career.

Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Leah Pritchett drove her Papa John's Pizza Top Fuel Dragster to a 3.658 second pass at 329.34 mph.

This is her third No. 1 qualifying position in her career. She qualified No. 1 in Pomona, Calif. earlier this month.

Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier Jason Line drove his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro to a 6.509 second pass at 212.19 mph.

This is his 51st qualifying position in his career and he is the defending Pro Stock world champion. He will face Val Smeland in the first round of elimination.

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