Mon, 29 Oct 2018, 15:12 PM Torrence Wins First Top Fuel World Championship and Event

Courtesy of NHRA Social Media Todd, Butner and Arana Jr. Victorious at NHRA Toyota Nationals

LAS VEGAS - Steve Torrence won his first Top Fuel world championship during eliminations on Sunday at the NHRA Toyota Nationals and raced to his 10th victory of the year at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the fifth of six playoff events during the 2018 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.

Steve Torrence, 3.751 seconds, 326.32 mph defeated Leah Pritchett, 5.317 seconds, 148.85 mph.

Torrence remained undefeated during the Countdown to the Championship beating Leah Pritchett to the stripe for his fifth consecutive victory.

J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 3.921 seconds, 318.39 mph defeated Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.087 seconds, 263.62 mph.

Todd took over the Funny Car points lead with his fifth victory of the season. He swept the facility having won in the spring.

Bo Butner, Chevy Camaro, 6.657 seconds, 207.43 mph defeated Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.652 seconds, 206.57 mph.

Defending world champion Butner locked-in his second win of the season and made his fifth final round appearance at the facility in four years.

Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.885 seconds, 193.35 mph defeated Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.911 seconds, 195.05 mph.

Arana Jr. secured his third victory of the season and first at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Top Fuel World Champion Steve Torrence driver of the Capco Contractors/Torrence Racing dragster.

Torrence clinched his first career Top Fuel world championship during the semifinals when he defeated Richie Crampton. He had 10 victories on the season and maintained the points lead since Phoenix.

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