Sun, 12 Feb 2017, 22:25 PM Pritchett, Hagan and Line Win Season Opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals

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POMONA, Calif. -- Leah Pritchett, a Redlands, Calif. native, earned the second Top Fuel victory of her career at the 57th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals on Sunday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, her home track.

Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Jason Line (Pro Stock) also had wins in their respective categories at the first event of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

Leah Pritchett, Papa John's Pizza dragster, 3.711 seconds, 324.98 mph defeated Doug Kalitta, Mac Tools dragster, 7.630 seconds, 103.85 mph.

This is her first career win at her home track of Pomona. It is her second career win.

Matt Hagan, Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger, 3.875 seconds, 330.07 mph defeated Courtney Force, Advance Auto Parts Chevy Camaro, 3.901 seconds, 326.95 mph.

Hagan was the No. 1 qualifier at the event. He has two wins at this event and five career victories at Auto Club Raceway.

Jason Line, Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro, 6.568 seconds, 211.10mph defeated Greg Anderson, Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro, 6.579 seconds, 211.56 mph.

This is his third Circle K NHRA Winternationals victory. He is the defending Pro Stock world champion.