Sun, 09 Jun 2019, 21:33 PM S. Torrence and Hight Victorious at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by

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Minties TOPEKA, Kan. - Steve Torrence raced to his fifth consecutive race victory Sunday afternoon at the 31st annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park when he faced his father, Billy Torrence, in the final round.

Robert Hight was also victorious in Funny Car at the 10th of 24 events on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Steve Torrence, 3.750 seconds, 326.16 mph defeated Billy Torrence, 3.768 seconds, 326.00 mph.

S. Torrence faced his father, Billy Torrence, in the final round of eliminations. This is his fifth consecutive win of the season.

Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.895 seconds, 330.88 mph defeated Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.969 seconds, 323.97 mph.

Hight powered his way from the bottom half of the ladder to secure his fourth win this season. This is the third time Hight has won at this facility.