Mon, 05 Oct 2020, 10:10 AM Doug Kalitta and Tommy Johnson Jr. Pick Up Key Victories

Courtesy of NHRA Social Media At Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil

MADISON, Ill. - Veteran Doug Kalitta won for the fourth time in St. Louis and pulled within two points of the Top Fuel lead on Sunday, racing to an impressive victory at the ninth annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Tommy Johnson (Funny Car) also won at the eighth race of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials postponed the conclusion of racing in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle on Sunday. The two classes will be completed at an upcoming event.

Doug Kalitta, 3.690 seconds, 322.58 mph defeated Steve Torrence, 9.111 seconds, 82.58 mph.

Veteran Doug Kalitta won for the fourth time in St. Louis, second time in 2020 and 49th time in his career at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.

Tommy Johnson Jr., Dodge Charger, 3.884 seconds, 326.08 mph defeated Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.886 seconds, 333.00 mph.

Funny Car's Tommy Johnson Jr. picked up his first career win in St. Louis by beating teammate Matt Hagan in the final round. It gave Don Schumacher Racing its 11th straight win in the class.

Top Fuel's Leah Pritchett in her Mopar Dodge dragster walked away from an unbelievable crash during the second round of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in St. Louis.