Thu, 30 Sep 2021, 13:10 PM S. Torrence, Hagan, and Enders Power to Wins at NHRA Midwest Nationals

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Steve Torrence, Erica Enders and Matt Hagan celebrate wins.

MADISON, Ill. - It was a day for defending world champions in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, as Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan and Erica Enders all raced to playoff victories at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.

It was the 16th of 20 races during the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and the third of seven events in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

Steve Torrence, 3.736 seconds, 328.78 mph defeated Mike Salinas, 3.996 seconds, 226.70 mph.

Torrence jumped back into the points lead, earning his ninth win of the season and 49th win in his career, beating Mike Salinas in the final round.

Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.933 seconds, 333.49 mph defeated Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.967 seconds, 329.99 mph.

Funny Car defending world champ Matt Hagan drove to his third win of the season and 39th in his career, beating Bob Tasca III in the final round and moving into the points lead in the class.

Erica Enders, Chevy Camaro, 6.572 seconds, 207.24 mph defeated Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.583 seconds, 206.86 mph.

Pro Stock's Erica Enders won for the third straight year at St. Louis, beating Dallas Glenn in the final round. It was her fourth win of the year and 33rd in her career.