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At Bandimere, Leah Pritchett speeds to fourth No. 1 qualifier of 2017

MORRISON, Colo. -- Leah Pritchett took the No. 1 Top Fuel qualifying position Saturday in the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

Pritchett set an elapsed-time track record with a 3.733-second pass at 326.24 mph during the fourth and final qualifying session. She has four No. 1 qualifiers this year.

"We were definitely swinging for the fence and definitely did not expect a 3.733, but we stayed centered and we were able to get it right," Pritchett said. "We know what works for this car, and we just need to stay consistent like we were earlier in the season.