ESPN.com · Aug 19, 2019
Pritchett wins at Brainerd to end 26-event drought
BRAINERD, Minn. -- Leah Pritchett ended a 26-event winless streak Sunday in the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Pritchett beat Mike Salinas in the final with a 4.066-second run at 235.72 mph for her eighth-career Top Fuel title.
"I was great to see the win light, especially for Don Schumacher Racing," Pritchett said.
Ron Capps gave Don Schumacher Racing the Funny Car victory, topping Tommy Johnson Jr. with a 3.946 to 3.947 in a Dodge Charger. Capps has three wins this year and 63 overall.