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Steve Torrence leads NHRA Top Fuel qualifying at Houston Raceway Park

BAYTOWN, Texas -- Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence made the quickest run in both qualifying sessions Saturday, powering to the No. 1 spot in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park.

Coming off a victory last week at Texas Motorplex outside Dallas, the Texan had a 3.672-second run at 327.98 mph for his second straight No. 1 qualifier and 27th overall.

"Today was a huge success and the car ran really well,'' Torrence said. "It gives us a lot of confidence going into tomorrow and that puts a little pressure on the competition.