BAYTOWN, Texas -- Texas-based Steve Torrence beat Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuel final on Monday at the rain-delayed Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park.
Torrence needed just a 4.00 to earn career win No. 43 after Kalitta's Mobil 1/TRD dragster smoked the tires early. Torrence has lost just two rounds this season and has 14 round wins to extend his lead in the Camping World Top Fuel standings. It was his third win in the first five races of the season and first in Texas.
"I just think it's unbelievable to have the success we've had this year and to win in Texas in front of our Capco crew and fans is even more special," Torrence said.