Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel driver) loses ride

Just two weeks ago at  NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, Leah was up against top fuel driver, Antron Brown when she lost by a tick of the electronic timer going 311 mph. It seemed as it became her last race. 27 year old top fuel driver, Leah Pritchett's career comes to a hault as she loses her ride due to Bob Vandergriff Racing closing their doors. The death of chairman and CEO of C&J Energy Services, Josh Comstock who passed in March was the team supporter for Pritchett. The speedster will not give up on getting another sponsor but in the meantime she won't be on the track. If and when she does make a comeback it may be with Don Schumacher Racing. Don has been talking about adding a fourth team to his top fuel collection and might just be interested in taking Leah in. Her sponsorship would then be with Quaker State. 

Antron Brown

Antron Brown from Trenton New Jersey, grew up around the sport of drag racing as his father and uncle were racing motorcycles in top sportsman levels. Antron began maintaining cars and drove dirtbikes and motorcycles at the age of 6. By the age of 12 he was racing in motorcross. His senior year of high school he began drag racing. Brown raced in the NHRA's Pro Stock Motorcycle division from 1998 to 2007. He won 16 events racing motorcycles. In 2008, he switched to the Top Fuel class where he won the championship in 2012 and 2015. In 2012 he became the first african american world champ in NHRA. Although he has many wrecks throughout every season, he moves past them and doesn't give up. 

2016 Mello Yello NHRA Nationals!

Do you want to experience the feeling of four 1,000 horsepower cars running all at once? Do you want to experience the feeling and the smell of a lifetime? Well this will be the place to be! April 22-24 at zMAX drag way the NHRA drag racing nationals will be held. All of your favorite teams and drivers will be here. Meet and greet is also available! There are many ticket options available even if you decide to wait and buy them at the gate but if you want the best seats in the house I recommend purchasing them beforehand. All 3 days is just $99, *2 tickets for $80* and a drink or a beer and hot dog for 2 is also an option, buy 3 get 1 free if you plan on going as a group which is another great option and not to mention they also have a special on 6-packs for 20% off inside to keep your cool. And individual tickets will also be sold if you want to just enjoy this heart pumping even alone! Gates open at 8 and racing begins at 9 all three days and doesn't end until mid day close to night. Vendors for all types of food and your favorite driver(s) will also be present.  More info is available in the link posted below. Don't miss out! Located in Charlotte North Carolina, Charlotte motor speedway. With over 200,000+ fans, this is not something to miss or just happen to drive past.

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