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Checker Schuck's Kragen NHRA Nationals
Phoenix, Ariz.
(February 22-24)

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J.R. Todd
ProtectTheHarvest.com/MAVTV dragster

Todd starts No. 6

Phoenix, Saturday: Torco/Lucas Oil Top Fuel pilot earned a spot on the competitive Top Fuel ladder after running a time of 4.543 seconds, 329.99-mph that will allow him start the Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway from the No. 6 position to race “Hot Rod” Fuller in the opening round of Sunday’s eliminations.  This will mark the fourth time Todd has qualified in the No. 6 starting spot in his young career.

In head-to-head clashes, Fuller has the edge over Todd in their four previous meetings of one win to his three.  The last time the pair met in national event competition was in the first round of the 2007 Toyo Tires Nationals in Reading, Pa. 

“He has one of the tougher cars, but you know, we’re pretty tough ourselves,” stated a self-assured Todd.  “We missed the setup on our first run today but everyone was behind with getting only two runs today.  We bounced back with our second run with a 4.54, and that’s our first full pass on our new pipe, so we’re happy with that.  Now we’re looking forward to Sunday in making four rounds and meeting our teammate, Morgan Lucas, in the final.”


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