NHRA Drag Racing Today: Force Regains Points Lead with Victory in Las Vegas

In a thrilling finale, Brittany Force regained the top spot in the points standings after claiming her fifth win of the season at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. The victory marked a significant turnaround for Force, who had struggled to find consistency in recent events.

'I give it up to every single one of my guys,' said Force, acknowledging the hard work of her team. 'It's a give-it-back to my guys for all the times they've carried me, so it's a thank you to them.'

Force's win came on a holeshot, as she defeated Mike Salinas with a 3.705-second pass compared to his 3.702 seconds. The victory propelled Force into a seven-point lead over Ashley heading into the season-concluding Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.

The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for NHRA fans, with a number of changes and special events planned throughout the tour. The 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule features 24 events, including stops in Charlotte, Chicago, and Richmond, among others.

In addition to the regular season schedule, several events will commemorate Pro Stock's history and heritage, highlighting its rich legacy in the sport. The upcoming season also marks significant anniversaries, including the 60th running of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona and the golden anniversary of Pro Stock eliminator.

With over 575 hours of television programming planned for the season, fans will have ample opportunity to catch all the action from coast to coast. The entire 2020 schedule will be broadcast exclusively on FOX Sports, with selected events airing on the FOX broadcast network as well.

The NHRA New England Nationals is scheduled for August 21-23, while the Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago takes place July 9-12. The Virginia NHRA Nationals in Richmond moves to the end of May, and the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will take place September 25-27.

The Countdown to the Championship postseason is set to begin October 2-4 in Charlotte, with all four events airing exclusively on FOX Sports. Fans can look forward to an exciting conclusion to the season, with Force and Ashley battling it out for the championship title.

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