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Doug Kalitta, Erica Enders and Gaige Herrera also claim top spots as Countdown heats up big time.

Looking to move into the points lead in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the first time in his career, Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III clinched the No. 1 qualifier in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway at the 12th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals.

Bob Tasca, Erica Enders, Gaige Herrera also take early top spots at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta continued his impressive run in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship at World Wide Technology Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot to close out Friday’s racing at the 12th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals.

Funny Car Winner Ron Capps Earns 75th Wally; Dallas Glenn Prevails in Pro Stock.

Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson lock down No. 1 qualifying spots.

Kalitta still seeking 50th career win; Ron Capps, Greg Anderson lead in Funny Car, Pro Stock

Leah Pruett wrapped up her impressive weekend with her first Top Fuel victory of the season for Tony Stewart Racing, knocking off points leader Justin Ashley in the final round on Sunday at the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.

Bob Tasca takes Funny Car top spot with great run on Saturday.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park action continues Saturday, eliminations Sunday.