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Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown moved into the points lead for the first time since 2017, winning his second straight playoff race on Sunday at zMAX Dragway after defeating Doug Fol…
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown claimed the points lead for the first time since 2017 by winning his second consecutive playoff race at zMAX Dragway, defeating Doug Foley. Austin Prock emerged victorious in the Funny Car category, followed by Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock and Matt Smith in Pro Stock Motorcycle, making it the 16th race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. In the nail-biting final round, Brown clocked 3.848s at 319.90mph, securing his 79th career win and surpassing Larry Dixon for the second-most Top Fuel wins in NHRA history. Brown now leads the points standings by 53 and 62 points over Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon. With four races remaining, Brown remains focused on maximizing his potential to secure more victories.
