Ashley Force, Schumacher, Warren Johnson and Chris Rivas Top Qualifiers After Day One at Route 66

Ashley Force led an action-packed first day of Professional racing at 11th annual Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago. The second-year Funny Car driver wowed the crowd by posting a 4.750 e.t. and the fastest speed of the season at 329.10 mph in an effort that could make her the first woman in Funny Car history to qualify No. 1. Tony Schumacher, Warren Johnson, and Chris Rivas also lead their respective classes.

Schumacher sits atop the Top Fuel class in what could be the 50th top spot of his career. W.J., the all-time qualifying leader with 138 No. 1s, made the quickest...

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