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Force Hood speeds to qualifying lead

ESPN.com news services

Friday, July 10, 2009

Ashley Force Hood had the fastest time after the first run in the funny car division at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals on Friday night, speeding down the Bandimere track in 4.287 seconds. Tony Pedregon had the fastest time after two runs in the funny car division Friday, speeding down the Bandimere track in 4.170 seconds following a three-hour delay due to weather. Force Hood narrowly avoided a crash in her second pass, spinning wildly and going up on two wheels, before recovering. Tim Wilker ...

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