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Hight leads Force Hood by 105 points

Associated Press

Sunday, November 1, 2009

LAS VEGAS -- Robert Hight closed in on his first Funny Car season championship, racing to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals. Hight beat second-place teammate Ashley Force Hood in the first round of eliminations, then pulled out a close final round victory over Jack Beckman to take a 105-point lead in the standings. "It's amazing what a win can do and get that confidence back," said Hight, who powered his Ford Mustang to a performance of 4.125 seconds at 304 ...

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