At this time, do not drop out of the fight for the top jewels in the most prestigious championships in drag racing — NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, helped to successfully complete negotiations with the largest at the moment a team taking part in the national championship — Don Schumacher Racing (DSR ). In Houston, Don Schumacher announced his decision to roll out on stage in Atlanta dregster fourth grade Top Fuel, the pilot of which will be the racer, which received its license to pilot Funny Car race car, by the way, is a part of DSR eight years ago. In addition to the next stage, Pritchett will perform at the iconic event U.S. Nationals, which will be held in late August in Indianapolis. At the moment, Leah is still in search of financial partners, whose support will help her to still find a permanent DSR pilot until at least the end of this season.
«It is great that Leah will be part of our team. — Expressed the founder and head of the DSR Don Schumacher. — At one time, I was very impressed when she received the license. During his career, Leah showed itself not only as a great pilot, but as one of the most prominent and recognizable representatives of the industry. »
«Two weeks ago, I could only dream that I will have such a prospect, and yesterday the opportunity to speak with his team in the composition of such a giant as the DSR has become a reality. — Share racer in an interview. — The irony is that I have returned to my roots, because it was the first Don Schumacher, who saw the potential in me and showed me the way to the top flight of the sport. »
After six stages Pritchett takes eighth place in the standings, and a lot on the performance at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals it depends the fate of the championship.
