Torrence takes Top Fuel qualifying lead in NHRA son opener

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Defending season champion Steve Torrence took the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway.
Torrence had a run of 3.716 seconds at 330.07 mph in the first qualifying session.
“Really good run to come out of the trailer,” Torrence said. “We had a really good test session out in Phoenix and to come out here and pick up where we left off last year was the plan. Being able to come out and d