Leah Pritchett defeated Matt Hagan in a close finish to the first Dodge Challenger SRT Demon drag race on the first day of qualifying at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Bandimere, Colorado.

Matt Hagan (red) and Leah Pritchett (white) launch at the first Dodge Challenger SRT Demon match at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals. FCA US media photo.​

Hagan got the quicker start but Pritchett caught up and turned on the win light.

There will be a second matchup between the two today between the third and fourth qualifying sessions.