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Prock sweeps; Brown and Anderson win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge; Torrence and Tucker No. 1 in Brainerd Ìý
Austin Prock powered to No. 1 and claimed another Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win on Saturday in Brainerd. Antron Brown and Greg Anderson also claimed coveted #2Fast2Tasty titles, while Steve Torrence and Jerry Tucker raced to No. 1 on a long but thrilling day at the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals.
On the final Funny Car pass of the day at Brainerd International Raceway, points leader Austin Prock powered to the No. 1 spot and claimed his sixth straight victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at the 42nd annual Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é…
Saturday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals
The second day of the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals has arrived, and Brainerd International Raceway is filling to the brim with fans hungry for drag racing action. With two sessions of nitro, three qualifying rounds of Pro Stock, and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Challenge on the schedule, it's going to be a banger. Follow along in the news and notes.
The second day of the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals has arrived, and Brainerd International Raceway is filling to the brim with fans hungry for drag racing action. With two sessions of nitro, three qualifying rounds of Pro Stock, and the Mission #…
Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals Saturday preview
One of the most anticipated portions of Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events has come to be the Mission #2Fast2Tasty ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Challenge, and this weekend's battle goes down today at Brainerd International Raceway.
One of the most anticipated portions of Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events has come to be the Mission #2Fast2Tasty ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Challenge, and this weekend's battle goes down today at Brainerd International Raceway.
Friday qualifying was a…
Friday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Plentiful rain clouds spent the day moving across Brainerd International Raceway, and while some of the Lucas Oil Series racers were able to make their first-round runs, much of racing was put on hold as rain pelted the drag strip. It moved out just…
Torrence, Alexander, and Anderson roll to provisional No. 1 at Lucas Oil Nationals
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence powered to the provisional No. 1 position on speed at Brainerd International Raceway, taking the top spot over Tony Stewart on Friday at the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals. Blake Alexander and Greg Anderson join Torrence at the top.
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence powered to the provisional No. 1 position on speed at Brainerd International Raceway, taking the top spot over Tony Stewart on Friday at the 42nd annual Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals.
Blake Alexander (…
Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals Friday preview
After a two-week respite, ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series racers are reset and ready for the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals. The clock on the regular season is tick-tick-ticking toward closing, and action is expected to be particularly fierce at Brainerd International Raceway.
After a two-week respite, ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors are reset and ready to crank it up to 11 at the Lucas Oil ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals. Known for more than the raucous campground party that rages all weekend long, Brainerd…
Who is "Fast Jack" Beckman?
The toughest job in drag racing might be filling in for John Force, both on and off the track — roles for which Jack Beckman is uniquely qualified and is eagerly taking on.
Taking Over for John Force
If you know “Fast Jack" Beckman, you understand why he’s taking over for drag racing icon John Force. However, if you’re new to the sport because you heard about John Force’s Funny Car crash from…
Sunday News & Notes from the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
Once again, we’re facing an early 10:30 a.m. start time and in Sonoma, that means cloud cover, cool…
Friday News and Notes from the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
The Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals, the second and final event of ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é’s abbreviated two-race 2024 Western Swing, features a schedule that is similar to last week’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle with a full morning of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing…
Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
The event is jam-packed…
Ron Capps explosive pass at 2024 ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals
The 2022 Funny Car champion showcased his unparalleled driving skills and resilience at the 2024 ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals in Kent, WA, during a heart-stopping round one of competition.
The Pacific Raceways in Kent, known for its challenging conditions, provided the backdrop for what turned out to be a dramatic and unforgettable moment in ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é history. Capps' engine erupted in a spectacular explosion after the car lost traction,…
Prock wins again; Torrence, Coughlin, and Van Sant share Seattle victory stage
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season at the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the event.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season for John Force Racing on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating first-time finalist Paul Lee in the final round of the 35th annual ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals.
Steve…
Sunday News & Notes from the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
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With an early 10:30 a.m. start, the teams seem excited to run in the cooler conditions after two days of midafternoon heat. There's a spotty chance of…
²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals Sunday preview
It’s Raceday at the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals and with just this event and three more remaining in the regular season, wins today may have big implications for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that start in mid-September.
It’s Raceday at the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals and with just this event and three more remaining in the regular season, wins today may have big implications for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that start in mid-September.
The big…
Prock continues to rock with No. 1 spot, Mission Challenge win in Seattle
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock continued to impress in qualifying, clinching his eighth No. 1 qualifier in the first 11 races at the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock stayed red-hot in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Pacific Raceways, winning his fourth straight specialty race and fifth this season for John Force Racing on Saturday as part of the 35th annual ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é…
Saturday News & Notes from the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the second day of the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
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After more than 90 minutes of unscheduled track maintenance on the left lane, we're finally ready to kick off the third qualifying session, but we'll be starting with Top Fuel…
²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals Saturday preview
Day two of the 2024 ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals will set the final fields for Sunday’s final eliminations in the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and also whittle down the competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as we head towards Raceday.
Day two of the 2024 ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals will set the final fields for Sunday’s final eliminations in the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and also whittle down the competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as we head towards Sunday…
Torrence, Prock, Enders, Herrera lead fast Friday fields at Northwest Nationals
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history on Friday, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 35th annual ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals.
Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock…
Friday News & Notes from the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
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It’s going to be a long, long day at the Northwest Nationals, with the first of two Pro sessions not scheduled until 3:30 p.m., followed almost five hours later by the event…
²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Northwest Nationals Friday preview
After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season.
After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season.
Today’s Professional qualifying…
Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Herrera scoop up wins at Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals
Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera battled varying conditions and tough opponents to claim well-earned trophies on Sunday at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals.
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown slipped past points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals, racing to his 76th career win on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park.
Bob Tasca…
Sunday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
Top Fuel round one
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters show us that it's going to be a quick and fast day. Tripp Tatum and his John Stewart-tuned dragster leave first with a .052 and 3.751 to secure a holeshot win over T.J. Zizzo's 3.725 in the…
Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals Sunday Preview
Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
Top Fuel
Points leader…
Kalitta, Prock, Anderson No. 1, win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles; Gadson claims Mission win, Smith on the pole
Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in Summit Motorsports Park history to win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and lock down the pole at the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals. Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson all won the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, while Prock, Anderson, and Matt Smith qualified No. 1
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in track history on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park, picking up the win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and cementing his No. 1 qualifier position at the 18th annual Summit Racing…
Saturday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from day two of the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
Mother Nature came in with something to prove this morning, but she seems to have gotten it out of her system, and we are up and running! Top Fuel cars are in the lanes and preparing to make their first pass of the day.
Top Fuel Q3…
Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals Saturday Preview
Day two of the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals holds much promise as drivers prepare to chase coveted Mission #2Fast2Tasty ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Challenge titles. Qualifying today will set the field, as well, at "America's Racetrack," Summit Motorsports Park.
Top Fuel
Points leader Doug Kalitta and his Mac Tools dragster have been part of Sunday afternoon winner's circle celebrations three times so far this season, and Kalitta — last week's winner at the Play²ÞËùÇ¿¼é…
Prock, Kalitta, Anderson, and Smith race to provisional No. 1 spots in Norwalk
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals.
Doug Kalitta (…
Friday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
The four Pro classes are scheduled to take to the track later this…
Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals Friday Preview
The 10th Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event of the season, the Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, will spotlight drivers in all four professional categories this weekend. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, and Holley EFI Factory X Series will also compete at the beloved, fan-friendly facility.
The 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Nationals, the 10th event in the 2024 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, will spotlight drivers in all four professional categories. It’s also one of the most popular destinations for Sportsman racers…
Prock scores emotional win, Herrera makes history to cap wild Richmond race
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won his second straight race on Sunday for John Force Racing while Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the ninth of 20 races during the 2024 ²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won his second straight race on Sunday for John Force Racing, defeating Bob Tasca III in the final round with the quickest run of the weekend at the Play²ÞËùÇ¿¼é Virginia Nationals.
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Aaron…