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Press Release | SCRAPPERS RACING ENNIS, Texas (October 13, 2024) - Jianna Evaristo raced her Valley Services Scrappers Racing Buell to a stellar semifinal finish today after defeating Ron Tornow and Steve Johnson at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Her sister, Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas, competed with consistency all weekend long but came up short against Shawn Langdon in the first round of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series eliminations. Jianna got off to a great start in qualifying, making a speedy pass of 6.838 seconds at 200.40 mph in her first qualifying attempt. On Friday evening, Texas Motorplex pulled out all the stops for their “Battle on the Saddle” which awards the low qualifier on Friday with a special cash bonus. Running a blistering 6.778 at 201.81, Jianna leapt to the No. 1 spot to take her turn on the saddle, but settled in the second position of the evening qualifying extravaganza. Running the second-fastest pass of the session earned her two valuable bonus points. Although she made two more excellent qualifying efforts on Saturday, it was her Friday evening pass that placed her in the No. 4 qualifier spot, marking the ninth time that the up-and-comer has qualified in the top half of the field this year. In the first round of eliminations, Jianna faced No. 13 qualifier Ron Tornow. Jianna powered off the starting line with an extraordinary reaction time of .004 seconds. She kept up that blistering pace to cross the finish line with a 6.895 at 200.76. In the quarterfinals, Jianna faced Steve Johnson. Once again, she cut a spectacular light of .008 seconds while Johnson left a tick too early, turning on the red light and giving Jianna the round win. Jianna lined up against current Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera in the semifinals. Herrera left first and did not trail for the win. “This bike is performing so well and I feel like things are really coming together,” said Jianna. “It’s not all positive growth and sometimes I fall below the expectations I have for myself. That’s never easy to deal with, but I’m focusing on the positives. My reaction times were great and I’m getting more consistent as a rider, which makes it easier for Matt (Smith, crew chief) to tune the bike for maximum performance.” After struggling in qualifying at the past few events, Jasmine Salinas and her team are encouraged after making solidly consistent passes at Texas Motorplex, where Jasmine has won previously in Top Alcohol Dragster. The Top Fuel rookie made four full runs behind the wheel of her Valley Services Scrappers Racing dragster, showing the team that they are moving in the right direction as they work to finish the season out strong. Her pass of 3.780 seconds at 330.30 mph, made in the heat of the day on Saturday, put her in the No. 13 position on the eliminations ladder. Jasmine faced No. 4 qualifier Shawn Langdon in the first round on Sunday. There was a malfunction with the tree, delaying the lights more than usual. But Jasmine did not let it phase her. The talented Top Fuel rookie held her own against former world champion Langdon, making a gorgeous pass of 3.745 at 326.49, her best-performing run of the weekend. But it was not enough to outpace Langdon’s 3.724 at 332.20. In a post-round interview, Langdon remarked on how impressed he was with Jasmine’s ability to manage an unusually long staging process. “We got the car down the track each time, which is a good step in the right direction,” said Jasmine. “I’m not giving up. If anything, every time I’m behind the wheel of this dragster, I’m more and more sure that this is what I’m meant to do. If determination and drive have anything to do with it, and I think they do, then it’s just going to get better from here.” After a short break in the schedule, the Scrappers Sisters will head out west for the final two events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series 2024 season. After making a stop in Las Vegas for the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 1-3, the team will wrap up the season at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, November 15-17. (Photo Courtesy Scrappers Racing)

Press Release | CHRIS BOSTICK MOTORSPORTS ENNIS, Texas (October 13, 2024) - Chris Bostick, rider of the gorgeous Surf Signature RV Resort Suzuki, maintained his Top Ten position in the Countdown to the Championship after an intense weekend of racing at the NHRA Texas FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle standout made consistent runs throughout the weekend but his race day came to an early end when Angie Smith defeated him the the first round of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition. In the first qualifying session of the Stampede of Speed, Bostick laid down a solid lap of 6.877 seconds at 197.76 mph. On Friday evening, under the lights and in front of slews of enthusiastic Texas fans, he slowed down a tick, running a 6.90 at 197.06. In the third qualifying opportunity on Saturday, Bostick’s bike would not fire. One of the highlights of Bostick’s weekend happened in the fourth and final qualifying session. He lined up across from her former crew chief and Rookie of the Year frontrunner Richard Gadson. Although it was only a qualifying round, the two were still excited to compete side-by-side. Bostick outpaced Gadson to run his quickest pass of the weekend, an impressive 6.870 at 197.26. “It was a lot of fun to ‘race’ Richard, even if we weren’t in eliminations,” said Bostick. “In many ways, he’s like another son to me, and he is a talented racer. Just look at all he’s accomplished in his rookie season. So it feels like a real win.” Coming into eliminations on Sunday from the No. 11 qualifier position, Bostick faced No. 6 qualifier Angie Smith. It was a true back-and-forth drag race as the pair battled from start to finish. Smith got the starting line advantage but Bostick got in front of her early in the run, keeping the lead until halfway down the track when Smith pulled in front to turn on the win light. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed,” remarked Bostick. “But it was a great drag race and that’s always what we want to give the fans. I have to remember that I’m still relatively new to full-time, professional competition. And I’m competing with the best motorcycle riders on the planet. Being able to give someone of Angie Smith’s caliber a solid battle to the stripe is pretty exciting. We continue to make small improvements and I hope that will pay off in big ways. Bostick’s Surf Suzuki will return to the White Alligator Racing shop in Florida before heading out west for the final two events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series 2024 season. After making a stop in Las Vegas for the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 1-3, the team will wrap up the season at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, November 15-17. (Photo Courtesy Chris Bostick Motorsports)

By Adam Carabine Happy weekend everyone, it’s time for another edition of Stats Saturday. This weekend NASCAR travels to Concord, NC for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s road course.   The Charlotte Roval is a 2.28-mile-long road course that uses parts of the oval and the infield.  The Roval was first run by NASCAR in 2019 – Ryan Blaney won the inaugural event.   Tomorrow’s race will be 109 laps long (for a total of 248.52 miles), with stage breaks occurring at 25 – 50 – 109.  Pit road speed is 40 mph, and the caution vehicle runs at 45 mph.    This year, the NASCAR Cup Series has run 8,289 laps, for 11,106.84 miles so far this season.  No driver has completed 100% of them, but Daniel Hemric is the closest, having driven 99.36% of them.    Top 5 Career Average Finishers at the Charlotte Roval: Alex Bowman 6.40 over 5 races Tyler Reddick 7.00 over 4 races Chase Elliott 8.17 over 6 races (2 wins) Joey Logano 8.67 over 6 races Ryan Blaney 10.17 over 6 races (1 win)   Bottom 5 Career Average Finishers at the Charlotte Roval: JH Nemechek 36.00 over 1 race Zane Smith 30.00 over 1 race Daniel Hemric 28.00 over 2 races Daniel Suarez 27.00 over 6 races Todd Gilliland 26.50 over 2 races   The Charlotte Roval is a Road Course   Top 5 Career Average Finishers at Road Courses: Chase Elliott 8.25 over 34 races (7 wins) Tyler Reddick 10.99 over 25 races (3 wins) Chris Buescher 13.03 over 36 races (1 win) Ty Gibbs 14.11 over 13 races Kyle Busch 14.58 over 57 races (4 wins)   Bottom 5 Career Average Finishers at Road Courses: Daniel Hemric 26.30 over 8 races Ryan Preece 25.69 over 22 races Harrison Burton 23.64 over 16 races Corey LaJoie 23.24 over 29 races Bubba Wallace 23.20 over 31 races   With the Charlotte Roval being fairly new on the NASCAR schedule, The winningest driver is just Chase Elliott, who is the only driver to have won it twice.    Notable drivers who have not won at the Charlotte Roval: Kyle Busch (has won at 24 other tracks) Denny Hamlin (has won at 19 other tracks) Joey Logano (has won at 19 other tracks) Brad Keselowski (has won at 17 other tracks) Martin Truex Jr. (has won at 16 other tracks)   No driver has scored their first Cup Series win at the Charlotte Roval.   Based on average finish, no drivers list the Charlotte Roval as their BEST or WORST track.     Based on their point pace, let’s have a look at how this season is comparing to last season for drivers:   Drivers Faring Better than in 2023 Noah Gragson +432 pts (incomplete 2023 season) Chase Elliott +310 pts (incomplete 2023 season) Alex Bowman +223 pts Ty Gibbs +203 pts Chase Briscoe +128 pts   Drivers Faring Worse than in 2023 William Byron -176 pts Martin Truex Jr. -159 pts Kyle Busch -146 pts Ricky Stenhouse Jr. -126 pts Erik Jones -115 pts   While some drivers may be doing better this year than they did in 2023, how does this year stack up against their entire career?  This statistic does not include rookies, as this is their first full year in the Cup Series.   Drivers Having their BEST Career Year Tyler Reddick 12.52 Ty Gibbs 14.65 Bubba Wallace 15.68 Todd Gilliland 20.52 Ryan Preece 20.77   Drivers Having their WORST Career Year Harrison Burton 26.29 Justin Haley 22.87 Erik Jones 22.69 Austin Dillon 22.06   Here is the current battle for Rookie of the Year: Carson Hocevar 579 Josh Berry 491 Zane Smith 442 Kaz Grala 176   The Manufacturer Standings are calculated by awarding points to the highest finisher for each manufacturer according to their finishing position.  (40 for 1st, 35 for 2nd, 34 for 3rd, etc.)  No stage points or playoff points count.   Manufacturer Standings         Chevrolet 1134 Ford 1087 Toyota 1084   Here is the same formula, but used on a team-vs-team basis:   Chartered Team Standings Hendrick 1047 Joe Gibbs 1026 23XI 921 RFK 899 Penske 867 Trackhouse 854 Stewart-Haas 830 RCR 729 Spire 714 Front Row 637 Kaulig 570 Rick Ware 543 Legacy Motor Club 527 JTG-Daugherty 470 Wood Bros 344   At each stage break, the Top 10 drivers are awarded points based on their finishing positions.  Here are the leaders this year:   Stage Point Leaders Kyle Larson 285 Denny Hamlin 254 Ryan Blaney 234 Christopher Bell 213 William Byron 212 Martin Truex Jr. 209 Tyler Reddick 186 Chase Elliott 184 Alex Bowman 149 Joey Logano 146   Milestone Watch Chase Elliott Looking for his 20th Career Win Christopher Bell Looking for his 10th Career Win Alex Bowman Looking for his 40th Career Top 5 Austin Dillon Looking for his 80th Career Top 10 Kyle Larson Looking for his 180th Career Top 10 William Byron Looking for his 100th Career Top 10   Here are the top 10 longest active winless streaks:   Winless Streaks Justin Haley 136 races Erik Jones 76 races Bubba Wallace 74 races Kyle Busch 52 races Martin Truex Jr. 47 races Michael McDowell 43 races Daniel Suarez 29 races William Byron 23 races Chase Elliott 22 races Denny Hamlin 20 races   The race begins Sunday, October 13th at 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST) – Enjoy the race everyone!   Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter  @RacingRefresh   Is there an error? 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By Adam Carabine Even as the Cup Series rolls along, and drivers get eliminated, the StatChat Power Rankings will continue to rank all 16 Playoff Drivers.  Rankings are determined using a large number of statistical inputs, with most emphasis on the last 5 races   Harrison Burton – This week: 16th – Last week: 16th It wasn’t looking like a terrible day for Burton at Talladega until the Biggest Big One of all Big Ones Ever happened.  Burton got collected in it and finished with a DNF.   Tyler Reddick – This week: 15th – Last week: 15th Lucky for Reddick, his playoff point cushion over the others due to being the Regular Season Champ looks like it’s put him in a decent spot entering the Charlotte Roval this weekend.  +14 to the cutline isn’t anywhere near safe, but he does well at road courses, so he should be okay to make it to the next round.   Daniel Suarez – This week: 14th – Last week: 12th It’s not been a great second round for Suarez.  And to be fair, not all of it has really been his fault.  I suppose a P13 at Kansas was respectable enough, but not when you come in quite a bit below the cutline.  An early incident at Talladega pretty much ruined his day.  He’s 20 points below the cutline ahead of a tough road course.  He’ll need a stellar day to move on to the next round.   Chase Briscoe – This week: 13th – Last week: 14th Briscoe is in the worst position of any remaining playoff driver when it comes to the cutline.  He’s -32 with one race remaining, which puts him pretty much in must-win territory.  He’s come up clutch already once this season, and he’s pretty good at road courses – it’s possible but I’m not seeing it.   Ryan Blaney – This week: 12th – Last week: 8th Another rough day for Ryan Blaney, as he gets wrecked out halfway through the race at Talladega. He was pretty choked at Alex Bowman after his hard push sent him into Ross Chastain and into the wall.  He’s still +25 to the line, so he’s likely okay into the next round, but the defending champ will need to stay safe throughout the race.   Ty Gibbs – This week: 11th – Last week: 9th Gibbs sits in the not-so-enviable 13th position in the season standings, showing that he’s the “best of the rest.”  He’s still searching for that first career Cup win, but he has certainly shown he belongs.  He’s got more points than veterans Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski.    Joey Logano – This week: 10th – Last week: 7th Also caught up in the greatest Big One of all time (or worst, if you ask Joey), Logano finds himself in a bit of a hole coming into the Charlotte Roval next weekend.  -13 to the cut line, he’ll need to perform well in order to race his way in.  Luckily he’s got a solid record at the Roval – 4th overall of all Cup drivers.   Brad Keselowski – This week: 9th  – Last week: 13th  It was another example of a Chevrolet just edging out an RFK Ford in a photo finish at a Super Speedway this past weekend.  This time it was Ricky Stenhouse Jr. doing it to owner/driver Brad Keselowski.  While he’s also out of the playoffs now, his veteran experience showed why he’s so dangerous at these drafting tracks.   Austin Cindric – This week: 8th – Last week: 10th For much of the race at Talladega, Cindric looked like the car to beat.  Unfortunately he got taken out by a poorly timed push from Brad Keselowski, leading to the biggest of all Big Ones.  He’s -28 to the cutline, but for some reason I feel like he could still earn his way into the next round – he’s been showing some resolve lately.   Martin Truex Jr. – This week: 7th – Last week: 11th One of the benefactors of being behind the main pack as the gigantic Big One happened, Martin Truex Jr. managed to eke out a P11 at Talladega despite spinning out entering pit road earlier in the race.  MTJ is still hopeful he can get the final win of his career in the remaining 5 races – does it happen?   William Byron – This week: 6th – Last week: 6th Byron is the lone playoff driver locked into the next round on points, and frankly he’s earned it.  A P2 and P3 in the second round so far – he’s somehow taken the pressure off himself and his team in the most wildcard of playoff rounds on the NASCAR schedule.  He’ll breeze his way through the Roval and focus on the next round.   Denny Hamlin – This week: 5th – Last week: 4th Similar to Martin Truex Jr., Hamlin was lucky to finish where he did at Talladega.  There’s a lot of talk over whether this might be a cornerstone moment for Denny en route to his first ever championship.  I’m not ready to buy in just yet, but at +30 he looks like a safe enough bet to make the next round at least.   Alex Bowman – This week: 4th – Last week: 5th Another playoff race, another Top 20 for Bowman.  Maybe Mr. Hendrick will have to start only giving Bowman 1-year deals from now on, just to keep him on the hot seat.  +26 at the Roval, he’s not entirely safe, but with the momentum this team has, I’d be shocked if he didn’t make it to the Round of 8.   Chase Elliott – This week: 3rd – Last week: 3rd Elliott also got caught up in that giant wreckfest, though who didn’t?  He’s been pretty solid at the Charlotte Roval – he is the winningest driver there after all – but he’ll need to have a nice consistent day to make it to Round 3, as he’s +13 with one race to go.   Christopher Bell – This week: 2nd – Last week: 2nd Through 5 playoff races, Bell still has only had one finish outside of the Top 10.  That is crazy.  He’s +57 to the cutline (basically a shoo-in at this point), and his team looks ready to propel him to his third straight Championship 4 in a row.   Kyle Larson – This week: 1st – Last week: 1st It was a little touch and go there, but Larson managed a P4 at Talladega, his best ever Super Speedway finish.  Larson’s also basically guaranteed a spot in the next round since he’s +52 to the cut line.  However, if anyone could fall 52 points in a single race, it might be Larson, as he does have a tendency to shoot himself in the foot.

Press Release | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB “LEGACY M.C. and Dave Elenz have parted ways, and the organization would like to thank Dave for his stewardship of the No. 43 over the past three seasons.” – Cal Wells, III. In continuation of the competition realignment, Ben Beshore will move to the No. 43 team as crew chief for Erik Jones. Newly appointed Technical Director, Brian Campe, will serve as interim crew chief for the No. 42 of John Hunter Nemechek effective this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | THE ERIK JONES FOUNDATION The Erik Jones Foundation kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness month supporting the Charlotte Motor Speedway ‘Paint the Wall Pink’ program and will continue to bring awareness to the disease throughout the month with the ‘Window of Hope’ program at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL on Sunday, October 13. On October 1, Erik Jones and members of the foundation joined Breast Cancer warriors at Charlotte Motor Speedway to not only paint the walls of the speedway pink, but most importantly to promote breast cancer awareness, early detection and support and treatment for all who have been affected by the disease. “I’m really proud to be able to support such a great cause with ‘Paint the Wall Pink’ and the ‘Window of Hope’ programs to support breast cancer awareness,” said Jones. “This cause is one that is personal and important to not only myself, but also my foundation. For the second year we will be able to raise important funds for breast cancer screenings through our ‘Window of Hope’ program and help directly impact the lives of so many people. It’s important that we continue to raise awareness and encourage regular breast cancer screenings, as well as support those fighting this disease and offer support and strength together.” Throughout the month of October, the Erik Jones Foundation will continue to support Breast Cancer Awareness by proving education on the importance of early detection and care, as well as supporting survivors, current fighters, and families of breast cancer patients. For the second year in a row, the Erik Jones Foundation will host the ‘Window of Hope’ program at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This program features pink window nets, manufactured and donated by Thermal Control Products, on every Cup Series car entered in to the ROVAL race on October 13. Following the race weekend, the race used window nets will be signed by each driver and auctioned off to raise funds for breast cancer screenings and detection. “The ‘Window of Hope’ program is truly amazing for so many reasons,” said Brent Nickola, Executive Director of the Erik Jones Foundation. “First, the window nets are so prominent during the race that we know we are raising awareness of the issue. Secondly, the program allows fans to support the cause and walk away with a cool item. I am probably most excited to see how the entire NASCAR industry has embraced the program this year.” The ‘Window of Hope’ pink window nets can be bid on at www.erikjonesfoundation.org starting October 14 through October 21, 2024. (Photo Courtesy Legacy Motor Club)

Press Release | DARLINGTON RACEWAY In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, and with the growing threat of Hurricane Milton off the Gulf Coast of Florida, Darlington Raceway will open one of its campgrounds for FREE to evacuees seeking temporary refuge beginning Wednesday, October 9, at 8 a.m. ET. NASCAR’s original superspeedway will open its East Campground, located inside of Turns 3 & 4, as a safe destination for individuals needing a place to bring their campers, trailers and vehicles to escape the impacts of these storms. “Darlington Raceway is committed to helping our friends across the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and surrounding states during this time of need,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “We hope to provide a sense of relief by offering a place to stay for evacuees during this time of adversity. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who is suffering as a result of these storms.” Evacuees will make their entry to the infield East Campground via Gate 39A, just off of Highway 151 (Harry Byrd Highway). Directional Signage will be displayed to gain easy access to the East Campground. Anyone arriving prior to 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 9 will be staged in a secure area until the campground is open. The East Campground has both electrical and water hookups for recreational vehicles (RVs), while an adjacent dry camping area will be open for those with pop-up campers and tents. In addition, the track will open a complimentary shower & restroom facility near the East Campground. No commercial vehicles are permitted. Evacuees must have all pets and domestic animals on leashes while on the property. Livestock are not permitted. To further aid in the ongoing hurricane relief efforts, Darlington Raceway will host a special Track Laps for Charity on Thursday, October 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing fans the chance to drive their personal vehicles around the track for a donation of $25. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. For more information, please visit https://www.darlingtonraceway.com/events/tracklaps/. Donations of non-perishable items will also be accepted and collected at the event or can be dropped off at the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum & Gift Shop, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more facility and camping maps, please visit https://www.darlingtonraceway.com/maps/ . (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | NHRA PHOENIX (Oct. 4, 2024) – Officials with NHRA, Firebird Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community are excited to announce a multi-year extension for the annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at the popular track, showcasing the incredible support and commitment for NHRA drag racing at the fan-favorite facility.   It also sets the stage for a memorable celebration for next year’s 40th anniversary of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, which takes place March 21-23 as the second race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.   Tickets will go on sale on Oct. 14 for the annual “Duel in the Desert” and the long-term extension ensures the storied history of NHRA drag racing at the track will continue well into the future.   “When we announced last year that we were carrying on the legacy and tradition of over 40 years of motorsports here at the Firebird Motorsports Park, our goal was to prove our commitment to our racing community and show them that we are in this for the long-haul,” Firebird Motorsports Park Track Manager Casey Buckman said.   “Along with our great partners at the NHRA, Gila River Development, and the Gila River Indian Community, we are beyond excited to take this monumental step to secure a multi-year deal for our anchor event, the Arizona Nationals. Our racing community has stuck by Firebird through some very uncertain times over the past few years, and we cannot wait to take this momentum into 2025 and reward them with great events for years to come.”  Renamed Firebird Motorsports Park a year ago, the historic facility enjoyed a memorable grand re-opening last year, with the name referencing back to Firebird International Raceway, the original name of the facility, from 40 years ago. After an outpouring of support from the racing community in the Phoenix area hoping to see NHRA drag racing remain at the facility, the Gila River Indian Community was proactive in its efforts to keep racing at the track, continuing one of the hallmark events on the NHRA tour. The Arizona Nationals has consistently attracted sellout crowds thanks to its strong local fanbase and enjoyed sellout days on both Saturday and Sunday at the 2024 event. Over the years, the event has become a must-see race for any NHRA fan, delivering record performances and incredible early-season action.   “It is extremely exciting to announce not only a return to Firebird Motorsports Park, but also a long-term extension for the NHRA Arizona Nationals at the historic facility,” NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. “The amazing work from the NHRA fans, the track and the Gila River Indian Community will continue to keep NHRA drag racing in the area for years to come. Last year was a tremendous event with a reimagining of racing at Firebird Motorsports Park, and we’re eager to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the NHRA Arizona Nationals next season, as well as events well into the future.”   The race first became a Southwest fixture in 1985 and will continue its status as a fan-favorite during the 40th anniversary season in 2025. This season, Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) won in Phoenix, with Prock enjoying his first-ever career Funny Car victory in the process.   The rich history at the track includes notable achievements from the sport’s biggest stars. Top Fuel’s Tony Schumacher’s has five Phoenix wins, while Funny Car legend John Force has eight wins at the facility. Top Fuel’s Antron Brown, as well as Funny Car drivers Ron Capps and Matt Hagan, all have three wins at Firebird Motorsports Park, while Greg Anderson’s three wins leads active Pro Stock competitors.   Beginning Oct. 14, fans can purchase tickets to the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park by visiting www.nhra.com/tickets . For more information about the NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.nhra.com . (Photo Courtesy NHRA)