DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge
Event 12 of 20
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma, Calif.
July 25 – 27, 2025
ANTRON BROWN
Driver of the Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster
NHRA Sonoma Nationals Event Highlights:
2024 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Event Recap:
Qualified seventh; Event champion (defeated Shawn Reed in E1, Steve Torrence in E2, Brittany Force in E3, Tony Stewart in E4)
Last Event (Seattle):
Qualified ninth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Clay Millican in E1; defeated by Brittany Force in E2)
2025 Statistics:
11 races; one win, one runner-up finish, one No. 1 qualifier
Career Statistics:
535 races; 81 wins, 51 No. 1 qualifier
Noteworthy:
Fan Events:
Quotable:
“Sonoma is one of those races that really stands out. We’ve historically done well there and it’s a place where the weather can change quickly and it might be hot during the day but then you also get that cool night run in prime conditions. Looking at this weekend, it seems like the conditions will be stellar, pretty similar to what we just saw in Seattle.
“We’ll start the weekend with an appearance at the Russian River Brewing Company on Wednesday, they’ll be on board with us for the weekend. They’re great supporters of ours when we come to town and we also have a lot of great Matco support that will come out as well. The Brooks family always brings a great group. We’re looking forward to a good time and the plan remains the same – start off qualifying well, capitalize on that night run so we’re high up in the field, and then focus on one round at a time on Sunday. Hopefully this will be our breakout race this weekend.”
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Event 12 of 20
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma, Calif.
July 25 – 27, 2025
ANTRON BROWN
Driver of the Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster
NHRA Sonoma Nationals Event Highlights:
- Five-time event champion (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2024)
- Four-time runner-up:
- Top Fuel (2017, 2023)
- Pro Stock Motorcycle (2004, 2006)
- Two-time No. 1 qualifier (2008, 2015)
2024 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Event Recap:
Qualified seventh; Event champion (defeated Shawn Reed in E1, Steve Torrence in E2, Brittany Force in E3, Tony Stewart in E4)
Last Event (Seattle):
Qualified ninth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Clay Millican in E1; defeated by Brittany Force in E2)
2025 Statistics:
11 races; one win, one runner-up finish, one No. 1 qualifier
Career Statistics:
535 races; 81 wins, 51 No. 1 qualifier
Noteworthy:
- Returns as the defending event champion
- Sonoma marks Brown’s 75th race as an NHRA team owner
- Ranked sixth in the Top Fuel point standings with three races remaining before a regular season champion is crowned
Fan Events:
- Wednesday, 4 – 7 p.m., will appear with the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster at Russian River Brewing Co. (700 Mitchell Lane, Windsor) alongside Ron Capps and his Toyota GR Supra Funny Car
- Saturday, 9:30 – 10 a.m., Team Toyota driver autograph session, Toyota midway display
Quotable:
“Sonoma is one of those races that really stands out. We’ve historically done well there and it’s a place where the weather can change quickly and it might be hot during the day but then you also get that cool night run in prime conditions. Looking at this weekend, it seems like the conditions will be stellar, pretty similar to what we just saw in Seattle.
“We’ll start the weekend with an appearance at the Russian River Brewing Company on Wednesday, they’ll be on board with us for the weekend. They’re great supporters of ours when we come to town and we also have a lot of great Matco support that will come out as well. The Brooks family always brings a great group. We’re looking forward to a good time and the plan remains the same – start off qualifying well, capitalize on that night run so we’re high up in the field, and then focus on one round at a time on Sunday. Hopefully this will be our breakout race this weekend.”
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