J.R. Todd, DHL GR Supra Funny Car
2025 NHRA Potomac Nationals Recap: Inaugural Event.
J.R. Todd Career Stats: 343 events, 22 wins, 28 runners-up, 375 round wins, 16 No. 1 qualifiers.
Current Points Position: T1
Pre-Race Notes:
Pre-Race Quotes:
“It’s refreshing to have some success in this early part of the season. The team moral is completely different than it has been years past just because I feel like we all know that we have a car that’s capable of going down the track every time we drag it to the starting line. The DHL GR Supra has been really consistently making good runs, and we definitely have a car that’s capable of running with the front runners which is something we haven’t been able to do in years past. It’s not like we’re the odds favorite at every race, so we have to keep our heads down and just keep doing what we have been – trying to win races.
“Valdosta had never had an NHRA nitro event, but I know Budds Creek (Maryland International Raceway) had some national events with nitro cars in the past, so they’ve been exposed to it. It’s still different scenery they don’t always have at Budds Creek – all the biggest names in drag racing are there for the fans to check out – it’s what a lot of fans have been watching on TV. Now, they have the opportunity to come out and watch it live and in person and they’re grateful for it. Hopefully, we can put on a good show for them.
“It’s pretty cool to have fans coming over and saying, ‘thank you for being here;’ we definitely enjoy that, and you can tell from the ones that are regulars going to different races throughout the season that it’s their home event and they’re proud to call it their home turf and love having us there. We love it when they come out and support us as well.
“Nothing’s guaranteed by any means but knowing that you have a car that is capable of winning against anybody out there gives you more confidence as a driver. We haven’t had that in a while so it’s just a different feeling, a different mentality in the whole DHL pit area. You never count your chickens before they hatch; we haven’t won yet, but I feel like if we keep going to the later rounds, wins will come eventually.”
Todd Photo Courtesy: Kalitta Motorsports
For J.R. Todd’s 2026 race-by-race results, please click here.
TV Schedule (All times eastern):
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2025 NHRA Potomac Nationals Recap: Inaugural Event.
J.R. Todd Career Stats: 343 events, 22 wins, 28 runners-up, 375 round wins, 16 No. 1 qualifiers.
Current Points Position: T1
Pre-Race Notes:
- J.R. Todd is tied with Ron Capps for the lead in the NHRA Funny Car point standings. The two lead Matt Hagan by nine points.
- With Shawn Langdon atop the Top Fuel standings, Team Kalitta leads the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car.
- Todd has a runner up and three semifinal finishes along with two No. 1 qualifiers in the season’s first six races. He qualified in the top six positions four times this season.
- Todd is making his first appearance at Maryland International Raceway.
- Todd is the 2018 NHRA Funny Car Champion and has 22 race wins in his career.
Pre-Race Quotes:
“It’s refreshing to have some success in this early part of the season. The team moral is completely different than it has been years past just because I feel like we all know that we have a car that’s capable of going down the track every time we drag it to the starting line. The DHL GR Supra has been really consistently making good runs, and we definitely have a car that’s capable of running with the front runners which is something we haven’t been able to do in years past. It’s not like we’re the odds favorite at every race, so we have to keep our heads down and just keep doing what we have been – trying to win races.
“Valdosta had never had an NHRA nitro event, but I know Budds Creek (Maryland International Raceway) had some national events with nitro cars in the past, so they’ve been exposed to it. It’s still different scenery they don’t always have at Budds Creek – all the biggest names in drag racing are there for the fans to check out – it’s what a lot of fans have been watching on TV. Now, they have the opportunity to come out and watch it live and in person and they’re grateful for it. Hopefully, we can put on a good show for them.
“It’s pretty cool to have fans coming over and saying, ‘thank you for being here;’ we definitely enjoy that, and you can tell from the ones that are regulars going to different races throughout the season that it’s their home event and they’re proud to call it their home turf and love having us there. We love it when they come out and support us as well.
“Nothing’s guaranteed by any means but knowing that you have a car that is capable of winning against anybody out there gives you more confidence as a driver. We haven’t had that in a while so it’s just a different feeling, a different mentality in the whole DHL pit area. You never count your chickens before they hatch; we haven’t won yet, but I feel like if we keep going to the later rounds, wins will come eventually.”
Todd Photo Courtesy: Kalitta Motorsports
For J.R. Todd’s 2026 race-by-race results, please click here.
TV Schedule (All times eastern):
- Qualifying Show 1: 7-8 p.m. Friday, May 29 on FS1
- Qualifying Show 2: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, May 30 on FS1
- Finals: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 31 on FOX
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