US Nationals 2025

[twostep]

the only way DK loses on monday is if they experience parts failure. nobody is going to outrun them.

Or if Langdon whips an .040 light on him; wouldn't be the first time. But I wouldn't bet againt Doug, either.

Force, low at 3.66, can pull it off but as the temps rise as they will tomorrow (low 80s) that car becomes less consistent. My personal 'best run' of the event so far was Ziz's 3.69/333, his PB elapsed time. That's shuckin' the corn right down to the cob. I'd LOVE to see them win the US Nationals.

 

[Paul]

This morning myself and a few other race fans were heading down for breakfast at the hotel and the elevator stopped on the 2nd floor and who comes in, Graham Light. He told us to have a great time at the track and he was heading home. I didn’t even realize he was still involved with NHRA.

 

[mick]

......He told us to have a great time at the track and he was heading home......

he was there for wed and thur, and maybe friday at best

 

[mick]

how about phil esz in TAFC! can't say i knew much about this guy; watched him show up at
one of the earlier darana races this summer, then see him do BIR, and now he runs his best e.t. 5.43
on a bye in E1. i'm tellin' ya', i'm routing for phil

 

[robinjackson]

Can't fault the Pro Mods for bumping action.

 

[Axman]

how about phil esz in TAFC! can't say i knew much about this guy; watched him show up at
one of the earlier darana races this summer, then see him do BIR, and now he runs his best e.t. 5.43
on a bye in E1. i'm tellin' ya', i'm routing for phil

Phil lives about 15 minutes from me. I’ve been trying to keep track of him since he was a T/D guy in PDRA. I thought he would progress to T/AD not funny car.
I know he won Charlotte 2 last year over the Killer Bee’s.
He’s always competitive and has a nice operation.

 

[J. S.]

I am surprised there have been so many poor runs in the fuel classes during qualifying, since it looks like the conditions have been pretty good. Is this a track prep issue again?

 

[yoda]

I am surprised there have been so many poor runs in the fuel classes during qualifying, since it looks like the conditions have been pretty good. Is this a track prep issue again?

I think it's not so much the prep as it is the actual surface. We have seen more than one car AND bike over the years, particularly in the right lane from 100 to 300', look like they are running a SCORE Baja race... Personally, I like it. It makes the tuners have to really think about how to get the car through it, and it makes the driver much more aware of how this just isn't "point and shoot".
It's Indy- you want to be a winner? Bring your A Game and don't expect it to just be handed to you.

 

[Joe]

Phil lives about 15 minutes from me. I’ve been trying to keep track of him since he was a T/D guy in PDRA. I thought he would progress to T/AD not funny car.
I know he won Charlotte 2 last year over the Killer Bee’s.
He’s always competitive and has a nice operation.

Hope he runs Columbus.

 

[scotty]

I think it's not so much the prep as it is the actual surface. We have seen more than one car AND bike over the years, particularly in the right lane from 100 to 300', look like they are running a SCORE Baja race... Personally, I like it. It makes the tuners have to really think about how to get the car through it, and it makes the driver much more aware of how this just isn't "point and shoot".
It's Indy- you want to be a winner? Bring your A Game and don't expect it to just be handed to you.

The shutdown in the right lane looks downright scary for the bikes. The bumps seem to be bad while trying to slow after a pass. I do really like the new tower though. I wish the IHRA money man could have teamed up with the NHRA and spent some of the bucks for facility improvements. I can't wait for tomorrow.

 

[J. S.]

Anyone know who's car Tripp Tatum is driving this weekend?

 

[robinjackson]

Brittany 343.51.

How long till we see side-by-side 340s?

 

[robinjackson]

Anyone know who's car Tripp Tatum is driving this weekend?

His own car, I think, seldom seen. Entered as Tripp Tatum Racing.

 

[andujar]

On the NHRA.tv broadcast semifinal (Top end interview with Courtney Enders) Erica Enders just said her teammate Tony Stewart is in the finals after she made her way into the Pro Stock Final. Sounds like Stewart is going to Pro Stock next season.

Tony Stewart Talks About Testing Elite Motorsports Pro Stock Car - FloRacing

Motorsports legend Tony Stewart tested an Elite Motorsports Pro Stock car in a quiet test session with Erica Enders and team earlier this month.

www.floracing.com

 

[J. S.]

On the NHRA.tv broadcast semifinal (Top end interview with Courtney Enders) Erica Enders just said her teammate Tony Stewart is in the finals after she made her way into the Pro Stock Final. Sounds like Stewart is going to Pro Stock next season.

If so, does that mean Leah is already bored with being a mom and will be getting back into the seat of the Top Fueler next season? I see she took a few refresher laps in the dragster a month or so ago.

 

[stitcherbob]

Congrats to ‘Mater Kyle Wurtzel for winning in first round at the Big Go!

 

[tb]

On the NHRA.tv broadcast semifinal (Top end interview with Courtney Enders) Erica Enders just said her teammate Tony Stewart is in the finals after she made her way into the Pro Stock Final. Sounds like Stewart is going to Pro Stock next season.

More than likely referring to the Johnson Horsepower Garage Connection

 

[z28]

On the NHRA.tv broadcast semifinal (Top end interview with Courtney Enders) Erica Enders just said her teammate Tony Stewart is in the finals after she made her way into the Pro Stock Final. Sounds like Stewart is going to Pro Stock next season.

or Erica is going TF

 

[chop]

On the NHRA.tv broadcast semifinal (Top end interview with Courtney Enders) Erica Enders just said her teammate Tony Stewart is in the finals after she made her way into the Pro Stock Final. Sounds like Stewart is going to Pro Stock next season.

Or EE could be going to T/F.

 

[Ponyhntr]

Anyone know who's car Tripp Tatum is driving this weekend?

It’s his.