NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series: NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Under a pale blue October sky, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicked off professional qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway for the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. This marks the third race in the Mission Foods NHRA Countdown to the Championship, featuring competitive categories such as Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel.
Pro Stock Motorcycle
- Angie Smith took the provisional No. 1 position with a 6.730-second pass at 199.61 mph.
- Close behind, Ryan Oehler finished with 6.733 at 199.55 mph.
- Richard Gadson, the reigning champion, secured No. 3 with a time of 6.755 at 199.79 mph.
The session displayed impressive parity with the top five riders separated by only .041 seconds.
Pro Stock
- Greg Anderson opened strong with a 6.482-second pass at 209.92 mph, leading the session.
- Greg Stanfield followed closely with 6.495 at 210.31 mph, and Troy Coughlin Jr. was just behind at 6.498 at 210.64 mph.
Funny Car
- Alexis DeJoria shocked followers with a 3.882-second pass at 334.65 mph.
- Champion Matt Hagan stayed competitive with a 3.910 second subpar run, indicating promising performance with 335.07 mph despite inefficiencies near the finish.
- Notably, several championship favorites faced difficulties, including Austin Prock and Ron Capps.
Top Fuel
- Shawn Langdon dominated Q1 with a remarkable 3.679-second run at 339.87 mph.
- Josh Hart followed with 3.717 at 333.41 mph while Antron Brown clocked a 3.726.
During Q2:
- Gaige Herrera led Pro Stock Motorcycle with a 6.666-second run at 202.03 mph.
- Troy Coughlin Jr. maintained his edge with a 6.473 at 211.69 mph in Pro Stock.
Summary
With dynamic performances and close finishes, the event continues. Action returns tonight, promising quicker runs under the lights. The stakes are high as drivers compete for critical championship points and potential bonus money in the inaugural UsedHotDogs.com “Top Dog” competition.
