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BMW Breakers and the Racing World: Why Second-Hand Performance Parts Are in Demand

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In the world of motorsports, performance upgrades and precision tuning often come with steep price tags. But more racers, grassroots builders, and track-day enthusiasts are realizing that not every winning formula starts with new parts. In fact, a growing number of performance-focused drivers are turning to BMW breakers—dismantlers that supply used BMW parts from donor vehicles—to keep their builds on the road and the podium.

Welcome to the world of auto for parts, where the fastest cars on the track might just be powered by yesterday’s premium machinery.

What Is a BMW Breaker?

A BMW breaker is a specialist in dismantling BMW vehicles—mostly ones that have been written off due to cosmetic damage or insurance claims—and recovering fully functional components for resale. These parts include everything from BMW engines for sale and body panels to interior trims, transmissions, suspension components, and electronic modules.

And the benefits are real. For those building or maintaining a track-prepped BMW 3 Series, a breaker can supply a BMW 3 Series engine, brake upgrades, or even lightweight body panels for far less than brand-new alternatives.

Why Second-Hand Performance Parts Make Sense

For seasoned racers and weekend warriors alike, the appeal of used auto parts comes down to three things:

  1. Factory Quality Without Factory Prices

BMW’s OEM parts are built to tight tolerances and tested for high performance. Buying the same parts used from a trusted source means you’re still getting the engineering you want—without draining your wallet.

  1. Availability of Rare and High-Spec Components

Many late-model BMWs come packed with tech and trim that’s hard to find on the open market. That includes M Sport steering wheels, adaptive LED lights, dual-clutch gearboxes, and more. BMW breakers often stock parts pulled from high-spec donor cars.

  1. Sustainable and Smart Performance

Using auto parts from a dismantler reduces waste and carbon output. You’re giving new life to precision engineering that might otherwise go to scrap.

What’s in Demand From BMW Breakers?

Whether you’re refreshing a daily driver or track-tuning a dedicated build, here are some of the most sought-after BMW parts in 2025:

  • BMW Engines & Engine Parts: From 4-cylinder B48 engines to the powerhouse S63 V8, there’s a BMW engine for sale for every type of driver.
  • Gearboxes & Drivetrain: Tested automatic and manual gearboxes—including dual-clutch setups—offer solid performance without new-part pricing.
  • Suspension Components: M-tuned struts, control arms, and rear axles are common finds and deliver better handling right out of the box.
  • Interior & Electronics: iDrive systems, Harman Kardon speakers, and updated infotainment modules modernize older builds.
  • BMW Body Parts: Bonnet, boot lids, side skirts, and bumpers in original condition make repairs and weight savings easy.

Many of these parts fall under the “autoparts used” category— but mostly they are tested, verified, and ready to install and save your money. That is why you should consider buying from trusted BMW breakers. 

Why Track Builders Are Paying Attention

For competitive builds, time and reliability are just as important as power. That’s where sourcing parts from well-organized, BMW-specialist breakers makes a real difference.

Breakers that catalogue their inventory, provide chassis-matched parts, and test components before shipping are now considered part of the race prep pipeline. It’s not uncommon for track teams to have a preferred BMW breaker on call to replace worn components between sessions.

And with newer BMW F and G generation models being dismantled, there’s no shortage of modern, high-performance donor vehicles. Think of it as a pit lane full of hidden potential.

Final Thoughts: The New Normal for Performance Parts

For decades, performance builds relied on expensive aftermarket catalogs or high-end tuner shops. But in 2025, smart racers are turning toward auto parts solutions that offer OEM reliability without the financial pain.

Whether you’re chasing lap times, building your first BMW track car, or simply keeping a daily driver sharp, BMW breakers are making it easier—and more affordable—to win.

Because at the end of the day, performance isn’t about where the part came from. It’s about how fast it gets you across the line.

Looking to source tested, track-worthy BMW parts? Explore performance-grade engines, gearboxes, and upgrades via trusted dismantlers specializing in parts for BMW and used BMW parts across the UK. One of the trusted BMW breakers in the UK are MT Auto Parts. They offer a 30 day warranty on most of the parts, 24-48 hours delivery, so you can instantly repair what is needed and they even consult on any BMW needs. Check out www.mtautoparts.com.

NATAAS SCORES FIRST ROUND WIN, BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN FUNNY CAR DEBUT AT BRISTOL

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 8, 2025) — Rookie Funny Car driver Julie Nataas made quite the first impression this weekend at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, advancing to the second round of eliminations and earning her first professional round win in her Airmine Toyota GR Supra Funny Car.

Nataas, a former Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, became the 11th woman in NHRA history to qualify for a Funny Car field — an achievement made even sweeter by turning on her first win light against John Force Racing’s Jack Beckman.

“It wasn’t a perfect weekend by any means, but I wanted to come here and be competitive — get down the track, go rounds, and learn,” said Nataas. “Getting that first round win in my first race was huge for us, and I know there’s more to come.”

After a tricky opening pass on Friday, where the Airmine Toyota hazed the tires early against former teammate Hunter Green, the team rebounded quickly in session two. Nataas laid down a clean 4.03-second run at 317 mph alongside Chad Green — her first full pull in competition trim and a confidence boost heading into Saturday.

Saturday, she remained consistent with another 4.04-second pass at 314 mph to start the day alongside Ron Capps. The final qualifying session delivered a bit of history as Nataas and Alexis DeJoria staged for the first side-by-side all-female Funny Car run since 2018. Both cars struggled for traction, cementing Nataas’ round-one match up with Beckman.

Sunday brought another milestone as Nataas scored her first professional round win in NHRA Funny Car competition, defeating veteran Jack Beckman. Beckman, who wins an impressive 77% of first-round matchups when starting from the top half of the field, was out first but lost traction early. Nataas kept her car straight down the groove with a 4.053-second pass, lighting her first funny car win bulb.

In round two, Nataas faced Daniel Wilkerson, but an early tire smoker ended her day. “The right lane is very challenging to tune for. Del and the team gave it all they could in those conditions. She said, “I learned a lot this weekend, and I know the team did too. Every lap we make, we get better.”

While still in the lower .100s, Nataas’s reaction times were consistent throughout the weekend — leaving the rookie confident that with more laps, her well-known starting line prowess will soon translate fully to the Funny Car seat.

The weekend also brought special recognition for Nataas’s crew chief and team owner Del Worsham, who was named the 2025 Legend of Thunder Valley by Bristol Dragway. Worsham — who has seen success as both a driver and tuner at Bristol — was joined by friends and family, bringing an extra layer of excitement and energy to the pit.

“To me, Del and Connie are racing royalty. I am so lucky to have them alongside me at the start of this journey as mentors, coaches, and partners. When Del mentioned he was getting this recognition I knew it was the perfect race for us to start with” said Nataas.

The team also announced that Airmine will continue its support, backing Nataas’s entry at the upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, June 27–29.

“This was the first step for us,” Nataas said. “Now I want to keep improving — both in the car and on the sponsorship hunt. The goal is to come out even stronger in Norwalk with hopes of attracting sponsors that will get our GR Supra on track more often this season.

AMERICAN REBEL LIGHT BEER NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF UPCOMING VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS

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DINWIDDIE, Va. (June 9, 2025) – Ahead of its return to Virginia Motorsports Park, NHRA announced today that America Rebel Light Beer has been named the title sponsor for the upcoming fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, which will take place June 20-22 at the standout facility.

It is the ninth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals features a unique two-day race format in the professional classes, with fans getting an incredible chance to see three qualifying sessions from the 330-mph, 12,000-horsepower nitro machines on Saturday and eliminations on Sunday.

After sponsoring the NHRA national event in Charlotte earlier this year, the race at Virginia Motorsports Park marks the second title sponsor for American Rebel Light in 2025. Andy Ross, Chairman and CEO of American Rebel Beer and singer-songwriter, will also provide entertainment with a concert with his band during the jam-packed event.

“American Rebel Light is honored and very excited to be named title sponsor of the upcoming American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park,” said American Rebel CEO Andy Ross. “We were the title sponsor for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway and it was an amazing experience for American Rebel Light. The exposure and impact from being title sponsor at Charlotte was tremendous, really put us on the map in North Carolina, and also nationwide because of the FOX, FS1 and FS2 broadcasts. The NHRA and Charlotte Motor Speedway were amazing partners on the event and we can’t wait to do it again at Virgina Motorsports Park.”

As part of the race sponsorship, American Rebel Light Beer will have a strong presence at Virginia Motorsports Park, including trackside signage and brand integrations throughout the standout track. Race fans aged 21 and older will have the chance to enjoy American Rebel Light – America’s Patriotic, God Fearing, Constitution Loving, National Anthem Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer – at the facility while taking in the incredible action on the track.

The attention American Rebel Light will gain from the race sponsorship will also create strong awareness for American Rebel Light Beer as it is introduced to the state of Virginia’s beer drinkers.

Last season, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all won in Richmond during the two-day event. This year’s event will be broadcast on FOX broadcast network and FS1, including eliminations coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET on FOX on Sunday, June 22.

Along with qualifying on Saturday, fans can also watch the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race during the last two sessions, as racers compete for bonus points and a bonus purse to close out a memorable day. NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying roars into action with three rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, leading into a can’t-miss raceday with eliminations beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 22.

“We’re thrilled to have American Rebel Light return as a title sponsor and partner with NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park for the Virginia NHRA Nationals,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President and Chief Development Officer. “They’ve already shown to be a terrific partner with a team passionate about NHRA drag racing, and it’s exciting to see that relationship continue to grow. We’re looking forward to an incredible weekend in Virginia with American Rebel Light Beer and all the NHRA fans.”

Last year, Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta earned his second Richmond victory when he won over Kalitta Motorsports teammate Shawn Langdon. This season, they’ve combined to sweep every Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge so far. Motorsports legend and 2024 Rookie of the Year Tony Stewart clearly leads the points thanks to his two wins on the season, while other top names include Brittany Force, Antron Brown and Justin Ashley.

Prock, the reigning Funny Car champion, won his first Virginia NHRA Nationals over Bob Tasca III. Prock currently leads the points in 2025, while John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman also has two wins this year. The loaded field also includes four-time world champ Matt Hagan, three-time champ Ron Capps and J.R. Todd.

Herrera, the two-time reigning champion, once again leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle points. He has two wins on the season and currently leads six-time champion Matt Smith, who won in Charlotte. Other riders to watch will be Richard Gadson, Smith’s wife, Angie, as well as Chase Van Sant, Steve Johnson and Jianna Evaristo.

Along with action in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, fans can also enjoy racing in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle, providing a full weekend of non-stop entertainment. Racing in those categories kicks off at 9 a.m. on Friday, setting the stage for Saturday’s three qualifying rounds in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

To purchase tickets to the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, visit nhra.evenue.net/events/RV1T. For more information about the NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.

About American Rebel Light Beer

American Rebel Light Beer is a product of American Rebel Beverage, LLC; a wholly owned subsidiary of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB). Since its launch in September 2024, American Rebel Light Beer has rolled out in Tennessee, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Florida, Indiana and Virginia and is adding new distributors and territories regularly. Produced in partnership with AlcSource, American Rebel Light Beer is a domestic premium light lager celebrated for its exceptional quality and patriotic values. It stands out as America’s Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer. For more information about launch events and availability follow us on social media @AmericanRebelBeer or visit americanrebelbeer.com.

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

AirBox Returns as Primary Partner with Harrison Burton and AM Racing for Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

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STATESVILLE, N.C.: AM Racing proudly announced today that AirBox, the industry leader in commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions has expanded its partnership with the team and will serve as the primary partner of the No. 25 Ford Mustang driven by Harrison Burton in Saturday afternoon’s The Chilango 150 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

AirBox has been a loyal partner of the Statesville, N.C.-based team for several seasons, and now looks to leverage its relationship with Burton and AM Racing to expand its international presence as the Xfinity Series returns to Mexico City for the first time since 2008.

Founded in 2017, AirBox is delivering healthier indoor environments through advanced air purification. AirBox specializes in implementing ASHRAE’s performance-based ventilation (IAQP), enabling clients to achieve significant energy savings while meeting high standards for occupant health and wellness.

Their High-Volume Air Purifiers (HVPs), manufactured in North Carolina, combine Certified HEPA and Advanced Molecular Adsorbent technologies with IAQ Verification Testing and expert engineering and analytical science support to provide a turnkey approach.

With a proven track record and unmatched expertise, AirBox continues to lead the way in creating safer, healthier indoor environments for all.

“I’m excited to represent AirBox as the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads back to Mexico City this weekend,” said Burton. “It’s such an iconic city with a passionate motorsports fanbase, and it’s an honor to be part of this historic return.

“Since we brought the AirBox Purifier into our home, the difference has been night and day. Jenna [Petty, fiancé] and I both sleep better, our allergies have eased up a ton, and even our golden retriever, Remi, seems more relaxed—she used to sneeze constantly, but that’s basically stopped.

“The air just feels fresher, cleaner, and lighter. It’s easy to use, and gives us peace of mind knowing we’re breathing cleaner air every day. Honestly, it’s been one of the best upgrades we’ve made to our home — and now I’m proud to carry AirBox’s message into an international spotlight and showcase their commitment to clean air in one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities.”

With 14 Xfinity Series races in the books, Burton and the No. 25 AirBox Ford Mustang head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in pursuit of their seventh top-10 finish of the season, looking to maintain the strong momentum that has kept the relatively new pairing in the thick of the Xfinity Series Playoff hunt.

“We’ve been building something solid this year, and I’m proud of how far we’ve come as a team,” added Burton. “Every week we’re getting better, and heading to a place like Mexico City with AirBox onboard adds some extra excitement.

“It’s a new challenge for all of us, but if we stay focused and execute, I think we’ve got a real shot at keeping our Playoff hopes on track.”

Adam Smith, president of AirBox, added, “Partnering with Harrison Burton and the No. 25 AM Racing Ford Mustang in Mexico gives us a unique platform to highlight the importance of clean air and smarter energy use. Just as on the track, performance matters in the buildings where we live and work.

“AirBox is proud to support a driver who embodies precision and speed while we continue our mission to deliver cleaner, healthier and more energy-efficient air solutions for ventilation design.”

For additional information on AirBox, please visit airboxamerica.com.

For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing), or follow them on Instagram and X | Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Harrison Burton, please visit theharrisonburton.com, like his Facebook page (Official Harrison Burton), or follow him on Instagram (@harrisonburton12) and X | Twitter (@hburtonracing).

The Chilango 150 (65 laps | 157.3 miles) is the 15th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. The first of two Xfinity Series practice sessions will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., with a final 25-minute practice scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. Qualifying will follow on Saturday, June 14, 2025, launching at 8:30 a.m. The 40-car field will take the green flag shortly after 2:30 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (CT).

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multifaceted motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

In its ninth year of competition, the family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and various Dirt Modified events.

Speed Knows No Borders: Cody Ware Ready to Embrace Thin Air and Thick History in Mexico City

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 9, 2025) – When the NASCAR Cup Series arrives in Mexico City this weekend for Sunday’s inaugural Viva Mexico 250 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, it will mark the first time in nearly 67 years that NASCAR’s elite division has competed outside the United States.

Back in 1958, when NASCAR last raced internationally, Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, a gallon of gas cost 24 cents, and color television was a rising technology. Streaming only referred to such tangible elements as water, tears and smoke.

So when Lee Petty beat Cotton Owens to win the Jim Mideon 500 on July 18, 1958 at the .333-mile Canadian National Exposition Stadium in Toronto, you really did have to be there.

While streaming in today’s brave new world is more aligned with television, where we can watch whatever we want, when we want, all in rich 5k resolution, both on small screens that can fit in our pocket and on mammoth home screens that fill an entire wall, it still means something to be there.

This is one of the main reasons NASCAR is racing in North America’s most populous municipality. It is bringing this people’s sport, rooted in raw speed and ingenuity, to the estimated 9.2 million people of Mexico City.

NASCAR’s people start arriving this week, with most arriving on Thursday ahead of the first batch of practice sessions on Friday. Cody Ware, driver of the No. 51 Arrowhead Brass Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Rick Ware Racing, is one of many descending upon Mexico City.

The 29-year-old racer from Greensboro, North Carolina, who will represent the U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in brass plumbing valves and irrigation products this weekend in Mexico City, came to the NASCAR Cup Series by way of road racing. It makes Ware immediately comfortable with the prospect of turning left and right on the 2.417-mile, 14-turn layout, despite never having competed at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

“Road racing is where I did a lot of my growing up and learning how to race,” Ware said. “There was a lot of back and forth between stock cars and GT cars and sportscars over the years as I found my place in NASCAR. So I’m always, ‘The more the merrier,’ when it comes to road racing.”

Ware won the 2019-2020 LMP2 championship in the Asian Le Mans Series with co-driver Gustas Grinbergas. In a prelude to that title, Ware was the 2014 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Rookie of the Year. In January 2024 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Ware piloted a Ligier JS P320 to a podium finish in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge LMP3 class. Ware has also competed in Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup and the NTT IndyCar Series.

“There are a lot of things you can’t really learn about a road course until you’re in a car that’s really been built to attack a road course, and the current Cup car drives a lot more like a sportscar than they ever have before,” Ware said. “They’re somewhere in between a TA and a TA2 car in the Trans Am Series. Obviously, we have a lot more horsepower than a TA2 car, but not quite the downforce and maneuverability that a TA car has.”

The Cup car’s relative lack of downforce will be amplified this weekend in the thin air of Mexico City, which sits 7,218 feet above sea level. This environment will also affect the car’s cooling, impacting not only the engine, but also the car’s brakes, which drivers will use for approximately 25 percent of the race’s 100-lap duration.

“It’s a new variable and you need to pay attention to it, but it’s also the same for everyone. We all have to deal with it,” Ware said.

While teams will prepare their cars for the nuances of high-altitude racing, it’s up to the drivers to prepare themselves for the physical adjustment of competing with less oxygen.

“I actually raced in Mexico once before,” Ware said. “I ran the NASCAR Mexico Series race at a flat mile oval called Puebla. When I got off the plane and headed to the track, it reminded me of landing in Denver, where you feel a little out of breath at first and you have to acclimate.

“As a racecar driver, it’s always important to be physically fit, but especially when you’re in a new environment that’s already taxing because you’re not used to it. So, you take your cardio seriously so that you’re in shape, but also so that your heart health and lung capacity are where they need to be.

“There’s a lot of strength needed for driving a racecar, especially when it comes to braking. It takes a lot of brake pressure to extract 700-800 pounds of braking force into the corner. It’s about being on your game from start to finish, where you’re as good on the last lap as you were when you took the green.”

Speaking of green, all the drivers racing this weekend are green when it comes to experience at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Sure, some did get some experience at the track’s past iteration when the NASCAR Xfinity Series raced there between 2005-2008, but in preparation for Formula One’s return to the track in 2015 after a 22-year hiatus, the circuit was completely revamped.

Noted track designer Hermann Tilke penned the new layout, and it followed the general outline of the original course, which first hosted Formula One in 1963. The entire track was resurfaced, with new pit, paddock and spectator stands constructed. The most notable changes from the old layout to the current version were an added sequence of corners comprising turns one, two and three, along with a revised set of corners through the Foro Sol baseball stadium, which was built inside the famed and feared Perlatada corner, with the remnant’s apex serving as the track’s final turn.

“Anytime you get to race on a track with history like that, it’s super cool,” Ware said. “I’ve been lucky to race on other Formula One tracks like Shanghai and the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Anytime you get a chance to turn laps on a track where some of the legends of Formula One have competed is a really special opportunity.”

As special as it is, it also involves a good deal of preparation beforehand, most notably when visiting a track for the first time.

“The simulator is your lifeline. Without being able to get on the Ford sim, I don’t know what I’d do to even wrap my head around how to attack a lap,” Ware said.

“Getting into a rhythm before you even lay your eyes on the track is huge because you still only have so much time to figure out a place you’ve never been to before. To be able to start making adjustments immediately versus spending 30 minutes learning everything, it’s a night-and-day difference.”

With time on the simulator, Ware already has an understanding of the track’s layout, including the amount of runoff areas available.

“There’s a lot of paved runoff at the circuit, and in NASCAR, we tend to use a lot of runoff in the places where racecars typically aren’t supposed to be,” Ware said.

“We don’t have the FIA breathing down our necks when it comes to track limits, and I think NASCAR’s pretty fair with their approach to how they regulate things like that. We saw that earlier this year at COTA where they ratcheted up the enforcement but, overall, if there’s concrete or asphalt to drive on, we tend to use it.

“My biggest curiosity going into the race weekend is how NASCAR polices it. We’ve run the track properly on the sim, so what’s OK and what isn’t probably won’t be known until that first practice session on Friday.”

Friday delivers two open practice sessions, from 11:05-11:55 a.m. CST/1:05 p.m.-1:55 p.m. EDT and 1-1:25 p.m. CST/3-3:25 p.m. EDT, respectively. Qualifying takes place on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. CST/12-1 p.m. EDT. The Viva Mexico 250 begins Sunday at 1 p.m. CST/3 p.m. EDT. All of the action will be broadcast live by Prime Video and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Rick Ware Racing:

Rick Ware has been a motorsports mainstay for more than 40 years. It began at age 6 when the third-generation racer began his driving career and has since spanned four wheels and two wheels on both asphalt and dirt. Competing in the SCCA Trans Am Series and other road-racing divisions led Ware to NASCAR in the early 1980s, where he finished third in his NASCAR debut – the 1983 Warner W. Hodgdon 300 NASCAR Grand American race at Riverside (Calif.) International Raceway. More than a decade later, injuries would force Ware out of the driver’s seat and into full-time team ownership. In 1995, Rick Ware Racing was formed, and with his wife Lisa by his side, Ware has since built his eponymous organization into an entity that competes full-time in the elite NASCAR Cup Series while simultaneously campaigning successful teams in the Top Fuel class of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Progressive American Flat Track and FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX).

Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report – Michigan

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FireKeepers Casino 400 – Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn, Mich. – June 8, 2025

AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 DISCOUNT TIRE FORD MUSTANG
START: 11TH STAGE 1: 13TH STAGE 2: 2ND FINISH: 31ST POINTS: 16TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric and the No. 2 Discount Tire team showed resilience throughout Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, battling through multiple setbacks in a race that offered both opportunity and frustration. After starting 11th, Cindric reported a tight condition in the opening run and finished Stage 1 in the 13th position. A concern for a potential loose wheel forced the team to make an extra stop, dropping Cindric to the rear of the field for the restart. As the race unfolded through a series of cautions and restarts, Cindric maneuvered his way forward and cracked the top 10. Crew chief Brian Wilson made the call to stay out late in Stage 2 in a bid for the Stage win and a valuable playoff point. Cindric was battling in the lead on the last lap before finishing second in the segment. Varying pit strategies shuffled the field again, and Cindric was working his way forward when a flat left-front tire forced an unscheduled stop with 26 laps remaining. The issue took the team off sequence and left them with a 31st-place finish in the lone trip to the two-mile track this season.

CINDRIC’S THOUGHTS: “It seemed like one of those days that it wasn’t meant to be. We were just a little bit tight for the first run and that kind of took us by surprise, but we made the car a little better and took the strategy to stay out and try to win the stage on old tires. I felt more would stay, but we got passed there on the last lap. All in all, it was a good recovery from the back of the field and then we had a left-rear tire fail on that green flag run. I feel like we probably would have been able to make our way back up close to the top 10. Like I said, there was a lot of good, but a lot of bad, too. There’s plenty to clean up and ready for a new adventure in Mexico.”

RYAN BLANEY No. 12 MENARDS/KNAUF FORD MUSTANG
START: 13TH STAGE 1: 6TH STAGE 2: 33RD FINISH: 32ND POINTS: 7TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Despite a strong start to Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400, Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 Menards/Knauf Ford Mustang Dark Horse were relegated to a 32nd-place finish at Michigan following an incident in Stage 2. Coming off his first win of the 2025 season a week ago, Blaney worked his way into the top-10 in the opening laps of Sunday’s 400-mile event before fighting his way to a sixth-place finish in Stage 1. The No. 12 team’s four tire stop at the stage break won Blaney the race off of pit road as he lined up to restart from the outside of row one before a pair of cautions during the first 20 laps of the run presented differing pit strategies throughout the field. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler made the call to bring the Menards/Knauf Ford to pit road for four tires and fuel under the latter of the two cautions while a mix of teams opted for two tires as Blaney lined up 21st for the ensuing restart. Blaney worked his way back up to 12th on the following run, but broke loose in turn three on lap 109, sending him into the outside wall and sliding down the track towards pit road to bring out the caution. The No. 12 team made repairs to a bent right rear toe link on pit road but went down five laps in the process as they ultimately settled for a 32nd-place finish.

BLANEY’S THOUGHTS: “Tough way for us to end the weekend especially with the speed we showed early on. The 12 boys brought another fast car this week and appreciate all their work to get us back out there. We’ll put this one behind us and see what Mexico has in store for us.”

JOEY LOGANO No. 22 HUNT BROTHERS PIZZA FORD MUSTANG
START: 15TH STAGE 1: 11TH STAGE 2: 23RD FINISH: 22ND POINTS: 9TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano and the No. 22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang Dark Horse came away with a 22nd-place finish Sunday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway. After starting from 15th, Logano worked his way up to 11th by the end of Stage 1 as the balance began to settle in. An early caution in Stage 2 prompted crew chief Paul Wolfe to bring Logano to pit road for fuel only before another caution seven laps later saw the leaders hit pit road, allowing the Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford to move up to row three for the ensuing restart. Logano battled a loose-handling condition through the end of the second segment, resulting in a 23rd-place finish in Stage 2. Logano continued to fight his way through traffic in the final stage before taking the checkered flag 22nd at the end of the 400-mile event.

LOGANO’S THOUGHTS: “We fired off with decent pace, but just struggled to maintain it over the course of the day. Track position was so key all day and we made the right calls to get us in the mix in the second stage but couldn’t keep it up there.”

The inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Mexico’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez stands as the next stop on the schedule on Sunday, June 15. Coverage of the Viva Mexico 250 begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Kaulig Racing Race Recap | FireKeepers Casino 400

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No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1

Start: 19th
Stage 1 Finish: 15th
Stage 2 Finish: 19th
Finish: 17th

After qualifying in 19th, AJ Allmendinger made his way into the top 15 by lap 23. He maintained position until the conclusion of the opening stage when he reported the car was building tight as the run went on. Allmendinger came to pit road during the stage break for tires, fuel and an air pressure adjustment to help with the handling of the No. 16 Action Industries Chevy. During the second stage, Allmendinger received a pit road speeding penalty and restarted at the tail end of the longest line. By the end of the stage, he had driven up to 19th place. Allmendinger stayed out at the end of the stage to restart in 12th place. On the final pit stop of the day, Allmendinger lost positions and as a result, restarted in 25th place on lap 151. By lap 154, he had driven up to 13th and was told he needed to save fuel. Allmendinger went on to finish in 17th place.

“Just a hard fought day for our No. 16 group. I needed to be a little bit better, definitely made some mistakes for our race team and tried to get them back on the final restart. I felt like we got pretty close to where we probably should have been running, just more disappointed in myself today. I need to be a little bit better, but we fought hard and got everything out of it at the end there. We had to save a little bit of fuel, probably lost two spots in doing that, but at the end of the day, I think about 14th to 17th was about all we had. We did a fairly good job of maximizing our day and we’ll go to Mexico City and try to win the race.” – AJ Allmendinger

No. 10 Sea Best Camaro ZL1

Start: 18th
Stage 1 Finish: 23rd
Stage 2 Finish: 9th
Finish: 24th

Ty Dillon and the No. 10 Sea Best Chevy team started Sunday’s race at Michigan International Speedway from the 18th position. As the first stage ran caution free, Dillon reported his Chevy was a little too free and finished the stage in 23rd. Making adjustments to the No. 10 Chevy throughout the second stage, Dillon ran as high as sixth before finishing the second stage in the ninth position and earned valuable stage points. During the final stage, Dillon restarted the race from the 20th spot. As the laps ticked off, the team continued to adjust on the No. 10 Chevy and Dillon crossed the finish line in the 24th position.
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Determined Effort By Custer Ends Prematurely After Getting Collected in Michigan Crash

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BROOKLYN, MI (June 8, 2025) – With the Xfinity Series off this weekend, Cole Custer carried the banner for the Haas Factory team during Cup Series racing at the 2-mile Michigan International Speedway. Making his sixth Cup Series start at Michigan, Custer rolled off 24th on Sunday.

41 Cole Custer – Recap

Early in Stage One, Custer was faced with challenges, reporting that his No. 41 Ford was loose on entry and exit, with a hint of tightness in the center of the corners. The handling made it difficult to get back to the throttle quickly off the turns. Still, Custer and the team were undeterred. As Stage One ended the team worked to dial in the HaasTooling.com Ford. Adjustments, including a round of wedge, were made to help improve stability, and give Custer the ability to attack the turns.

As Stage Two began, Custer worked to overcome adversity, He found restarts especially challenging, due to a lack of grip while trying to re-enter the throttle zone. He described the car as being “out of the track” with minimal grip, though he noted the balance itself wasn’t far off – just lacking overall feel. Unfortunately, just as the team looked to regroup and regain track position, Custer was caught in a multi-car incident on lap 68. The crash ended Custer’s day early and brought a premature close to what had been a determined effort. Custer was officially credited with a 35th-place finish.

“I don’t exactly know what transpired to get us into that situation but it just seemed like we all just ran out of room,” said Custer. It’s really disappointing from the standpoint of we want to be on the up end of things with our team right now. We want to move in the right direction in the summer time. I like we are bringing better cars to the racetrack and getting more competitive but getting wrecked on days like this, definitely sets that back.”

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About Haas Factory Team
The Haas Factory Team is a NASCAR Cup and Xfinity program owned by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation. Beginning in 2025, the team will feature Cole Custer driving the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer take on the Xfinity Series in the No. 00 and No. 41 Ford Mustangs, respectively. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the Haas Factory Team reflects a commitment to performance and engineering excellence, carrying forward Gene Haas’s commitment to motorsports.

J.R. GRAY WINS IN CONGRUITY NHRA PRO MOD AT BRISTOL AT EVENT POWERED BY CARDINAL INSURANCE

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 8, 2025) – J.R. Gray won for the second time this season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating his Al-Anabi Performance teammate Mike Stavrinos in the final round as part of this weekend’s 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

It was the fifth of 10 races during the 2025 NHRA Pro Mod season and this weekend’s event was powered by Cardinal Insurance.

After a lengthy rain delay, Gray and Stavrinos had a thrilling side-by-side race in the final round, with Gray slipping past Stavrinos with a standout run of 5.762-seconds at 250.46 mph. It was the quickest run of Sunday’s eliminations and handed Gray his third career NHRA Pro Mod victory.

To get to the final round, Gray defeated Chip King, Stevie Jackson and Rickie Smith, and then chased down Stavrinos by a thin margin at the finish line. Gray also leaves Bristol in the points lead.

“Man, this is all about redemption,” Gray said. “The whole crew has been putting in the hours and they’ve been making it happen.”

Stavrinos reached the championship round for the third time this season, defeating Derek Menholt, Alex Laughlin and Billy Banaka. He is second in points at the halfway mark of the year.

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns to action June 20-22 with the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond, Va.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The race is the fifth of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

PRO MODIFIED:

  1. JR Gray; 2. Mike Stavrinos; 3. Rickie Smith; 4. Billy Banaka; 5. Rashid alBalooshi; 6. Mason Wright; 7. Alex Laughlin; 8. Steve Jackson; 9. Dmitry Samorukov; 10. Stan Shelton; 11. Derek Menholt; 12. Justin Bond; 13. Mike Castellana; 14. Dwayne Wolfe; 15. Chip King; 16. Jordan Lazic.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Sunday’s final results from the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The race is the fifth of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

Pro Modified — JR Gray, Chevy Camaro, 5.762, 250.46 def. Mike Stavrinos, Camaro, 5.778, 248.48.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Final round-by-round results from the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the fifth of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

PRO MODIFIED:

ROUND ONE — Rashid alBalooshi, Chevy Camaro, 5.871, 238.55 def. Justin Bond, Camaro, 8.607, 108.21; Billy Banaka, Camaro, 5.845, 244.12 def. Dwayne Wolfe, Camaro, 10.241, 89.70; Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 5.857, 245.23 def. Stan Shelton, Ford Mustang, 5.873, 246.03; Mike Stavrinos, Camaro, 5.846, 246.89 def. Derek Menholt, Camaro, 5.875, 243.90; JR Gray, Camaro, 5.835, 247.70 def. Chip King, Dodge Charger, Broke; Mason Wright, Camaro, 5.907, 244.60 def. Mike Castellana, Camaro, 9.748, 92.15; Rickie Smith, Mustang, 5.850, 250.27 def. Dmitry Samorukov, Chevy Corvette, 5.868, 245.05; Steve Jackson, Camaro, 5.902, 245.85 def. Jordan Lazic, Camaro, DQ – Tech;

QUARTERFINALS — Smith, 5.815, 250.69 def. alBalooshi, 5.857, 243.81; Banaka, 5.855, 244.78 def. Wright, 5.869, 246.39; Stavrinos, 5.825, 247.16 def. Laughlin, 5.869, 245.27; Gray, 5.830, 247.66 def. Jackson, Foul – Red Light;

SEMIFINALS — Gray, 5.817, 248.57 def. Smith, 5.805, 249.81; Stavrinos, 5.793, 247.75 def. Banaka, 5.856, 244.69;

FINAL — Gray, 5.762, 250.46 def. Stavrinos, 5.778, 248.48.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Point standings (top 10) following the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the fifth of 10 events in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.

Pro Modified

  1. JR Gray, 463; 2. Mike Stavrinos, 413; 3. Rickie Smith, 352; 4. Billy Banaka, 309; 5. Mason Wright, 278; 6. Justin Bond, 210; 7. Alex Laughlin, 201; 8. Kahlid alBalooshi, 184; 9. Kevin Rivenbark, 178; 10. (tie) Jordan Lazic, 161.

Stan Shelton, 161.

CAPPS, TORRENCE, ANDERSON AND GADSON WIN SUPER GRIP NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

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  • Torrence gets second TF victory at Bristol
  • Capps breaks 33-race winless streak with FC triumph
  • Anderson rolls to PS victory, 1,000 round wins
  • Gadson gets first career PSM win

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 8, 2025) – Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps became the all-time wins leader at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, snapping a 33-race winless streak by defeating Paul Lee in the final round of the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the eighth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Capps made the best run of his weekend in the finals, going 3.957-seconds at 328.06 mph in his 12,000-horsepower NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra to chase down Lee and win for the eighth time at Bristol Dragway, surpassing Tony Schumacher for the most in track history.

It also gave Capps a huge sigh of relief, snapping a long winless streak. His last victory before Sunday came at Indianapolis in 2023, but the veteran found his groove on Sunday in Thunder Valley, winning at the scenic track for the third time in four years. Capps knocked off Matt Hagan, Epping winner J.R. Todd and Dave Richards to reach the final, turning in a classic performance to get his 77th career win and moving to fourth in points.

“We’re a single car team, and we can’t lean on other teams so it’s been a little more difficult,” Capps said. “Even when we were struggling, I never once questioned Guido [crew chief Dean Antonelli]. I just knew we had to get better, and we stuck with the plan.

“I knew we’d have times when we’d struggle, but as an owner I’ve watched it and tried to handle it a certain way. This is a grueling track. To win more here more times than John Force says a lot. I’ve known for a long time that I’ll be No. 2 to John Force in everything but to have eight wins here is awesome. To win so many times at a track that is so demanding on a driver and crew chiefs, it makes you feel like you’ve won a championship.”

Lee reached the final round for the third time this season with wins against Chad Green, Buddy Hull and Daniel Wilkerson. He’s now second in points, while Austin Prock stayed in the points lead despite a second straight first-round loss.

In Top Fuel, four-time world champ Steve Torrence also got back in the win column for the first time in nearly a year, taking down Justin Ashley in the finals with a run of 4.022 at 325.37 in his 12,000-horsepower Capco Contractors dragster. Torrence last found the winner’s circle last July in Seattle, struggling down the stretch. It wasn’t a banner start to 2025, either, but Torrence and his team undoubtedly turned the corner on Sunday in Bristol, winning for the second time in Thunder Valley.

To reach the final, Torrence got past Dan Mercier, Clay Millican and points leader Tony Stewart, defeating Stewart by .002 in a thrilling side-by-side semifinal duel. After a lengthy rain delay before the final round, both Torrence and Ashley struggled off the starting line. But Torrence quickly recovered, powering down the track to win for the 56th time in his career and giving the Texan plenty of momentum in the process.

Torrence remained seventh in points, but showed on Sunday his team still has plenty of championship potential.

“First and foremost, this is the week before Father’s Day and I have two beautiful girls, so that’s really special to me,” Torrence said. “My little girl was born in 2021 and that was kind of the end of our reign, and I didn’t want her to think that I used to be good.

“This was a tough day. The conditions were really tricky and I knew I had to be consistent and do my job. I haven’t won since Seattle. We’re trying to get better and make a better mouse trap, but you stay with girl you brought to the dance. That’s the deal with [crew chief] Richard Hogan and Bobby Lagana. That’s a testament to their ability to read the track.”

Ashley reached his third final round this season on the strength of round wins against Antron Brown, Epping winner Brittany Force and Shawn Langdon. Stewart remains in the points lead, 76 points ahead of Langdon.

On a historic day, Anderson earned his 1,000th round win in the Pro Stock semifinals and followed with his fourth win of the season, defeating teammate Dallas Glenn in the championship round with a weekend-best run of 6.623 at 205.91 in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. Anderson now has 110 career wins and joins John Force as the only drivers in NHRA history win 1,000 career rounds wins.

It seemed fitting the milestone round win total came at the track where Anderson earned his first career Pro Stock victory in 2001, as Thunder Valley continued to be magical for the defending world champion and points leader. His car was the quickest during eliminations as he raced by Kenny Delco, Erica Enders and David Cuadra to reach the final round. Glenn went red in the final round, but it may not have mattered as Anderson made the quickest round of the weekend en route to the historic win.

He celebrated the 1,000th win in the semifinals, but the victory made it a complete weekend for the veteran and Pro Stock’s all-time wins leader.

“This is pretty magical. I think I could call it a day and ride off into the sunset but I’m having too much damn fun right now. Our team is firing on all eight cylinders and it’s been fun,” Anderson said.

“I had no idea, we were [approaching 1,000 rounds]. I had no earthly idea. That’s a crazy number but I don’t think that way. I just think about that race. I don’t plan for the future. I just want to win that race. Getting 1,000 round wins is big but if I had lost the final this would have lost a bit of luster. I guess I’m overachieving because this is beyond anything I could ever imagine. I also love racing in Bristol. Thunder Valley is so much fun.

“This track has a lot of personality. The bottom line is you need challenges. My team seems to love them. The taller the challenge, the more they rise.”

Glenn, who qualified No. 1, reached the finals for the sixth time in seven races in 2025, taking down Fernando Cuadra Jr., Matt Latino and Aaron Stanfield, staying second in points.

For the first time, Richard Gadson is a winner in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, defeating teammate Gaige Herrera in the final round, taking the holeshot victory on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with a run of 6.884 at 196.30. Herrera went a quicker 6.882, but Gadson’s stout .014 reaction time proved to be the difference at the finish line.

Gadson had fallen short in four previous trips to the final round, including this year at the four-wide race in Charlotte, but Sunday in Bristol belonged to the standout second-year rider. He defeated Charles Poskey and Chase Van Sant to reach the final round, holding off Herrera to claim his first victory. He had found success in qualifying and in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, and Gadson was thrilled to collect his first Wally.

“The first thing is I’m exhausted. This has been hands down the most exhausting thing I’ve ever done I always knew I could do it. I really needed to win this for me,” Gadson said.

“I’m just not used to some of the mistakes I’ve made. I had to dig deep and remind myself of what I’m capable of. In some ways I feel like ‘Mr. Almost.’ I almost win. I almost won the Rookie of the Year, but not today. I just needed to make sure I did everything right on my end. Today, the motorcycle is not an excuse. We have three of them, and they’re all really good.”

Herrera reached the finals for the third time this year, thanks to round wins against Chris Bostick, Angie Smith and No. 1 qualifier Brayden Davis. Herrera also stayed in the points lead.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to action June 20-22 with the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond, Va.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The race is the eighth of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

TOP FUEL:

  1. Steve Torrence; 2. Justin Ashley; 3. Tony Stewart; 4. Shawn Langdon; 5. Brittany Force; 6. Josh Hart; 7. Clay Millican; 8. Dan Mercier; 9. Antron Brown; 10. Doug Kalitta; 11. Ida Zetterstrom; 12. Cameron Ferre; 13. Shawn Reed; 14. Cody Krohn.

FUNNY CAR:

  1. Ron Capps; 2. Paul Lee; 3. Daniel Wilkerson; 4. Dave Richards; 5. Cruz Pedregon; 6. Buddy Hull; 7. J.R. Todd; 8. Julie Nataas; 9. Chad Green; 10. Matt Hagan; 11. Alexis DeJoria; 12. Austin Prock; 13. Jack Beckman; 14. Bob Tasca III; 15. Hunter Green; 16. Spencer Hyde.

PRO STOCK:

  1. Greg Anderson; 2. Dallas Glenn; 3. David Cuadra; 4. Aaron Stanfield; 5. Matt Latino; 6. Deric Kramer; 7. Erica Enders; 8. Cody Coughlin; 9. Kenny Delco; 10. Mason McGaha; 11. Cory Reed; 12. Jeg Coughlin; 13. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 14. Cristian Cuadra; 15. Greg Stanfield; 16. Matt Hartford.

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:

  1. Richard Gadson; 2. Gaige Herrera; 3. Chase Van Sant; 4. Brayden Davis; 5. Matt Smith; 6. Angie Smith; 7. Jianna Evaristo; 8. Ryan Oehler; 9. John Hall; 10. Steve Johnson; 11. Marc Ingwersen; 12. Chris Bostick; 13. Charles Poskey.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Sunday’s final results from the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The race is the eighth of 20 in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

Top Fuel — Steve Torrence, 4.022 seconds, 325.37 mph def. Justin Ashley, 8.600 seconds, 82.60 mph.

Funny Car — Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.957, 328.06 def. Paul Lee, Dodge Charger, 3.967, 306.88.

Pro Stock — Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.623, 205.91 def. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, Foul – Red Light.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.884, 196.30 def. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.882, 196.24.

Pro Modified — JR Gray, Chevy Camaro, 5.762, 250.46 def. Mike Stavrinos, Camaro, 5.778, 248.48.

Mountain Motor Pro Stock — John DeFlorian Jr., Chevy Camaro, 6.384, 220.22 def. Elijah Morton, Ford Mustang, Broke.

Factory Stock Showdown — Mark Pawuk, Dodge Challenger, 7.880, 175.46 def. James Betz, Ford Mustang, Foul – Red Light.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Final round-by-round results from the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the eighth of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series:

TOP FUEL:

ROUND ONE — Brittany Force, 3.811, 330.39 def. Ida Zetterstrom, 6.840, 88.90; Josh Hart, 4.026, 311.85 def. Doug Kalitta, 4.754, 224.92; Justin Ashley, 3.783, 328.14 def. Antron Brown, 4.403, 199.11; Tony Stewart, 3.821, 327.27 def. Cameron Ferre, 8.227, 83.57; Shawn Langdon, 3.922, 259.31 def. Cody Krohn, Broke; Clay Millican, 4.119, 222.22 def. Shawn Reed, 8.822, 97.27; Steve Torrence, 3.974, 312.93 def. Dan Mercier, 3.983, 307.72;

QUARTERFINALS — Torrence, 3.859, 328.14 def. Millican, 6.187, 112.38; Langdon, 4.460, 245.90 def. Hart, 5.086, 266.79; Stewart, 4.178, 212.13 was unopposed; Ashley, 3.839, 329.91 def. Force, 4.925, 160.40;

SEMIFINALS — Torrence, 3.857, 327.27 def. Stewart, 3.861, 326.08; Ashley, 3.858, 326.24 def. Langdon, 9.785, 74.97;

FINAL — Torrence, 4.022, 325.37 def. Ashley, 8.600, 82.60.

FUNNY CAR:

ROUND ONE — Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 4.031, 325.30 def. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 5.566, 133.17; Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.098, 316.90 def. Alexis DeJoria, Dodge Charger, 4.134, 250.18; Buddy Hull, Charger, 4.692, 250.97 def. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 5.128, 148.01; Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 4.050, 316.90 def. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.068, 323.58; Julie Nataas, GR Supra, 4.052, 318.17 def. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 5.315, 136.28; J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 4.027, 319.60 def. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 7.068, 88.22; Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.084, 298.01 def. Hunter Green, Charger, 6.433, 98.85; Paul Lee, Charger, 4.024, 306.95 def. Chad Green, Mustang, 4.026, 325.06;

QUARTERFINALS — Wilkerson, 4.058, 313.22 def. Nataas, 6.638, 104.99; Richards, 4.136, 312.50 def. Pedregon, 4.233, 245.72; Lee, 4.030, 316.90 def. Hull, 4.269, 279.96; Capps, 4.111, 312.21 def. Todd, 4.324, 223.88;

SEMIFINALS — Lee, 3.995, 289.26 def. Wilkerson, 4.078, 318.77; Capps, 4.371, 213.30 def. Richards, 10.217, 85.82;

FINAL — Capps, 3.957, 328.06 def. Lee, 3.967, 306.88.

PRO STOCK:

ROUND ONE — Matt Latino, Chevy Camaro, 6.689, 204.70 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 11.999, 90.43; David Cuadra, Camaro, 6.671, 204.91 def. Cristian Cuadra, Ford Mustang, 15.816, 51.76; Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.692, 205.72 def. Cory Reed, Camaro, 7.039, 160.46; Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.677, 204.88 def. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, Foul – Red Light; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.650, 205.72 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, Foul – Red Light; Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.694, 204.48 def. Matt Hartford, Camaro, Foul – Red Light; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.671, 205.51 def. Fernando Cuadra Jr., Camaro, 13.360, 63.71; Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.676, 204.70 def. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.749, 204.88;

QUARTERFINALS — A. Stanfield, 6.709, 204.17 def. C. Coughlin, 18.279, 43.53; D. Cuadra, 6.725, 203.95 def. Kramer, 6.713, 204.88; Glenn, 6.667, 206.23 def. Latino, 6.686, 205.19; Anderson, 6.646, 206.01 def. Enders, 11.385, 77.76;

SEMIFINALS — Glenn, 6.671, 206.23 def. A. Stanfield, 7.362, 153.51; Anderson, 6.644, 206.01 def. D. Cuadra, 6.699, 204.82;

FINAL — Anderson, 6.623, 205.91 def. Glenn, Foul – Red Light.

PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:

ROUND ONE — Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.982, 194.24 def. Marc Ingwersen, 7.071, 190.81; Angie Smith, Buell, 6.897, 196.82 def. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.980, 193.13; Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.960, 196.04 def. Ryan Oehler, Foul – Red Light; Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.857, 197.13 def. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 7.136, 166.91; Matt Smith, Buell, 6.870, 198.99 def. John Hall, 6.969, 196.70; Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.869, 196.53 def. Charles Poskey, Suzuki, 7.153, 191.29; Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.831, 198.09 was unopposed;

QUARTERFINALS — Van Sant, 6.951, 196.76 def. M. Smith, 6.881, 199.46; Herrera, 6.883, 196.67 def. A. Smith, 6.967, 196.44; Davis, 6.870, 197.77 def. Evaristo, Foul – Red Light; Gadson, 6.898, 196.93 was unopposed;

SEMIFINALS — Gadson, 6.911, 192.33 def. Van Sant, Foul – Red Light; Herrera, 6.895, 196.59 def. Davis, Broke;

FINAL — Gadson, 6.884, 196.30 def. Herrera, 6.882, 196.24.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Point standings (top 10) following the 24rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the eighth of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series –

Top Fuel

  1. Tony Stewart, 700; 2. Shawn Langdon, 624; 3. Antron Brown, 558; 4. Justin Ashley, 538; 5. Doug Kalitta, 533; 6. Brittany Force, 490; 7. Steve Torrence, 450; 8. Clay Millican, 385; 9. Josh Hart, 367; 10. Shawn Reed, 330.

Funny Car

  1. Austin Prock, 596; 2. Paul Lee, 565; 3. Jack Beckman, 552; 4. Ron Capps, 496; 5. Matt Hagan, 487; 6. J.R. Todd, 421; 7. Daniel Wilkerson, 394; 8. Chad Green, 382; 9. Alexis DeJoria, 362; 10. Cruz Pedregon, 356.

Pro Stock

  1. Greg Anderson, 793; 2. Dallas Glenn, 726; 3. Matt Hartford, 482; 4. Cory Reed, 405; 5. Eric Latino, 360; 6. Aaron Stanfield, 330; 7. Deric Kramer, 318; 8. Erica Enders, 306; 9. (tie) Jeg Coughlin, 285; Mason McGaha, 285.

Pro Stock Motorcycle

  1. Gaige Herrera, 430; 2. Matt Smith, 384; 3. Richard Gadson, 346; 4. Chase Van Sant, 233; 5. Angie Smith, 205; 6. Steve Johnson, 189; 7. Jianna Evaristo, 187; 8. John Hall, 169; 9. Chris Bostick, 167; 10. Marc Ingwersen, 154.
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