“`html
Norwalk, OH – The NHRA Mission Foods Series returns to Norwalk, Ohio, for a thrilling weekend of competition, featuring a slate of semifinal rematches from the most recent event. fans can anticipate intense battles across all professional categories as drivers vie for crucial points and bragging rights.
Semifinal Rematches Set the Stage
Table of Contents
The Top fuel category will see a repeat of recent semifinal showdowns, with Clay Millican facing Tony Stewart and Justin Ashley challenging Shawn Langdon. In Funny Car, Matt Hagan is set to go head-to-head with Cruz Pedregon, while Austin Prock will battle Ron Capps. The Pro stock class will feature Dallas Glenn against Matt Hartford, and Cory Reed will compete against Greg Anderson.The Pro Stock Motorcycle division will showcase John Hall versus Gaige Herrera, and Richard Gadson will take on Matt Smith.
2024 Event Winners
Last year’s event crowned Steve Torrence as the Top Fuel champion, Austin Prock in Funny Car, Jeg Coughlin Jr. in Pro Stock, and Chase Van Sant in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Most Victories at Norwalk
Tony Schumacher and Joe Amato share the record for the most Top fuel victories with five wins each. John Force leads the Funny Car category with nine wins. Bob Glidden holds the record for Pro Stock with six victories, and Gaige Herrera is the current leader in pro Stock Motorcycle with one win.
Track Records
- Top fuel: 3.685 seconds by Antron Brown (August 2016); 334.73 mph by Brittany Force (July 2023).
- Funny Car: 3.832 seconds by Del Worsham (August 2016); 334.15 mph by Jack beckman (August 2016).
- Pro Stock: 6.488 seconds by Chris McGaha (August 2015); 213.40 mph by McGaha (August 2015).
- Pro Stock Motorcycle: 6.704 seconds by Jianna Evaristo (July 2024); 200.56 mph by Hector Arana Jr. (July 2023).
National Records
- Top Fuel: 3.670 seconds by Doug Kalitta (July 2024); 334.47 mph by brittany Force (July 2024).
- Funny Car: 3.832 seconds by Del Worsham (August 2016); 338.51 mph by Bob Tasca III (July 2024).
- pro Stock: 6.472 seconds by Greg Anderson (July 2024); 213.40 mph by McGaha (August 2015).
- Pro Stock Motorcycle: 6.704 seconds by Jianna Evaristo (July 2024); 203.95 mph by Evaristo (July 2024).
Event Schedule
Saturday, July 19: NHRA Lucas oil Series eliminations commence at 9:30 a.m. NHRA Mission Foods Series qualifying sessions are scheduled for 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday,July 20: The pre-race ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the start of NHRA Mission Foods Series eliminations at 10:30 a.m.
Television Coverage
- Sunday, July 21: FS1 will broadcast two hours of qualifying coverage at 1:00 p.m. ET.
- Sunday, July 21: FOX will provide three hours of live
