Apr 11, 2023
On this episode of the NHRA Insider Brian
Lohnes brings back the regular race week guest panel of Tony
Pedregon, NHRAonFox analyst, and Kevin McKenna National Dragster
Senior Editor to talk about the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals, a wild
weekend in Pomona, and some of the deeper stories brewing behind
the scenes in the world of NHRA drag racing.
The rollicking conversation kicks off with a
look at Pro Stock and how the class has taken on a “Countdown” feel
already in this early part of the season. The points standings are
tight, some racers who we all place high expectations on are
struggling and others are making their mark right out of the gate.
The conversation focuses on how a Pro Stock season can vary versus
a nitro-powered one and the driver performances to this
point.
The group delves into the recent craziness in
nitro Funny Car from the hot starts of Chad Green and Alexis
DeJoria to the weekend of John Force and JR Todd, how those teams
will recover, and how the idea of las Vegas being anyone’s game may
not be so true. Lots of meat on this bone as the guys go deep into
these storylines.
Finally, the Top Fuel class is the center of
discussion. Obviously, Justin Ashley’s recent performances are on
the table as are those teams struggling to get up to speed, and
which of them will be the first to notch themselves a breakout
weekend? Loads of interesting food for thought here about teams,
reality series’, secrecy, and how the sport of drag racing benefits
from a little cage rattling and feather ruffling!
An entertaining listen that’s full throttle
the whole way through!
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