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Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won his second straight race on Sunday for John Force Racing, defeating Bob Tasca III in the final round with the quickest run of the weekend at the PlayNHRA Vi…
Austin Prock, the current Funny Car points leader, secured his second consecutive victory for John Force Racing at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals by defeating Bob Tasca III in the final round with the fastest run of the weekend. Other winners at the event included Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel, Aaron Stanfield in Pro Stock, and Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, marking the ninth race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Prock dedicated his win to his boss, legendary Funny Car driver John Force, who had been involved in a crash earlier in the competition, highlighting a day filled with emotions and adversity. Despite feeling early pressure, Prock’s triumph in his Funny Car debut season was a testament to his team’s hard work and determination in the challenging conditions of the event. Gaige Herrera’s victory in Pro Stock Motorcycle extended his unprecedented winning streak, setting new records in NHRA history and exemplifying his dominance in the sport.
