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Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won for the fifth straight time in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating Blake Alexander in the final of the bonus race at…
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock claimed his fifth consecutive victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Sonoma Raceway, triumphing over Blake Alexander in the final bonus race of the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Alongside Prock, Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Troy Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) emerged victorious in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the 12th event out of 20 races. Prock and his John Force Racing team rebounded impressively on Saturday with a swift final run of 3.897s at 332.10mph in his Chevy Camaro SS, securing his sixth bonus race win of the season and boosting his standing in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Langdon also clinched his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty win of the year in Top Fuel, with a notable victory over teammate Doug Kalitta, while Coughlin Jr. celebrated victory against his uncle, Jeg Coughlin Jr., in Pro Stock. The bonus race triumphs not only brought additional points, but also provided a morale boost and financial reward for the winning teams, emphasizing the importance of every competitive edge in the NHRA competition.
