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Funny Car points leader Austin Prock made the fastest run in his career on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot for John Force Racing at the 39th annual Pep Boys NH…
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock made the fastest run of his career on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, securing the provisional No. 1 spot for John Force Racing at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Alongside him, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also lead in their respective categories at the 15th out of 20 races in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. This race marks the first of six events in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Prock, the current points leader, delivered a remarkable performance with his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS, clocking in at 3.849s at 338.43mph and setting the stage for an exciting playoff run. Notably, Justin Ashley, vying for his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, dominated with a run of 3.713s at 333.49mph in the Top Fuel category, showcasing his determination and momentum heading into the event.
