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Defending NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock got his 2025 off to another fast start with a record-setting turn in qualifying for the PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Prock, w…
Defending Funny Car champion Austin Prock started his 2025 season by setting a record in qualifying for the PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Prock, driving his John Force Racing Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS, made history with a 3.791s run at 331.53mph, the quickest in history during the event. This accomplishment capped off a dominant week for the 29-year-old driver, who also topped testing and all four qualifying sessions. Prock praised his team for their hard work and expressed pride in achieving a rare feat in NHRA racing. The Shootout event will conclude on Saturday, after Prock’s impressive performance.
