Along with the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Glenn has his sights set on the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season on Saturday. Throughout 2024, Glenn won three Challenges, awarding him bonus cash and bonus championship points. His Gainesville win slots him into this weekend’s bonus race where he’ll rematch with Cory Reed. The other side of the ladder will see Anderson taking on five-time champion Jeg Coughlin.
“The Mission Challenge is a lot of fun for us racers,” said Glenn. “My goal last year was to be in every one of them and I was except one. I have the same goal for this year. My mindset going into the first Mission Challenge of the season is to show up there like it’s raceday and not take anyone lightly. The other three drivers are some of the best behind the wheel and I need to keep my focus.”
In the Top Fuel ranks, Langdon finished runner-up in Gainesville to reigning world champion Antron Brown. If Langdon wants to back up his Phoenix win, he’ll not only need to contest with Brown but also former champs Doug Kalitta and Brittany Force, standouts Clay Millican and Jasmine Salinas, as well as 2024 Rookie of the Year and motorsports legend Tony Stewart.
Prock earned his first Funny Car win in Phoenix last season to kick off his year of dominance in the highly competitive class. He won eight events to earn his first NHRA world championship. Others to watch in the class will be multi-time champions Matt Hagan and Ron Capps, as well as Jack Beckman, Bob Tasca, Alexis DeJoria, Daniel Wilkerson and Gainesville winner Chad Green.
The NHRA Arizona Nationals also features thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and the Legends Nitro Series. Fans can also expect excitement from Team “Muy Caliente” and Curt White “Iceman” in their Jet Cars.
Fans will also be invited to the Nitro Alley Stage, which is the main entertainment hub in the pits. The stage hosts Nitro School, meet and greets, autograph sessions, music and much more. Race fans at Firebird Motorsports Park can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. The final thrilling experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday, where fans are invited to congratulate the event winners.
As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their cars, get autographs from their favorite drivers and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere of interactive displays, merchandise, food and fun.
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features two rounds at 2 and 4:30 p.m. PT on Friday, March 21, and the final two rounds on Saturday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge take place at the end of final qualifying in each category. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday, March 23. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET. on Friday and 12 p.m. on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 6:30 p.m. ET.
To purchase tickets to the NHRA Arizona Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information on NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com. |