The world of drag racing is gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year – the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Taking place at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, this event promises to be a thrilling showcase of speed, skill, and excitement.
One of the standout features of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is the Funny Car specialty race, which pits eight of the top drivers in the category against each other for bragging rights and a shot at big money. The field for this year’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout is set, with Bob Tasca III earning the top seed. The rest of the field includes Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Chad Green, J.R. Todd, Cruz Pedregon, Alexis DeJoria, and Paul Lee. This lineup promises to deliver some intense and competitive racing action.
The format of the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout adds an extra layer of excitement to the event. The top-seeded driver, Tasca, will have the first pick to call out his first-round opponent. If Capps is not selected, the reigning champion will get the next pick, and so on until all matchups are set. The driver who makes the quickest winning run in the opening round will have the opportunity to select their semifinal opponent, adding a strategic element to the competition.
The first round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 1, with the semifinals following at 2:40 p.m. and the final round at 4:30 p.m. Fans can catch all the action on FOX at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, as the excitement unfolds on drag racing’s grandest stage.
Now in its third year at the Big Go, the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout has become a fan-favorite event, offering drivers the chance to make history and etch their names in drag racing lore. With past winners like Capps and Hight, the competition is sure to be fierce as these elite drivers battle it out for supremacy.
In addition to the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout, the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals will feature a host of other exciting events, including the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge, and the Rooftec Comp Cash Clash. With racing in various categories and special attractions throughout the weekend, this event promises to be a must-see for drag racing fans.
To be a part of the action at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, fans can purchase tickets at www.NHRA.com/tickets. With all children 12 and under admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult, this event offers an affordable and thrilling experience for the whole family. Don’t miss out on the excitement and drama of the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout and the other thrilling events at this year’s Big Go.