LAS VEGAS (April 14, 2024) – In one of the closest Funny Car races in four-wide drag racing history, three-time world champion Ron Capps finished third in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals final round Sunday afternoon at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Driving the NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra, Capps laid down a
Las Vegas 1 Event Highlights: Two-time Las Vegas 1 event champion (2009, 2022) Two-time event runner-up (2006, 2007) 2022 No. 1 qualifier Note: The Las Vegas 1 four-wide format was first introduced in 2018 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Overall Highlights: Six-time winner Four-time runner-up Three-time No. 1 qualifier 2023 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Recap:
CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 7, 2024) – As he celebrated 30 years as a professional drag racer, Funny Car superstar Ron Capps was looking forward to a long race day on Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. The three-time world champion entered eliminations in the No. 11 position on the ladder but
RON CAPPS Driver of the NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra NHRA Arizona Nationals Event Highlights: Three-time event winner (2003, 2009, 2013) Five-time runner-up (1998, 2000, 2005, 2017, 2023) Three-time No. 1 qualifier (2000, 2009, 2016) 2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Recap: Qualified sixth; Event runner-up (defeated Alex Laughlin in E1, Blake Alexander in E2, Alexis
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 28, 2024) – It’s hard to believe there was a time when Ron Capps, one of the most tenured drivers in the sport of NHRA Drag Racing, was considered a rookie but at next weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals, the three-time Funny Car world champion is sure to be flooded with memories as
POMONA, Calif. (March 24, 2024) – Ron Capps was looking to make it four straight NHRA Winternationals final round appearances on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, but a puff of smoke in the semifinals halted the three-time Funny Car world champion’s shot at capping off his weekend in the winner’s circle at a facility
Driver of the NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra NHRA Winternationals Event Highlights: Four-time event winner (1998, 2009, 2016, 2021) Six-time runner-up (2006, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023) Two-time No. 1 qualifier (2021, 2022) In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip Overall Highlights: Four-time winner Eight-time runner-up Seven-time No. 1 qualifier 2023 NHRA Winternationals Recap: Qualified eighth; Event runner-up
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 10, 2024) – Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps didn’t predict that a double-step and a red light in the second round would mark the end of his weekend Sunday afternoon at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. When opponent J.R. Todd double-stepped while waiting for the tree to
NHRA Gatornationals Event 1 of 21 Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Fla. March 8 – 10, 2024 RON CAPPS Driver of the NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra NHRA Gatornationals Event Highlights: Four-time event winner (2006, 2007, 2015, 2020) Two-time runner-up (2000, 2016) Two-time No. 1 qualifier (2021, 2023) 2023 NHRA Gatornationals Recap: Qualified No. 1; Quarterfinal
BRADENTON, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2024) — After four rounds of qualifying at the PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park, three-time NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps had the unique opportunity to participate in the Top Fuel vs. Funny Car Shootout on Saturday. On the line was the Don Schumacher Nitro Superstar Award, which honors