Tue, 01 Oct 2024, 11:59 AM Beckman, Schumacher, Glenn & Herrera Pick Up Playoff Wins at NHRA Midwest Nationals

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Gaige Herrera, Dallas Glenn, Jack Beckman and Tony Schumacher celebrate wins.

ST. LOUIS - Funny Car's Jack Beckman picked up his first victory since taking over for legendary driver John Force, defeating Ron Capps in the final round of the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, also winning his first race in nearly four years on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 17th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

Funny Car winner Jack Beckman drives the PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.856 seconds, 315.86 mph defeated Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.882 seconds, 329.42 mph.

Funny Car's Jack Beckman powered to a win at World Wide Technology Raceway, with championship points going to NHRA legend John Force. Beckman defeated Ron Capps with his 3.856-second pass at 315.86 mph to win the NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sunday.

Top Fuel winner Tony Schumacher drives the Leatherwood Distillery/Waltrip Brewing Co. Top Fuel dragster.
Tony Schumacher, 3.718 seconds, 329.42 mph defeated Steve Torrence, 3.763 seconds, 316.90 mph.

Tony Schumacher picked up his career 88th Top Fuel win on Sunday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals when

Pro Stock winner Dallas Glenn drives the RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro.
Dallas Glenn, Chevy Camaro, 6.577 seconds, 207.82 mph defeated Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.586 seconds, 206.01 mph.

Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn extended his lead on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway when he won the NHRA Midwest Nationals over Aaron Stanfield. Glenn clocked a 6.577-second pass at 207.82 mph and picked up his fifth win of the season.

Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Gaige Herrera rides the RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki.
Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.805 seconds, 198.12 mph defeated Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.868 seconds, 195.53 mph.

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera earned his second consecutive NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sunday when he powered to a 6.805-second pass at 198.12 mph to defeat Chase Van Sant in the final round at World Wide Technology Raceway.