It was a hot one at the American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals. The oppressive heat provided tricky conditions for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors, but they still stepped up and put on one heck of a show for the fans at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock returned to form on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, claiming his third win of the 2025 season at the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals. Prock wheeled his Funny Car to a 4.061-second run at 318.02 mph in the final round to defeat John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman, earning his 15th career victory.

Prock’s path to the final round included round wins over Cruz Pedregon, Bob Tasca III, and J.R. Todd. The victory was especially meaningful for the Prock team, coming almost exactly one year after JFR icon John Force’s serious crash at the same facility. Prock also won that event and dedicated this year’s trophy to Force, who was in attendance on Sunday.

“A lot of emotion for sure. Getting to win last year, that was huge, and being able to take the Wally to John as a team, that’s what we wanted to do again today, and I’m happy that we could go back-to-back and get the job done for him,” Prock said. “The trophy’s going home with him. I might have to hide it in his suitcase or something. He won’t take it off my hand, but it’s definitely going back with him.

“He does so much for me, and he’s given me an opportunity in a lifetime to live my dream, so to win for him again today and be able to celebrate his health and have him back out at the racetrack and doing good and getting better every day means a lot for our team and all our partners and even NHRA. This sport is not the same without John Force. We’re very blessed to have him at the racetrack.”

Beckman, who moved back to second in the championship standings, reached the final round for the third time this season and the 75th time in his career. He advanced past Jim Campbell, Paul Lee, and Daniel Wilkerson to set up the all-JFR final. Prock now leads Beckman by 60 points heading into the next event.

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, points leader Gaige Herrera earned his third victory of the season and second straight at Virginia Motorsports Park. Herrera rode his Suzuki to a winning pass of 6.826 seconds at 198.79 mph in the final round to edge out Angie Smith, who left first and posted a 6.853 at 196.76 mph.

Herrera overcame a slight starting line disadvantage to reel in Smith before the finish stripe, claiming his 24th career win. His Sunday march to the final included victories over Ron Tornow, Steve Johnson, and No. 1 qualifier Brayden Davis. Herrera extended his lead in the championship to 100 points over Matt Smith with another strong race day performance.

“I almost fumbled there in the final with my light,” Herrera said. “A 150-degree track is just insane, but NHRA did a phenomenal job, and Andrew [Hines, crew chief] had my bike consistent all day. Angie had a fast bike, and I had a little doubt when I looked over before 1,000 foot, and I saw her and thought ‘This is a little too close’ because the Buells always have the mph. So when I looked over, I saw I was actually pulling away from her, and that was a good feeling.

“I’m having a lot of fun. Racing is all about competition, and that’s what I love, it’s what drives me and pushes me to do better than I can. I want to say I’m nervous racing Brayden, and he always says he’s nervous racing me, just because of all this good success I’ve had.”

Angie Smith reached her first final round of the season and the 10th of her career after earning round wins against Dystany Spurlock, Matt Smith, and Richard Gadson.

Funny Car — Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 4.061, 318.02 def. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 4.071, 305.42.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.826, 198.79 def. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.853, 196.76.

Competition Eliminator — Jay Schonberger, Olds Cutlass, 7.928, 169.15 def. Mark Moreland, Chevy Camaro, 9.345, 147.37.

Super Stock — Joe Santangelo, Chevy Camaro, 9.724, 132.06 def. Bryan Worner, Camaro, 9.935, 128.92.

Stock Eliminator — Steve Foley, Chevy Camaro, 9.906, 133.45 def. Greg Rowe, Pontiac Trans Am, Foul – Red Light.

Super Comp — Corey Manuel, Dragster, 10.835, 89.57 def. Lauren Freer, Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

Super Gas — JJ Brock, Chevy Camaro, 9.913, 157.85 def. Ricky Hall, Camaro, 9.872, 139.13.

Top Dragster — Tommy Muller, Dragster, 7.053, 187.55 def. Anthony Bertozzi, Dragster, 7.225, 180.24.

Pro Modified — JR Gray, Chevy Camaro, 5.787, 251.49 def. Dmitry Samorukov, Chevy Corvette, Broke.

Top Fuel Motorcycle — Larry McBride, Custom, 4.986, 232.67 def. Bob Malloy, American, 6.709, 111.69.

Factory X — Lenny Lottig, Chevy Camaro, 7.037, 194.13 def. Jesse Alexandra, Camaro, 7.038, 197.57.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, June 26-29 for the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.