The only thing hotter than the weather at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, was the action on the track. The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals had high drama, first-time winners, racers holding their first Wally in decades, and much more.

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock continued his stellar 2025 season with a fourth victory, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round. The win marked Prock’s second consecutive triumph and his 16th career victory in just his second season in the category.

“It was definitely special, you know, the energy was definitely in a better place this year,” Prock said. “Last year, I probably shouldn’t have even been behind the wheel, some of those runs. My mental state was not in the best capacity, but, you know, we still had a fast hot rod, and I ended up coming short to Tasca in the semis last year. But to get it done with the Force family back in the house, that was a big deal.

“Last weekend was huge, and this weekend was really big for the Force family and really big for Cornwell Tools. I mean, winning in their backyard, sending the trophy home with them, I delivered the championship trophy to them this weekend, so to send them home with two pieces of hardware definitely makes me feel good.”

Prock powered his Funny Car to a 4.064-second run at 318.54 mph to edge out Hagan’s 4.099. Prock, the defending world champion, earned his first career win at the Norwalk venue by defeating Dale Creasy Jr., Bob Tasca III, and Ron Capps to set up the final round. Hagan, who advanced past J.R. Todd, Jack Beckman, and number one qualifier Cruz Pedregon, made his first final-round appearance of the season and the 94th of his career.

Prock now leads the Funny Car standings by 127 points over teammate Jack Beckman.

Justin Ashley extended his hot streak in Top Fuel, picking up his second straight win and first at Norwalk. Ashley used a razor-sharp .027 reaction time in the final round to earn a holeshot victory over Clay Millican with a 3.931-second pass at 317.34 mph. Millican posted a quicker 3.922, but Ashley’s start proved decisive.

“It’s very exciting to get my first win here,” Ashley said. “Norwalk means a lot to me personally. My father (Mike) won in Funny Car here in 2007, and I ever since we started racing in Top Fuel, it was a dream of mine to win right here and that’s what we did today. It’s special and the team did a great job all weekend.

“We qualified number one and navigated our way down the racetrack all race day long on a surface that was very slippery and very tricky. The people who win these races are the ones that go A to B, and that’s what we did today. I’m just glad it worked out. I’m really proud of Mike Green and Tommy DeLago, and our whole team. They really deserved this wi,n and I’m happy that I could be along for the ride.”

Ashley qualified number one for the first time in 2025 and raced past Scott Farley, Josh Hart, and Shawn Langdon to reach his sixth final round in the last seven races. The victory moved him to within 77 points of championship leader Tony Stewart. Millican reached his second final of the season with wins over Dan Mercier, Doug Kalitta, and Stewart.

Cory Reed earned his first career NHRA Pro Stock victory in a milestone moment, defeating teammate Dallas Glenn in the final with a 6.648-second run at 207.30 mph. Glenn shook the tires at the start, allowing Reed to cruise to victory in his Camaro. It was Reed’s fourth career final-round appearance, but his first win since transitioning from Pro Stock Motorcycle to Pro Stock last season.

“I had a lot of emotions, like you said, I tried not to cry pretty much the whole time right now,” Reed said. “All I know is I got Dallas off the tree, which was a very big accomplishment for myself. I struggled all day with lights, so I was proud of myself for coming around like that. I kind of knew I had to step up against that guy. He’s tough.

“I’ve got a great team behind me and great people. I mean, my buddy Joey (Gladstone), my mom and dad, family, everybody at KB is amazing. They all taught me so much and helping me every day. Getting me through personal struggles and all that stuff, it’s incredible.”

Reed had strong runs throughout eliminations, getting past Troy Coughlin Jr., Greg Stanfield, and number one qualifier Greg Anderson. He delivered a strong .012 reaction time in the final, securing a meaningful victory for the second-year Pro Stock driver.

Glenn reached his seventh final in eight races with wins over Val Smeland, Cody Coughlin, and Matt Hartford, who had won Saturday’s GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout. He now trails Anderson by 50 points.

Veteran rider John Hall returned to the winner’s circle for the first time in nearly 12 years, claiming the Pro Stock Motorcycle title with a 6.880-second run at 196.67 mph. Hall overcame a strong .021 light from finalist Richard Gadson to earn his third career victory and first since the 2013 U.S. Nationals.

“It’s special because you never know if you’re going to get another one. I won twice in 2013, including the U.S. Nationals,” Hall said. “You know, 12 years go by and you just realize how hard it is to get one of these. Matt Smith Racing is one of the hardest-working teams out here, and they get you to the winner’s circle if you do your job.

“I ride the bike and he [Matt Smith] tells me to do my job. I hit the button, cut a good light, and that’s my mindset. But they tune the bike, they’re constantly tuning the bike for the weather, and it paid off.”

Hall qualified third and took down Wesley Wells, Marc Ingwersen, and points leader Gaige Herrera—who went red in the semifinals—to reach the final round. Gadson reached his third final of the season by defeating Chase Van Sant, Angie Smith, and top qualifier Matt Smith.

Herrera maintains the points lead in the category, now 96 points ahead of M. Smith.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series next stop will be at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 18-20 at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.

Top Fuel — Justin Ashley, 3.931 seconds, 317.34 mph def. Clay Millican, 3.922 seconds, 322.34 mph.

Funny Car — Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 4.064, 318.54 def. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.099, 309.42.

Pro Stock — Cory Reed, Chevy Camaro, 6.648, 207.30 def. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 15.852, 52.42.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — John Hall, Beull, 6.880, 196.87 def. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.967, 195.19.

Top Alcohol Dragster — McKenna Bold, 5.313, 271.57 def. Shawn Cowie, 5.321, 273.39.

Top Alcohol Funny Car — Sean Bellemeur, Chevy Camaro, 5.544, 261.93 def. Shane Westerfield, Camaro, 5.575, 262.33.

Competition Eliminator — Dave Dupps Jr., Pontiac GTO, 8.127, 165.01 def. John Frech, Dragster, 8.023, 162.04.

Super Stock — Kevin Helms, Plymouth Barracuda, 9.502, 131.33 def. Peter D`Agnolo, Chevy Camaro, 9.383, 127.31.

Stock Eliminator — Joe Santangelo, Chevy Camaro, 10.593, 107.06 def. Caleb McFarland, Pontiac Firebird, 10.593, 106.20.

Super Comp — Jeremy Mason, Dragster, 9.606, 118.70 def. Devin Isenhower, Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

Super Gas — Jacob Elrod, Chevy Corvette, 9.919, 162.90 def. Jim Repka, Corvette, 9.949, 166.85.

Super Street — Damien Hazelton, Chevy Camaro, 10.937, 128.60 def. Carl Saari, Dodge Dart, 10.962, 115.24.

Top Sportsman — Chris Osborn, Chevy Camaro, 6.772, 203.43 def. Keith Castle, Dodge Stratus, 6.635, 206.73.

Top Dragster — Al Kenny, Dragster, 6.360, 179.83 def. Tony Elrod, Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

Mountain Motor Pro Stock — John DeFlorian Jr., Chevy Camaro, 6.360, 221.23 def. Johnny Pluchino, Ford Mustang, 6.405, 218.94.

Factory X — Conner Statler, Chevy Camaro, 7.118, 193.24 def. Lenny Lottig, Camaro, 7.140, 193.71.

Factory Stock Showdown — Mark Pawuk, Dodge Challenger, 7.863, 175.32 def. Scott Libersher, Chevy Camaro, 10.802, 102.87