The kickoff to the 57th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in just days away, and Nitro Rewind will be there all weekend to deliver the stories and the moments of the NHRA’s most prestigious drag race. But first, it’s time to take a look back at the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd in this latest episode of Nitro Rewind, hosted as always by Bill Stephens. In this episode, drivers discuss trying to earn the final spots in the Countdown to the Championship while looking ahead to this weekend’s crown jewel event in Indianapolis. Brainerd winners Antron Brown and Johnny Gray get some air time as they share thoughts on winning the next-to-last regular season event and look forward to their participation in the Countdown playoffs.
“What we love about Nitro Rewind is it gives fans the chance to see and hear from different drivers, crew chiefs, and NHRA personalities. This weekend, Johnny Gray got his first Funny Car win, and we were there to talk with him right before he went into the winner’s circle,” said Ashley Force Hood, John Force Entertainment president.
“Ron Douglas, one of my crew chiefs, gives fans his thoughts on how he will approach Indy with a ‘new’ driver, John Force. We also talk with two drivers, Tony Pedregon and Terry McMillen, who are really slugging it out in their respective categories for one of the final Countdown spots. Their perspective on Indy and the Countdown is really pretty cool.”
This and all previous episodes of Nitro Rewind are available on the NHRA’s YouTube channel on the Thursday following each national event.
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