AB Motorsports Headed to the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Madison, IL – With five Midwest Nationals trophies, Brown returns to St. Louis as the winningest nitro-class driver in the track’s history.  Antron will debut his pink ‘Tools for the Cause’ livery to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at the St. Louis event. Each year, the Matco Tools team campaigns a pink ‘Tools for the Cause’ scheme throughout the month of October.

“We made some moves in Charlotte and want to continue on that same trend this weekend in St. Louis. The Midwest Nats has always been a great race for us. Last year, we lost to Tony Schumacher second round. We had a failsafe shut our car off and lost a really close race, so looking to get back there and rebound. I feel confident in the direction we’re going, and we’re ready to get charged up. Our goal is to get after it in qualifying and then take it one round at a time on race day. We have to make moves forward this weekend; the pressure is at an all-time high. It’s going to be intense, but I know what our team is capable of and I know we’re up for the challenge,” explained Antron.

Countdown to the Championship Ranking: 9th

NHRA Midwest Nationals Event Highlights: Five-time event champion (2009, 2012-2015), 2005 runner-up (Pro Stock Motorcycle),
Three-time No. 1 qualifier Top Fuel (2012), Pro Stock Motorcycle (2001, 2004)

2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals Event Recap: Qualified 10th; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Jasmine Salinas in E1; defeated by Tony Schumacher in E2)

Last Event (Charlotte 1): Qualified seventh; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Josh Hart in E1; defeated by Doug Kalitta, Clay Millican in E2)

2025 Statistics: 16 races; one win, two runner-up finishes, one No. 1 qualifier

Career Statistics: 540 races; 81 wins, 51 No. 1 qualifiers