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DAVE RICHARDS AND BLUEBIRD TURF / VERSATRAN TEAM OPTIMISTIC FOR NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS
MADISON, IL – Dave Richards and the BlueBird Turf / Versatran Ford Mustang Funny Car team are heading into the NAPA Auto Parts 
NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway with growing confidence.
As the third of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this event marks a critical opportunity for Richards and his team to build on their recent progress following a solid performance at the NHRA Four-Wide Carolina Nationals.
“We’re going to be building from Charlotte,” said Richards who qualified No. 15 and had a first quad exit. “The BlueBird Turf car really started responding to what we were telling it to do. It’s really positive feedback that the team is headed in the right direction, what we’ve been working on is working, slowly but surely. We just need to keep at it. Three races in a row has offered an opportunity to build some momentum, so we plan to start the first qualifying session off on the right foot and let that flow through into race day.” Continue reading
DANIEL WILKERSON AND SCAG FORD TEAM READY FOR NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS
MADISON, IL – Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car team are primed for a pivotal weekend at the 
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, the third of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
After a strong final quad appearance at the NHRA Four-Wide Carolina Nationals, where he earned semifinal points and jumped from 10th to seventh in the points standings, Wilkerson, a Springfield, Illinois native, is eager to capitalize on the team’s momentum at their home track.
“Coming off a great weekend in Charlotte, this team knows we have what it takes to win at our home track,” Wilkerson said. “We are expecting a big turnout, not only from family and friends but from SCAG dealers and Midwest Equipment and Supply Company. To get our first win at home in front of all these special people would be one for the history books.” Continue reading
JUSTIN ASHLEY AND SCAG TOYOTA CONTINUE CHAMPIONSHIP PUSH AT NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS
MADISON, IL – Fresh off a commanding victory at the NHRA Four-Wide Carolina Nationals, Justin Ashley and the SCAG Power 
Equipment Toyota Top Fuel dragster team are charging into this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway with momentum and focus.
Ashley’s fourth win of the season propelled him from fourth to second in the NHRA Top Fuel points standings, he now sits just 38 points behind leader Doug Kalitta with just four races left in the Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six race playoffs.
“This weekend is going to be a battle,” Ashley said. “Every team in Top Fuel is dangerous. They’re all ready to pounce at any opportunity that comes their way. That high level of competition is what brings out the best in all of us. It’ll make for an outstanding show.”
Ashley’s recent success underscores the strength and consistency of his SCAG Power Equipment team, led by crew chiefs Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dustin Davis. The SCAG Toyota team picked up back-to-back victories at the Virginia Nationals and the national event in Ohio before Ashley won the U.S. Nationals for the first time, 18 years after his father won in Funny Car. The late season success isn’t going to Ashley’s head though. Continue reading
JUSTIN ASHLEY WINS NHRA FOUR-WIDE CAROLINA NATIONALS IN HISTORIC FASHION
CONCORD, NC – Justin Ashley and the SCAG Power Equipment Toyota Top Fuel dragster team picked up their fourth win of the season 
Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Ford Mustang team earned semifinal points for making it to the second final quad appearance of his career while Dave Richards and the BlueBird Turf / Versatran team had a first quad exit.
In his seventh final round of the season 32nd of his career, Ashley lined up with former champions Shawn Langdon, Doug Kalitta and Clay Millican. Well known for his stealth ability on the starting line, Ashley and the SCAG Toyota dragster crossed the finish line in 3.784-seconds, identical to Kalitta’s elapsed time but Ashley’s .043-second reaction time to Kalitta’s .068 gave Ashley the holeshot victory, the 19th win of his career, his first at zMAX Dragway and second in the four-wide format in North Carolina.
“It’s a great feeling. Obviously winning any four-wide race, or any race for that matter, is great. But to win here for the first four-wide race in the fall that NHRA’s ever had, especially where it’s positioned in the Countdown, this was a critical day for us,” Ashley said. “There are still four races left, but these races are hard to win. So, I’m a firm believer, in the fact that you have to enjoy them when they come before shifting your focus over to the next one.” Continue reading
DAVE RICHARDS TARGETS REBOUND AT HISTORIC NHRA FOUR-WIDE CAROLINA NATIONALS
CONCORD, NC – Dave Richards and the BlueBird Turf / Versatran Ford Mustang Funny Car team are primed for redemption as they head 
to zMAX Dragway for the NHRA Four-Wide Carolina Nationals, the second of six races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Marking a historic first, this event introduces the four-wide format to the playoffs, setting the stage for Richards to make a bold move in the Funny Car standings.
Following a tough outing at the recent Reading event, Richards, a seasoned competitor, is eager to reignite his playoff campaign. Currently sitting 13th in the Funny Car points with Richards and the BlueBird Turf team are focused on capitalizing on their strong track record at zMAX Dragway to climb toward their season goal of a top 10 finish.
“It’s the first time four-wide has been in the Countdown. That’s pretty exciting for this BlueBird / Versatran team. We’ve had success at zMAX Dragway before, it’s been good to us, and we’re looking to quickly rebound from last weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania,” Richards said. “There’s still time to pull through and make this a successful season. Our goal of a top 10 finish is still in sight, but we need to make some moves now. With it being four-wide, I like our chances.” Continue reading
DANIEL WILKERSON AIMS FOR BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE CAROLINA NATIONALS
CONCORD, NC – Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car team are gearing up for the NHRA Four-
Wide Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, the second of six races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. As the first-ever four-wide event in the playoffs, this high-stakes race presents a unique opportunity for Wilkerson to make a statement in the Funny Car standings.
Coming off a challenging end to the regular season, Wilkerson, the rising star from Springfield, Ill., is eager to capitalize on the four-wide format’s intensity. Currently positioned 10th in the Funny Car points after a runner-up finish at the Winternationals, two back-to-back Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge wins in Virginia and Ohio and two semifinal appearances, Wilkerson and his team, led by veteran crew chief Tim Wilkerson, are focused on delivering a standout performance to climb the playoff ladder.
“I’m excited to run four-wide this weekend at zMAX Dragway. Excited to get back in the seat of my SCAG Ford Mustang,” Wilkerson said. “This team has been working hard, and it would be nice to finally be able to show it on the track. Tim has an excellent history running four-wide in Charlotte and we need a good weekend to stay relevant. So, here’s hoping we get some win lights and maybe even end up in the winners circle.” Continue reading
SCAR RACING WRAPS UP NHRA READING NATIONALS
READING, PA – The three-car SCAG Racing team closed the books on the NHRA Reading Nationals, race one of six in the NHRA 
Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six race Playoffs, Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway.
Justin Ashley and his SCAG Power Equipment Toyota Top Fuel dragster led the team as the No. 2 qualifier and a quarterfinal finish while Daniel Wilkerson in the SCAG Ford Mustang and Dave Richards in the BlueBird Turf / Versatran Ford Mustang had first round exits.
Ashley earned his No. 2 qualifying position off a stout 3.738-second pass at 331.69 mph and lined up against No. 15 qualifier Scott Farley. Ashley left the starting in an impressive .029-seconds, on trend for the 2020 Rookie of the Year, and never trailed for a 3.761-second pass at 330.31 mph that earned him lane choice in the quarterfinals. Farley smoked the tires to a 6.176 at 101.06.
In the second round, Ashley matched up with multi-time champion Steve Torrence. Ashley left the starting first but Torrence would drive around him for a 3.835-second pass at 331.77 mph that bettered Ashley’s 3.994 at 279.38. Continue reading
DAVE RICHARDS AND BLUEBIRD TURF / VERSATRAN FORD MUSTANG SET FOR NHRA READING NATIONALS
INDIANAPOLIS – Dave Richards and the BlueBird Turf / Versatran Ford Mustang Funny Car team are ready to take on the crown jewel of 
the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this weekend.
Richards is heading into the weekend with momentum and confidence after a productive test session following a No. 16 qualifying effort and first round exit to multi-time champion and veteran racer Jack Beckman at Brainerd International Raceway.
“I’m feeling really confident heading into this weekend’s U.S. Nationals,” Richards said. “We’ve been putting in a lot of work this year. We had a successful test session following Brainerd that has the whole team excited for the Big Go. We made four passes with three planned early shutoffs. Our early numbers were great, so I think we can look forward to some quality and consistency very soon.” Continue reading
DANIEL WILKERSON AND SCAG FORD MUSTANG GEAR UP FOR NHRA READING NATIONALS AND START TO COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
READING, PA – Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car team are ready to tackle the NHRA Reading 
Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, the opening event of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Sitting seventh in the points standings, just 77 points behind the leader, Wilkerson is poised to make a strong statement in the six-race playoff series as he chases his first career Funny Car win.
“Reading is a beautiful place to race, but it’s also the place I have raced at the least on our schedule,” said Wilkerson. “The great thing about drag racing is that as a driver Reading, Maple Grove, throws you no curve balls, it’s a great track, so not much experience is needed. It’s also one of the most important races of the year as far as points go. No matter what position you and your team are in, a win at Reading changes the game. Seems like a great place for our first one of the year.” Continue reading
JUSTIN ASHLEY AND SCAG TOYOTA WIN NHRA U.S. NATIONALS
INDIANAPOLIS – Justin Ashley and the SCAG Power Equipment Toyota Top Fuel dragster team rallied to a dominate victory Sunday at the 
Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It is Ashley’s first win at the ‘Big Go’, third of the 2025 season and 18th of his career. He wins the regular season finale 18 years after his father Mike Ashley won the prestigious event in Funny Car.
“I think I’m still processing everything. I’ve dreamed about this moment over and over and over again, and then to actually live it right now right here is truly special. you know, when you win Indy it’s just something that nobody can take away from you. The fact that my father won here 18 years ago and to have him here now and to win this event in Top Fuel, it really is special,” Ashley said. “It’s just different than any other race. I tried to do my best all day to just treat it as another race, because that probably is really the only thing you can do and not get caught up in the moment, but now, to step back, and to actually get that victory, you realize how truly incredible it actually is.”
Facing motorsports legend and regular season Top Fuel champion Tony Stewart in his sixth final of the season, Ashley, known for his exceptional skill on the Christmas tree, had a .027-second reaction time with a 3.839-second pass at 326.16 mph to defeat Stewart’s 3.815 pass at 321.88 and a .053 reaction time. Continue reading
