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Ron Capps Motorsports Powers Through U.S. Nationals with Carlyle Tools
Highlights
- Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon raced in Carlyle Tools’ venom green
- This was Capps’ 31st U.S. Nationals appearance and Gordon’s pro debut
- Capps ranked third in points, chasing No. 1 before event
- Gordon entered U.S. Nationals fifth in standings with strong recent form
- Fans got limited-edition Carlyle Tools t-shirts and autograph sessions
- Event featured live coverage on FS1 and FOX starting Friday evening
At the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Ron Capps and rookie Maddi Gordon race in Carlyle Tools’ venom green as Ron Capps Motorsports targets momentum at racing’s 72nd Big Go.
The Funny Car and Top Fuel pair share matching liveries, underlining a unified Carlyle Tools program. Capps switches from NAPA Auto Care colors, with the entire crew in coordinated green apparel.
The strategy also exploits brand rivalry. With Carlyle backing Gordon and a competitor sponsoring the event, the team leans into visibility. Their Brownsburg base makes this a hometown showcase.
Capps enters his 31st U.S. Nationals appearance as a two-time winner. He sits third in points, pursuing the top spot after three wins from four finals earlier this season.
Capps makes his 31st U.S. Nationals start as a two-time event winner.
Gordon starts the weekend fifth, carrying form from her second final at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and a 2024 Indianapolis Top Alcohol Funny Car win. This outing marks her professional U.S. Nationals debut.
The team’s summer sweep at Norwalk underscores capability. Capps claimed his 80th Wally, while Gordon delivered her first Top Fuel victory, signaling competitive convergence across both nitro programs.
Ron Capps Motorsports swept both nitro classes at Norwalk, with Capps taking Wally No. 80 and Gordon earning her first Top Fuel win.
With the Countdown approaching, consistency is the currency. Gordon’s crew strings repeatable laps, putting them in contention. Capps’ Funny Car sits one round win from reclaiming the points lead.
Following the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, the group stayed to test and refine early incrementals. The objective is execution, a fourth diamond Wally, and momentum before the standings reset.
Event operations matter too. Qualifying opens Friday evening with FS1 and FOX coverage across the weekend. Fans find limited-edition Carlyle Tools shirts and multiple autograph sessions in Nitro Alley.
Limited-edition Carlyle Tools “venom green” shirts and autograph sessions drive strong fan engagement in Nitro Alley.
The immediate target is lane choice through qualifying, built on early numbers and clean turnarounds. The broader ambition is a two-class headline that maximizes Carlyle exposure without compromising process.
Execute that plan, and the matching green cars can shape the weekend narrative, pairing hometown support with points pressure as Indianapolis amplifies the significance of every run.
Visual Summary
Ron Capps
#3 in pts
31st Big Go start
31st Big Go start
Maddi Gordon
#5 in pts
Pro debut @ Indy
Pro debut @ Indy
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VENOM GREEN TAKEOVER
A united, hometown statement by Ron Capps & Maddi Gordon at the 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Matching cars. One goal. Win in front of Indy’s own.
Matching cars. One goal. Win in front of Indy’s own.
80th
Capps’ Wallys
1st
Gordon’s Pro Indy
Both 🚦
Chasing Victory
Indy fans: Snagged the limited-run Carlyle Tools tee? 🟩 Meet the team, get the signature, remember the green!
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