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Spencer Hyde Gears Up for PlayNHRA Funny Car Showdown at U.S. Nationals
Highlights
- Spencer Hyde secured eighth spot in PlayNHRA Funny Car Callout
- Callout event runs September 4-7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
- Eight drivers choose first-round opponents Saturday at 11 a.m. ET
- Winner earns $80,000 at NHRA U.S. Nationals specialty race
- Funny Car qualifying runs start Friday, eliminations Monday at 10 a.m. ET
- All events broadcast live on FS1 and FOX networks
Spencer Hyde earns the final berth for the PlayNHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park from September 4-7.
The specialty event runs alongside the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, adding a high-stakes, driver-led selection format and an $80,000 winner’s prize.
Hyde joins Jack Beckman, Ron Capps, J.R. Todd, Austin Prock, Alexis DeJoria, Chad Green, and Matt Hagan, forming a balanced eight-car field.
Strategy shapes the narrative on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, when drivers publicly choose first-round opponents.
That visibility heightens pressure for rookies and veterans, and it rewards teams confident in tune-up windows and lane preference.
“I wasn’t sure if we would make it, but I’m glad we held onto that eighth spot,” Hyde says, embracing the format’s unpredictability.
“I’m excited to be in the callout.” — Spencer Hyde
Autograph duties begin Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with first-round Callout matchups slated for 12:45 p.m., setting a busy rhythm before race day.
Traditional Funny Car qualifying features one Friday pass, followed by two runs on both Saturday and Sunday, before Monday eliminations at 10 a.m. ET.
The format emphasizes consistent execution over multiple sessions, demanding disciplined changes in clutch, fuel, and track approach.
Hyde’s opponent remains unknown until selections conclude, but his tone suggests comfort with any matchup in the bracket.
Coverage remains comprehensive, with qualifying and the Callout on FS1 and Monday eliminations on FOX, complementing the event’s marquee status.
Winner of the PlayNHRA Funny Car Callout takes home $80,000.
The Callout bolsters the U.S. Nationals program and invites added focus on setup choices, lane selection, and in-session adaptability.
Hyde returns with Head Racing, backed by Hyde Construction, OUTLAW Light Beer, and the Caine Group, targeting a strong regular-season finish.
As the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year, he seeks to validate progress against headline rivals highlighted in recent coverage, including Zizzo Racing’s U.S. Nationals build-up.
All Callout selections occur Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, broadcast live on FS1.
Visual Summary
Spencer Hyde
Rookie of the Year
#8 All-Star Qualifier
Who will be
Hyde’s rival?
Hyde’s rival?
Drivers pick
their fate!
Beckman
Hagan
Capps
Todd
Prock
DeJoria
Green
Spencer Hyde
makes his Callout debut at the U.S. Nationals!
makes his Callout debut at the U.S. Nationals!
8 Funny Car stars go head-to-head — but the drivers pick their own first-round opponents live!
Who chooses whom? Hyde won’t know until the last second.
Who chooses whom? Hyde won’t know until the last second.
$80,000 to the Callout winner
Sat, Sept 6 · Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
Sat, Sept 6 · Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
First live picks: Sat 11 a.m. ET (FS1)
Main event: Sun 12:45 p.m. ET (FOX)
Main event: Sun 12:45 p.m. ET (FOX)
$80,000
to the winner
“I’m excited to be in the callout.
I feel good racing against any of them.
This is what makes Indy special.”
I feel good racing against any of them.
This is what makes Indy special.”
– Spencer Hyde
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Fri Sept 4
Qualifying begins
Qualifying begins
Sat: Callout Draw, 11am
Mon Sept 7
Diamond Wally Finals
Diamond Wally Finals
Watch live: FS1 (Callout), FOX (Finals)
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park · U.S. Nationals · Sept 4-7
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park · U.S. Nationals · Sept 4-7
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