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Scott Libersher Clinches Thrilling Flexjet Factory Stock Win at NHRA U.S. Nationals
Highlights
- Scott Libersher won Flexjet Showdown at 72nd U.S. Nationals
- Libersher defeated points leader Jonathan Allegrucci in final
- Libersher’s winning run: 7.770 seconds at 178.05 mph
- Allegrucci extended series points lead with 194 points total
- Next race: Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals, September 18-20, 2026
- Libersher earned $1,000 bounty and third national event victory
Scott Libersher wins the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at the 72nd U.S. Nationals, defeating points leader Jonathan Allegrucci at Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Indianapolis on Monday.
Driving a red Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Libersher clocks 7.770 seconds at 178.05 mph. Allegrucci answers with 8.403 seconds at 176.44 mph in a classic Chevrolet-versus-Ford final.
Libersher wins with 7.770s at 178.05 mph over Allegrucci’s 8.403s.
The win follows a steady route through eliminations. Libersher beats Mike Lloyd, then dispatches Ricky Hord, before edging Norwalk winner Taylor Dietsch in a tight quarterfinal.
His 7.650 seconds against Dietsch’s 7.693 secures the $1,000 bounty, underscoring pace gains after a difficult season. Stifling 100-degree heat and long days test the team’s resilience.
The victory includes a $1,000 Flexjet bounty earned with a 7.650s quarterfinal run.
He reports three between-round setup changes before pace stabilizes.
“I am having an out-of-body experience. The car hasn’t worked well this year, and suddenly something clicked,” Libersher says, crediting family and sponsors for sustained support.
A semifinal bye propels him to his first U.S. Nationals final, delivering a maiden 2026 victory and the third national event win of his career.
It is Libersher’s tenth U.S. Nationals appearance, improving on a 2024 semifinal best.
The Scott Township driver qualifies No. 1 and reaches a fifth straight final, plus a second at the U.S. Nationals. He extends the lead to 194 points over Raymond Nash.
That consistency follows a mid-season surge, highlighted by a recent Factory Stock triumph for the points leader.
“To race on Monday was the goal,” he says. “Winning would have been the cherry on top, but there’s nothing to be ashamed of.”
He also notes fortune in round two when Lee Hartman’s car sputters, easing progression.
The series continues at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, for the Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals on September 18-20, with three races remaining.
Next event: Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals, U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, September 18-20, 2026.
Libersher’s unlocked performance gives Chevrolet momentum, while Allegrucci’s cushion permits risk management as conditions and tracks evolve.
Visual Summary
🏁 WINNER
FORD
CHEVY
Scott Libersher
🏆 Wilmington, IL
7.770s | 178.05 mph
COPOChevy
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Jonathan Allegrucci
No.1 Qualifier
8.403s | 176.44 mph
MUSTANGFord
“I am having an out-of-body experience…The car hasn’t worked well this year, and suddenly something clicked. I’m almost speechless.”
🔥
3 changes to the car unlocked victory after a season of struggle
3 changes to the car unlocked victory after a season of struggle
🌡️
100°F heat pushed teams to their limits
100°F heat pushed teams to their limits
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Libersher’s 1st U.S. Nationals win (in 10 tries)
Libersher’s 1st U.S. Nationals win (in 10 tries)
Points Leaderboard 📈
Allegrucci
194 pts
Nash
2nd Place
⏩ Season 2026: 3 races to go – Next: Dodge NHRA Great Lake Nationals (Sept 18–20)
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