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SCAG Racing Honors Military Heroes at Summit Racing NHRA Nationals
Highlights
- SCAG Racing debuts military-themed “Simply the Brave” paint schemes.
- Justin Ashley leads Top Fuel team, defending Norwalk champion.
- Daniel Wilkerson competes in Funny Car, qualified for NHRA Challenge.
- Qualifying begins Friday; eliminations start Sunday at 11:00 a.m. ET.
- Event airs Sunday on FS1 and FOX for qualifying and eliminations.
- SCAG donates to veterans’ foundations from military edition mower sales.
SCAG Racing arrives at Summit Motorsports Park for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, carrying momentum and unveiling military-themed liveries across all four nitro entries.
The “Simply the Brave” designs mark America’s upcoming 250th birthday and align with SCAG’s Patriot 250 mower initiative supporting veterans and first responders.
SCAG donates $250 per Patriot 250 military edition mower to the Gary Sinise Foundation and A Soldier’s Child Foundation.
Top Fuel leader Justin Ashley returns as defending Norwalk winner after his 2025 success, targeting a repeat and the event’s signature ice cream scooper trophy.
Ashley stresses process and present focus, highlighting team cohesion and partner backing. Clean execution in qualifying remains pivotal for lane choice and Sunday control.
Defending Norwalk Top Fuel winner Justin Ashley seeks another Summit Motorsports Park triumph.
Daniel Wilkerson fronts the SCAG Power Equipment Funny Car effort, buoyed by Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge qualification after a Bristol runner-up.
Wilkerson’s pre-event fan engagement at Summit’s headquarters underscores the sponsor alignment. He views Norwalk as consistently productive territory for his program.
All four SCAG-affiliated nitro entries run “Simply the Brave” paint schemes this weekend.
Dave Richards and the BlueBird Turf Funny Car also carry the tribute design, positioning the effort as both recognition and outreach to the service community.
Rookie Will Smith continues his Top Fuel education with BlueBird Turf, linking performance goals with partner exposure as dealers and guests, including Pace, attend.
The schedule features two Friday sessions at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET, then runs at noon and 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, shaping tune-up windows across conditions.
Sunday TV coverage: qualifying on FS1 from 12–2 p.m. ET; eliminations on FOX from 5:30–9 p.m. ET.
Eliminations begin Sunday at 11:00 a.m. ET. The broadcast split across FS1 and FOX offers comprehensive coverage of the final knockout stages.
For more on SCAG’s broader program alignment, see its role as a preferred partner at Brainerd, underscoring the brand’s sustained NHRA commitment.
Visual Summary
Top Fuel
Funny Car
BlueBird Turbo
Rookie Smith
“Simply the Brave” Tribute — Racing for America’s Heroes ??
Patriot 250 Mower
→
$250
to Military & First Responders
Charity ?️
Charity ?️
Fri
Qualifying
6:00 & 8:30pm
6:00 & 8:30pm
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Sat
Qualifying
Noon & 2:30pm
Noon & 2:30pm
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Sun
Eliminations
11:00am
11:00am
Watch on FS1 Sunday 12-2pm; FOX 5:30-9pm
SCAG Nitro teams unite for a landmark NHRA tribute.
Ashley, Wilkerson, Richards, and Smith
Racing “Simply the Brave” for America’s 250th!
Event info
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SCAG partners
Ashley, Wilkerson, Richards, and Smith
Racing “Simply the Brave” for America’s 250th!
Event info
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SCAG partners
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