Tony Stewart Racing Readies for PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals

As anticipation builds for the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in North Dinwiddie, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) is gearing up to make a strong showing in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car categories. Scheduled for June 22-23, this event promises thrilling action and intense competition featuring TSR’s drivers, Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan.

TSR Team Focus: Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan –

TSR is set to compete with Tony Stewart driving the Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel Dragster and Matt Hagan behind the wheel of the Direct Connection Dodge//SRT HELLCAT Funny Car. Stewart, making his ninth Top Fuel start and first at Virginia, aims to showcase his skills alongside Hagan, a veteran Funny Car driver with a strong track record.

Tony Stewart on the Qualifying Format: “Our team is more than capable of handling three qualifying sessions in one day. It allows us to get into a rhythm, and I think it’ll be a special event for the fans to witness all the nitro cars making three runs in a day. It’s a unique format that I believe will add to the excitement.”

Matt Hagan on Fan Engagement and Team Preparation: “Having three runs in a day keeps the fans engaged and gives us more opportunities to put on a great show. Our team is looking forward to the format, and we’re gearing up with some team bonding activities before hitting the track.”

Direct Connection Partnership and Local Connections –

Direct Connection plays a crucial role as Stewart and Hagan’s primary partner at the Virginia Nationals, offering high-performance parts and technical expertise. The event is significant for Hagan, who is a native of Christiansburg, Virginia, which is close to the race venue.

The TSR Nitro team is poised for success at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, aiming for victories and valuable points in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. With a condensed qualifying schedule and intense competition expected, fans can look forward to thrilling performances from Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan as they vie for supremacy in their respective categories.

For live coverage and updates, tune in to FS1 or NHRA.TV to catch all the action from Virginia Motorsports Park. Don’t miss out on the adrenaline-pumping excitement as TSR takes on the challenge at this prestigious NHRA event.

Event Overview and Schedule –

Saturday, June 22 (Nitro Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

• Nitro Qualifying Session (Q1): 12 p.m. EDT
• Nitro Qualifying (Q2) & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge – Round 1: 3 p.m. EDT
• Nitro Qualifying (Q2) & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge – Round 1: 3:30 p.m. EDT
• Nitro Qualifying (Q3) & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge – Finals: 6 p.m. EDT
• Nitro Qualifying (Q3) & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge – Finals: 6:30 p.m. EDT

Sunday, June 23 (Nitro Eliminations, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

• Round 1: 12 p.m. EDT
• Round 2: 2:15 p.m. EDT
• Semi-Finals: 3:50 p.m. EDT
• Finals: 5:20 p.m. EDT

TV Coverage on FS1

• Saturday, June 22: Qualifying show (1 p.m. EDT)
• Sunday, June 23: Qualifying show, recapping all of Saturday’s action (1 p.m. EDT)
• Sunday, June 23: Finals show (5 p.m. EDT)