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Buckle up—Life’s a Drag is back with the biggest race of the year! This week we’re talking all things U.S. Nationals, from the on-track action to everything happening off it. We break down the Funny Car Call Out, the drama, and who’s got the edge heading into Indy. Plus, it wouldn’t be the Big Go without the birthday parties, fanfests, and nonstop celebration that make this weekend unlike any other. Tune in for stories, laughs, and the inside scoop on drag racing’s most legendary event!

Join the WFO Ignition crew for an action-packed episode as they dive into the racing action of the weekend! The team breaks down the high-speed drama of the **Coke Zero Sugar 400**, recaps the thrilling **IndyCar** return at the **Milwaukee Mile**, and previews the highly anticipated return of **Formula 1**. But the spotlight shines brightest on the crown jewel of drag racing, the **NHRA U.S. Nationals**, where the crew dissects every heart-pounding moment. **Gio in Miami** brings the heat with **SportsCollision**, delivering sharp takes on the latest sports crossovers. **Bobby Graham** crunches the numbers with the **Fantasy Results**, revealing who’s dominating the leaderboard. **Matt** checks in with the **Australia Report**, giving a down-under perspective on the global racing scene. Plus, celebrate with **Fast Eddie** as he clinches his **track championship** in style! Sign on for a high-octane show filled with laughs, insights, and all the racing passion you love from the WFO crew!

#NHRA #JohnForce #USNats 16X NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force Headlines WFO Radio’s U.S. Nationals Preview! Get ready for the BIGGEST race in NHRA Drag Racing with an EXCLUSIVE preview featuring drag racing legend John Force! Fresh off his return, John drops MAJOR announcements you DON’T want to miss. Pro Stock Motorcycle star Richard Gadson brings the heat after his Sonoma victory, sharing his game plan for The Big Go! Jordan Vandergriff breaks down his thrilling Brainerd debut and spills the details on his new ride with Shawn Reed. Matt Stutzman, the Paralympic Gold Medalist in archery, reveals how drag racing fueled his 2024 Paris triumph and previews his NHRA U.S. Nationals debut in Top Sportsman! Hosted by Joe Castello, this episode is packed with hot takes, top stories, and insider insights for the Indy week. Don’t miss the ultimate NHRA U.S. Nationals hype show! Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more WFO Radio action! Available on all podcast platforms—listen now and join the drag racing

Join the WFO Ignition crew for an action-packed episode as they dive into the racing action of the weekend! The team breaks down the high-speed drama of the **Coke Zero Sugar 400**, recaps the thrilling **IndyCar** return at the **Milwaukee Mile**, and previews the highly anticipated return of **Formula 1**. But the spotlight shines brightest on the crown jewel of drag racing, the **NHRA U.S. Nationals**, where the crew dissects every heart-pounding moment. **Gio in Miami** brings the heat with **SportsCollision**, delivering sharp takes on the latest sports crossovers. **Bobby Graham** crunches the numbers with the **Fantasy Results**, revealing who’s dominating the leaderboard. **Matt** checks in with the **Australia Report**, giving a down-under perspective on the global racing scene. Plus, celebrate with **Fast Eddie** as he clinches his **track championship** in style! Sign on for a high-octane show filled with laughs, insights, and all the racing passion you love from the WFO crew!

On this episode of Life’s a Drag, we’re breaking down all the action from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals! Brittany Force once again lights up the scoreboard with a jaw-dropping 340 mph blast, proving why she’s one of the fastest in the sport. We’ll recap all the highs, lows, and storylines out of Brainerd before setting our sights on the biggest stage of them all—the U.S. Nationals in Indy. Buckle up, because the road to the Countdown is heating up!

Tune in to this week’s WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Results Show as host Joe Castello breaks down the electrifying action from the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway! Joining Joe are Funny Car champion Austin Prock, who powered his Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS to a commanding victory over J.R. Todd with a blistering 3.907-second run at 321.50 mph, and Pro Stock victor Greg Anderson, who dominated the weekend by defeating teammate Dallas Glenn in a thrilling final with a 6.551 at 206.86 mph in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. Prock, the reigning Funny Car world champ, solidified his points lead and is poised to clinch the regular-season championship, while Anderson’s flawless performance marked his fifth win of 2025 and his first at Brainerd since 2011. NHRA’s Jason Galvin also joins the show for an in-depth recap of the Brainerd results and a preview of the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, set for Aug. 27-Sept. 1 at Lucas Oil Indianap

Rev up for an electrifying episode of WFO Radio Ignition with host Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew! This week, we dive into the high-octane drama of NASCAR as Austin Dillon gets the victory at the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Then, buckle up for a nitro-fueled recap of Joe Castello’s two-week adventure in Brainerd, Minnesota, covering the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Fresh from the iconic Brainerd International Raceway, WFO Joe shares behind-the-scenes stories from the “Zoo,” where Austin Prock, Doug Kalitta, and Greg Anderson dominated the winner’s circle. We’ll also spotlight Top Fuel star Shawn Reed’s recovery from a devastating crash and 8-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Tony Schumacher’s return with Rick Ware Racing. From NASCAR’s wild finish to NHRA’s thunderous action, this episode is packed with raw motorsports energy, insider takes, and Joe’s signature storytelling. Plus, the crew dives into the latest WFO Fantasy League updates and a touch of SportsCollision to keep the adrenaline pumping. Tune in f

This week, the boys are packing their bags (and maybe a few questionable costumes) as we head to Minnesota for the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd! We’re breaking down the on-track action to come, swapping wild stories about the infamous Brainerd Zoo, and catching you up on all the NHRA news and drama from the past week. From horsepower to hilarity, it’s all here in this episode of Life’s a Drag.

#NHRA #DragRacing #Brainerd Strap in for a nitro-charged WFO Radio livestream previewing the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 15-17! Top Fuel star Shawn Reed, sidelined after a devastating crash at the NHRA Northwest Nationals that left him with two fractured ribs and an amputated left index finger, has named Jordan Vandergriff as his interim driver for the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster. Jordan, a former Top Fuel racer, NHRA on FOX broadcaster, and world-renowned star from the hit show The Bachelorette, is ready to defend Reed’s No. 10 spot for the Countdown to the Championship. Also on WFO, Mac Savage, assistant crew chief for Doug Kalitta’s Sonoma-winning Top Fuel team, who’ll reflect on their thrilling Sonoma victory and share insider insights on Team Kalitta’s prep for Brainerd. Broadcasting live from Brainerd International Raceway, host Joe Castello will recap the massive Lucas Oil Series double divisional, the largest race of its kind at the historic track, and gear up for calling the NHRA

Buckle up, because this week’s episode is a wild ride! We’re reliving the spectacular Night Under Fire—flames, fireworks, and all the high-octane action you can handle. Jason shares how he managed to break not one, but multiple amphicars (yes, the “car-boat” thing), and we swap some legendary John Force stories you won’t want to miss. Then it’s full throttle ahead as we preview the upcoming Brainerd race and what fans can expect from the party capital of the NHRA tour.

#NHRA #DragRacing #TonySchumacher Get ready for an electrifying livestream on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro as we welcome back 8-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion Tony Schumacher! After a hiatus from the sport, "The Sarge" is making a triumphant return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and he’s joining host Joe Castello to share all the details. Tune in to hear Tony dish on his exciting new chapter with Rick Ware Racing, his partnership with crew chief Rob Flynn, and the challenges he faces as he gears up for the iconic Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals. Plus, Joe will preview the upcoming Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, MN, including this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Series event. As a leader in NHRA Drag Racing news, interviews, and commentary, WFO Radio is your front-row seat to the pulse-pounding world of nitro racing. Don’t miss this high-octane conversation—join us live and feel the roar! If you miss the live show, subscribe to the feed and never miss a show. The audio only podcast is available after the sh

Tune into the WFO Radio Ignition Podcast for an action-packed episode filled with high-octane motorsports talk! Join host Joe Castello and the Patreon crew as they dive into the latest NHRA Drag Racing updates, breaking down the thrills and spills from the strip. The team also dissects the Formula 1 action from the Hungarian Grand Prix, offering sharp insights and bold predictions. Fresh from the NASCAR scene at Iowa Speedway, the crew delivers their signature hot takes. Plus, don’t miss Gio in Miami bringing his unique perspective with SportsCollision, sparking lively debates. Packed with passion, humor, and expert analysis, this episode is a must-listen for racing fans. Subscribe now to WFO Radio Ignition for your weekly dose of motorsports madness!

The Western Swing is in the books, and what a wild ride it was! On this episode of Life’s a Drag, we break down the final leg of the Swing, from jaw-dropping, record-breaking runs to the shake-ups that no one saw coming. Plus, we talk about NHRA’s bold new Friday night broadcast setup — did it deliver the hype, or fall flat? With the Countdown to the Championship looming, we also preview the playoff picture: who’s peaking at the right time, who’s on the bubble, and who might play spoiler. Buckle up, because the real race starts now!

Join us for an EXPLOSIVE livestream on WFO Radio as we dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2025 NHRA DENSO Sonoma Nationals! This historic event at Sonoma Raceway delivered the FASTEST side-by-side run in NHRA history by John Force Racing’s Brittany Force at a jaw-dropping 343.16 mph! We’re bringing you exclusive interviews with the biggest stars from the 12th stop of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, plus insider insights from the drag racing world! Featured Guests: Austin Prock, the reigning Funny Car champ, who scorched the track with a 340.90 mph pass and clinched his 5th win of 2025! Hear how he dominated the field and made history. Greg & Aaron Stanfield, the father-son Pro Stock duo, who battled it out in an emotional final round. Greg edged out Aaron for his first Pro Stock win since 2011 – don’t miss their heartfelt story! NHRA’s Jason Galvin joins WFO host Joe Castello, both fresh from Sonoma, to break down every thrilling moment of this record-setting weekend. Bobby Benne

Buckle up for a high-octane episode of WFO Radio Ignition, where host Joe Castello leads the charge with the dynamic crew of Gio in Miami, Sue Morris, and Bobby Graham! This fast-paced show dives into the adrenaline-fueled world of motorsports and beyond. The team breaks down the thrilling NHRA Sonoma Nationals, recaps the high-speed drama of F1 at Spa, and relives the heart-pounding action of the Brickyard 400. Plus, they pay heartfelt tribute to the passing of legends Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, sharing memories and celebrating their iconic legacies. Join Joe, Gio, Sue, and Bobby for a fun, turbo-charged ride filled with lively banter, expert insights, and unmissable moments that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat!

The West Coast Swing is in full throttle! Seattle is in the rearview, and we’re burning rubber down to wine country—Sonoma, California. In this episode of Life’s a Drag, we break down all the action from the Pacific Northwest and preview what’s ahead at one of the most iconic tracks on the NHRA tour. Plus, we take a serious look at the frightening crashes involving Shawn Reed and Chris Bostick—what happened, how the safety crews responded, and how the drivers are doing now. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride.

#NHRA #DragRacing #nhraresults Get ready for an exciting episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, featuring 4X Funny Car champion Matt Hagan, fresh off his thrilling first win of the season at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals! Hagan outran Ron Capps in a wild, edge-of-your-seat showdown, and now he’s joining WFO host Joe Castello to break down every heart-pounding moment. Plus, Hagan will share an exclusive preview of the upcoming DENSO Sonoma Nationals, offering insider insights on what’s next in the NHRA nitro chase! In addition, NHRA’s Jason Galvin, will recap the race, dive into the results, and spotlight the other standout winners who lit up the Northwest Nationals. Don’t miss this high-octane livestream and podcast—Rev up and tune in! #NHRA #WFOradio #MattHagan #NHRA nitro

Join the WFO Ignition crew—Joe Castello, Gio in Miami, and Sue Morris—for a high-octane episode breaking down the NHRA Northwest Nationals! The team dives into the thrilling weekend of drag racing, dissecting the standout performances and key moments from Pacific Raceways. They also cross lanes to cover NASCAR’s latest, including Denny Hamlin getting his 58th career victory at Dover, and preview the upcoming F1 Belgian Grand Prix at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Plus, the crew celebrates Troy in Oregon’s exciting debut on the NHRA announcing team, sharing insights and behind-the-scenes stories. SportsCollision and the Australia Report close out the show. Tune in for lively banter, expert analysis, and the passion for motorsports that only WFO delivers! Available on all major podcast platforms.

Buckle up, drag racing fans! This week on Life’s a Drag, we’re heading west for the NHRA showdown in Seattle. We break down who’s hot, who needs a miracle, and what to watch for as the tour rolls into the Pacific Northwest. From tricky track conditions to bold predictions, we’ve got your full race preview plus some off-track shenanigans you won’t want to miss. Grab your rain gear and your racing heart—it’s Seattle time!

#NHRA #DragRacing #Fastcars Get ready for an electrifying WFO Radio livestream hosted by Joe Castello, as he previews the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, happening July 18-20, 2025! This high-octane episode features special guests Matt Hartford, a standout Pro Stock driver fresh off his GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout win, and Funny Car rookie Dylan Winefsky, bringing fresh energy to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Join Joe as he dives into the excitement of the upcoming event, kicking off the NHRA’s Western Swing with nitro-fueled action, including Friday night qualifying under the lights and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. Expect in-depth race insights, driver interviews, and Joe’s signature motorsports passion, all set against the thrilling backdrop of Pacific Raceways. Tune in to WFO Radio on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform to catch the action and get pumped for one of the most exhilarating weekends in NHRA’s 36-year history at this iconic venue!