2014 NHRA U.S. NATIONALS - INDY VIDEO NOTEBOOK

 08 25 2014 indy video

 

     

 

 

 

 

THE SHOOTOUT - SS/AH ... the once classification where being the class eliminations champion means more than the event crown itself. The Mopar Hemi matches the finest Super Stock/AH 1968 Plymouth Barrucudas and Dodge Darts, formerly campaigned as SS/AA, in a one-day battle where the winner pockets $10,000 for being the king of the hill. This video feature by Les Mayhew captures the passion and competition of the special race-within-a-race.

RON CAPPS FINAL DIARY EDITION - It's race day and NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car driver Ron Capps takes us behind the scenes of his pre-race rituals at drag racing's most prestigious event, the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Share his Monday afternoon peaks and valleys.

TJ ZIZZO - FINAL DIARY - It's the last day for TJ Zizzo at the NHRA US Nationals in Indianapolis. After making his way into the field, now the Rust-Oleum team must prepare for eliminations. Go behind the scenes to see how they fared. 

 

 

  BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN - NHRA Top Fuel drivers Bob Vandergriff Jr. and Larry Dixon raced as teammates during the 2014 NHRA U.S. Nationals. Eighteen years ago, they were in opposite lanes during the 1995 running of the Big Go. Les Mayhew takes us for a trip down memory lane.

TJ ZIZZO: SUNDAY EDITION - This weekend is huge for TJ Zizzo and his Chicago-based Top Fuel team. Follow along with Zizzo as he experiences the NHRA U.S. Nationals with new sponsor Rust-Oleum. Go behind the scenes in this daily diary with Zizzo.

RON CAPPS: SUNDAY EDITION - If you've ever wondered what it's like to be behind the scenes at the most prestigious race in drag racing, you're about to find out. NAPA Funny Car driver Ron Capps will give you the opportunity to live a weekend in his world, thanks to his CompetitionPlus.com Daily Diary.

 

A HISTORIC RUN - He comes from legendary drag racing pedigree. PB Candies, son of the late Paul Candies, established Super Stock racing history on Thursday afternoon at the NHRA U.S. Nationals when he recorded a 7.85 elapsed time in Super Stock/AAA trim. Travel behind the scenes with videographer Les Mayhew as Candies discusses his monumental run.

TJ ZIZZO: SATURDAY EDITION - This weekend is huge for TJ Zizzo and his Chicago-based Top Fuel team. Follow along with Zizzo as he experiences the NHRA U.S. Nationals with new sponsor Rust-Oleum. Go behind the scenes in this daily diary with Zizzo.

RON CAPPS: SATURDAY - If you've ever wondered what it's like to be behind the scenes at the most prestigious race in drag racing, you're about to find out. NAPA Funny Car driver Ron Capps will give you the opportunity to live a weekend in his world, thanks to his CompetitionPlus.com Daily Diary.

RODGER BROGDON: SATURDAY - Ride behind the scenes with Pro Stock racer Rodger Brogdon and his Owens-Corning Pro Stock Camaro. The Houston, Texas-based driver will provide insight to his weekend at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.

REICHERT TO RETURE - TAD legend Bill Reichert announced his retirement from drag racing at the conclusion of the 2014 season during the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.

DAILY DIARY WITH CAPPS: FRIDAY EDITION - If you've ever wondered what it's like to be behind the scenes at the most prestigious race in drag racing, you're about to find out. NAPA Funny Car driver Ron Capps will give you the opportunity to live a weekend in his world, thanks to his CompetitionPlus.com Daily Diary. 

DAILY DIARY WITH TJ ZIZZO: FRIDAY EDITION - This weekend is huge for TJ Zizzo and his Chicago-based Top Fuel team. Follow along with Zizzo as he experiences the NHRA U.S. Nationals with new sponsor Rust-Oleum. Go behind the scenes in this daily diary with Zizzo.

DAILY DIARY - RODGER BROGDON: FRIDAY EDITION - Go behind the scenes with NHRA Pro Stock driver Rodger Brogdon, driver of the Owens-Corning Pro Stock Camaro at the 60th Anniversary NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Brogdon discusses his new sponsorship and getting back in the groove after a few races off.

THE STICK-SHIFT LIFE - CompetitionPlus.tv's Les Mayhew travels behind the scenes with some of Indy's stick-shifted class racers. In this exclusive video, these racers explain their reasoning for this stye of drag racing, plus we take you inside the cockpit to witness their procedures. 

WIN ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY - Travel behind the scenes at the 2014 NHRA Factory Showdown with CompetitionPlus.tv's Les Mayhew. You'll see the ins and outs of what inspires these competitors to race in the same fashion as the legends of class racing did back in the 1960s. Sit back, crank up the volume and best of all -- enjoy.

THE NEW MOPAR - With all the promotion of Chevrolet and Ford introducing their new engine combinations, Mopar has unveiled their newest offering. Go behind the scenes in this one minute sneak peek.