AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Event 20 of 24 (St. Louis)
Countdown Event 2 of 6
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, Ill.
Sept. 27-29, 2019
Highlights:
- Antron Brown leads the pro classes as the winningest driver in St. Louis history having captured the crown five times: 2009, 2012 – 2015
Countdown to the Championship standing: 4th
St. Louis Event Highlights:
- Five-time event champion (2009, 2012-2015)
- 2005 runner-up (Pro Stock Motorcycle)
- Two-time No. 1 qualifier
- Pro Stock Motorcycle (2001, 2004)
2018 St. Louis Recap:
Qualified seventh; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Doug Kalitta in E1; defeated by Clay Millican in E2)
Last Event (Reading):
Qualified fifth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Terry McMillen in E1; defeated by Richie Crampton in E2)
2019 Season Statistics:
23 round wins; ranked fourth in points
Career Statistics:
425 races; 66 wins (16 Pro Stock Motorcycle); 49 No. 1 qualifiers (11 PSM)
Noteworthy:
- Leads the pro classes as most victorious driver in St. Louis history having won five events: 2009, 2012 – 2015
Quotable:
“Looking forward to racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. St. Louis has always been a great place for us. We won there four years in a row, and we want to get back on that trend. We fell short last year, and this year we want to rebound. We feel really confident in our Matco Tools Toyota dragster. We’re looking for great things to happen. This is ‘go time.’ St. Louis is a crucial, pivotal race for us. It can make or break our championship hopes this season. The pressure is on; the intensity is there, and I know we’re fully committed and ready to go.”