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BROWNSBURG, Ind. (December 7, 2021) – In another positive move to solidify their teams’ positions as top contenders in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, AB Motorsports, led by three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, and Justin Ashley Racing/Davis...

NHRA Finals Highlights: Antron Brown raced to a runner-up finish, and will close out the year ranked in the Top 10 for the 24th consecutive season Qualified: No. 5 (3.719 E.T. at 329.26 MPH) The Results: E1: 3.717 E.T. at 328.94 MPH defeated Justin Ashley 3.713 E.T....

Qualified: No. 5 (lane choice) The Competition: No. 12 Justin Ashley The Results:  Q1: 3.719 E.T. at 329.26 MPH (One bonus point for fourth-quickest run of the session) Q2: 13.295 E.T. at 43.15 MPH Q3: 3.761 E.T. at 325.30 MPH Bonus Points: One Quotable: “We’re here...

NHRA Finals Event 20 of 20 Countdown Event 7 of 7 Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Pomona, Calif. November 12-14, 2021 Countdown to the Championship standing: 8th Pomona 2 Event Highlights:  Three-time event champion Top Fuel (2009, 2010) Pro Stock Motorcycle (1999)...

Qualified: No. 8 (3.748 E.T. at 327.74 MPH) The Results: E1: 4.967 E.T. at 155.11 MPH defeated by Leah Pruett 3.752 E.T. at 318.32 MPH Race Recap: Antron Brown qualified the pinked-out Matco Tools ‘Tools for the Cause’ dragster eighth during its final outing of the...

Qualifying Highlights: Top Fuel round one will feature an intramural match-up between Antron Brown and Leah Pruett, with Brown carrying the advantage of lane choice into his E1 contest Qualified: No. 8 (lane choice) The Competition: No. 9 Leah Pruett The Results: ...

Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil Event 19 of 20 Countdown Event 6 of 7 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. October 29-31, 2021 Noteworthy: Antron Brown is the defending Top Fuel event champion, having powered to victory during the 2020...

Qualified: No. 13 (4.572 E.T. at 172.45 MPH) The Results: E1: 4.381 E.T. at 189.47 MPH defeated by Mike Salinas 3.672 E.T. at 334.32 MPH Race Recap: Antron Brown has won at every track on the current NHRA tour with the exception of Bristol, and he was hoping 2021...

Qualified: No. 13 The Competition: No. 2 Mike Salinas The Results:  Q1: 7.275 E.T. at 86.08 MPH Q2: 7.076 E.T. at 91.93 MPH Q3: 4.572 E.T. at 172.45 MPH Quotable: “It was a rough qualifying outing here in Bristol. We’ve been bit by some gremlins and we’re working on...

NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Event 18 of 20 Countdown Event 5 of 7 Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tenn. Oct. 15 - 17, 2021 DSR Driver Appearance: Antron Brown will be signing autographs on Thursday, October 14 at Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. in Bristol, Va. from 7:00 – 8:00...

Qualified: No. 7 (3.743 E.T. at 326.79 MPH) The Results: E1: 4.556 E.T. at 210.44 MPH defeated by Doug Kalitta 4.504 E.T. at 187.83 MPH Race Recap: Debuting the Matco Tools ‘Tools for the Cause’ livery benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Antron Brown...

Qualifying Highlights: Antron Brown will start race day at the Texas Motorplex from the quick half of the Top Fuel field and with lane choice over his E1 opponent Qualified: No. 7 (lane choice) The Competition: No. 10 Doug Kalitta The Results:  Q1: 3.843 E.T. at...

Texas NHRA FallNationals Event 17 of 20 Countdown Event 4 of 7 Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Oct. 7 - 10, 2021 Noteworthy: No. 7 ranked Top Fuel pilot Antron Brown will debut the Matco Tools ‘Tools for the Cause’ livery benefitting the Breast Cancer Research...

Qualified: No. 11 (3.765 E.T. at 323.97 MPH) The Results: E1: 3.708 E.T. at 330.39 MPH defeated Spencer Massey 3.845 E.T. at 273.50 MPH E2: 4.445 E.T. at 190.35 MPH defeated by Steve Torrence 3.709 E.T. at 331.36 MPH Race Recap: Antron Brown qualified 11th for the...

Qualified: No. 11 The Competition: No. 6 Spencer Massey The Results:  Q1: 3.765 E.T. at 323.97 MPH Q2: 3.770 E.T. at 325.30 MPH Q3: 3.778 E.T. at 324.67 MPH Quotable: “We’re looking forward to a good race day tomorrow. I have all the confidence in this Matco Tools...

NHRA Midwest Nationals Event 16 of 20 Countdown Event 3 of 7 World Wide Technology Raceway Madison, Ill. Sept. 24 - 26, 2021 Noteworthy: With five Midwest Nationals trophies, championship-contender Antron Brown returns to St. Louis as the winningest Camping World...

Qualified: No. 8 (3.764 E.T. at 318.99 MPH) The Results: E1: 3.785 E.T. at 323.97 MPH defeated by Spencer Massey 3.807 E.T. at 323.43 MPH Race Recap: Antron Brown led the DSR Top Fuel tandem in qualifying at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, securing a position in the top...

Qualifying Highlights: Antron Brown leads the DSR Top Fuel duo by qualifying the Matco Tools Toyota eighth to earn lane choice over his round-one opponent Qualified: No. 8 (lane choice) The Competition: No. 9 Spencer Massey The Results:  Q1: 3.779 E.T. at 323.66 MPH...

NHRA Carolina Nationals Event 15 of 20 Countdown Event 2 of 7 zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 17 - 19, 2021 Countdown to the Championship standing: 6th Charlotte II Event Highlights:  Three-time event champion (2011, 2015-2016) 2008 runner-up 2020 Charlotte II Recap:...

Qualified: No. 7 (3.731 E.T. at 329.34 MPH) The Results: E1: 5.755 E.T. at 121.47 MPH defeated by Leah Pruett 3.930 E.T. at 279.44 MPH Race Recap: Three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown began his campaign for a fourth series title by qualifying the Matco...

Qualified: No. 7 (lane choice) The Competition: No. 8 Leah Pruett The Results:  Q1: 3.871 E.T. at 302.14 MPH Q2: 3.796 E.T. at 324.83 MPH Q3: 3.731 E.T. at 329.34 MPH Quotable: “I’m super proud of my team. We’re getting better and better with every run and we did that...

Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil Event 14 of 20 Countdown Event 1 of 7 Maple Grove Raceway Reading, Penn. Sept. 10 - 12, 2021 Noteworthy: The Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil kicks off the seven-event 2021 Camping World...

Elimination Highlights: Top Fuel ace Antron Brown finished the ‘regular season’ ranked third to start his playoff run Qualified: No. 15 (4.305 E.T. at 192.14 MPH) The Results: E1: 8.442 E.T. at 72.76 MPH defeated by Steve Torrence 3.716 E.T. .at 325.37 MPH Race Recap:...

Qualified: No. 15 The Competition: No. 2 Steve Torrence The Results:  Q1: 4.305 E.T. at 192.14 MPH  Quotable: “Fifteenth is not where we wanted to qualify, but the rain just threw us off here at the U.S. Nationals. We really wanted to get our two runs in today which...