The 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, held at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, achieved a historic milestone with over 1.036 million viewers tuning in for the live broadcast on FOX, making it the most-watched U.S. Nationals telecast in NHRA history. This impressive viewership also marked the highest ratings for a non-NFL adjacent NHRA event on FOX since 2017. Fans witnessed thrilling eliminations, with Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera emerging as champions.

NHRA Vice President of Broadcast Steve Reintjes praised the execution of the live three-hour broadcast, highlighting the event’s grandeur. Social media engagement soared during the weekend, with The Big Go garnering 10.5 million video views and over 11 million impressions across platforms, including notable numbers on Instagram and YouTube.

Additional highlights included sold-out RV and camping spots, the debut of the new Wally Parks Tower, and $1.75 million in total event payouts. Attendees enjoyed exhilarating performances, with over 800 cars participating and records being set, including a national speed record of 343.51 mph by Brittany Force. Ultimately, the event crowned 17 champions across all categories, solidifying its reputation as a premier drag racing competition.



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