After ripping through Thunder Valley with fire and fury, Tony Stewart Racing’s Dodge duo – Matt Hagan and Tony Stewart – aren’t just showing up in Virginia. They’re showing out.
The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals marks the next stop in a summer stretch built for bold moves and big statements. And if the last race in Bristol was any preview, this team isn’t here to coast.
Thunder Valley Rewind: A Dodge-Fueled Statement
Let’s be real: the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals didn’t go easy on anyone. Rain delays turned qualifying into a one-shot shootout. Track temps soared. Pressure mounted. And right when the moment demanded something special, Matt Hagan delivered – blasting his Dodge//SRT® Hellcat Funny Car to victory in front of a raucous Tennessee crowd.
And right there with him? Tony Stewart, his teammate, mentor and increasingly fierce Funny Car contender. Stewart powered through the rounds, taking out heavyweights like Ron Capps and J.R. Todd to reach a Funny Car final. It wasn’t just a breakout – it was a warning.
This team is locked in.
Next Stop: Virginia Motorsports Park
The setup in Dinwiddie couldn’t be better. Sea-level air means tighter runs and harder hits off the line. For Hagan, Virginia is personal – he hails from nearby Christiansburg, and VMP has long been a proving ground.
He’s got the home-crowd advantage. He’s got momentum. And he’s hunting a win.
For Stewart, this is a different kind of homecoming. The NASCAR Hall of Famer has earned respect on the dragstrip the hard way – through smoke, sweat and full-bodied 330-foot runs. That final-round taste in Bristol? He’s coming back for the whole meal.
Dodge Power, Doubled Down
What’s separating Tony Stewart Racing right now isn’t just horsepower – it’s cohesion. Two cars. One mission. All-out assault on the NHRA standings.
With Hagan pushing for another championship and Stewart turning heads in every round, Dodge isn’t just competing – they’re commanding attention.
And with the Virginia NHRA Nationals set to fire off under high heat and high stakes, you better believe this Dodge duo is dialed in.
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