Multi-time Nostalgia Funny Car champ Rupert gears up for big weekend at Reunion
Jason Rupert joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss this weekend’s upcoming 26th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield Calif.
Rupert the multi-time Nostalgia Funny Car champion, is in a points battle with Ryan Hodgson for this year’s championship. Rupert spoke about his team, the competition at the event along with the Reunion itself which not only feature’s AA Funny Cars but AA Fuel Dragsters as well.
The event is the last stop for the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and several Championships are up for grabs. Not only is Rupert looking to win the event on Sunday but also double-up this weekend with the finish of the Nightfire Nationals from Boise.
The event will be streamed on NHRA All Access.