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Momentum carries straight into Friday as the NHRA on FOX Stage returns for Day Two of live programming from the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, broadcasting from NHRA Booth 7,032 inside the Indiana Convention Center. With a packed, minute-by-minute schedule, Friday’s lineup reflects the depth of NHRA drag racing—its athletes, its partners, and the companies building the future of the sport.

Streaming live all day on NHRA.com and NHRA’s YouTube channel, the NHRA on FOX Stage continues to serve as a gathering point on the show floor and a global window into drag racing’s most relevant conversations. From Top Fuel and Funny Car stars to engine builders, chassis experts, and aftermarket innovators, Friday is designed to keep fans and industry insiders engaged from the first interview to the final sign-off.

The day begins at 8:45 a.m. with NHRA Top Alcohol Drag Racer Melanie Johnson, followed by an extended spotlight on John Force Racing at 9:00, 9:15, and 9:30 a.m., underscoring one of the most influential organizations in motorsports. At 9:45 a.m., NHRA Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström takes the stage before conversations shift to industry leadership with Brian Bohlander of Old World Industries at 10:00 a.m.

Racing culture and innovation intersect throughout the morning with Tom Bailey of Sick Week (10:15), NHRA Nostalgia Funny Car driver Jon Capps (10:20), and a powerhouse technical roundtable featuring John McCloud, Joe Pando, Silver Gomez, and Donny Cummins of MSD, Holley, and Racepak at 10:30 a.m. The technical focus continues with JC Cascio of Strange Engineering (10:45) and Joe Fitzpatrick and Dan Murphy of PBRC Race Cars (10:50).

Late morning highlights include NHRA Funny Car driver Spencer Hyde (11:00), Top Fuel champion Antron Brown (11:15), and Rick Hord of Bickel Race Cars discussing Pro Mod performance (11:30). At 11:45 a.m., NHRA makes a special Member Track Announcement, followed by Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake at noon.

The afternoon remains stacked with Andy Gorski and Dave Schumacher of Factory Motorparts (12:15), an NHRA Heritage Series lookahead with Scott New, Broc Porter, Mike Eames, and Nick Duty (12:30), and David Black of Racetech Seats (12:45). Pro Stock Motorcycle champions Matt and Angie Smith take the stage at 1:00 p.m., followed by Top Fuel drivers Shawn Reed (1:15) and Jasmine Salinas (1:30).

The day continues with Dylan Winefsky (1:45), Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski (2:00), Joe Morrison (2:15), and Steve Williams of Foggit (2:30). A preview of the 2026 NHRA SPORTSnationals arrives at 2:45 with Kevin Ness, Broc Porter, and Nelson Hoyos.

Friday’s final stretch features elite engine and drivetrain voices including Scott Shafiroff (3:00), Rob Moser of Moser Engineering (3:15), Kenda Sommer of Cruisin’ With Kendra (3:30), ARP’s Rick Feaster (3:45), ATI Performance Products’ JC Beattie Jr. (4:00), RPC’s Isaiah Roman (4:15), and Funny Car standouts Chad and Hunter Green (4:30) before closing with Jason Rupert at 4:45.

From legacy to innovation, Day Two of the NHRA on FOX Stage delivers wall-to-wall drag racing content—live from PRI, and connected to fans everywhere.