NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

On this super-sized episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Leah Pruett, Mike Knudsen, and Greg Stanfield join to talk about a multitude of topics in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing.

Pruett joins to explore the partnership that will be highlighted on her car at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR), featuring a tech company called Pellera. This is a fascinating conversation that examines how this non-drag racing company plays a role in Tony Stewart Racing's nitro operations and how they are doing things that no one else in the pits is currently doing at this level. You'll be blown away at the level of tech that is being employed and how it is being used. She also talks 2027, Tony Schumacher, and how the team is approaching the last four races of 2026.

Knudsen, crew chief for Matt Hagan, is the second guest on the show. He talks about his team's big win in Rockingham, how they have come to lead the points, their strategy, their team approach, and any number of inside baseball crew chief topics. An in-depth study in how a championship-level Funny Car team operates.

Finally, Pro Stock points leader Stanfield joins the show to break down his Rockingham win, his team's rise from a 12th-place 2025 into a points-leading 2026, the first round that had eyebrows raised, and a whole lot more. Insight, humor, and knowledge abound.

A big show with big names before a BIG race in St. Louis!