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Insider Crew Chief Edition: Strausbaugh and Ingersoll talk winning in Dallas

On this crew chief edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dallas-winning Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh and Dallas Pro Stock-winning crew chief Mark Ingersoll for two revealing discussions. 
17 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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On this crew chief edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dallas-winning Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh and Dallas Pro Stock-winning crew chief Mark Ingersoll for two revealing discussions. 

Both crew chiefs talk about pressure, leadership, the team dynamic in drag racing and how they stuck to their respective programs even when things were not always going according to plan in the 2023 season. For Strausbaugh, the proof is in the results. A final-round appearance in St Louis was followed in quick order by a win in Dallas among one of the quickest Top Fuel fields in history. Ingersoll talks about the early season woes experienced by Erica Enders and her car, along with the work to fix it, and how success has really begun to pour their way in this late section of the season. 

Two guys who want the ball in high-pressure situations and two guys who have proven themselves to be among the best at their chosen craft. The big lesson here? Nuts and bolts will only get you so far -- it is the people who ultimately carry the day. A great listen!