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Ron Capps

04

Funny Car

Ron Capps

Funny Car

78

Career Wins

FC : 77

TF : 1

158

Career Final Rounds

FC : 156

TF : 2

3.821

Career Best E.T.

339.28

Career Best Speed

DOB
June 20
1965
Hometown
San Luis Obispo
California
United States
Residence
Carlsbad
California
United States
Crew Chief
Dean Antonelli/Tom Buckingham
Sponsor
NAPA Auto Parts Toyota GR Supra Funny Car
 

Career Highlights

Year
2026
  • No. 1 qualifier at the season-opener in Gainesville
  • Won Phoenix

Bio

  • Wife: Shelley
  • Daughter: Taylor
  • Son: Caden
  • Height/weight: 5’7”, 160 lbs.
  • Hobbies: Racing anything and everything, computer racing games, golf, attending Supercross, mixed martial arts events, and concerts (preferably rock)
  • Brother Jon Capps of Las Vegas is a part-time Funny Car driver in NHRA

News

NHRA Today roundtable: Defending the crown

Capps already reaping championship benefits

2016 Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps

2016 Champions By the Numbers

Video

Points

Year