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Legends Nitro Funny Cars to conclude debut season at NHRA Nevada Nationals

Modern Warriors will present the final round of captivating, nitromethane-powered Legends Nitro Funny Cars action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Oct. 26-29. 
24 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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On the anniversary of the Legends Nitro Funny Cars format taking place at select NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events, Modern Warriors, "Your Tactical Specialist," will present the final round of captivating, nitromethane-powered Funny Car action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Oct. 26-29. 

With the introduction of the CHE Precision Inc. Need4Speed bonus, racers have even more incentive to perform in front of the national event crowd and those watching at home on FOX Sports and NHRA.tv.

The Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Funny Cars will enhance the excitement of the penultimate race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with 10 Nitro Funny Cars with rules and body styles reflecting the 1970s era competing for a coveted NHRA Wally in a three-round eliminations format. The stakes have been raised during qualifying with the driver having the quickest average elapsed time from their qualifying runs and first round of eliminations on Saturday collecting the $2,000 CHE Precision Inc. Need4Speed bonus.

“CHE Precision Inc. has been manufacturing valvetrain components for the racing industry for many years, and we are excited to support the Legends Nitro Funny Cars series with this award,” said Rochén Holguin, owner CHE Precision Inc. “These teams work hard all year long, and we want to be a part of rewarding those efforts, alongside [CHE Precision Inc.-sponsored] NHRA champion Ron Capps.”

CHE Precision Inc. joins the growing ranks of Legends Nitro Funny Car supporters that includes presenting event sponsor Modern Warriors, KC Turbos, Red Line Synthetic Oil, CP-Carrillo, LocaliQ, Mas Por Favor, La Neta, and Mufflers & More AZ. Learn more about CHE Precison Inc. at www.cheprecision.com.

Drivers slated to compete at The Strip in Las Vegas Motor Speedway included newly crowned 2023 champion Bobby Cottrell, Pomona winner and former Top Fuel standout Cory McClenathan, Tim Boychuk, Geoff Monise, Billy Morris, Kamaka Pocock, Chuck Loftin, Ryan Hodgson, Dave Benjamin, and Derrick Moreira. Cottrell has put together a stellar season behind the wheel of the Austin & O'Brien '69 Camaro, and he will face tough competition in his attempt to put a cherry on top of his campaign with a win in Las Vegas.

The overwhelmingly positive response to Legends Nitro Funny Cars at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series and NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series events in its debut season has led to increased interest in 2024. Look forward to future announcements regarding an event schedule, a championship points fund, and other exciting developments in the months ahead.

To learn more about Legends Nitro Funny Cars presented by Modern Warriors “Your Tactical Specialists,” visit www.LegendsNitroFunnyCars.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram @Legendsnitrofunnycars. Visit www.ModernWarriors.com “Your Tactical Specialist” to see their line of tactical gear and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @modern.warriors.

To purchase tickets to the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general-admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Legends Nitro Funny Cars presented by Modern Warriors “Your Tactical Specialists” event schedule

FRIDAY, OCT. 27
Qualifying 2 p.m.
Qualifying 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28
Eliminations – Round 1
2 p.m.
Eliminations – Round 2 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29
Eliminations – Final 3:20 p.m.